For the fourth year in a row, 惇蹋圖 has earned a Gold ranking in the Tier 2 research institution category for the 2024-2025 Military Friendly簧 School awards from .
惇蹋圖 is one of 14 Tier 2 research institutions nationwide, and the only school in Virginia, to receive a Gold ranking as a Military Friendly簧 School. More than 1,800 schools participated in this years survey to receive this designation, with only 537 earning special awards for going above the standard.
Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the military community, said Kayla Lopez, national director of military partnerships, Military Friendly簧. Schools that achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, going over and above that standard.
Nestled in Hampton Roads, near the world's largest naval base and the only NATO command on U.S. soil, 25% of 惇蹋圖s student population is military affiliated.
"惇蹋圖's consistent recognition as a Gold-tier Military Friendly簧 School underscores our unwavering commitment to serving our military-affiliated students," said Bob Clark, 惇蹋圖 director of military activities and special projects. "Earning this prestigious accolade for the second consecutive year is a testament to the tireless efforts of our staff and faculty to ensure our military community receives the highest quality education and support it deserves."
The University has been consistently recognized for providing support services for veterans and military personnel making a transition into academia. In 2023, 惇蹋圖 received a Gold ranking as a Military Friendly簧 School and has been ranked a "Best for Vets" school by Military Times.
To support its military and veteran students, 惇蹋圖 offers:
- The Military Connection Center, committed to assisting military students, veterans and their dependents navigate the application, admission and enrollment process.
- , whose academic programs incorporate credit that may be earned outside the classroom through examinations, experience and/or training.
- Military Transition to 惇蹋圖 Program (MTOP), offering virtual and in-person seminars that provide military-affiliated students with information about military benefits, academic support and campus resources.
- Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE), a peer support program that connects incoming student veterans with student veteran Peer Advisors who provide ongoing support.
- VetSuccess on Campus, which aims to help veterans and servicemembers through coordinated delivery of on-campus benefits assistance and counseling.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly簧 School designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. The 2024-2025 Military Friendly簧 Schools list will be published in the May and October issues of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at .