UMUC

Southern MD Higher Education Center

Classes and Services

For the convenience of adults who work or live in southern Maryland, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) offers undergraduate classes at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (SMHEC). The SMHEC is two modern high-tech buildings, equipped with four computer laboratories, 39 classrooms, and a 500-seat multi-purpose room.

Services Academics

Office Hours

Monday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

topDirections and Parking

The Center is located on Airport Road, off Route 235, adjacent to the St. Mary's County Airport (about six miles north of Patuxent River Naval Air Station).

topAdvising

Advising sessions are available on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 301-737-2500 ext. 215 to schedule an appointment. Placement testing for Math and English is available by appointment only.

topComputer Labs

No computer facilities are available for student use.

topLibrary Services

You can access the online catalog of the University System of Maryland, and many full-text Web databases at the SMHEC computer lab. Call 800-888-UMUC (8682), ext. 7209 for more information or visit http://www.umuc.edu/library/.

topTest Proctoring for Undergraduate Students

Exam proctoring for undergraduate students is available at no cost during regularly scheduled sessions. Register for your proctored exam using the online form by logging into MyUMUC.