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You are working hard to serve our nation. California University of Pennsylvania is here to serve you and your family in securing your own future with a quality education. Cal U's Global Online learning community makes it convenient to earn your undergraduate or graduate degree, whether you are at home or abroad. Global Online's Internet-based format fits well with challenging military duty assignments, enabling you to access your Cal U coursework from anywhere in the world. Our asynchronous classes make it possible to complete your assignments at any time of the day or night. Global Online courses are also ideal for spouses or other family members who are interested in earning their degrees. Active duty military, along with spouses and dependents, benefit from our affordable, in-state tuition rates (students must self-identify prior to the start of their first term).
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Tyler DeMeuse - California University of Pennsylvania
Arabic Language and Culture
Army, Cryptologic Linguist
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Life is filled with vicissitudes, but we must learn how to deal with them and overcome. The military has been a great educator in this regard, and it’s important to apply that knowledge in the next endeavor as college students.
Academics
| Degrees | |
 | Associate Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree |
| Master's Degree |
 | First Professional Degree |
| Doctor's Degree |
| Grants Medical Degree |
| Certificates | |
| Less Than One Year Certificate |
| One But Less Than Two Years Certificate |
| Two But Less Than Four Years Certificate |
| Postbaccalaureate Certificate |
| Master 's Certificate |
| First Professional Certificate |
| Accreditations | |
| Regional Accreditation |
| National Accreditation |
| Hybrid Accreditation |
| Programmatic Accreditation |
| Credits | |
| School is VA Approved |
| Accepts College Level Examination Program (CLEP) |
| Part of SOC Degree Network System |
| Part of the DANTES external |
| Gives credit for CLEP and/or DSST exams |
| Accepts the ACE recommendations for awarding credit for CLEP and/or DSST |
| Gives ACE credit for military training and experience |
Policy on the transfer of creditsCalifornia University of PA will accept up to 90 credits for transfer. Transfer credit is typically awarded following an extensive review of official military transcripts and all previous university transcripts attended by the student. Credits are primarily awarded to fulfill general education requirements. Transfer of military credit for experience and training is completed by the University's Office of Veteran's Affairs and the Office of Articulation and Transfer.
Noteworthy awards or recognitions2009, 2010 & 2011 G.I. Jobs Military Friendly Schools, Military Advanced Education Top Military Friendly School in 2009, 2010, 2011, Military Times Edge Best for Vets College, and 2010 recognition in the Congressional Record by the late Rep. John P. Murtha for appreciation to faculty, staff and students from California University of Pennsylvania who have answered the call to serve our nation. Additionally, many of Ca U's veteran and active military have earned there degree 100% online in which Cal U Ranked #1 in the nation in 2010. Online College Rankings were compiled by SR Education Group,an educational resource provider based in Kirkland, Wash. The Top 20 Online Colleges are listed on its site, Guide to Online Schools.
Maximum number of credits that this school accepts for CLEP and/or DSST exams30
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Meet Our Students
Tyler DeMeuse - California University of Pennsylvania
Arabic Language and Culture
Army, Cryptologic Linguist
View Profile
Life is filled with vicissitudes, but we must learn how to deal with them and overcome. The military has been a great educator in this regard, and it’s important to apply that knowledge in the next endeavor as college students.
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Students
Number of military or veteran students enrolled650
Number of total students enrolled10,000
Number of military to total students enrolled full time6.00%
Number of military to total students enrolled part time2.00%
Military Support
| Support | |
| Service members Opportunity Colleges Consortium member (SOC) |
| Offers ROTC program or participate in cross-town ROTC program |
| Has full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff |
| Advisor on staff that assists veterans with career placement |
| Veteran counselors liaise with local VET REPS to help with career placement |
| Identifies military dependents on campus |
| Has child care facilities on campus |
| Social Outlets | |
| Has campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans |
| Has veteran clubs or associations on campus |
| Has a chapter of the Student Veterans of America on campus |
| Has virtual veteran clubs or associations |
| Has veteran specific page on website |
| Has spouse clubs/associations on campus |
| Has a military spouse specific page on its Web site |
| Installation/Base Support | |
| Provides support to specific military installations |
Programs to support faculty in terms of their knowledge and understandingEach year the Office of Veteran's Affairs hosts a "New Veteran Orientation" to welcome Veteran's to campus and also to meet the Faculty, Staff and Administrators on campus. Training throughout the year is provided for various offices on campus to ensure a common understanding of Veteran's issues and benefits. Faculty teaching within our webbased programs are encouraged to direct students to the Office of Web-based Programs and/or the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
Student Veteran AssociationsAffiliations with Student Veterans of America, Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America and the California University of Pennsylvania Veteran's Club.
Additionally, we have local affiliations with several Veterans Service Organizations in the surrounding communities as well as scholarship partnerships.
Policy concerning students who are involuntarily activated for military serviceAll students who are deployed or called to active duty while enrolled at California University of Pennsylvania are afforded the choice to either completely withdraw or take incompletes. If a student withdraws, they are refunded the entire amount of tuition & fees. Should the student elect to take an incomplete, they will have up to one year at California University of Pennsylvania to complete the incomplete.
Why this school is an excellent choice for military membersCalifornia University of Pennsylvania maintains a rich history of "military friendly" support for all active duty branches of the Armed Forces as well as the reserve component service members. Dating back to World War II, California University has consistently been recognized as "military friendly." Earning a distinct honor of the first World War II commemorative school, the University continues to thrive on assisting our nation's heroes in furthering their education. California University of Pennsylvania serves over 250 Veterans on the main campus in Pennsylvania as well as over 500 through the #1 ranked online college, California University of Pennsylvania Global Online.
California University continues to meet the needs of the service member. Through efforts such as in-state tuition rates for active military members to new Veterans orientation each year, California University sets the standard for being "military friendly."