Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss offers comprehensive services for prospective and current students.
University of Maryland University College offers classes and full services at Fort Bliss in Fort Bliss, Texas.
About Fort Bliss
Address
Student Services
Building 641, Taylor Road
Fort Bliss, TX 79906
Hours of Operation
Monday:
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday:
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday:
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday:
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday:
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Contact us to confirm hours on holidays and during university breaks.
Offered at This Location
- Undergraduate Hybrid Classes
- Full Services
- Test Center
Fort Bliss At a Glance
Military Location
The site is located on a military installation and is only open to military servicemembers, their dependents, and civilian employees working on base. Learn more about how UMUC specializes in serving military students.
Hybrid Classes at Fort Bliss
Hybrid classes for bachelor's degrees are offered at this location. See the schedule of classes to browse available classes for the next term.
Services at Fort Bliss
Advising
Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are available to help you find the right academic program to meet your career goals, estimate your transfer credits and time to graduation, find ways to finance your education that fit your budget, apply for admission, and register for classes.
Walk-ins are welcome, or you can make an appointment for advising services at this location.
Test Center
At the National Test Center, you can take exams to demonstrate what you know and fast-track your degree. Learn more about credit by exam.
CLEP | DSST | Pearson VUE | Proctored Exams |
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CLEP
Our test center offers computer-based College Level Examination Program, or CLEP, exams. CLEP study guides are available at most bookstores or you can order online through the College Board. The UMUC code number is 5804. You must enter this number on your exam material if you want your score sent to UMUC.
DSST
The nationally recognized DSST program, formerly known as DANTES Subject Standardized Tests, allows you to earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom. The UMUC code number is 9357. You must enter this number on your exam material if you want your score sent to UMUC. The Principles of Public Speaking exam is available by appointment only by contacting your location or e-mailing Exams and Testing.
Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE testing includes academic, government, health, IT certifications, professional certifications and licensure exams, such as ASMC, Cisco, CompTIA, DSS, Excelsior, GMAT, ISC2, NREMT, PTCB, and much more. We also offer Pearson VUE Computerized GED Exams. The Pearson VUE exam is available by appointment only.
Proctored Exams
Proctored exams are available for students transferring from UMUC Europe or UMUC Asia.
Test Center Exam Times
Monday:
8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m.
Tuesday:
8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m.
Wednesday:
8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m.
Thursday:
8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m.
Friday:
8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m.
Placement Testing
Online placement tests are offered at this location by appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. These tests are complimentary for UMUC students. Learn more about placement testing.
Online Library
UMUC's online library is available 24/7 to students around the globe. Most printed materials can be mailed at no cost to students in the continental United States, or you can request electronic delivery for journal articles and book chapters. To access research databases and the library catalog or view tutorials on how to conduct research, visit the UMUC Library.
Getting Here and Parking
Directions
From Airway Boulevard, enter through Buffalo Soldier Road/Buffalo Soldier Gate. Continue on Buffalo Soldier Road. Turn Right onto JEB Stuart Road for 1.9 miles. Turn Left onto Taylor Road. Building 641 and UMUC office will be on the Right. Call 915-238-6399 or 915-218-4021 for more information.
Access to Fort Bliss
If you do not have a military ID, please contact the base for information on entry.
For security purposes, civilian students may be required to complete a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act release form—also known as a FERPA waiver—when receiving base access for the first time. This form gives permission for UMUC to provide information about you to the military.