UMUC

Frederick/Fort Detrick

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Research Festival - May 2008

UMUC is pleased to announce a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 14, 2008 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the opening of the Fort Detrick locations.

Because this event is located at a U.S. military base, guests should arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. to allow time for necessary security checks.

UMUC will also participate in the NCI-Frederick and Fort Detrick Spring Research Festival on May 14 and 15, 2008 along Porter Street at Fort Detrick. 

Classes and Services

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) offers undergraduate classes at

Fort Detrick, Detrick Center for Training and Education Excellence (DCTEE) and also at NCI-Frederick at Fort Detrick. This site is located on a military installation. Please call this location to receive information on base access. In some instances, a FERPA Release Form may be required.

Services Academics

Directions and Parking

Directions to Fort Detrick

From 270 North, take Route 15 towards Gettysburg. Take the 7th Street exit and make a right at the end of the exit. Follow about 1/2 mile to the entrance of Fort Detrick.

Directions to Advising Services at Fort Detrick

From Baltimore, Maryland:
Take Interstate 695 around Baltimore to Interstate 70 West. In Frederick, take Exit #53, Route 15 North. Follow Rt 15 North to the 7th Street exit. Turn right on 7th Street, follow 4 blocks to Fort Detrick's Main Gate.

From Washington, DC:
Take Interstate 495 North to Interstate 270 (Exit #38) toward Rockville, MD. At Frederick, Interstate 270 ends and joins Route 15 North. Follow Rt 15 North to the 7th Street exit. Turn right on 7th Street follow 4 blocks to Fort Detrick's Main Gate.

For more information see Fort Detrick's Web site.

Directions to NCI-Frederick at Fort Detrick

From Baltimore, Maryland:
Total Distance: Approximately 53 miles

Take I-695 west towards Towson to I-70 west (approximately 20 miles). Then take I-70 west (exit 16) to Frederick (approximately 45 miles). As you approach Frederick, you will exit at Rt. 15 north to Frederick/Gettysburg, PA. Follow Route. 15 North to the Fort Detrick/Seventh Street Exit. Bear right at the bottom of the ramp onto Seventh Street. Follow straight to Fort Detrick entrance; turn right into the Main Gate. Follow through gate to stop sign at 4-way intersection and turn left onto Porter Street. Take first right onto Ditto Avenue and then second left onto Chandler Street. Follow through two intersections to stop sign at Miller Drive. Directly across from the second intersection are the NCI Administrative Offices, Building 427. Classes are held at NCI-Frederick Conference Center Building 549.

From Washington, DC:
Total Distance: Approximately 55 miles

I-270 north to Frederick
As you approach Frederick, I-270 ends and becomes Rt. 15 north to Frederick/Gettysburg, PA. Follow Route. 15 North to the Fort Detrick/Seventh Street Exit. Bear right at the bottom of the ramp onto Seventh Street. Follow straight to Fort Detrick entrance; turn right into the Main Gate. Follow through gate to stop sign at 4-way intersection and turn left onto Porter Street. Take first right onto Ditto Avenue and then second left onto Chandler Street. Follow through two intersections to stop sign at Miller Drive. Directly across from the second intersection are the NCI Administrative Offices, Building 427.

topAdvising

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) offers student advising services at Fort Detrick to support students taking classes online, at Fort Detrick or at other UMUC locations.

A UMUC advisor is available on Fort Detrick, at the District Center for Training & Education Excellence (Bldg 1520), once a month on the third Thursday of the month. Please call 301-619-2854 to make an appointment.

1520 Freedman Drive
Fort Detrick, MD 21702
301-619-2854

topTest Proctoring for Undergraduate Students

The DCTEE may be able to provide an approved proctor for undergraduate online course examinations. Contact the Education Center at 301-619-2174 for more information. Note: Any fees for approved individual proctors are your responsibility.

topLibrary Services

  • At the Adelphi Student and Faculty Services Center, UMUC librarians are available Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Room 2255.
  • UMUC staff members are also available during selected hours at McKeldin Library at College Park (UMCP campus).
  • At either location, you can access the online catalog of the University System of Maryland (USM), more than 100 databases (over 50 of which provide full text journal and newspaper articles), and tutorials on how to do research.
  • Materials from any USM library can be delivered to you at the Student and Faculty Center, Room 2255. Call 301-985-7209 or 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7209 for more information or visit the UMUC library Web site.

topOther Important Information

Both the Detrick Center for Training and Education Excellence (DCTEE) and The National Cancer Institute at Frederick (NCI-Frederick) are located within Fort Detrick, a U.S. Army base, thus security is tight and all security procedures are strictly enforced. Due to the tragic events of 9/11/01 and continuing high state of alertness, all visitors to Fort Detrick must:

  1. Enter through the Main Gate, which is located on Seventh Street.
  2. Present two (2) photo IDs at the Main Gate (e.g., driver's license, NIH ID, passport).
  3. Expect that your vehicle will be searched, including the trunk and any boxes, bags, or other items.

Students do not have to sign in as a visitor. They can report directly to Building 549 where classes are held.  Students and faculty might consider going to the classroom prior to the first class to ascertain how long it might take.