Explore hybrid courses, advising, and student services at the Kaiserslautern - Kapaun location at UMGC Europe.
- About
- Advising
- Directions and Parking
- Testing Services
- Additional Information
Advising
Emphasizing a personal approach to education, the UMGC academic advising staff is always available to assist you in developing a personalized plan of study. Request a Fast Plan and contact us to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.
UMGC Academic Advising
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0800-1630
DSN: 314-489-6438, 314-489-6453
Civilian: +49-(0)631-5600-1725
Email: advisingkmc-europe@umgc.edu
Social Work Advising
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0900-1600
Civilian: +49-(0)631-5600-1737
Email: socialwork-europe@umgc.edu
Your Advisor(s)
Michele Bigos, BA
Senior Academic Advisor
Monica Philipp, BS
Social Work Academic Program Coordinator
Directions and Parking
The UMGC office is located in the Kapaun Education Center in Building 2784, Room 105, on the Kapaun Air Station (Air Force).
To find our location, please take Autobahn 6 (A6) until the Kaiserslautern/West Pirmasens/Opel exit. Take the second exit from the exit ramp and it will merge onto the German Federal Highway B270 leading toward the base. Remain straight on this road as you drive underneath the A6 and the road merges from two lanes into one lane. Continue straight over the bridge. After the traffic light, turn right into the Vogelweh Gate. Stay on the main road after entering the gate and follow the priority road to the left. Make the first left turn into the parking lot at the Kapaun Post Office. Building 2784 is located directly across from the post office.
Testing Services
UMGC offers National Test Centers (NTC) 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. If you are interested in earning credit or certifications through testing services, contact us.
Location
- Education Center: Currently, the nearest testing service is at the Ramstein National Test Center.
- Ramstein National Test Center is now located in Building 2120, Room 426.
Hours of Operation
Wednesday-Friday, 0800-1630
Closed U.S. holidays
Contact Information for Ramstein NTC
- DSN: 314-480-5611
- Civilian: +49-(0)631-5600-1730
- Email: ntcramstein-europe@umgc.edu
Available Tests and Testing Hours
Who is Eligible?
Examinations are available to DANTES-funded active duty military servicemembers and eligible civilian employees and, on a space available basis, to all other examinees who have a U.S. military ID card.
Please note: Eligible civilians will incur a fee for testing. Additionally, if you are active duty military or civilian and not currently enrolled with UMGC, you can have your online internet-based exams officially proctored for a $35 fee. You can pay for exam fees by credit or debit card.
Additional Information
Advising
Emphasizing a personal approach to education, the UMGC academic advising staff is always available to assist you in developing a personalized plan of study. Request a Fast Plan and contact us to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.
UMGC Academic Advising
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0800-1630
DSN: 314-489-6438, 314-489-6453
Civilian: +49-(0)631-5600-1725
Email: advisingkmc-europe@umgc.edu
Social Work Advising
Hours: Mon-Fri, 0900-1600
Civilian: +49-(0)631-5600-1737
Email: socialwork-europe@umgc.edu
Your Advisor(s)
Michele Bigos, BA
Senior Academic Advisor
Monica Philipp, BS
Social Work Academic Program Coordinator
Directions and Parking
The UMGC office is located in the Kapaun Education Center in Building 2784, Room 105, on the Kapaun Air Station (Air Force).
To find our location, please take Autobahn 6 (A6) until the Kaiserslautern/West Pirmasens/Opel exit. Take the second exit from the exit ramp and it will merge onto the German Federal Highway B270 leading toward the base. Remain straight on this road as you drive underneath the A6 and the road merges from two lanes into one lane. Continue straight over the bridge. After the traffic light, turn right into the Vogelweh Gate. Stay on the main road after entering the gate and follow the priority road to the left. Make the first left turn into the parking lot at the Kapaun Post Office. Building 2784 is located directly across from the post office.
Testing Services
UMGC offers National Test Centers (NTC) 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. If you are interested in earning credit or certifications through testing services, contact us.
Location
- Education Center: Currently, the nearest testing service is at the Ramstein National Test Center.
- Ramstein National Test Center is now located in Building 2120, Room 426.
Hours of Operation
Wednesday-Friday, 0800-1630
Closed U.S. holidays
Contact Information for Ramstein NTC
- DSN: 314-480-5611
- Civilian: +49-(0)631-5600-1730
- Email: ntcramstein-europe@umgc.edu
Available Tests and Testing Hours
Who is Eligible?
Examinations are available to DANTES-funded active duty military servicemembers and eligible civilian employees and, on a space available basis, to all other examinees who have a U.S. military ID card.
Please note: Eligible civilians will incur a fee for testing. Additionally, if you are active duty military or civilian and not currently enrolled with UMGC, you can have your online internet-based exams officially proctored for a $35 fee. You can pay for exam fees by credit or debit card.
Additional Information
CLEP
CLEP Testing Schedule (All testing is currently held at the Ramstein NTC)
CLEP Testing Schedule
| DAY | HOURS |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0900, 1330 |
| Thursday | 0900, 1330 |
| Friday | 0900, 1330 |
How to Register
CLEP registration is a two-part process:
- Create an account, register for an exam, and receive a voucher registration ticket with CLEP College Board. Candidates must bring the corresponding CLEP registration ticket on the day of testing.
Note: Active duty/reserve military members only will check a box that states they are eligible for DANTES-funded exams during the registration process.
By selecting this and providing the necessary information, the exam total will be $0.00 when you confirm the order at the end of the registration process. If eligible DANTES-funded exam candidates do not select this box during the registration process, it will associate a fee with the exam. - Schedule an appointment by calling or emailing your local NTC or through the Ramstein NTC reservation system.
DSST
DSST Testing Schedule (All testing is currently held at the Ramstein NTC)
CLEP Testing Schedule
| DAY | HOURS |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0900, 1330 |
| Thursday | 0900, 1330 |
| Friday | 0900, 1330 |
How to Register
Schedule an appointment by calling or emailing your local NTC or through the Ramstein NTC reservation system. No pre-registration with DSST is required; an account can be created on the day of testing.
Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE Testing Schedule (All testing is currently held at the Ramstein NTC)
| DAY | HOURS |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0830 |
How to Register
- Go to Pearson VUE military communities.
- Select Schedule an exam at a military test center under military communities on the right-hand side.
- Select the exam you wish to take from the list of choices provided.
- Register and create an account.
- To schedule an exam with a DoD site, select the button MILITARY COMMUNITY looking for on-base test centers, please click here.
- In the State/Province box provided, select Armed Forces, Europe & Other from the drop-down menu, click search, and select your desired DoD location to schedule an exam.
- For information regarding your specific exam, please contact Pearson VUE directly.
DSST Public Speaking Part 2 (All testing is currently held at the Ramstein NTC)
Public Speaking Testing Schedule
| DAY | HOURS |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 1100 |
| Thursday | 1100 |
| Friday | 1100 |
How to Register
Schedule Part 1 testing time with your local NTC through the NTC reservation system. Schedule Part 2 at testing center upon successful completion of Part 1.
Proctored Exams
Proctored Exams Testing Schedule
Contact your NTC to check scheduling availability