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Military and Veterans Affairs

  • A group of Student Veterans of America members supporting runners during the Kalamazoo Marathon. Students are holding flags and wearing matching WMU t-shirts.

    Giving back

    WMU Student Veterans of America provides resources and support

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  • Veterans Affairs Coordinator Brenda Hamlyn posing with President Montgomery after receiving WMU's Semiannual Make a Difference Award

    Making a difference

    Veterans Affairs Coordinator Brenda Hamlyn received WMU's Semiannual Make a Difference Award

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  • Students and staff participating in the Veterans Day Run. The sunrise causes the runners to appear as dark silhouettes, with only their breath being visible.

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  • Western Warrior scholarship recipients holding a large check with members of the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs

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    Congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients

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Serving those who have served.

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs provides guidance and mentorship for veterans, those still serving and their family members. We offer assistance in academic and benefit support; we also bring answers to questions regarding WMU, the VA and southwest Michigan.

While transitioning back into civilian and college life, let us help you with many of the challenges that you may face, including:

  • Academic support
  • Career services
  • Counseling and disability services
  • GI benefits and in-state tuition
  • Student Veterans of America (SVA)
  • Transition assistance
  • VetSuccess on Campus
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    Purple Heart University in Michigan

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  • 185

    military students on the dean's list

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  • 800+

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  • 2018

    "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities

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WMU approves Block Transfer of Military Credit Policy

September 16

Students who are military service members or veterans may receive a block of up to 15 credit hours of open elective credit towards a bachelor's degree.

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Military students receive priority registration benefits

September 14

Students qualifying for VA priority registration must be active duty military, veterans, reservists, members of the National Guard or ROTC.

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