Welcome and thank you for your service. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment for all veterans and members of the military who attend UConn. You are an important and integral part of our University.
Our Vision
To foster holistic student success for every military-affiliated student at UConn.
Our Mission
The Office of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs strives to create a seamless, inclusive experience for military-affiliated students, their families, and alumni across all UConn campuses, uniting top-notch services and support under one flagship university to ensure every student can thrive. We accomplish this through community engagement, interdepartmental collaboration, and external partnerships focused on an individualized approach.
Top-Ranked Graduate Programs for Veterans
#1
School of Nursing
#8
School of Business
#22
College of Engineering
Best Colleges for Veterans
UConn ranked No. 33 nationwide in U.S. News & World Report, 2024.
Husky Vet Gazette
The Gazette is our newsletter for the UConn veterans community. There are three issues each semester.
In the August/September 2025 issue, we cover:
- FYE Class for Veterans
- VAMP Visits to all UConn Campuses
- POW/MIA Service Run
- Save the Date – Film Screening
- Dean of Students Drop-in Hours
Upcoming Events
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Meet Our Veterans of the Month
If you would like to nominate a student, faculty, or staff member for “Veteran of the Month,” please email Nikki Eberly with the name of the person and reasons for your nomination.
