Military & Veterans

UMGC is a top-ranked military- and veteran-trusted school.

At University of Maryland Global Campus, we understand the unique benefits you bring to the classroom—as well as the unique challenges you can face transitioning to civilian life. We offer award-winning, flexible academic programs and services for active-duty military servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses and families. Together, we can help you secure your future and succeed again.

Join our nationally recognized UMGC community today and:

Fast-track your degree by earning college credit for your military experience and training.
See if you're eligible for UMGC’s reduced military tuition rate for servicemembers.
Learn about military Tuition Assistance.
Connect with a military advising team that specializes in assisting military and veteran students.
Study online from anywhere in the world or in a hybrid format utilizing our 170+ global locations.

Best for Vets 2024: Colleges

Military Times ranks UMGC the no. 1 "Best for Vets" university for primarily online education in 2024.

Best for Vets 2023: Employers

Military Times ranks UMGC the no. 1 best employer for veterans (education category) in 2023.

Made for the Military Community

Military Resources & Services

Military servicemembers, veterans, and their spouses choose UMGC for career-focused online education.

Online Degrees for Military

View popular degree programs for military-affiliated students.

Admission

UMGC strives to make our admissions process as frustration-free as possible for servicemembers, veterans, & their families.

Military Tuition & Education Benefits

See if you're eligible for military tuition assistance and a variety of education benefits and financial aid at UMGC.

Earn Credit Through a Military College or Institution

We partner with several military colleges and educational institutions to help you earn credit toward associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees.

Earn Credit

UMGC by the Numbers

Our experience and dedication in educating military servicemembers, veterans, and their families is unmatched.

170+

Worldwide Locations

53K

Military & Vets Enrolled

UMGC – Proudly Serving the Military for 75 Years

Learn about UMGC’s global services for active-duty military servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses and families, including career services, tutoring, and more.

Checklist for Success

At UMGC, we want our military students to succeed from the start. That's why we make our admissions process as frustration-free as possible.

Contact Your Military Education Office

Choose a Degree Program

Apply to UMGC

Secure the Military Tuition Rate

Submit School Transcripts

Submit Military Transcripts

UMGC is number one with active duty military from my experience with the faculty and the professors and everything.

Kishein L. BS in Criminal Justice, Corona, CA

UMGC has a very good track record when it comes to military and veteran students. They've been involved and active with military and veteran students for many, many years. I really didn't even consider any other options.

Terry B. BS in Business Administration, U.S. Air Force Veteran

Military & Veteran Insights

UMGC Reflects on the Importance of the Month of the Military Child

At UMGC, we honor the Month of the Military Child, highlight members of our community who are military children, and share how their experiences help serve our students.

Celebrating Veterans November 11 and Beyond

Discover ways you can celebrate our nation’s heroes.

Ways to Thank a Military Servicemember

During National Military Appreciation Month, learn ways you can honor U.S. military servicemembers for their service.

Does A Permanent Change of Station Affect Your College?

Learn more about the steps you can take as a student at UMGC as you navigate a Permanent Change of Station.

Can Your Military Rank Earn You College Credit?

Learn more about how UMGC serves military students by offering up to 12 credits in select undergraduate courses for their military rank.

UMGC Celebrates National Military Appreciation Month

Hear from UMGC’s Stateside Military Operations leaders as we salute our military-affiliated students.

How Veterans Working at UMGC Serve Students

This Veterans Day, UMGC is highlighting what service means to veterans in our community.

Veterans Day 2023 - Video

Hear from UMGC students and staff who understand what it means to serve, both in the military and in civilian life.