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This section of the Associate of Arts Degree through Credit Recognition program is meant as an informative guide. If you have additional questions or need more information, please contact the University of Phoenix at 800.366.9699 Ext. 30600 or e-mail at lisa.hastings@phoenix.edu.

University of Phoenix acknowledges that many service members like you have already achieved an education equivalent to an associate's degree through college coursework, military training and experience, and national testing programs. The University of Phoenix Associate of Arts Degree through Credit Recognition program allows you to fulfill your degree requirements by recognizing approved college level learning to award an Associate of Arts degree—with the option of a professional focus—no matter where you are located throughout the world.

If you are active duty military, retired military, a veteran, a spouse of active duty military personnel, a full- or part-time Reservist, a National Guard or Coast Guard member, or a Department of Defense employee, you are eligible for the Associate of Arts Degree through Credit Recognition program.

Start the application process today:
AACR Application
AACR Catalog

In order to find out how many transfer credits you have, please order your military transcripts using the link below that applies to your service; and contact an enrollment counselor at 800.366.9699 Ext. 30600 or e-mail at lisa.hastings@phoenix.edu.

• Army
• Navy/Marines
• Air Force
• Coast Guard

• University of Phoenix maintains affiliations with numerous educational organizations.
• Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC)
• American Council on Education (ACE)
• American Association for Adult and Continuing Education
• Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
• National League for Nursing

You are required to have a minimum of 60 credits to complete your Associate of Arts Degree through Credit Recognition. You are required to have a 2.0 minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) in all coursework completed at University of Phoenix. If you do not meet this requirement, additional coursework may be completed to improve your GPA. Acceptance of your coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be based upon prevailing University of Phoenix transfer credit policies. All of your credits accepted in transfer to the University will be posted on the University of Phoenix transcript. Failing grades will not be posted on the University of Phoenix transcript.

(You may already have earned many of the credits you need to receive your Associate's degree.)

The Credit Distribution Is As Follows:

* Must contain an algebra or higher component to satisfy mathematics requirement.
** Three credits must be in a physical/biological science.

You may choose one of the following ways to demonstrate proficiency in the area of first-year college level English; achieving a grade of "C-" or better in COMM/215, Essentials of College Writing; passing the CLEP English exam; passing the University of Phoenix English Proficiency Exam; or achieving a grade of "B" or better in a comparable and recognized college composition course at an approved regional or national accredited college or university within two years of application to University of Phoenix.

* Prices are subject to change at the discretion of the University.
* Tuition and fees for the AACR program are non-refundable.

For assistance in completing the application packet, please call the University of Phoenix at 800.366.9699 Ext. 30600.

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