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Can I get started in Europe?
• While stationed in Europe and the Middle East, U.S. Military
active duty and family members can earn:
• Undergrad certificates
• Associate’s degrees
• Bachelor’s degrees
• Master’s degrees
• High school seniors can get a “jump start” on their college
careers.
• Traditional and alternative learning opportunities at over 70 sites
throughout Europe and the Middle East
• Many options through online distance education
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Things to consider
• Regionally Accredited -- by the Commission of Higher
Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges &
Schools
• More than 60 years of success supporting the educational needs
of the U.S. military in Europe and Asia
• The admission policies of UMUC are designed to meet the
needs of adult and part-time students.
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What is available in Europe?
• Flexibility and Convenience in scheduling
 5 sessions a year
 Accelerated eight-week classes on site
 Daytime (including morning/lunchtime classes), evening, or
weekend courses
 Online classes (Web Based- 10 weeks)
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Early Admission?
Admission policies for concurrent enrollment for High
School Seniors:
 Written recommendation of high school guidance counselor
 Record must demonstrate a cumulative grade point average
of 3.5 or higher (B+)
 Transcripts indicating status as a high school senior
 Interview with the Admissions Officer
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How to get started?
1- Contact the field representative located at your local
Education Center.
2- Complete an application, pay the application fee, and register.
Also if you are interested, complete a financial aid package.
3- Registration is open now for Spring Session classes with
many of the colleges located in Stuttgart.
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Academic Programs
• Undergraduate- Liberal Arts Programs:
 Certificates;
 Associate; and,
 Bachelor’s degrees
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Traditional Liberal Arts
Bachelor’s Degrees
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Accounting
Business Management
Communications Studies
Computers Studies and
Information
Science/Technology
Criminal Justice
English
Environmental
Management
General Studies
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• History
• Humanities
• Human Resource
Management
• Information Systems
Management
• Management Studies
• Marketing
• Psychology
• Social Science
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Associate of Arts Degrees
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Accounting
Business Management
Computer Studies
Foreign Language Area
Studies
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General Curriculum
Management Studies
Mathematics
Women’s Studies
Arabic Studies
German Studies
Italian Studies
Spanish Studies
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Academic Certificates
• Accounting
• Computer Studies
• Foreign Language Area
Studies
• Management Studies
• Mathematics
• Women’s Studies
 Arabic and Middle East
Studies
 German Studies
 Italian Studies
 Spanish Studies
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Various Types of Financial Aid
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Scholarships
Student Loans
Federal Pell Grants/Loans
Veterans Educational Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation
Spouse Education Assistance Program-AER
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FAQs
Q. What advantage is there to my starting college while still enrolled in High
School?
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This is an opportunity for you to “try out” college and to get a “head start’’ on
your college requirements and to experience college while still at home and in
Europe.
Q. Will I be able to transfer credits to other colleges or universities?
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Yes, if your institution is regionally accredited which means that most colleges
and university will accept transfer courses, in which the student earns a "C" or
better. Some students do not complete their degrees overseas, but plan to
transfer credits to other colleges or universities in the States.
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FAQs
Q. How many courses may I take during each session?
A. High School Seniors with concurrent enrollment are allowed to enroll in one
freshman-level course each session during their senior year with approval from
the Admissions Office. Please remember you will need to budget approximately
two to three hours of study time for each hour of class time.
Q. Can I graduate overseas ?
A. You certainly can. Student may enroll until age of 21 with a military ID card or
until 23 if s/he remains a full-time student with the university and continues to
have a military ID card. All of the contract schools in Europe hold
Commencements. UMUC’s is held each May in Heidelberg, Germany In
addition to the May Commencement graduation date, there are two additional
graduation dates in December and August.
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FAQs
Q: How do I get started in the financial aid application process?
A. The field representative at your local education center will be happy to assist you in
getting started or you can find information on our UMUC web pages at
www.ed.umuc.edu.
Q. What happens if the student doesn’t complete, or gets a bad grade in one of
his/her courses?
A. Concurrent enrollment marks the beginning of your college record. It is important
you maintain regular attendance and passing grades in all of your college courses.
Standards are the same for everyone regardless of age, all courses are college-level.
Reviewing the texts and syllabi often helps students to understand the rigor of college
classes.
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FAQs
Q: How are online courses conducted?
A. Online classes vary, UMUC Europe offers courses via WebTycho, a web-based,
interactive, learning environment developed at the UMUC home campus in Adelphi,
MD. WebTycho provides many elements of the traditional classroom, for instance, a
discussion area, private study groups, student assignment portfolios, a grade book,
student e-mail roster, etc.
Want to try it out? Go to www.ed.umuc.edu and select “Test Drive Online Learning”
You can enroll in the UMUC 411 non-credit class for free and find out about online
learning and more about UMUC Europe.
Thanks!
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