Syracuse University has built a national reputation as one of the top institutions for veterans—and for good reason. With over 1,000 veterans and military-affiliated students, the University offers dedicated academic and career resources, a thriving campus community and a culture of respect, service and excellence. Here are seven reasons why Syracuse University is a leader in supporting military-connected students.
A Central Hub of Resources at the NVRC
The University’s National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building brings together critical resources under one roof—including the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA), Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs and a dedicated Student Veterans Lounge. This state-of-the-art facility serves as a centralized, welcoming home for military-connected students.
“The NVRC is such an amazing building—you won’t find anything like it anywhere else. The program here for veterans is top notch, like this building is top notch.” —Raphael Grollmus ’24, U.S. Marine Corps
“There are so many resources inside and outside the NVRC—I’ve never been so appreciative of something in my life. I’ve grown so much as a person here. I don’t think I would’ve gotten this type of boost in confidence, professional skills and personal skills anywhere else.” —Priscilla Cruz ’24, U.S. Army
An On-Campus National Institute for Veterans
The IVMF is the nation’s first interdisciplinary academic institute in higher education solely focused on advancing the post-service lives of military veterans and their families. Since 2011, the IVMF has supported over 220,000veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses through career training, entrepreneurship, civic engagement and more.
“Syracuse’s enduring commitment to veteran and military-connected families is why I’m here. Even though I’m older than most student veterans, I feel like I belong here. I’m with my people. Veterans bring a unique perspective to the classroom. We’re no longer considered an oddity or a curiosity. We’re an asset to almost any academic conversation.” —Laurie Coffey L’25, U.S. Navy