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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.

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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.

Father Jim Greenfield snaps a photo of some of the DeSales Class of 2022 graduating students.

May 21, 2022

Congratulations, Class of 2022!

May 6, 2022

Congratulations to This Year’s Student Life Award Winners

Apr 21, 2022

First in the Valley: DeSales to Offer Master of Arts in Homeland Security Program

Apr 12, 2022

DeSales Named PNGAS Guard Friendly School

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