Transfer Students

Office of Admissions
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5211 USA
(269) 387-2000

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 

Students who have completed their initial entry training as documented on their Joint Service Transcript (JST) with American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations will receive 14 credit hours towards a bachelor's degree. This credit will automatically be applied to the student's record and be considered as coming from a 4-year institution.  

These credits include:

·       MSL 1010 | Introduction to Critical Thinking and the Army (2 hours)

·       MSL 1020 | Introduction to the Profession of Arms (2 hours)

·       MSL 2010 | Leadership and Decision Making (2 hours)

·       MSL 2020 | Army Doctrine and Team Development (2 hours)

·       MSL 2050 | Military Health and Fitness (3 hours)

·       GEOG credit for Land Navigation and Map Reading (3 hours)

MSL courses listed above may be used in the Military Science Leadership minor. Any of these courses that are included in the WMU Essential Studies (general education) program may also be used in this program. All of these credits will count toward the credit hours required for graduation (122 minimum).