Explore hybrid courses, advising, and student services at the Lakenheath 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: 314-226-3195/3724
Civilian: +44-(0)1638-52-3195
Email: advisinguk-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)
Brianna Guay, BA
Academic Advisor
Directions and Parking
The UMGC 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, make a left turn, and then an immediate right turn into a parking lot. The building to the left is Building 946 (Security Forces Dormitory). The building facing the dormitory (to the right) is Building 948. The first floor of the building is the education wing.
Upon entering Gate Two make a left hand turn onto base. Continue straight (second exit) through the next two traffic circles. At the third traffic circle, make a right (third exit). Make a right at the next road and then an immediate right into a parking lot. The building to the left is Building 946 (Security Forces Dormitory). The building facing the dormitory (to the right) is Building 948. The first floor of the building is the education wing.
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: Lakenheath Education Center
- Building: 948, Room 211
Hours of Operation
Mon-Thu, 0800-1700
Friday, 0800-1630
Closed U.S. holidays
Contact Information
- DSN: 314-226-2947
- Civilian: +44-(0)1638-52-2947
- Email: ntclakenheath-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: 314-226-3195/3724
Civilian: +44-(0)1638-52-3195
Email: advisinguk-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)
Brianna Guay, BA
Academic Advisor
Directions and Parking
The UMGC 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, make a left turn, and then an immediate right turn into a parking lot. The building to the left is Building 946 (Security Forces Dormitory). The building facing the dormitory (to the right) is Building 948. The first floor of the building is the education wing.
Upon entering Gate Two make a left hand turn onto base. Continue straight (second exit) through the next two traffic circles. At the third traffic circle, make a right (third exit). Make a right at the next road and then an immediate right into a parking lot. The building to the left is Building 946 (Security Forces Dormitory). The building facing the dormitory (to the right) is Building 948. The first floor of the building is the education wing.
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: Lakenheath Education Center
- Building: 948, Room 211
Hours of Operation
Mon-Thu, 0800-1700
Friday, 0800-1630
Closed U.S. holidays
Contact Information
- DSN: 314-226-2947
- Civilian: +44-(0)1638-52-2947
- Email: ntclakenheath-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.
DSST
DSST Testing Schedule
| DAY | HOURS |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 1330 |
| Thursday | 0930 |
| Friday | 1300 (2nd & 4th Friday of each month) No reservation required. |
How to Register
Schedule a testing time with your local NTC through the NTC reservation system.
Pre-registration is now required.
Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE Testing Schedule
| DAY | HOURS |
| Tuesday (The 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month) | 0900 |
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.
Public Speaking
Public Speaking Testing Schedule
To schedule your exam, please email ntclakenheath-europe@umgc.edu.
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence Certification)
ASE Testing Schedule
| DAY | HOURS |
|---|---|
| Tuesday (The 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month) | 0900 |
How to Register
ASE registration is a two-part process:
- Create an account, register for an exam, and receive a voucher registration ticket with ASE. Candidates must bring the corresponding ASE registration ticket on the day of testing.
- Schedule exam by emailing ntclakenheath-europe@umgc.edu
Proctored Exams
Proctored Exams Testing Schedule
Contact your NTC to check scheduling availability
CLEP
CLEP Testing Schedule
| Day | Hours |
| Wednesday | 1330 |
| Thursday | 0930 |
| Friday | 1300 (2nd & 4th Friday of each month) No reservation required. |
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 NTC reservation system.
- For Camp Arifjan testers: schedule an appointment through the reservation system (Bookings).