Marines Education

California Southern University attracts goal-oriented Learners who wish to excel outside of the classroom. Our unique and personalized one-to-one learning style allows you to get the most out of your educational experience. Our Faculty Mentors are available to enrich your learning experience by offering personal and professional experience in a relationship not available with the typical college experience.

CalSouthern is committed to helping the men and women of the military develop the skills and knowledge necessary if they decide to leave the military and enter the workforce. We are here to help you make the most out of your college experience and will dedicate the time and resources necessary to make that possible.

• • A Military-Friendly University - We accept Tuition Assistance for your marine education, as well as MyCAA and Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits.


• • A Convenient and Flexible Learning Environment - CalSouthern offers 100-percent online courses with flexible eight- or 16-week terms. If you find yourself deployed oversees, you have the ability to manage your degree program without waiting months for the next course start.


• • Transferability of Credits – You will receive the maximum number of credits earned when transferring credits into Calsouthern. If you have previous credit from other accredited institutions, we will evaluate them for full credit transferability. You’ll be able to easily transfer credits from other accredited schools, as well as receive the maximum number of credits from your previous Marine Corps training and experience. All Marine education programs taken will also be evaluated for full credit including: Meritorious Commissioning Program (MCP), Excelsior College Exams (ECE) and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST).


• • One-on-One Faculty-Learner Contact – We provide a one-to-one faculty-to-Learner ratio. You will be assigned a professional Faculty Mentor that will assist you with your coursework. Our number-one goal is to guide you to the successful completion of your program, and our Faculty Mentors are here to give you their undivided attention as they mentor and inspire you to reach your goals.


• • No Standardized or Other Entrance Exams – CalSouthern does not require entrance exams for admission. We never require SAT, GMAT, GRE or, LSAT exam scores. As a member of the military, we waive all of your credit evaluation and application fees.


• • 100-Percent Online Courses – The Marine education benefits you’ve earned allow you to pursue an education that is convenient for you, on your terms. At CalSouthern, you can access your courses from virtually anywhere in the world.

Are you looking for a school that offers courses 100 percent online so you can study anywhere?

Do you like studying by yourself and not tied to specific times?

Are you located in an area in the U.S. or oversees that isn’t close to a traditional brick-and-mortar university?

Are your current Marine Corps obligations limiting the time you have to attend school?

Are you currently deployed and need the flexibility to start and pause your degree program?

Are you looking for a school that offers advanced degrees that allow you to spend less out-of-pocket money when dipping into your Marines education funding?

Are you self-motivated?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, CalSouthern may be a great fit for you.

We realize it is hard, when serving in the military, to find time to advance your education. More and more schools are turning to a fully integrated online learning model to give Learners the flexibility they need. We understand the needs of the military and believe that our online learning model will give you the freedom you need in order to accomplish the educational goals you have set for yourself.

Have you earned any credits from another accredited university while in the Marine Corps? Have you earned other Marine education program credits while serving on active duty? Based on the type of credits, we may accept up to 90 credits for transfer into CalSouthern. You can apply credits earned through the assessment of prior college-level learning as well as from national testing programs. Be sure to talk with one of our Enrollment Advisors today to see how close you might already be to reaching your degree goals.