Rota (E122)
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, 0900-1700
Closed U.S. holidays
Contact Information
TEL: DSN 314-727-2917
CIV +34-(0)956-82-2917
FAX: DSN 314-727-1950
CIV +34-(0)956-82-1950
E-mail: rota@europe.umuc.edu
Directions and Parking
The UMUC office is located in the the Navy College in Building 3293.
When driving from the main gate, take the first exit to the right after Pizza Villa Restaurant or first right at the first traffic circle on to Flor St.Turn left after the hospital onto Ave. IV. Take the second exit at the traffic circle, staying on Ave. IV. Take a left at the first street, onto Dalmau Del Pino St. Approximately 100 meters down the street on the left is Building 3293. Navy College and UMUC are on the second floor.
Computer Labs
The UMUC sponsored computer lab has 12 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-Fri, 0900-1700.
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.
UMUC also offers a National Test Center (NTC) at this location featuring exams and certifications in a wide variety of subject areas, on-site support, easy scheduling, and the benefit of instant score results. Available exams include College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), Pearson VUE, and Excelsior College exams.
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 at the UMUC headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany, at DSN 314-370-6762 or CIV +49-(0)6221-378347 or your local field academic advisor in Naples at DSN 314-626-6673.
Additional Site Information
The Naval Station Rota is located on the Bay of Cadiz between the towns of Rota and El Puerto de Santa Maria. The Rota Naval Base is owned by the Spanish and commanded by a Spanish admiral. The three entry gates onto the installation - Rota, El Puerto, and Fuentebravia - are operated by Spanish security forces and any entry requirements are theirs to make. Generally, U.S. military members are required to show two forms of identification and to have a vehicle pass to enter. The U.S. and Spanish Navies work well together and share many facilities under the guidance of the Agreement for Defense Cooperation. The U.S. Naval Activities Commander in Spain, who serves as the Commanding Officer of the Naval Station and is the area coordinator for all U.S. naval activities ashore in Spain and Portugal, is headquartered in Rota.
Lodging is not available on base; however several hotels are available in the nearby civilian community; the base is about a ten-minute walk from the Rota city center. Dining facilities on base include: Subway, Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken, La Plaza Restaurant, Baskin Robbins, Pizza Villa, and a coffee shop in the library. Other facilities available on base include a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, library, bowling alley, golf course, and drive-in movie theater.
For additional information, please visit:
http://www.elpuertosm.es/
http://www.turismorota.com
http://www.guiadecadiz.com/
Last updated: 1 December 2011