Earn College Credit for Military Experiences

If you are currently pursuing or plan to pursue an undergraduate college degree and you have NOT received college credit for your military occupational specialty and military schooling the following information could save you time and money.

The Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System, commonly referred to as AARTS, is a computerized transcript system that produces official military transcripts for eligible soldiers upon request by combining a soldier’s military education, training, and experiences with course descriptions an college credit recommendations developed by the American Council on Education.

You are eligible for an AARTS Transcript if you have served as an enlisted soldier in the Army National Guard, Army Reserve or Regular Army.

AARTS transcripts are available in two formats.

1. A Web-based “unofficial” transcript (designed solely for personal use); and

2. An “official” transcript; which can be sent to colleges, universities, and potential employers.

How do I obtain or forward copies of these two types of AARTS Transcripts?

Your personal “unofficial” Web-based AARTS transcript is available on the AARTS Operations Web site at http://aarts.army.mil

To obtain or forward an “official” copy of your AARTS Transcript (which can be sent to a college, a potential employer, or your home address) you must complete, SIGN and submit DA Form 5454-R to the AARTS Operations Center.

View and print a blank copy of DA Form 5454-R as a PDF document.

MAIL TO: AARTS Operations Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027-5073

FAX TO: AARTS Operations, Commercial (913) 684-2011, or Autovon (DSN) 552-2011 (this number works only from military installations).

NOTE: You do not have to go to your Unit to submit the request for an official transcript. Send the request form yourself by one of the two means listed above. Make sure you SIGN the request form.