Veterans
Prepare for Your Future While Serving Your Country Today
Whether you are recently separated from the military or you’re a long-time veteran, we have the pathways, partnerships and personalized support to help you earn the associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree you need to advance your civilian career.
Pay Less Tuition!
Transfer More Credit – Finish Faster
Excelsior awards credit for previous college-level courses, military training and experience, or CLEP and DSST exams. Connect with a veteran admissions counselor to get your free credit evaluation! veterans@excelsior.edu
Your Degree on Your Schedule
Earn credit with flexible online courses in 8- and 15-week terms.
Maximize Your Benefits
Our academic advisors are ready to help navigate your VA educational benefits so you can keep school affordable. Veteran-specific career and support resources aid your transition from active duty service member to civilian professional.
Lt. Col. Bryant A. Murray Veterans Center
Excelsior hosts a virtual center that serves veterans and military service members wherever they are and whether or not they are Excelsior students. The Veterans Center connects veterans and military members with resources on health and wellness, education, suicide prevention, military transitioning, and much more.
Learn more
SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society
SALUTE is the only national honor society recognizing and honoring the scholastic achievements of veteran and active military students.
Learn more about joining SALUTE at Excelsior
Take the Next Step –
Speak With a Counselor
The University of Choice for Those Who Serve
50 Years of Service
to military and veteran students
72,000 military graduates
and counting
100% of military students
turn military experience and training into degree credit
Accredited & Not for Profit
offering more than 35 career-focused degree programs
The University of Choice for Those Who Serve
50 Years of Service
to military and veteran students
72,000 military graduates
and counting
100% of military students
turn military experience and training into degree credit
Accredited & Not for Profit
offering 40 career-focused degree programs
Connect With Us
Enrolled Military & Family
1.877.542.4133
Enrolled Veteran
1.888.647.2388
Prospective Military & Veterans
1.844.843.9299
| Mon, Wed: | 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM EST |
| Tues, Thurs: | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM EST |
| Fri: | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST |
How to Get Started
Obtain unofficial copies of your transcripts, including your:
- Joint Service Transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript
- Enlisted or Officer Record Brief (ERB or ORB) for Army vets only
- Civilian college transcripts
Send your transcripts to:
Excelsior University
Office of the Registrar
7 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-5159
For more information visit our Transcripts and Documents page.
Speak with your counselor to find out which programs will support your career goals and make the most of your transfer credits, training, and prior learning.
Complete the application.
Once we have received your application and transcripts, we will provide you with an official evaluation of your degree plan. You can work with your counselor to get registered for your first course.
Your military and veterans counselor will get you started and help answer any questions on your VA benefits.
“You are worth it, and there are many people, including Excelsior’s Veteran Center the ever-so-helpful library staff, and your academic advisor who will support you. You are worth a better paying job, more self-confidence, that promotion at work, and so much more.”
Melissa Burger, MS in Cybersecurity 2020
“You are worth it, and there are many people, including Excelsior’s Veteran Center the ever-so-helpful library staff, and your academic advisor who will support you. You are worth a better paying job, more self-confidence, that promotion at work, and so much more.”
Melissa Burger, MS in Cybersecurity 2020
