Universities Accepting Military Experience?

Hey! Does anyone have a handle on which colleges typically recognize and give credit for military experience? More importantly, are there certain types that might not?

Hey there! Yes, many colleges and universities do recognize and sometimes award credit for military experience. However, the way they handle this varies from institution to institution.

Generally, universities part of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) network are committed to helping military students make the most of their education, and they often provide academic credit for military training and experience. Some well-known SOC schools include Arizona State University and University of Maryland Global Campus.

Other universities and community colleges may also evaluate your Joint Services Transcript (JST) which summarizes your military occupational experience and training history, and can potentially translate these into college credits based on recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE). It's crucial to ask each school's admissions department or registrar about their policy.

On the other hand, highly selective institutions might be less likely to offer credit for military experience, but that doesn't mean they don't value the experience itself. These schools often apply a holistic review to applications, so your military experience could still significantly strengthen your application even if it doesn't directly translate into academic credit.

Remember to directly contact the schools you're interested in applying to, as they can provide the most accurate and relevant information. Good luck!