CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 171702Z SEP 24 MID120001393419U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 191/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N7// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N7// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO/N7/NOV// SUBJ/US NAVAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FISCAL YEAR(FY) 2025 PROGRAM UPDATE// REF/A/MSG/SECNAV/171700ZJAN20// AMPN/REF A IS ALNAV 009/20, SECNAV VECTOR 7.// RMKS/1. This message provides an update to USNCC degree and certificate programs available to students for FY25. USNCC was established by Congress in the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as the community college of the naval services. USNCC offers programs that support the Naval Education Strategy 2030 and contribute to combat readiness. 2. Active-duty enlisted service members of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps as well as active duty and reserve enlisted service members of the United States Coast Guard may apply to programs through the USNCC website at https://www.usncc.edu/s/. There is no tuition, mandatory course fees, or course material costs incurred by parent commands or participating students. USNCC accepts applications all year so please apply now. Classes are taught 100% online and asynchronously or offered in a competency-based equivalency mode. 3. Program Updates. a. Degree program confers an associate degree with embedded certificates, to include the USNCC Naval Studies Certificate. b. The USNCC Naval Studies Certificate is comprised of five USNCC- delivered naval science courses and will be incorporated into all USNCC degree programs: (1) NAV 101 Naval Ethics & Leadership (2) NAV 102 Modern Naval History (3) NAV 103 Naval Force Design (4) NAV 104 Civilian / Military Relations, Organization, and American Government (5) NAV 105 Introduction to the Geopolitical Environment c. Regionally accredited degree programs offered include: (1) Associate of Arts, Military Studies, Arizona State University (2) Associate of Arts, Organizational Leadership, Arizona State University (3) Associate of Science, Logistics (Maritime), Arizona State University (4) Associate of Applied Science, General Engineering Technology, Alexandria Technical & Community College (5) Associate of Science, General Engineering, Alexandria Technical & Community College (6) Associate of Science, Naval Nuclear Engineering Technology, Alexandria Technical & Community College (7) Associate of Science, Aviation Maintenance, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (8) Associate of Science, Engineering Fundamentals, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (9) Associate of Science, Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (10) Associate of Applied Science, Cybersecurity, Northern Virginia Community College (11) Associate of Applied Science, Technical Studies (Logistics), Tidewater Community College (12) Associate of Arts, General Studies w/ Computer Studies Specialization, University of Maryland Global Campus (13) Associate of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Western Governors University (14) Associate of Science, Data Analytics, Western Governors University (15) Associate of Science, Health Science, Western Governors University d. All degrees include a professionally relevant certificate that helps set you apart as an enlisted leader. e. Standalone certificates are available for each of the above-mentioned degree programs. Programs offered include: (1) Naval Studies Certificate, United States Naval Community College (2) General Engineering Requisites Certificate, Alexandria Technical and Community College (3) General Engineering Sciences Certificate, Alexandria Technical and Community College (4) General Engineering Technology Certificate, Alexandria Technical and Community College (5) Naval Nuclear Engineering Diploma, Alexandria Technical and Community College (6) Logistics (Maritime) Certificate, Arizona State University (7) Military Studies Certificate, Arizona State University (8) Organizational Leadership Certificate, Arizona State University (9) Logistics Career Studies Certificate, Tidewater Community College (10) Aviation Maintenance Part 65 Certificate, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (11) Engineering Fundamentals Certificate, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (12) Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems Certificate, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (13) IT Technical Support Certificate, Northern Virginia Community College (14) Network Administration Certificate, Northern Virginia Community college (15) Computer Networking Certificate, University of Maryland Global Campus (16) Data Analytics Foundations Certificate, Western Governors University (17) Health Science Undergraduate Certificate, Western Governors University (18) Network and Cyber Defense Foundations Certificate, Western Governors University f. For additional information regarding program requirements and course details, please visit the USNCC website at https://www.usncc.edu/s/. 4. Eligibility Criteria: a. USNCC will accept applications from enlisted service members subject to the following eligibility preferences: (1) Applicants must be an enlisted service member. (2) Members in the pay grades of E-1 to E-9, in any rating or MOS, may apply; prioritization of acceptance is dependent on the degree program. (3) All applicants must be on active duty and available to take online college courses. Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS), Navy Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) and Marine Corps Active Reserve (AR) are also eligible. (4) Applicants must not be pending any legal or disciplinary action. (5) Applicants must have at least 6 months left on contract (EAOS/EAS) prior to the start of each course. (6) For programs that have more than one degree path, applicants must only select/apply for one program. b. Qualified individuals will need a designated command representative (at the E6 or senior level) endorsement. 5. Application Process: More information is available, and applications must be submitted at the USNCC website at https://www.usncc.edu/s/. 6. Selection Notifications: The USNCC will make enrollment selections and accepted applicants will be advised of their selection status via email. 7. Point of contact: Mr. Alphonso Garrett, USNCC Director of Enrollment, email at admissions@usncc.edu. 8. Request widest dissemination of the above information. Regional and installation education specialists are requested to pass this information to all interested personnel at home stations. 9. To arrange command visits or briefs, contact MCC Stacy Atkinsricks, USNCC Public Affairs Officer, at publicaffairs@usncc.edu, or visit the USNCC website for more information. 10. This message will remain in effect until 30 September 2025 or until superseded. 11. Released by VADM D.W. Dwyer, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans, Strategy, and Warfighting Development (N3/N5/N7). BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//