Veterans at UM-Dearborn

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FALL 2024 military-affiliated grad photos

Winter 2024 Men's Basketball Community Heroes Night

Chancellor Grasso joins Veterans prior to Michigan football game.

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Veteran Services mentors students as they progress through their college endeavors. The Veterans Services team is led and staffed by military veterans who are here to support you and help you navigate any issues you may encounter. We are trained to disseminate information concerning the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefit programs and to make referrals to appropriate university professionals to facilitate a smooth transition concerning your academic endeavor.

We sponsor programs, especially for veterans, such as veteran resume workshops and study groups.

Veteran Affairs Certification

The ÿ�մ�� Veteran Affairs Checklist is your starting point to establish your VA Education Benefits.

VA Benefit Checklist

Veterans Services works harmoniously with the Office of the Registrar to ensure the proper administration of military and veteran education programs and enrollment certifications. Visit the Veteran Affairs Certification page for more information about various VA Education Benefits. In the "THIS SECTION" menu, information on things from initiating benefits to handling deployment can be found.

Once registered for classes, complete the VA Certification Request Form. VA benefits must be requested each semester you plan to use them.

Connecting with Veteran Services

Veteran Services (to include VA School Certifying Official) will be offered through in-person and virtual appointments. Find a day and time that works for you.

Our in-person office hours are:

Tuesday, 8:30--5:00
Wednesday, 8:30--5:00
Thursday, 8:30--5:00

Virtual and remote hours are:

Monday & Friday 8:30--5:00

2113 - James C. Renick University Center
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128

Phone: 313-436-9196

[email protected]

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Military-Affiliated Welcome Reception and Orientation

Attention NEW military-affiliated students! If you use the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and/or State Education Benefits, please attend the Welcome Reception on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm in the Renick University Center, room 1225.

Freshman, Transfer, and Graduate students are encouraged to attend if they are using VA, DoD, or State Education benefits. Do not miss this opportunity to discuss the processes and policies that could save you from financial hardship. There will be a presentation and Q&A session to address your concerns.

Food and Drinks will be provided.

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