Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC)
The Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) functions in cooperation with 15 higher education associations, the DoD, and Active and Reserve components of the Military Services to expand and improve voluntary postsecondary education opportunities for servicemembers worldwide. As a member of SOC, Touro University Worldwide is committed to flexible policies that allow servicemembers and their families to complete their degrees. In fact, TUW is so dedicated to serving both current and veteran service members that the university was recognized as a Yellow Ribbon University which shows unparalleled dedication and commitment to its military students. TUW fully supports the 4 key features of SOC:
- Reasonable Transfer of Credit
- Reduced Academic Residency
- Credit for Military Training and Experience
- Credit for Nationally-Recognized Testing Programs
Please visit the SOC website for more information.