Support Services for Military Affiliated Students
VikingVets
Support Services for Military Affiliated Students
vikingvets@csuohio.edu
Campus Location
Berkman Hall (1899 East 22nd St), Room 212
Cleveland, OH 44115
Hours of Operation
Fall & Spring Semester
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summer Semester & Breaks
Appointments by request
Military/Transfer Credit
Military Credit for Education and Experience
We recognize that the skills and knowledge you gained during your military service have real academic value. At 91探花 you may be eligible to receive college credit for your military training and experience鈥攕aving you time and tuition on your path to a degree.
How Military Credit Works
Our institution evaluates military credit using multiple well-established national and state-level tools:
- ACE Credit Recommendations & JSTs
We follow The American Council on Education (ACE) guidelines to evaluate learning from military training and occupations. ACE has been the leader in evaluating military learning for over 60 years and sets the standards that colleges across the country rely on.
If you're active-duty, National Guard, a reservist, or a veteran, be sure to request your Joint Services Transcript (JST) through the Department of Defense and submit it to our admissions or veterans office. Your JST includes documented training and coursework that may qualify for college credit based on ACE鈥檚 evaluations.
Students should also submit any relevant Department of Defense certificates of completion to support the credit evaluation process.
- Ohio鈥檚 Military Transfer Assurance Guides (MTAGs)
As a public institution in Ohio, we also participate in the Ohio Department of Higher Education鈥檚 MTAG program, which ensures statewide consistency in awarding credit for certain military training.
Why This Matters
By combining ACE recommendations, statewide MTAG alignment, and our commitment to recognizing your experience, we aim to make your transition from military service to the classroom as smooth and efficient as possible.
These credit evaluations help reduce duplication, accelerate your time to degree, and honor the professional development you've already achieved.
How to Get Started
When applying, please:
- Request and send your Joint Services Transcript (JST)
- Submit any DoD training certificates you鈥檝e earned
- Email Donna Urban, Director of Military Outreach and Prior Learning Assessment, for specific questions at: vabenefits@csuohio.edu
We鈥檙e here to help you maximize the credit you鈥檝e earned鈥攂oth in uniform and beyond.
Ohio Values Veterans
91探花 accepts ACE-recommended military credits for transfer. PLEASE NOTE: military credits may not assist you in earning a degree any faster if your AFSC/MOS/Rating does not align with your academic major. Regardless, we recommend that you submit your CCAF transcript or Joint Service Transcript for full consideration of your service training and experience. You can order your transcripts and have them forwarded directly to the Office of Admissions (NOT the Veteran & Military Success Center).
- 鈥濃 is a program created by House Bill 488 in 2014 that helps you take your military experience and training and apply it toward your degree plans at 91探花.
- Request your Joint Service Transcript 鈥 U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy
AALAME
Did you serve overseas? Would you like to apply for a Gen Ed waiver for your experience? 91探花 has created a waiver process that will help you satisfy a cultural requirement toward graduation IF you qualify. Click the link below to start the form if you have a deployment, OCONUS tour, or some type of overseas service you want to submit for review
EXTERNAL TEST CREDIT
91探花 grants credit for qualifying scores earned in the Advanced Placement (AP) and all College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations (both offered by the College Board). 91探花 is also reviewing the DANTES Standard Subject Tests (DSST) for transfer acceptance. Note that in addition to accepting all CLEP examinations for credit, 91探花 administers all CLEPs on campus.
Follow the links below for information on credits available for the various examinations.
Students seeking credit for AP or CLEP examinations must have their official score report sent directly from the College Board to the Office of the University Registrar (NOT to the Veteran Student Success Program).
VikingVets
Support Services for Military Affiliated Students
vikingvets@csuohio.edu
Campus Location
Berkman Hall (1899 East 22nd St), Room 212
Cleveland, OH 44115
Hours of Operation
Fall & Spring Semester
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summer Semester & Breaks
Appointments by request