Explore hybrid courses, advising, and student services at the Kaiserslautern -Rhine Ordnance Barracks 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: 314-493-2579, 314-493-2577
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
Matthew Mackey, MFA
Senior Academic Advisor
Monica Philipp, BS
Master Academic Advisor
Lin Sao, MA
Academic Advisor
Directions and Parking
The UMGC office is located in the Rhine Ordnance Education Center in Building 288.
To find our location, please take Autobahn 6 (A6) until the Kaiserslautern-West/ Opel exit. When you exit the A6, remain on the off-ramp lane and you will come to the Opel traffic circle at the end of the exit. Please take the first exit in the traffic circle in the direction of Rhine Ordnance Barracks (ROB). After you exit the circle, drive about 30-40 meters, and the front gate to ROB will be located straight ahead. Once you have passed through the front gate and inspection area, take the first right turn onto a one way street. At the end of the street, turn left. Building 288 is located on the left side of the road and parking is available along the street.
Get Directions to Kaiserslautern - Rhine Ordnance Barracks (ROB)
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 services are located at the Ramstein National Test Center.
- Ramstein National Test Center is located in Building 2104, Room 107.
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.
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: 314-493-2579, 314-493-2577
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
Matthew Mackey, MFA
Senior Academic Advisor
Monica Philipp, BS
Master Academic Advisor
Lin Sao, MA
Academic Advisor
Directions and Parking
The UMGC office is located in the Rhine Ordnance Education Center in Building 288.
To find our location, please take Autobahn 6 (A6) until the Kaiserslautern-West/ Opel exit. When you exit the A6, remain on the off-ramp lane and you will come to the Opel traffic circle at the end of the exit. Please take the first exit in the traffic circle in the direction of Rhine Ordnance Barracks (ROB). After you exit the circle, drive about 30-40 meters, and the front gate to ROB will be located straight ahead. Once you have passed through the front gate and inspection area, take the first right turn onto a one way street. At the end of the street, turn left. Building 288 is located on the left side of the road and parking is available along the street.
Get Directions to Kaiserslautern - Rhine Ordnance Barracks (ROB)
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 services are located at the Ramstein National Test Center.
- Ramstein National Test Center is located in Building 2104, Room 107.
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.
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