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Veterans and Military Services

As a veteran or an active-duty military member, you'll find lots of support and resources at DeSales University.

Upcoming Events

Mar 29

DeSales University Vietnam War VeteransÂ Commemoration Ceremony

DeSales University Veterans Plaza 11:00AM

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00:00 - I highly recommend for any kind of veteran that is looking for veteran

00:03 - friendly and appreciative university, DeSales is the place to be. My name is

00:08 - Travis Verzino I'm currently a junior here at DeSales.

00:10 - I was a sergeant in the US Marine Corps and currently serving as a sergeant

00:13 - Inactive Ready Reserve. I chose to come here because of the excellent veteran

00:18 - organization that they have here. The transition from active duty to a

00:22 - full-time student was a tough one to begin with but coming here at DeSales

00:26 - the advisors and everyone here has helped me make it an easy transition.

DeSales University Proudly Welcomes Military Personnel and is dedicated to provide the support and resources you need to succeed in your educational goals. DeSales University:

ranks 41st in the north as a best college for veterans on the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list;
proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program;
is one of just 30 schools statewide to be named to the Pennsylvania National Guard Associations’ (PNGAS) inaugural list of Guard Friendly Schools;
was awarded "8 Keys to Veterans' Success" status by the U.S. Department of Education;
has affirmed support of Executive Order 13607, Establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Other Family Members.

DeSales Veterans Celebrated on Veterans Day

How to Apply for Your Benefits

Learn how to apply for the Veterans Affairs education benefits that are available to you and how to determine your chapter.

Yellow Ribbon Program

We proudly participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Qualified applicants can receive thousands of dollars in aid.

Course Credit for Military Training

We'll gladly review your military work and try to apply credits to your DeSales degree requirements whenever possible.

Jan 25, 2022

Four Graduate Programs Rank in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs

John Kukitz ’81, a Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient

Nov 12, 2021

DeSales Salutes Veterans and Service Members at Veterans Day Ceremony

Carlos Ringstlestter with Father Jim at his ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, May 2021

Nov 4, 2021

Join the Campus Community for a Special Veterans Day Ceremony

Sep 15, 2021

Reflecting on The Geopolitical, Historical, Security, and Personal Implications of 9/11

The Veterans Lounge

A private lounge for veteran students and employees

Study, watch TV, use computer stations, or grab a cup of coffee in this well-appointed, private space.
Check your benefits with the on-site CAC reader and e-benefits machine.

Located in Dooling Hall in Room 214

Flickr Album: 9/11 Interfaith Prayer Service

Interfaith Service Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of 9/11