Jones International University Teams Up With Marine Corps Group

In a move designed to help Marine Corps servicemembers and their adult family members complete college degrees, Jones International University® now offers degree programs supporting Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Degree Network System for the Marine Corps (SOCMAR).
 
A Military-Friendly Education at Jones International University

Jones International University has adopted military-friendly policies to cater to the needs of servicemen and women and their families. Such policies include:

  • Reduced residency requirements
  • Flexible transfer policies
  • Acceptance of non-traditional credit

Students enjoy two-way transferability, meaning that they can complete their coursework from their home college, from new duty stations, or online while they move during their military careers.

Military Students Appreciate Flexibility from JIU
Jones International University takes pride in their tradition of assistance to military members and their families. Students at JIU® enjoy a personalized education, and this philosophy of personal training extends to the specialized concerns of military servicemen and women.

"We're proud to bring top-quality education to Marines and their families through SOCMAR," said JIU Chancellor Glenn R. Jones. "Marines coming to JIU have the skills and fine-tuned discipline that make them perfect candidates for earning business degrees through JIU, and are able to take advantage of our career planning and management resources to achieve their desired career outcomes."

About The SOC Degree Network System and Jones International University
The SOC Degree Network System (SOCAD, SOCNAV, SOCMAR, and SOCCOAST) is a group of degree-granting colleges and universities who have pledged to offer military-friendly policies to their students. Jones International University is a member of the SOC Degree Network System. Founded in 1993, Jones International University is the nation's oldest accredited online university.