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Policy 323: Academic Credit for Military Training

Operational Policy
Policy Number: 323
Adopted: November 2015

Grays Harbor College, in accordance with RCW 28B.10.057, will award academic credit for military training. The academic credit awarded for prior military training will be granted only for training that is applicable to the student’s certificate or degree requirements.

Credit will be awarded for the successful completion of any military training course or program as part of the military service that is:

  • Recommended for credit by a national higher education association that provides credit recommendations for military training programs;
  • Included in the individual’s military transcript issued by any branch of the armed services;
  • Documented military training or experience that is substantially equivalent to any course or program offered by the institution of higher education.

Guidelines for implementation can be found at RCW  28B.10.057.

Policy Review History

Reviewed: November 2018
Revised: July 2025

Review and Revision refers to the College’s cyclical process for evaluating and updating all institutional policies and procedures. At minimum, each policy or procedure will undergo review once every five years to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with current practices and regulatory requirements. If the scheduled review results in no changes, the date of that review will be recorded in the Reviewed field. If updates or edits are made, the date will be recorded in the Revised field. This process maintains transparency regarding the history of each policy or procedure and ensures the College remains responsive to evolving needs and standards.