Credit and Program Information
Veteran-Friendly Programming
The Viterbo
adult and graduate studies programs are designed to meet the educational needs
of veteran students while allowing the flexibility to re-enter the
workforce. Courses are scheduled in a convenient, adult student model that
provides the maximum educational experience with minimized on-campus
requirements. This delivery structure allows veteran students to engage in
full-time progression toward their degree while managing work, family, and
community commitments.
Flexible Military Leave
If a student is suddenly called to active
duty or otherwise temporarily relocated, our military leave of absence policy
allows the student to immediately suspend their learning process without
academic or financial penalty. Upon your return to Viterbo, the staff will work
with you to get you reestablished in the completion of your degree program.
Transfer of Military Credit
Viterbo University accepts military transfer credit
based upon the standards of the American Council on Education (ACE) for
military training and previous college coursework.
Tuition Discounts
As a recognized Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC) School, Viterbo University provides active
and reserve military students and spouses courses at a
reduced tuition rate. The reduced tuition is limited to students in the
following majors:
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in:
- organizational management (online and evening
classes at Ft. McCoy)
- management information systems (online and evening classes)
- accounting degree completion (blended online)
Tuition for 2011-12 school year is $310.00 per credit
hour.
Credit by Examination
Viterbo University participates in the College Level
Examination Program (CLEP). Only the CLEP subject examinations are considered
for college credit. Students are eligible to receive credit in the subject
areas of biology, business, chemistry, composition, computer science, English
literature, history, mathematics, psychology, and sociology, no matter when,
where, or how their knowledge has been acquired. The examinations are
administered three times per year to currently enrolled students and to
incoming students who enroll the subsequent semester. There is a fee for each
examination. Interested persons should contact the Academic Resource Center. A maximum of 30 credits
in any combination may be accepted via ACE recommended courses, DANTES
examinations, or the CLEP. Viterbo University reserves the right to make such
determinations. More information on CLEP
Credit for Prior Learning
A student who wishes to receive college credit for prior
learning and feels he/she has significant college-relevant learning from lifetime/work experience
creditable toward a college degree can become involved in this program. A limit of 30 semester hours may
be earned by portfolio. To participate in the credit for prior learning program you must: (a) enroll
concurrently to establish current student status for award of credit, (b) enroll in a non-credit
portfolio workshop or INDV 300, Introduction to Prior Learning Assessment, (c) construct a portfolio
containing lifetime/work learning that you feel may be applicable to college credit
and course objectives, (d) submit portfolio to the academic departments
involved and pay portfolio fees. The academic departments will review the
portfolio and upon successful completion, credit award will be made.
Degree Completion
at Fort McCoy
Active and reserve military students and spouses can
complete their degree online or by enrolling in courses at our off campus site
at Ft. McCoy. To meet the needs of military students and spouses, Viterbo has designed these majors and courses to fit
your needs:
- organizational management (online and evening classes at Ft. McCoy)
- management information systems (online and evening classes at our La Crosse
campus)
- accounting degree completion (blended online)
All required Viterbo classes
are available online or you may choose to meet for classes on Wednesday
evenings from 5:30–9:30 p.m. in Building 50, 123 Education Office Classroom.