âùºìÔº supports our veterans
Take your military experience and turn it into college credit at âùºìÔº, ranked among the best colleges for vets.Ìý
From âùºìԺ’s on-campus chapter of the Student Veterans of America to dedicated admissions representatives who are veterans, it’s easy to see why âùºìÔº is consistently recognized as a gold-level veteran-friendly school by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA).
Explore this page to learn more about why âùºìÔº was also voted one of the best colleges for vets by the Military Times. If you have questions, we encourage you to contact âùºìԺ’s admissions team at info@davenport.edu or 800.686.1600.
âùºìÔº recognizes veterans
Meet some of the men and women who have served our country and are working toward a second career at âùºìÔº, their first-choice college for veterans. In their images, we hope you’ll see yourself and why âùºìÔº is among the best colleges for vets.
Best college for vets
Our commitment to veterans is one reason âùºìÔº is a first-choice college for veterans and active service members, their partners and dependents. From our dedicated military admissions team to our military and veteran services office, our goal is to provide a path to success for you and your family members. That’s why we’re consistently recognized as a gold-level veteran-friendly school by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Plus, âùºìÔº is now offering military members, who have a high school diploma and at least one year of service, a fast-track acceptance process to the university (undergraduate programs only).ÌýStart your free application now and reach out to âùºìԺ’s military admissions team at info@davenport.edu or 800.686.1600 if you have questions or concerns along the way.
Earn credit for military experience
Your military training and experience count at âùºìÔº. In fact, military students receive 28 credits on average toward their degree for real-life, military training and experience as well as for Military Occupational Safety (MOS) courses. At âùºìÔº, we’ll do all we can to make sure you receive the most academic credits possible. That’s one of the many reasons we’re recognized as the best college for vets. With 60-plus in-person and Online+ degree programs to choose from, you’ll be sure to find the degree that’s best for you.Ìý
Military student services
We know the challenges you face when you’re transitioning from being a service member to being a student. That’s why âùºìÔº offers veteran-specific career services, resources and advising to make sure you have the support you need to succeed. From providing help with course scheduling to accommodations for disabilities, without a doubt, âùºìÔº has your back. Let us demonstrate to you why âùºìÔº is the best college for veterans.Ìý
Experience the âùºìÔº difference:
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College benefits for veteransMaximize your college benefits for veterans at âùºìÔº, including the GI Bill®, scholarships for military members, college grants for veterans and other college benefits for veterans and dependents.Ìý |
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Michigan Veterans Affairs AgencyâùºìԺ’s commitment to veterans is one of the reasons we are consistently recognized by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency as a gold-level member of Michigan’s veteran-friendly schools. |
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DU Military PromiseâùºìÔº's offering a new fast-track acceptance process for military members, who have completed at least one year of service as Active Duty or as a National Guard/Reservist, an easier route into college (undergraduate programs only). Applicants must have received an Honorable or General Discharge and be able to provide a DD214 or military transcript. |
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Recognized for veterans’ trainingâùºìÔº is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission – North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is recognized for veterans’ training under the G.I Bill® for Veterans Educational Assistance. Our individual colleges hold additional accreditations. |
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Veterans BSN pathwayDo you have previous military medical experience? Consider our specially designed veterans bachelor of science in nursing (VBSN). It will position you to move from the field to the hospital in less time.Ìý |
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Student Veterans of AmericaSurround yourself with like-minded individuals who have similar life experiences to you through âùºìԺ’s on-campus, student-led chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA).Ìý |
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Bachelor of Integrative Professional StudiesDesigned to help adult students maximize existing transfer credits, a bachelor’s in integrated studies may be completed in as little as one year.ÌýThis degree is ideal for those who have significant prior academic experience and professional training and wish to leverage these experiences in pursuit of a degree. |
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Career servicesReach your post-graduation goals through our military-specific career services. From connecting with internships and health care practicums to resume writing and interviewing, count on our team. |
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Military FAQsTransitioning from military member to military student can be challenging. As one of the best colleges for vets, âùºìÔº has the answers to your most pressing questions.Ìý |
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Military tuition assistanceâùºìÔº strives to keep costs low for military service members, from the Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) to the Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (MINGSTAP).Ìý |
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Talk to a military admissions rep
Breyound Haywood
Admissions Representative - Military/Adult/Global PopulationsÌý
Email:Ìýbhaywood1@davenport.edu