Military Students

Accelerated, military-friendly programs at California Baptist University

CBU Online & Professional Studies gives you the freedom to choose without compromising quality:

Named as a 2022-2023 Military Friendly School with a Silver designation by Military Friendly
Ranked #34 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report 2020
Ranked #28 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report 2019
Ranked #25 Best Online Graduate Education Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report 2019
Ranked #55 Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report 2019
100% online degrees you can earn no matter where you are stationed or deployed
Accelerated degree completion programs
Classes accessible to meet your needs and your schedule
World-class faculty committed to academic, professional and spiritual success
Military experience may transfer as academic credit*
Military-friendly school – Yellow Ribbon Participant
A positive, personalized experience
Ranked #19 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & Report 2018
Ranked #10 Best Online Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report 2014
Ranked #20 Best Online Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report 2015
Named by G.I. Jobs magazine as a 2016 Military Friendly School
Named by G.I. Jobs magazine as a 2017 Military Friendly School

CBU Veterans Information

Welcome prospective student veteran and/or dependent! Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you.

We are excited that you are taking the next step in your journey by looking into using your GI Bill at CBU! You can use your GI Bill Chapters 1606, 30, 31, 33 and 35. CBU is a Yellow Ribbon school and we have unlimited scholarships available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

To learn more about using your Military Education Tuition Assistance Benefits (Active Duty/Reserve) visit CBU Online’ s Tuition Assistance page.

Please call (951) 552-8522 or email our office (veterans01@calbaptist.edu) so that we can assist you with using your GI Bill benefits.

To learn more about CBU’s Veteran Services, please choose the appropriate link:

Contact Us

Jay Villasenor
jvillasenor@calbaptist.edu
Director of Veterans Resource Center
Veterans Resource Center
Office of Student Success
Phone: 951-552-8522
Fax: 951-343-4643
Lancer Arms North # 39 (CBU Main Campus)

Semaj Thompson
sthompson@calbaptist.edu
OPS Military Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
Online and Professional Studies
Phone: 951-343-2119