Lakenheath (E138)
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-Thu, 0800-1700; Fri, 0800-1630
During registration: Mon-Fri, 0800-1700
Closed U.S. holidays
Contact Information
TEL: DSN: 314-226-3195/3724
CIV +44-(0)1638-52-3195
FAX: +44-(0)1638-53-3716
E-mail: lake@europe.umuc.edu
University of Maryland University College
RAF Lakenheath
Unit 5200
APO AE 09461
Directions and Parking
The UMUC office is located in the Lakenheath Education Center in Building 948, room 108.
Upon entering Gate One and passing through the inspection point, please maintain a straight orientation as you pass through two traffic circles (take the second exit in the traffic circles). When you see a Burger King, please make a left turn, and then an immediate right turn into a parking lot. The building to the left is Bldg 946 (Security Forces Dormitory). The building behind the dormitory (to the right) is Bldg. 948. The first floor of the building is the education wing.
Computer Labs
The UMUC sponsored computer lab has 15 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 from Mon-Thu, 0800-1800 and Fri, 0800-1700.
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
A field academic advisor is available at this location to assist you with your academic goals. You may also contact an academic advisor at our offices in Heidelberg, Germany, at DSN 314-370-6762 or CIV +49-(0)6221-378347. For details about the UMUC advising team, go to http://www.ed.umuc.edu/undergrad/services/advising_team.html.
Additional Site Information
RAF Lakenheath is nestled near the villages of Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Brandon. The historic town of Bury St. Edmunds is located just 15 miles away; Cambridge, with its world famous botanic gardens, colleges, restaurants, shopping, and museums, is located north-east about about 30 miles; and the historic city of London is about 2 hours away. A train station is available at Ely and it has connections to both Cambridge and London. RAF Lakenheath offers many activities, including a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, skating rink, movie theater, and woodcraft center. For shopping, there is a BX with local vendors, a commissary, and a 24-hour Shoppette. There is a shuttle bus for transport between RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall. Dining facilities include: Burger King, Popeyes, Cheese Steak Charley's, Taco Bell, and Anthony's Pizza. Lodging is available on base at the temporary lodging facility, Gateway Inn.
Last updated: 23 August 2011