Veterans at Rutgers

Rutgers supports veterans and military-affiliated students pursuing a college degree

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Named a top school for vets since 2012

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Rutgers–Camden is New Jersey’s first Purple Heart University

1,900+

Military-affiliated students
 

5 Reasons Veterans Choose Rutgers

Veterans and military-affiliated students choose Rutgers for the same reasons many others do: the university's vast array of educational offerings, huge alumni network, and proximity to major job markets are all big benefits. But there are a few specific draws to Rutgers for military-affiliated students, including: 

1. Reputation - Rutgers is dedicated to facilitating a smooth transition through a wide range of programming and services that address academic needs, promote wellbeing, and enhance the professional development of our military-affiliated population.
2. High job placement - more than 80 percent of respondents to a military-affiliated student survey reported finding full-time work after graduating.
3. Networking - Rutgers boasts an active membership in STEM Veterans USA, which helps student-veterans find employment in STEM fields. Groups such as RU-Vets, Student Veterans of America (SVA), and the Society of Women Engineers provide additional networking opportunities.
4. Strong community - student-veterans have many opportunities to bond and network, including through recreational activities such as lessons with PGA golf pros, kayaking, and rock climbing, funded through the university's Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services. 
5. VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) - run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VSOC provides benefits assistance and counseling. A VSOC counselor is on campus at Rutgers.

Supporting Veterans Across Rutgers

• Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services
• Rutgers–Camden Office of Military and Veterans Affairs
• Rutgers–Newark Office of Veteran Affairs

Student Vets Find Success at Rutgers

Paving the Way for Veterans to Succeed at Rutgers–Newark

Discover the Award-Winning Student-Veterans Program at Rutgers–Camden

Veterans Apply Lessons From the Military to the Medical Profession

Rutgers–Camden Names Female and Male Student Veterans of the Year

Marine Corps Veteran Lucas Reis Receives Albert Appouh Diversity Merit Scholarship

Rutgers Grad Salutes College and Navy ROTC Training
 

Educating Veterans to Become Nurses to Care for Fellow Veterans

Transferring GI Bill Benefits to Dependents

Reminder: If you plan to transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or dependent, you must elect to do so before you leave the armed forces.

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Watch: Student-Veterans at Rutgers–Camden

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs at Rutgers University–Camden supports veterans and active-duty students as they transition to academic life. From scholarships and workshops to assistance navigating the education benefits system, the office provides guidance and aid for those who have served our country. 

Find Rutgers Veterans on Facebook

Get connected with the Veterans House at Rutgers and engage with the community online.

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Veterans House Live Chat

Ask questions about the student-veteran experience at Rutgers.

Start Chatting with Veterans House

Vets4Warriors Helpline

Vets4Warriors, housed at the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care National Call Center, is a 24/7 peer support network for veterans, service members, their families, and caregivers.

Visit Vets4Warriors

Veteran Resources

• Rutgers–New Brunswick Veteran Resources
• Rutgers–Newark Veteran Resources
• Rutgers–Camden Veteran Resources

Military-Affiliated Student Organizations

• RU-Vets Facebook Group
• STEM Veterans at Rutgers Facebook Group
• Veteran Alumni Facebook Group

Applying to Rutgers

Veterans and military-affiliated students can get specific information for each Rutgers location.

• New Brunswick
• Newark
• Camden