MCSS works to connect military-connected students (Veterans, dependents, active-duty, and reservist) to support services within the College and can provide direct case management and one-on-one assistance at both the Labette Community College main Campus and the Cherokee Center.
Assistance with academics, career, financial and personal counseling, tutoring, accommodations, Student Support Services, and disability services are programs available.
We want to help you overcome barriers to your education and your continued success!
Educational Barriers
Increase your awareness of program qualifications, programs of study, and course load expectations.
Financial Barriers
Provide you with the most up-to-date information on federal and state benefits, and connect you with the School Certifying Official.
Information Barriers
Provide you with a “go-to” person who is available to help you with transitioning from military to civilian life (campus and community resources).
Cultural Barriers
Provide professional development to administrators, faculty and staff on military experience and challenges that military-connected students face.
Contact Information
Kelly Kirkpatrick
Professor of MCSS military@labette.edu
620-820-1147
Military Lounge, Student Success Center
Enrollment Certification
Purpose: Verification of approved/enrolled courses
Students are required to submit the Request for VA Certification (RVAC) Form each time an enrollment occurs. This form allows your School Certifying Official to verify with your academic advisor that the courses are needed for your degree program. Courses will begin being certified the first week of classes. It is highly recommended that submission is as early as possible to avoid delays, block on accounts and add/drop time. If there is an issue with the enrolled course(s), you will be contacted by email or phone. Please ensure that you have the most current information listed on the Request for VA Certification (RVAC) form and report any necessary updates to the Military-Connected Student Services Office.
- Ensure that an enrollment has occurred before submitting the Request for VA Certification (RVAC) form. Submission of the RVAC form does not constitute enrollment for classes.
- Submit one RVAC form for EACH session/cycle of courses that you are enrolled into. This will help to avoid a certification being overlooked.
- Course certification to the VA will be done when the classes have started.
- Certification for classes will not occur without a Request for VA Certification (RVAC) form - NO EXCEPTIONS!
Credit for Military Training
Occupational Specialty |
Level |
Hrs |
Courses |
| (11B) Infantryman | 10 | 1 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) |
| (11B) Infantryman | 20 | 1 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) |
| (11B) Infantryman | 30 | 4 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) |
| (11B) Infantryman | 40 | 4 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) |
| (13B) Cannon Crewmember | 30 | 10 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) COMP 110 Computer Concepts and Applications (3 credits) COMP 180 Introduction to Networking I (3 credits) |
| (13D) Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data System Specialist | 30 | 10 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) COMP 110 Computer Concepts and Applications (3 credits) COMP 180 Introduction to Networking I (3credits) |
| (13Z) Field Artillery Senior Sergeant | 50 | 7 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) BUAD 101 Introduction to Business (3 credits) |
| (18C) Special Forces Engineer Sergeant | 30 | 7 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) GEOG 101 World Regional Geography (3 credits) |
| (18F) Special Forces Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant | 40 | 7 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) GEOG 101 World Regional Geography (3 credits) |
| (25M) Multimedia Illustrator | 20 | 16 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) GRAP 103 Introduction to Graphic Design (3 credits) GRAP 107 Introduction to Desktop Publishing (3 credits) GRAP 210 Digital Page Layout (3 credits) GRAP 204 Digital Illustration (3 credits) GRAP 206 Photo Editing Software (3 credits) |
| (31B) Military Police | 10 | 10 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) CRIM 112 Ethics in Criminal Justice (3 credits) CRIM 119 Interview and Report Writing (3 credits) CRIM 111 Patrol Procedure (3 credits) |
| (31B) Military Police | 20 | 10 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) CRIM 112 Ethics in Criminal Justice (3 credits) CRIM 119 Interview and Report Writing (3 credits) CRIM 111 Patrol Procedure (3 credits) |
| (31B) Military Police | 30 | 16 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) CRIM 112 Ethics in Criminal Justice (3 credits) CRIM 119 Interview and Report Writing (3 credits) CRIM 111 Patrol Procedure (3 credits) CRIM 204 Police Supervision and Management (3 credits) CRIM 135 Criminal Procedures (3 credits) |
| (31B) Military Police | 40 | 16 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) CRIM 112 Ethics in Criminal Justice (3 credits) CRIM 119 Interview and Report Writing (3 credits) CRIM 111 Patrol Procedure (3 credits) CRIM 204 Police Supervision and Management (3 credits) CRIM 135 Criminal Procedures (3 credits) |
| (31B) Military Police | 50 | 16 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) CRIM 112 Ethics in Criminal Justice (3 credits) CRIM 119 Interview and Report Writing (3 credits) CRIM 111 Patrol Procedure (3 credits) CRIM 204 Police Supervision and Management (3 credits) CRIM 135 Criminal Procedures (3 credits) |
| (35F) Intelligence Analyst | 30 | 7 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) BUAD 101 Introduction to Business (3 credits) |
| (35M) Human Intelligence Collector | 30 | 7 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) BUAD 101 Introduction to Business (3 credits) |
| (42A) Human Resources Specialist | 30 | 10 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) BUAD 101 Introduction to Business (3 credits) COMP 110 Computer Concepts and Applications (3 credits) |
| (68F) Physical Therapy Specialist | 20 | 5 | PTA 101 Introduction to PTA (3 credits) PTA 106 Patient Care (3 credits) |
| (68F) Physical Therapy Specialist | 30 | 5 | PTA 101 Introduction to PTA (3 credits) PTA 106 Patient Care (3 credits) |
| (68F) Physical Therapy Specialist | 40 | 5 | PTA 101 Introduction to PTA (3 credits) PTA 106 Patient Care (3 credits) |
| (68W) Combat Medic Specialist | 40 | 9 | COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) HEAL 121 Nurs Aide: Geriatric (6 credits) |
| (68W) Combat Medic Specialist | 50 | 9 | COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) HEAL 121 Nurs Aide: Geriatric (6 credits) |
| (74D) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist | 30 | 4 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) |
| (74D) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist | 50 | 4 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) |
| (79T) Recruiting and Retention NCO (Army National Guard of the United States) | 30 | 4 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit) COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) |
| (79T) Recruiting and Retention NCO (Army National Guard of the United States) | 50 | 4 | PED 116 Lifetime Fitness (1 credit)COMM 101 Public Speaking (3 credits) |
| (91E) Allied Trades Specialist | 10 | 13 | INDU 155 OSHA Safety 10 (1 credit) WELD 120 Welding Cutting Processes (3 credits) WELD130 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (3 credits) WELD 140 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (3 credits) WELD 160 Gas Metal Arc Welding (3 credits) |
| (91E) Allied Trades Specialist | 20 | 13 | INDU 155 OSHA Safety 10 (1 credit) WELD 120 Welding Cutting Processes (3 credits) WELD130 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (3 credits) WELD 140 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (3 credits) WELD 160 Gas Metal Arc Welding (3 credits) |
| (91E) Allied Trades Specialist | 30 | 13 | INDU 155 OSHA Safety 10 (1 credit) WELD 120 Welding Cutting Processes (3 credits) WELD130 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (3 credits) WELD 140 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (3 credits) WELD 160 Gas Metal Arc Welding (3 credits) |