Military Policies

Undergraduate Policies

The following undergraduate Penn State policies have specific clauses and guidance pertinent to military service members and veterans:

Credit for Military Service

• Faculty Senate Policy 42-98 (Educational Experiences in the Armed Services)
• Academic Administrative Policies & Procedures Manual E-8 (Educational Experiences in the Armed Services)

In-State Tuition

• Penn State Residency Policy
• Penn State Residency Appeals

Leave of Absence

• Faculty Senate Policy 56-70 (Leave of Absence)
• Academic Administrative Policies & Procedures Manual J-2 (Leave of Absence)
• Academic Administrative Policies & Procedures Manual J-3 (Military Leave of Absence, Withdrawal, and Late Drop)

Military Drop (Partial Schedule Cancel)

• Military Drop (Partially Cancelled Schedule)

Short-Term Absence

• Faculty Senate Policy 42-27 (Class Attendance)
• Academic Administrative Policies & Procedures Manual E-11 (Class Attendance)
• Academic Administrative Policies & Procedures Manual J-3 (Military Leave of Absence, Withdrawal, and Late Drop)

Time to Complete Degree

• Faculty Senate Policy 83-80 (Limitations on Source and Time for Credit Acquisition)

Withdrawal

• Faculty Senate Policy 56-30 (Withdrawal)
• Academic Administrative Policies & Procedures Manual J-1 (Withdrawal)
• Academic Administrative Policies & Procedures Manual J-3 (Military Leave of Absence, Withdrawal, and Late Drop)

Graduate Policies

Penn State’s Graduate School policies do not have special clauses or guidance that are specific to military service members and veterans. Graduate school students are guided by the policies listed below:

Credit Loads for Graduate Students Utilizing VA Education Benefits

• Graduate School Education Policies GSAD-506 (Credit Loads)

Leave of Absence

• Graduate Student Leave of Absence GSAD-906

Time Limitation

• Research Doctorate GCAC-610
• Research Master’s GCAC 632
• Professional Doctoral GCAC-708
• Professional Master’s GCAC-732

Withdrawal

• Withdrawal Process