Military credit

WMU resources for veterans

Thank you for your service! WMU has a team of individuals ready to make your transition to campus smooth. Connect with these offices for any questions you may have.

Office of Admissions

Application process | Transcript submission | Transfer credits | Credit evaluations
Seibert Administration Building, 2nd floor
(269) 387-2000

Mailing address for transcripts: 1903 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5211
Email address for transcripts: admissions-transcripts@wmich.edu

Office of Military and Veterans Affairs

GI benefits | In-state tuition rate | Academic and career support | Transition assistance 
Counseling and disability services | Vet success
1255 Ellsworth Hall
(269) 387-4444

Office of the Registrar

VA education benefits | Initiating benefits
Jessica Vokits - Veterans Affairs Certifying Official
Seibert Administration Building, 3rd floor 
(269) 387-4115

Military transfer credit checklist

Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard

• Apply online for admission to WMU.
• Submit an official transcript from each college/university attended to Admissions (required prior to admission).
• Submit your Joint Services Transcript (JST) to Admissions.
   
• Submit your DD214 (discharge from active duty form) to Admissions.

Air Force

• Apply online for admission to WMU.
• Submit an official transcript from each college/university attended to Admissions (required prior to admission).
• Submit your Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript, which lists all Air Force training, to Admissions. As an accredited college, the CCAF transcript is required of applicants prior to admission. 
• Submit your DD214 (discharge from active duty form) to Admissions.

Block transfer of military credit 

Block credit may be granted for military training documented on a Joint Services Transcript (JST) with American Council of Education recommendations or for military training documented on a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript. Credit recommendations on a JST designated as lower-level (L) will be counted as credit from a two-year institution and recommendations designated as upper-level (U) will be counted as credit from a four-year institution. All credit recommendations on a CCAF transcript will be counted as a two-year credit.

The military block of credits consists of military science and physical health/wellness credits that are granted for completion of military basic training. The block of credit will count toward the total (122 minimum) credit hours required for graduation, but will not replace any specific course requirements in an academic program or general education.  Credit awarded through the regular military evaluation process cannot be used for this block credit.

Specific courses that may be granted for credit are:

·       MSL 1010|Intro to the Army and Critical Thinking

·       MSL 1020|Intro to the Profession of Arms

·       MSL 2010|Leadership and Decision Making

·       MSL 2020| Army Doctrine and Team Development

·       PEGN 1320| Military Fitness

·       PEGN CR |Physical Education and Health Wellness

Students must consult the appropriate college advising office before the end of their second semester at WMU to determine whether they are eligible for the block of credit hours. It is solely the student’s responsibility to initiate a request for such credit; it is not the responsibility of an advisor or any other University representative. Consultation with an advisor is required since the awarding of such credit may not be to the student’s advantage.