How does college work with my job training?

I would go with the spring semester. I actually had a similar situation when I went through basic and AIT. I ended up graduating a month later than I originally planned due to circumstances outside of mu control. In retrospect I think it worked out for the better since it allowed my to unwind bit before starting college.

I guess it would depend on you and what you want to do, I actually was enrolled for a year, took the fall semester off, Basic started Aug 11th and AIT ended Dec 10th then went back that spring. Of course this was back in 92, a stones age from today.

All of the previous comments are correct. I applied at the University of Richmond here in VA back during the summer but didn't plan on starting until the spring due to prior commitments. Just talk to your academic advisor and be COMPLETELY open with them about your military commitments. Remember that as well when you start classes. Faculty will usually be flexible with students that have mandatory drills. I would share any commitments that you know of as close to the start of the semester or as soon as you know about them. 1SG Healy is also on to something, see what your college's policy is on military education/service for college credits.