The Vincennes University (VU) Coast Guard Afloat Education Program is a joint collaboration
between the U.S. Coast Guard and VU. The Program was developed in 2005 to meet the
needs of personnel onboard deployed Coast Guard vessels and at Coast Guard Stations
ashore, in all areas of the United States and sometimes overseas.
VU works with an individual command to identify what college-level courses will best
suit the command. This is determined by providing an unofficial degree plan for each
interested student and then identifying which classes will be of most benefit to the
largest number of students. A qualified VU instructor will then offer classes, either
onboard a deployed vessel or ashore. Courses can be offered: 1) seated, 2) online,
or 3) a combination of seated and online.
This unique program allows Coast Guard personnel to complete requirements toward degree
programs and update and improve both military and personal skills.
