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NCI-Frederick

Classes and Services

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) offers undergraduate classes at NCI-Frederick.

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. (See Other Important Information.)

Services Academics

Directions and Parking

Directions

From Baltimore, Maryland:
Total Distance: Approximately 53 miles

  • I-695 west towards Towson to I-70 west (approximately 20 miles).
  • 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

From Washington, D.C.:
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

Directions to Building 549 after entering the 7th St. Veteran’s Gate:

The address is 549 Sultan Avenue

  • Turn left at the stop light onto Porter Street
  • Turn right onto Ditto Avenue
  • Turn left onto Sultan Street
  • Follow Sultan Street through stop sign and veer right at the "fork"
  • Building 549 will be on your right  

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topAdvising

UMUC offers on-site student advising services to support students taking classes online, at NCI-Frederick, or at other UMUC locations.

Academic advisory sessions are available in the Detrick Center for Training and Education (Building 1520) on the third Thursday of every month from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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 301-738-6090 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

The National Cancer Institute at Frederick (NCI-Frederick) is 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 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.