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Colorado State University Global
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Blog
May 20, 2025
CSU Global wasn’t built for dorm life and dining halls. It was built for military learners and working adults who are juggling real responsibilities and don’t have time to waste. From the start, the university has focused on flexibility, offering fully online programs that fit around deployments, duty schedules, and life’s curveballs.
It’s one reason CSU Global was ranked the No. 4 Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report — and the top-ranked Colorado institution in that category.
“From special tuition rates to accepting military service as college credit, CSU Global follows the VA Principles of Excellence to make military-affiliated attendance as seamless, supportive, and rewarding as possible—whether you’re active duty, a veteran, or a military spouse planning for what’s next,” said Audra Spicer, provost and chief academic officer at CSU Global.
Here are three ways online learning works to your advantage:
CSU Global offers 8-week courses with monthly start dates, allowing you to earn credits in short, manageable sessions. Whether you’re working long shifts or stationed overseas, you can study when and where it works for you.
You’ll also find yourself in similar company. Unlike traditional four-year universities, most of our students are balancing work, family, and life transitions:
You won’t feel out of place — because you won’t be. CSU Global’s online environment is designed for adult learners who are focused, experienced, and committed to taking their education seriously.
In today’s economy, where artificial intelligence is reshaping entry-level roles and raising the bar for people-powered jobs, it’s more important than ever to upskill, reskill, and stay ready for what’s next. Whatever your next career goal may be, you’ll want to make sure the program you choose is cutting-edge.
“Military-affiliated students come to the University with a wealth of life experience, training, and existing education, and learning how to apply AI workplace skills to what they already know can take them to the next level in their careers,” said Spicer. “CSU Global offers degrees, certificates, and industry-recognized certifications in AI and machine learning, as well as areas of specialization and industry-recognized qualifications that pair perfectly with the attainments that military-affiliated students have and can use to excel in the next chapter of their work lives.”
Many military students seek career-focused education that they can apply immediately or build upon to earn a larger degree. CSU Global offers shorter undergraduate certificate programs, typically 18 credits in length. They provide targeted skills for immediate applicability at work and are stackable toward a bachelor’s degree.
Popular options include:
CSU Global has a generous transfer-credit policy, with the average undergraduate student transferring in more than 50 credits.
That generosity extends to military applicants, who bring valuable experience to their education. From technical skills to leadership training, your service may qualify for academic credit. CSU Global’s external credit review process and transfer-friendly policies help ensure your experience counts, allowing you to skip what you already know and move ahead faster.
From being able to take short, focused courses to making sure you’re well-prepared for workforce evolution to not spending time taking courses for skills you’ve already mastered, online learning can be a smart choice for those in the military who want to catapult to their next position within or outside of the military.
