The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) serves as Syracuse University’s single point of entry for all veteran and military-related programs and initiatives. It collaborates and coordinates with all stakeholders to best serve veterans, military-connected students, and military family members who are students or employees at Syracuse University.
| PROGRAMS | DESCRIPTION |
Clear Path for Veterans | Recognizing the responsibility of communities to help those who serve, Clear Path for Veterans empowers service members, Veterans, and their families through supportive programs and services in a safe, respectful environment. |
Counseling and Wellness | Syracuse University students experiencing a mental health crisis, seeking support for sexual assault or relationship violence, or needing urgent medical consultation can receive free confidential services 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 315.443.8000. Please note, routine consultations should hold until the next business day. |
Disability Services | Syracuse University values diversity and seeks to promote equal access to educational opportunities for all students, including SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. The mission of the Office of Disability Services (ODS) is to engage the University Community to empower students, enhance equity and provide a platform for innovation and inclusion. |
Financial Aid | Whether you’re a first-time applicant, continuing student, veteran, or graduate/professional student, the University’s experienced financial aid staff members are ready to help you turn your dream of attending Syracuse University into a reality. |
Financial Literacy | The Office of Financial Literacy is proud to sponsor the Syracuse Smart Money program: a comprehensive guide to mastering your finances. Access one-on-one coaching, learn essential skills, and attend an event to hone your money management strategy. |
Health Services | As the hub for student wellness, the Barnes Center at The Arch features programs, services and offerings that promote holistic health and well-being, all in one accessible, centralized space on campus. |
Center for Fellowship & Scholarship Advising | CFSA helps Syracuse University undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni apply for national scholarships and fellowships. These external awards provide funding and recognition across a range of disciplines and interests. |
Housing Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services | Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services compliments the mission of Syracuse University by providing excellent residential facilities, flexible meal plan options, and convenient I.D. card services with the goal of elevating the student experience. |
Onondaga County Veteran Discount | Onondaga County is reaching out to county businesses and merchants to encourage participation in a discount program designed to recognize and thank military Veterans for their sacrifices and service to our country. |
Parking and Transit Services | Parking and Transit Services works to support the mission and vision of Syracuse University by providing the best possible customer support to students, faculty, staff, and visitors, by maximizing utilization of available parking spaces, by providing a clean, safe, and friendly parking environment, and by accommodating campus parking needs and growth. |
S.A.L.U.T.E. Society | SALUTE is the only national honor society recognizing and honoring the service and the scholastic achievements of students veterans. |
Student Assistance | Student Assistance case managers provide comprehensive prevention, outreach and follow up services to identify and assist students in need of support in managing any aspects of their well-being. Case Managers work collaboratively with both off and on-campus resources to proactively identify and serve students in need. Student Assistance takes a strength-based approach and strives to create safer spaces for all in which resilience, self-advocacy, and personal and academic success are achieved. |
Team Red White and Blue | Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. |
VA Medical Center | The Syracuse VA Medical Center, part of VA Health Care Upstate New York opened its doors on June 14, 1953. The Medical Center utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide a full range of patient care services, education and research. |
Vet Center Program | We are the people in VA who welcome home war veterans with honor by providing quality readjustment counseling in a caring manner. Vet Centers understand and appreciate Veterans' war experiences while assisting them and their family members toward a successful post-war adjustment in or near their community. |
VA VetSuccess | Encouraging, promoting, and supporting veterans to be successful in their educational and career endeavors. |
Veterans Legal Clinic | The Wohl Family Veterans Legal Clinic provides representation to veterans and their families who are seeking benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) or upgrading a military discharge through the various military branches. |
Writing Group | The Syracuse Veterans' Writing group is open to all veterans and their supporters The focus of our group is on writing nonfiction accounts or "true stories" of life in and out of the military. Veterans of all ages, branches of the military, and conflicts are welcome. You need not have any prior experience with writing, just a desire to write your stories and share them with others. |