Servicemembers Opportunity College

Texas Lutheran University has been designated as an institutional member of Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC), a group of over 1,000 colleges and universities providing voluntary postsecondary education to members of the military throughout the world. As a SOC member, Texas Lutheran University recognizes the unique nature of the military lifestyle and has committed itself to easing the transfer of relevant course credits, providing flexible academic residency requirements, and crediting learning from appropriate military training. SOC has been developed jointly by educational representatives of each of the Armed Services, the Office of the Secretary of Defense and a consortium of 13 leading national higher education associations.

When making an evaluation of credentials, Texas Lutheran University considers the work from other colleges and universities, the Defense Activity for Non-traditional Educational Support, and service school experiences.

Military personnel are invited to participate in the academic program on the main campus under a plan that provides an opportunity for military persons to complete the requirements for a degree as a full-time student. The individual may select from a list of 26 major study areas. A program may be planned to extend from 4 to 12 months.