Serving the needs of military students since 1958.
UMass Global was born in 1958 when Chapman University, one of California's oldest, most prestigious nonprofit institutions, opened a campus at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station to serve the specific needs of military students.
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Why UMass Global is the Right Fit
- UMass Global participates in the Principles of Excellence program
- 46 credits for military experience (plus credit for CLEP & DSST)
- Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers (CWO2+), and Senior NCO's (E7+) can earn a Masters in Organizational Leadership in only 7 classes
- Military Services staff ready to serve
- High graduation/success rates, low loan default rates
- Flexible time to degree, six 8-week terms annually to allow for continuous enrollment
- On campus, online and UMass Global MyPath™ self-paced programs are approved for VA benefits
- Recognized as a military friendly institution
An Expert in Online Learning
UMass Global prides itself in providing flexible learning formats that will work around your busy schedule. This includes teaching courses in the following modalities: Online Instructor Led, Online Self-Paced and Hybrid (online & on-ground).
90+ programs built from the job up for working professionals.
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BA in Liberal Studies, Multiple Subject Teaching
Arts and Sciences
AA in General Business (MyPath)
Business and Professional Studies
Online
(self-paced)AA in General Education
Arts and Sciences
Added Authorization, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Education
Online
Added Authorization, Early Childhood Special Education
Education
Online
What People Say About Us

MILITARY FRIENDLY
UMass Global's is recognized as a 2022-23 Military Friendly® School Silver ranking for private offering doctorate by VIQTORY, an organization that connects the military community with civilian opportunity.
PROVIDES VALUE
Ranked for nine consecutive years (2013-2022) as one of the best online bachelor's degree programs that help veterans reduce the cost of school.
NATIONALLY RANKED
The highest ranked private institution in California in its category and the second highest overall in California. Nationwide, UMass Global ranked 15th.