We provide support, referral, guidance, and fellowship for students identified as active military or veterans in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
Whether you are pursuing traditional undergraduate, adult undergraduate, or graduate studies, we have resources and support for your education!
Credit Transfer
You can finish faster by getting all the credit you deserve! Talk to your admission counselor about transferring credit through:
- ACE Military Transcript
- Joint Services Transcript (all branches)
- Community College of the Air Force (if applicable)
- CLEP/DSST Tests
A Military Friendly School
Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named University of Northwestern to the coveted Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2017 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.
“Inclusion on the list of Military Friendly Schools® shows Northwestern’s commitment to providing a supportive environment for military students,” said Sean Collins, vice president at Victory Media and a nine-year Navy veteran. “The need for education is growing and our mission is to provide the military community with transparent, world-class resources to assist in their search for schools.”
The Military Friendly Schools® website features the list, interactive tools, and search functionality to help military students find the best school to suit their unique needs and preferences. The colleges, universities, and trade schools on this year’s list exhibit leading practices in the recruitment and retention of students with military experience. These schools have world-class programs and policies for student support on campus, academic accreditation, credit policies, flexibility, and other services to those who served.
ROTC
The resources and programs of ROTC are available to University of Northwestern’s students. These resources include scholarships and other forms of financial aid. All credits earned in the program will transfer to University of Northwestern. Full information can be found on the ROTC page or contact the Department of Military Science at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities at 612-625-3602.
ROTC Contact
University of Minnesota
Department of Military Science (Army ROTC)
101 Armory Building
15 Church Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-3062
Government Contacts
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
888-442-4551 www.gibill.va.gov - Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
1-888-LinkVet (1-888-546-5838)
Northwestern Contacts
- Traditional Undergraduate
800-692-4020 ext. 5119; 651-631-5119 registrar@unwsp.edu - College of Adult & Graduate Studies
866-492-7877; 651-628-3400, ags@unwsp.edu
Additional Resources
- Department of Defense Tuition Assistance DECIDE
(college comparison tool) - U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs College Navigator
(education & training information)
Initially I was nervous to leave the military and go back to school as a Navy veteran. However, my professors have been amazing and they have made the transition to civilian life easy. Meeting other veteran and active duty students on campus was awesome, and we often met for alternative military chapels to talk about how we all shared the same bond. Northwestern valued my service and I was able to transfer a lot of credits toward my degree. My technical background in air traffic control even helped me to think critically and ask questions in all of my classes.
