Naples (E111)

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, 0800-1630
Closed U.S. holidays

Contact Information

TEL: DSN 314-626-6673/4/5/6
CIV +39-081-568-6673/4/5/6
FAX: +39-081-568-6677
E-mail: napl@ed.umuc.edu

University of Maryland University College
PSC 817, BOX 102
FPO AE 09622-0102

Directions and Parking

The UMUC office is located on base NSA Capodichino in the Naples Education Center in the Admin II building, room G006.

To find our location once on base, please park in the east parking garage and walk toward the main square. The office is located in the Admin II building on the ground floor, to the right of the elevators.

Computer Labs

The UMUC sponsored computer lab has 20 computers available for student use. Each computer provides access to the Internet, as well as a word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. The computer lab is accessible Mon, Wed, Thu, 0800-1730; Tue, Fri , 1330-1730. During registration the hours are Mon, Wed, Thus, 0800-1630; Tue, Fri, 1330-1630.

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, please contact 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

According to legend, the Greek colony Neopolis was founded about 600 B.C. and sprang up around the tomb of the siren Parthenope. Today, Naples remains a major Mediterranean seaport and has retained much of its ancient beauty and spendor. Medieval castles and classic ruins exist side by side with the industrial elements of the city. Naples is a large metropolitan area, and its downtown is similar to that of New York City, Los Angeles, or Chicago (www.naples.navy.mil/benvenuti/index/html).

The Naples/Gaeta community is host to more than 100 separate commands. The civilian and military population has organized more than 200 social, professional, and recreational organizations, so whether you are active duty, civilian or family member, the community has something for you. Lodging is available on a space available basis at the Capo Inn on NSA Capodichino. Dining facilties on base include: Subway, a coffee bar, and the Capo Landing consession food court.

The NSA-Support Site installation, located near the town of Gricignano, is about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of NSA Capodichino. Movie theaters, ITT offices, fitness centers, libraries/media centers, and transient facilities are located at Capodichino and at the Support Site. At Capodichinio, there is a bowling center, Navel Exchange Shopette, theater, library, fitness center with indoor swimming pool, and bowling alley, while the Commissary, Navy Exchange complex, U.S. Naval Hospital, and DODS elementary and high schools are located at the Support Site.

Last updated: 6 Sept 2007