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Brad Crush, left, shakes hands with Chancellor Steve Angle during UTC undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Crush, a member of the U.S. Marines from 2012-2016, received a bachelor’s degree in history. Photo by Angela Foster.<\/p><\/div>\n

On Saturday, Dec. 14, Brad Crush crossed the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga\u2019s graduation stage, a milestone made possible, in part, by turning his U.S. Marine Corps training into 50 college credits.<\/p>\n

When Crush submitted his Joint Service Transcript<\/strong><\/a> last spring, he was surprised by how many credits he earned. Recognized by more than 2,300 U.S. colleges and universities, the JST translates military training into college credit recommendations, which each institution then evaluates to determine applicability toward a degree\u2014giving veterans a head start on their education.<\/p>\n

Veterans are encouraged to submit their JSTs early, often with guidance from UTC\u2019s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs, but Crush proved it\u2019s never too late to make it count.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought I\u2019d get 10 or 15. It was surprising to see things like field training or rifle qualifications count for so much,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Crush, 30, was stationed at Marines Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California from 2012 through 2016, rising to corporal.<\/p>\n

Without the JST credits, Crush, a history major, would have faced a much heavier course load. Their approval\u2014which took about two weeks\u2014allowed him to focus on classes for his anthropology minor.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt freed up my time to take courses I actually wanted to take. It made my last semester so much better,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For veterans like Crush, the JST provides a significant academic advantage. At UTC, the process ensures military training is efficiently evaluated and converted into college credits.<\/p>\n

\u201cVeterans aren\u2019t starting from scratch,\u201d said Sylvana Matthews, director of UTC Veteran and Military Affairs. \u201cThey\u2019re beginning with something tangible, which helps ease their transition into academics.”<\/p>\n

For Crush, the support didn\u2019t stop with JST credits. As a transfer student, he found UTC\u2019s military-connected community invaluable.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt my old school, everything (related to veterans) was emails,\u201d said Crush, who eventually took a leadership role in UTC\u2019s Student Veterans Organization. \u201cHere, it\u2019s personal\u2014you can talk to someone and get answers fast.\u201d<\/p>\n

Crush, originally from Roanoke, Virginia, went to Lynchburg (Virginia) College before moving to Ooltewah in 2021 to be near family and finish his degree at UTC.<\/p>\n

Military-connected students make up nearly 10% of UTC\u2019s student body, reflecting the University\u2019s commitment to serving those who\u2019ve served.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, veterans bring unique qualities to campus, Crush said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople think veterans are just punctual and disciplined, but it\u2019s more than that,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve already dealt with real-life problems so we\u2019re more mature about things like showing up for class or handling responsibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Matthews agreed.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey know their interests, but they don\u2019t always know how to reach their goals. That\u2019s where we come in as bridge builders,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

In 2024, UTC was named the No. 1 college in Tennessee for veterans by Military Times<\/strong><\/a> and earned Military Friendly<\/strong><\/a>\u00ae designations for both veterans and military spouses pursuing higher education.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on his time at UTC, Crush said he\u2019s most grateful for the opportunities and connections.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe people\u2014definitely the people,\u201d he said. \u201cEven the professors. I\u2019ll miss the connections I\u2019ve made here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/h4>\n

Visit UTC<\/a><\/p>\n

Veteran and Military Affairs<\/a><\/p>\n

Veteran and Military Affairs Student Ambassador Program<\/a><\/p>\n

How to apply<\/a><\/p>\n

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