Joint Base Lewis-McChord  Education

The base education center is the original point of contact for any adult education questions. JBLM is very fortunate in its ability to offer a wide variety of academic and career skills course work, most of which is available at times and days to suit both military and civilian personnel. Through the programs offered at the local and base education services, for the most part, their 2-year programs can be transferred to 4-year colleges.

College Classes

JBLM has one of the largest and most active educational programs in the Army & Air Force. College courses are offered on JBLM both at McChord Field& Lewis-Main in cooperation with Pierce College, Brandman University, Saint Martin's University, Southern Illinois University, University of Maryland University College, Central Texas College, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. On-installation colleges offer Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor and Master degree programs.

Most of the colleges on JBLM installations have offices located within the McChord Field and Stone Education Center at Lewis-Main.

Education is an important part of our existence, and there are many community colleges and universities within easy access from the installation. The Education Centers on JBLM offer a wide range of college courses. Call for information on what is available and how to transfer college credits.

 On base colleges/universities include:                   

Community College of the Air Force -- 253-982-9900

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University -- 253-589-1728

Pierce Community College  -- 253-964-6606 

St Martin's University -- 360-584-3533 

Southern Illinois University (SIU) -- 253-582-6561

University of Maryland University College -- 301 955-6832

Brandman University -- 253-584-5448

Central Texas College -- 253-964-1070/0501

For a complete list of colleges and technical schools in Washington, visit the "Education" section of the Washington State website.