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Veterans at Rutgers

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

Top 15
Named a top school for vets since 2012

Military Times

#1
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.
Seth Habacht (SAS '20)
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Robert Wood Johnson Medical School students who are also veterans

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Theresa Trujillo

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

Lucas Coelho

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Daniel Toth

Rutgers Grad Salutes College and Navy ROTC Training
 

US armed forces and health care

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.

Contact Us

Get Connected

    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. 

    Veterans House

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

    View Facebook page
    Veterans Affairs House

    Ask questions about the student-veteran experience at Rutgers.

    Start Chatting with Veterans House
    Vets4Warriors

    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

    Kimberly Delgado (SAS '20), Daniel Cherdak (SAS '20), Carlos Baldwin (RBS '21), and Roger Licairac SGS) talk in the Veterans House

    The Student-Veteran Experience

    "In my experience Rutgers University is a fantastic institution and the Rutgers Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services is second to none. They go above and beyond helping you use your military benefits, they sincerely care about the students they assist, and they work tirelessly to make sure everyone is taken care of. Whether it is registering for classes, getting on a payment plan, selecting housing, the list goes on."
    Michael DeBonis, U.S. Air Force, Class of 2019

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    Military-Affiliated Student Organizations

    Applying to Rutgers

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