How to Apply
Dedicated to serving our military students
The University of Charleston has been designated a “Military Friendly” school in part because we understand the challenges and needs of military students.
Our classes are geared to do two things: engage you in active learning and help you grow as a leader. Our faculty is both dedicated and student-oriented, offering a wealth of professional experience. Most also have a prior military background.
UC provides the flexibility you need in dealing with deployment issues and will work to enable you to continue your education. Many of our students are actively serving while taking classes, participating in courses online from all over the world.
Frank Bowyer, our Director of Military Services, is available to answer questions about the admissions, enrollment, and military benefits processes. He can be reached at 304-352-0052 or frankbowyer@ucwv.edu
Active duty service members must receive approval from their Education Services Officer (ESO) prior to enrolling in classes. Be sure to discuss your education plans with your ESO as soon as possible.
Army and Army National Guard
- Request Joint Services Transcript by visiting https://jst.doded.mil/official.html and following the on-screen instructions
- Send us a copy of your unofficial transcripts with your JST. Please keep in mind that for a transcript to be considered unofficial, it must at a minimum include the institution’s name, your name, GPA, and the courses you completed there while attending along with the credit hours and points. Program Evaluations are typically NOT considered unofficial transcripts.
- Once you receive your pathway to graduation, complete UC’s application for admission online. Use code WINGSUP to waive the application fee.
Navy, USMC, and USCG
- Request Joint Services Transcript by visiting https://jst.doded.mil/official.html and following the on-screen instructions
- Send us a copy of your unofficial transcripts with your JST. Please keep in mind that for a transcript to be considered unofficial, it must at a minimum include the institution’s name, your name, GPA, and the courses you completed there while attending along with the credit hours and points. Program Evaluations are typically NOT considered unofficial transcripts.
- Once you receive your pathway to graduation, complete UC’s application for admission online. Use code WINGSUP to waive the application fee.
US Air Force and Air National Guard
- Request CCAF transcripts by visiting https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/Display/Article/803247/community-college-of-the-air-force-transcripts/ and following the on-screen instructions.
- Send a copy of your unofficial transcripts with your JST to shellyroy@ucwv.edu. Please keep in mind that for a transcript to be considered unofficial, it must at a minimum include the institution’s name, your name, GPA, and the courses you completed there while attending along with the credit hours and points. Program Evaluations are typically NOT considered unofficial transcripts.
- Once you receive your pathway to graduation, complete UC’s application for admission online. Use code WINGSUP to waive the application fee.
If you are a military member, one of the following chapters may apply to you:
- Chapter 30 – you first entered service after June 30, 1985
- Chapter 33 – you served on active duty after September 10, 2001 or transferred Chapter 30, 1606 or 1607 benefits to this chapter
- Chapter 1606 – you are a member of the National Guard or Selected Reserve
- Chapter 1607 – you are a member of the National Guard or Selected Reserve who has served on active duty for at least 90 consecutive days following the presidential declaration of a reserve unit to activate
If you are not a military member, one of the following chapters may apply to you:
- Chapter 33 – (TOE) a Chapter 33 service member transferred benefits to you
- Chapter 35 – you are receiving benefits on behalf of a veteran as a dependent or survivor
Military Tuition Assistance, or TA, is a benefit that can help pay for your tuition expenses. To make the most of your TA benefits, please review these guidelines: