General Education Mobile Program
Questions? Contact Us.
Dr. Heather Scheurer
- Director
- Heather.ScheurerFREEuafs
- 479-788-7027
- Mon. - Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Business and Industrial Institute, Room 105
You serve our country with commitment and skill. We are here to support your educational goals and help you complete the remaining general education courses required for your Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree.
The General Education Mobile (GEM) program at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith provides a flexible, fully online path to complete those courses and transfer them back to CCAF for degree completion.
Earning your CCAF degree is an important step in promotion, advancement, and long-term professional development. At UAFS you will find a supportive community that respects your service and helps you stay on track wherever your mission takes you.
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Why GEM at UAFS
Flexible Online Learning
Every GEM course at UAFS is offered online. You can participate from any duty station or home location and choose course lengths that align with your schedule, even during high tempo periods.
Support from Advisors who Understand CCAF
Our GEM advisors work regularly with AFVEC, tuition assistance, and CCAF degree plans. You receive guidance that fits your exact situation, whether you need one course or several.
Accredited and Transfer Ready
UAFS is a regionally accredited public university. Your GEM coursework transfers back to CCAF and may also support future bachelor degree goals.
A Campus Connected to Service
Fort Smith is home to the 188th Wing at Ebbing Air National Guard Base. UAFS is proud of its long relationship with the military community and stands ready to support Airmen, Guardians, and veterans.
H2: How the GEM Program Works
- Confirm your GEM eligibility in AFVEC.
Log in to the Air Force Virtual Education Center and select the General Education Mobile option. Review your remaining CCAF general education requirements and choose the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith as your GEM institution. - Apply to UAFS.
Submit the free online application. Once admitted, you will receive your UAFS login credentials and access to Workday, the student portal where you register for courses. - Select the courses you still need.
Your GEM advisor will help you identify the exact general education courses required for your CCAF degree in areas such as oral communication, written communication, mathematics, social science, and humanities. - Request tuition assistance.
Use AFVEC to request tuition assistance for your chosen courses. After your TA is approved, send the authorization to UAFS so it can be applied to your account. - Complete your coursework and send your transcript.
Once you finish your GEM courses at UAFS, request an official transcript. We will send your completed credits to CCAF for application toward your degree.
Explore GEM Courses
GEM courses at UAFS cover five CCAF approved categories and are offered in multiple term formats to support military schedules.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Thank you for your service to our country. We are honored to support your progress as you work toward completing your CCAF degree.
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