Stratford University’s Commitment to its Active Armed Forces Members and Veterans

Message from the Executive Vice President: Mary Ann Shurtz

Stratford University is proud to offer these programs and services to our Armed Service Member still serving or who have completed their military obligation. I can assure you every effort has and will be made to assist you with completing your educational goals while at Stratford. You have my promise. We are thankful for the sacrifices that you have made for our freedom, and what this country represents. Our team here will work with you to assist in the direction and path that you wish to follow. I look forward to the day that we call your name out as a graduate, and you will always be a member of the Stratford University family.

Welcome to the Stratford Family!

Why Stratford University!

Stratford University is approved for the training and education of Veterans. We are proud to be a military friendly school, and be part of the Yellow Ribbon program. Stratford prides itself on providing its students with a quality education with tools and knowledge to increase their capabilities and move forward to new challenges.

Stratford Degree programs are designed to meet the educational needs of the Military. Stratford University is affiliated with:

• Services Members Opportunity College (SOC)
• Concurrent Admissions program (ConAP)

Does Stratford accept Transfer Credits?

Stratford University accepts transfer credit up to 75% for undergraduate and up to 50% for graduate degrees. Transfer credits are accepted from: AARTS, SMART, CCAF,ACE, DANTES, CLEP Exams as well as from other colleges and universities.

Please click the links on the left menu to get more information.

How long does it take to complete a degree program?

Stratford has accelerated programs- 15months for an AAS degree, an additional 15 months for a BS and another 15 months for a masters degree. Just think, you can complete all course work for all level of degrees in less than four years!

• Flexible class schedule – Day, evening, and weekend classes. Online Degrees also available in several programs
• Five entry points per year: January, March, May, August, October
• Career Placement Assistance
• Free Tutoring available
• Veteran on Staff, for your assistance

 What about tuition?

Stratford is pleased to be a participant in the yellow ribbon program (Chapter 33). A veteran who qualifies for the yellow ribbon can be a full or part-time student with no out of pocket expense to them. In addition, if the veteran is eligible for a housing allowance, the allowance varies based on the zipcode of the campus they attend.
For the active duty serviceman who wishes to use TA, the university will honor the Military Friendly tuition rate of $750. 00 per class *

Stratford accepts those eligible under Chapter 30, 35, and 31. If additional monies are needed, they may wish to apply for student loans and grants.

What do I need to do to be accepted into a degree program?

• Undergraduate Programs – Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Graduate Programs– Must have at least a 2.5GPA

What Programs are Offered?

Undergraduate

• School of Business
  
  • Bachelors of Science and Associates of Applied Science Degrees in Business Administration and Accounting *
• School of Information Technology
  • BS Degrees: Information Technology, Network Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Security and Forensics, Information Systems
  • AAS degrees: Digital Design, Network Management and Security
• School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality
  • BS degree: Hospitality Management
  • AAS Degree: Advanced Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, Hotel and Resturant Management
• School of Health Sciences
  • AAS Degrees: Pharmacy Technician, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, EKG-Phlebotomy Technician, Clinical Hemodialysis Technician, Medical Assisting
• School of Nursing**
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Graduate

• Master in Business Administration*
• International Master in Business Administration*
• Accounting MS
• Information Systems MS
• Software Engineering MS
• Information Assurance MS
• Telecommunications MS

* Indicates the Degree program that can be completed Online
**Is excluded from the Military Friendly TA program

Stratford University arranges student housing for those who would like to live close to the campus. Under Chapter 33 Yellow Ribbon program, the housing allowance varies according to the zipcode of the campus where one attends. Our Student Services Department would be happy to assist you with this arrangement.

Please refer to the Veterans Administration Website at www.va.gov for the most up to date information reference your entitlement. We also have Veterans on Staff to assist you with the Application process, and processing your benefit requests.