What is Pierce College's approach to working with Military students?

Hey all, I've been considering Pierce College as an option after high school since they seem to have a good relationship with the military. Anyone here have any insights?

Pierce College makes a significant effort to support military students. They have developed a specific office, called the Pierce College Military Program, which is solely designed to help students who are affiliated with the military.

This program provides a variety of resources, including advisors who can guide military students through their academic journey, help with transferring military training into academic credits, and advising on degree programs that align with the student’s post-military career goals.

Taking things a step further, Pierce College has also campuses located right on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). This allows military personnel to attend classes without the need to travel far. These campuses offer flexible class schedules including daytime, evening, and weekend options. They also provide online courses for students who prefer that type of learning or have varying schedules.

For military students who have relocated or been deployed elsewhere, Pierce College offers online programs with complete degree options. This flexibility can be crucial for a military lifestyle. Also, Pierce College is part of the Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC) network, which works to ensure military students can transfer credits between institutions without hassle.

One final note which may also be beneficial is that the college accepts military tuition assistance and has staff on hand who are familiar with the process of accessing these benefits.

So, overall, if you're considering Pierce College and you have ties to the military, it's quite a supportive environment. They understand the unique demands of being a student and serving in the military and they work hard to accommodate these factors.