Navy

Navy Program Options & Plans

Excelsior College has a variety of partnerships with the Navy to serve the educational needs of sailors and Navy veterans:

  • U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy – Excelsior College awards college credit for completion of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy toward associate and bachelor’s degree programs and has conducted a special faculty evaluation of the Academy toward master’s degree programs including the MS in Management with concentrations in Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Management, or General Business. Contact the Center for Military and Veteran Education at military@excelsior.edu for additional information.
  • Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) – The NCVEC serves as the central location for tuition assistance processing and online education services. The NCVEC is staffed with education counselors who can assist with selecting a pathway to reach career goals, establishing an education plan, and securing Navy Tuition Assistance.

Roadmaps Listed by Rating

Download or print PDFs of the program degree requirements from the list below:

How To Get Started

Step 1: Create a MyExcelsior Account
Set up your free MyExcelsior account. MyExcelsior provides access to all the resources you will need.
Step 2. Apply or Enroll

For All Non-nursing Undergraduate Programs – Bypass Apply and Go to Enroll

If you are interested in our non-nursing undergraduate programs, you can enroll without having to apply for admission.

Complete Your Enrollment Agreement (login required)

or download the Military and Veteran Apply and Enroll Form (PDF)

If you need assistance choosing a degree program, call us at 877-542-4133 or email us at military@excelsior.edu

For All Nursing and Graduate Programs – Apply First

If you are interested in any of our nursing or graduate programs, you must first apply for admission.


Step 3. Gather Your Records
You will need to submit the following documents as applicable. Select the links below for more information and instructions for requesting these documents:

Have all official transcripts, proficiency tests, and other documents sent directly to Excelsior from your previous college or university, a testing agency, or an education office. Have them sent to:

Excelsior College
Office of the Registrar
7 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-5159

For more information visit our Transcripts and Documents page.

Step 4. Register for courses

Once you have completed your enrollment agreement and we have received all your transcripts, we will provide an official evaluation of your degree plan and we encourage you to consults with your academic advisor to ensure that you select the best courses for your program. After choosing a course with your advisor, complete a TA application through your branch of service and register through Excelsior by using our temporary tuition assistance process.

Register Online (login required)

Learn about Military Tuition & Fees

How to apply for financial aid.

If you are not using military tuition assistance (TA) and wish to use VA benefits, learn about options at Excelsior College’s Veterans Center.

Read the DoD return of unearned TA policy and how it affects you.