National University




U.S. Navy

On-base and online degree programs for U.S. Navy personnel

In developing our programs, National University has placed special emphasis on providing military students with the technological tools, research skills, and writing abilities necessary to gain maximum benefit from their studies – all at discounted tuition rates. A winner of the prestigious Ray Ehrensberger Award for Institutional Excellence in Military Education, National University continues its dedication towards making education accessible and relevant to our country's military. One way that National recognizes the unique needs of students in the military by offering programs through an intensive, one-course-per-month format.

On-base classes are for qualified students including active duty members, their spouse and dependents, Department of Defense employees, military retirees and selective military reserve members. Online courses are available at discounted rates to active duty military personnel and their dependents only. 

Key benefits include:

  • Military Tuition Discount for both online and on-base classes
  • Agreements with SOCNAV
  • Third largest electronic library in the US
  • 24x7 tech support
  • Online course flexibility (log in from wherever you are stationed)
  • On-base course convenience in San Diego, California
  • Accelerated pace (one-course-per-month format)
  • WASC-accredited

On-base education is available at the following San Diego area Naval bases and stations:

  • Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center
  • Naval Air Station North Island
  • Naval Amphibious Base Coronado
  • Naval Hospital
  • Naval Station 32nd St
  • Naval Submarine Base

Review a complete list of online programs available

As a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC), National provides many benefits to its military students. The SOC network program allows active duty personnel the opportunity to earn an undergraduate degree online from the University if they are transferred before the completion of their required coursework.

U.S. Navy