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Military and Veterans

UMass Dartmouth is proud to support student veterans, active military, and their families.

Whether you're starting your application, transferring military credits, or looking for the right person to answer a question, UMass Dartmouth is here to make your transition smooth and your success our priority. Explore benefits, academic and career support, counseling services, and a welcoming community built for veterans, active military, and their families.

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How to Apply

Here's everything you need to know about applying to UMass Dartmouth as a veteran, including how to request GI Bill benefits, submit your transfer application and military transcripts, file the FAFSA, and get set up with veteran services once you're admitted.

Mark Gregg '22 student veteran portrait.

Resources for Veterans

Benefits

Learn how to apply military service toward your degree and access financial support — including the Welcome Home fee waiver, guidance on submitting military transcripts for credit, GI Bill benefit programs and guidelines, and curated VA web resources. Explore benefits

Resources

Explore information about disability services, education benefits, job assistance, crisis support, and programs designed specifically for female veterans. Explore resources

Contacts

Connect with dedicated staff who are here to guide you every step of the way — meet your team of veteran contacts. Explore contacts

Academic Support

The Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) ensures every student has equitable access to UMass Dartmouth's academic programs. OSAS can help you set up classroom accommodations and testing support and connect you with resources, apps, and a welcoming community.

Contact: Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS)

Career Support

The UMassD Career Center offers personalized career advising, resume and cover letter support, mock interviews, and networking events to help you map out your path. Log in to Handshake to schedule appointments, discover jobs and internships, and connect with employers.

Contact: Career Center

Counseling Services

Transitioning from service to student life comes with its own kind of weight, and the UMass Dartmouth Counseling Center is here to help. Our experienced team offers individual and group counseling, consultations, and urgent care services — and can connect you with providers familiar with military experience.

Contact: Counseling Center

Two students at nursing pinning ceremony.

Veterans Assistants James Miceli (left) and Javier Villanueva III (right) for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Campus community

At UMass Dartmouth, veterans, active service members, and military-affiliated students find camaraderie, quiet places to recharge, and a campus that recognizes the value of your service. As a Military Friendly School, we've built spaces and programs designed to help you connect with peers who share your experience — and thrive in your next chapter.

Student Veterans Association (SVA) — Our on-campus chapter brings together student veterans, current service members, families, and supporters for community, advocacy, and shared experiences. Reach out to veterans@umassd.edu to get involved. Learn more about student organizations.
Veteran's Lounge — Located on the ground floor of the Campus Center near the UMass Pass Office, this dedicated space is where military-affiliated students gather, study, and plan for academic and professional success together.
Veterans' Reading Room (Library 354) — A quiet, welcoming study space on the third floor of the Claire T. Carney Library, featuring a group study table, comfortable chairs, desks, wireless access, ample outlets, and a networked computer with full university software.
Army ROTC — Patriot Battalion — UMassD undergraduates can join Army ROTC through a cooperative program with Providence College, developing leadership skills alongside peers from seven regional institutions.

Contact: veterans@umassd.edu

Stories that celebrate.

Hear directly from some of our student veterans, why they chose UMass Dartmouth, and where their education has taken them. Feature stories

Feature Stories

Timothy Trocchio JD '25: Practical experience

"I really liked the personality of the group I first interfaced with, and the gut feeling I had when I talked to anyone at UMass Law. So many law schools promote their average LSAT, GPA, and other metrics. UMass Law wanted to know my 'why.' They saw I wanted to serve—that I wanted to pursue justice."

- Timothy Trocchio '25

Timothy Trocchio JD '25: Practical experience

U.S. Army Captain views public interest law as an extension of service

Donors help create a community space for military-affiliated students

UMass Dartmouth debuts new Veterans' Resource Center.

O'Dwyer and his unit in the Irish Naval Reserve

Student Veteran Spotlight: Seán O’Dwyer ’23

Seán O’Dwyer ’23, Irish Naval Reservist and University of Limerick (Ireland) student studying abroad at UMassD, discusses his time here in the United States.

Student Veteran Spotlight: Chris Norton '24 - Aviation to Angstroms

Coast Guard veteran Chris Norton '24 discusses his military service, transition, and time here at UMassD.

Student Veteran Spotlight: Javier Villanueva III '25 - Missiles to Medicine

MLS major Javier Villanueva III '25 trades his Navy uniform for a white coat.