Military Transfer Credits

Your military training may be considered for college credit! It's a good idea to submit your military transcript(s) for evaluation as soon as possible. Click HERE to order your Military Transcripts.

 Military Transfer Procedures:

1. Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) may grant credit for military course completion after review of each applicant’s military service experience. The American Council on Education's Guide (ACE) to the Evaluation Experience in the Armed Forces will be used to evaluate military experience.
2. Southwest Minnesota State University grants credit for Military educational courses and University Course Work. In order to transfer your educational courses it is best to submit your Military Transcripts.
3. SMSU does not currently grant credit for Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), position responsibilities, or on the job training activities.
4. Military credit is entered onto a student’s record lower division elective credit on a “pass” (no letter grade) basis. Military credits are considered non-resident credit for purposes of graduation.
5. SMSU does not limit the number of credits which can be obtained through military service experience.
6. Students have the right  to petition to academic departments for course equivalency if there is an SMSU course that would equate to the military course.
7. To determine direct equivalences to SMSU courses the student must petition through the Academic departments.