Platoon Leaders Class and Officer Candidates Course

All officers must have a degree from an accredited, four-year college or university before earning their commission. However, college students attending a two-year college may transfer to a four-year college and still be eligible. Additionally, college students can begin their path towards earning a commission while they are still in school. The Marine Corps encourages and fully supports the pursuit of higher learning and provides many incentives to assist with college tuition and other expenses.