Military Transfer

Military Admission Details

  • Credit Hour Requirements: 24 hours of transferable coursework - does not include JST or CCAF credits
    • While we will transfer in credit from a JST or CCAF transcript, these documents cannot be used for admission purposes, and do not count toward the 24 credit hour minimum. If you have less than 24 transferable credits, you can still apply to UCCS; you will need to submit a high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores along with a freshman admissions application. Students who have not taken the ACT or SAT are encouraged to complete 24 credits at Pikes Peak Community College. Please email us for assistance with course selection: transfer@uccs.edu.
  • No Application Fee: UCCS is proud to waive the application fees for those who have served and have the status of Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, and Veteran.

How to Apply

  • Green to Gold Students - Follow Steps Below
  • VOCREHAB Students - Please work directly with our Office of Veteran and Military Affairs to complete your Academic Worksheet. You can contact their office at military@uccs.edu.

Prospective students wondering about their eligibility for Green to Gold at UCCS should start by roughly adding up the numbers of college credits they have. To be eligible for Green to Gold and complete a degree in two years students need approximately 60 transferable credit hours. To learn more about how JST credit will transfer review our military transfer credit policy here to assist with your estimation of transfer credit.

If after your initial estimates you believe you are on track the Office of Admissions can also pre-screen your transcripts before you apply. This review will not provide you with an exact number of transfer credits. To get an unofficial evaluation you can e-mail transfer@uccs.edu. Please include, unofficial transcripts from each college or university previously attended. In your e-mail please include when your Green to Gold application packet is due and when you are trying to enroll at UCCS.

If after the pre-screening in Admissions you identify UCCS as a fit the next step is to apply. Your application fee is waived. When you apply submit official transcripts from each college or university you have previously attended. It takes 2-4 weeks to get an admissions decision from the time you submit all your application materials.

Once a student is admitted they can work with the Academic Advising Offices to complete Green to Gold application paperwork. During high volume times it may take some time to complete the paperwork with Advising.

 

 

VA Benefits and Funding

Transfer Credit Transparency

Resources for You

Admissions + Veteran and Military Affairs

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Throughout your admissions process, you will work closely with both the Office of Admissions and the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs in order to receive the maximum amount of social, academic, and financial support. Please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs with questions about credits, benefits, and more. 
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Veteran and Military Affairs Office

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Our Military and Veterans Affairs Division offers transition assistance through educational benefits counseling, community engagement, and academic support. The McCord-Herbst Student Veteran Center, staffed entirely by military-affiliated personnel, features a comfortable lounge, study areas, and the USAA Workforce Computer Lab, fostering connection and relaxation.
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