Credit for Military Training

If you’re an active-duty servicemember or veteran, your military training may be worth as many as half the credits you need to earn your degree. Some of the military training for which Excelsior awards credit is listed below.

Contact our admissions office or your academic advisor to see if your training/certifications qualify to receive credit.

ACE/External Evaluations

  • Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC)
  • Military Service School Courses
  • Defense Language Institute Courses
  • DLPT Exams

  • Army Enlisted MOS
  • Army Warrant Officer MOS
  • Military Service School Courses
  • Defense Language Institute Courses
  • DLPT Exams

  • Coast Guard Aviator Rating
  • Coast Guard Enlisted Rating
  • Coast Guard Warrant Officer Rating
  • Military Service School Courses
  • Defense Language Institute Courses
  • DLPT Exams

  • Marine Corps Enlisted MOS
  • Military Service School Courses
  • Defense Language Institute Courses
  • DLPT Exams

  • Navy Enlisted Certifications
  • Navy Enlisted Classifications
  • Navy Enlisted Rating
  • Navy Limited Duty Officer Rating
  • Navy Warrant Officer Rating
  • Military Service School Courses
  • Defense Language Institute Courses
  • DLPT Exams

Excelsior University Credit Evaluations

Training Training Completion Date Range Credits
Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy-Advanced Leadership Experience (ALE) 1/01/2018 – 1/05/2026 6 GR
3 UL

Training Training Completion Date Range Credits
Common Faculty Development Program Instructor Course 2/01/2017 – 2/28/2022 3 LL
1 UL
Drill Sergeant Course 2/01/2017 – 2/28/2022 3.5 LL
6.5 UL

Training Training Completion Date Range Credits
CEP-1 Joint Fundamentals 11/01/2022 – 10/31/2027 5 UL
1 LL
CEP-2 Enterprise Management 11/01/2022 – 10/31/2027 2 UL
1 LL
CEP-3 Senior Enlisted Academy 11/01/2022 – 10/31/2027 5 UL
2 LL
Summit/CEP4 11/01/2022 – 10/31/2027 3 LL

Training Training Completion Date Range Credits
Health Care Specialist/ Combat Medic (68W) 12/01/2016 – 12/31/2021 21 LL

Training Training Completion Date Range Credits
Individual Training Course (ITC) 9/01/2016 – 4/30/2022
5/01/2022 – 9/30/2027		 30 UL/7 LL
33 UL/7 LL

Training Training Completion Date Range Credits
Resident Course (AR-1408-0148) 5/01/2000 – 3/31/2012 6 LL
18 UL
9-12 GR
Resident Course (AR-1408-0148) 4/01/2012 – 7/29/2024 12 LL
24 UL
9-12 GR
Non-Resident Course (AR-1408-0328) 5/01/2000 – 7/31/2011 3 LL
21 UL
9-12 GR
Non-Resident Course 8/01/2011 – 7/29/2024 12 LL
24 UL
9-12 GR

Note: All of these credits are subject to official review. It may be the case that not all credit will be accepted or applicable to the requirements of your degree program. Please contact your academic advisor or speak with an admissions counselor to verify your eligibility to use these credits.

Military & Veteran Partnerships

Learn more about Excelsior’s military partnership programs and savings available through Excelsior’s veteran association partnerships.

Contact us to become a military partner with Excelsior or develop an MOU.

+1877-542-4133
military@excelsior.edu

Talk to an admissions counselor about your goals and transfer credits

Eric Potvin, BS in Liberal Arts – 2020
Received 33 Credits from military service
“Even though I had all the experience, I didn’t have the education to go along with it. I sent my credits in and wound up getting a pretty good evaluation back- I only needed 17 credits to finish my degree.”