Ansbach (E396)
University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is headquartered in Adelphi, Maryland, and is regionally accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. With a student body that spans the globe, UMUC has a headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany, to support students in Europe and the Middle East. At UMUC, everything is designed to offer you MORE, so you can start, continue, and finish your education without interruption.
| Office Hours | Library Services |
| Contact Information | Testing Services |
| Directions and Parking | Advising |
| Computer Labs | Additional Site Information |
Office Hours
Mon-Fri, 0830-1630
Closed U.S. holidays
Contact Information
TEL: DSN 314-467-2847
CIV +49-(0)980-283-2847
FAX: +49-(0)980-276-25
E-mail: ansk@europe.umuc.edu
Army Education Center
ATTN: UMUC
Unit 28614
APO AE 09177
Directions and Parking
The UMUC office is in the Ansbach Education Center located on Katterbach Kaserne on the second floor of building 5817. To find our location, take exit 52 on Autobahn 6 toward the city of Ansbach, then take Federal Highway B13 toward Nuernberg. The B13 eventually changes into the B14, and Katterbach Kaserne is located right off of B14. Continue down B14 until you reach the turn toward "Sachsen bei Ansbach." You will also see a sign that says “Katterbach Airfield.” After this turn, take the first right and you will see the main gate. After you have entered the gate, veer right and follow the curve around toward the left. Building 5817 is straight ahead on the right hand side of the street (there is an archway that is attached to the building). Enter the building through the Launderette. Once inside the building, take a left past the Barber Shop, and go up the stairs to the second floor. The UMUC office is in Room 252. Parking is available by the front and sides of building 5817.
GPS: Bundesstrasse 14; 91522
Ansbach-Katterbach; Germany
Computer Labs
The UMUC sponsored computer lab has ten computers available for student use. Each computer provides access to the Internet, as well as a word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. The computers are located in an education center classroom, therefore availability depends upon classroom use. When the classroom is free, the computer lab is accessible from 0830-1630.
Library Services
Thousands of journal articles and e-books are available for you at the convenience of your fingertips, just visit www.ed.umuc.edu/library. For personalized assistance, ask a librarian at www.umuc.edu/library/help/ask.shtml.
Testing Services
Placement tests for English and math courses and proctored exams for distance education courses are available through your local UMUC office. Please contact the field representative to schedule an appointment.
Advising
Emphasizing a personal approach to education, the UMUC academic advising staff is always available to assist you in developing a personalized plan of study. You may contact an advisor directly at DSN 314-370-6762, CIV +49-(0)6221-378347 or meet with an advisor when one visits your area. To learn when an advisor will be visiting your community, please check the advising schedule.
Additional Site Information
Within the U.S. Army Garrison Ansabch, there are five different kasernes: Barton Barracks, Bismarck Kaserne, Katterbach Kaserne, Shipton Kaserne, and Storck Barracks/Illesheim Kaserne. The education center is located on Katterbach Kaserne, just across the street from Bismarck Kaserne. Family housing, the Ansbach Elementary School, Ansbach Middle School, two banking facilities, the commissary, the post office, SATO travel office, and AAFES facilities are located on Katterbach Kaserne. Dining facilities on Katterbach Kaserne include: Burger King, Pizzeria, German Cantina, Eddies restaurant, and a fast food kiosk in the bowling alley. The AAFES Post Exchange, gas station and Car Care Center, as well as guest quarters in the Franconian Hotel are located on Bismarck Kaserne.
Ansbach is the capital of the district "Middle Franconia" and is located about 25 miles southwest from Nuernberg, in the northern part of Bavaria. The town has about 50,000 residents and is built along the Rezat river. For more information please visit http://www.ansbach.army.mil/sites/local
Last updated: 22 November 2011