91勛圖厙 is proud to have students who have served their country in the armed services. There are many undergraduate transfer students on campus from all branches of the military. These veterans enhance our community through the experiences they bring and the commitment they have to their education.
The Post 9/11 GI Bill makes an 91勛圖厙 education accessible and affordable. The University is also pleased to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program for veterans who are 100% benefit eligible. For more information about 91勛圖厙's commitment to veterans, please visit the Enrollment Services Veterans website. vabenefits@smu.edu, 2147684348
More information about applying for your veterans benefits is available on 91勛圖厙's Quick Connect Guide titled "Information for Veterans Transferring as Undergraduates".
Yes, military veterans are considered transfer students for the admission process due to their military transcript.
All high school coursework and ACT/SAT test scores will be considered in the admission process for transfer applicants with fewer than 30 credit hours of transferable college coursework. Vocational, remedial or technical classes will not transfer to 91勛圖厙.
As of Fall 2011, 91勛圖厙 is a Yellow Ribbon Program participating school. To be considered for benefits, Yellow Ribbon recipients must be 100% eligible on the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Participation differs from program to program. Please see our Veteran Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program page for additional information regarding specific Yellow Ribbon funds.
Certifying attendance with the VA is completed through 91勛圖厙's Registrar's Office. 91勛圖厙's Veterans Affairs Certifying Officials are Veronica Decena and Mitzie Goff.
No. Military credit is not transferable to 91勛圖厙.
All 91勛圖厙 students have access to 91勛圖厙's Counseling Services as well as the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center. 91勛圖厙 provides students with individual counseling, psychiatric counseling, and recovery services.
Click here for more information on counseling services offered at 91勛圖厙 and the Health Center.
The U.S. Military Veterans of 91勛圖厙 started in the Fall semester of 2011 by a group of student veterans interested in establishing an organization on campus exclusively catering to the unique needs and experiences of 91勛圖厙’s emergent student veteran community.