The aim of the Military Support Office is to assist Canadian Forces personnel (Regular and Reserve), retired members, civilian employees of the Department of National Defence, as well as their dependants, in pursuing a university education on a part-time basis.

The extensive mobility of Canadian Forces personnel, which often interrupts studies and increases the difficulty of satisfying the 'residency' requirement for graduation, is taken into account by this program.

Degree credit is given for a wide range of military training and service, and academic counselling services are provided by program Student Advisors.

Over 110 Distance Education courses available in Arts, Science, Social Work, Nursing, Education, and Recreation Studies.  Courses may be taken by Correspondence (Independent Study), by Net-Based Study, or On Campus.