"Welcome to The Ohio State University's Military and Veterans Services! At Ohio State, you’ll join over 2,400 current veterans, dependents, and active duty, National Guard, and reserve members attending as undergraduate, graduate and professional students. This includes over 400 Tri-service Air Force, Army and Naval ROTC program participants. Additionally, Ohio State employs approximately 1,500 current faculty and staff veterans. Whether it be investigating in-state residency, certifying GI benefits, connecting with a university academic advisor or VA counselor, engaging in campus activities, or other issues, please let us know how we can help."
Kevin Cullen, EdD, Colonel, US Air Force (Retired)
Assistant Vice Provost and Director
Military and Veteran Services
- 2400+ students make up our Buckeye Military Family
Veteran and military students at Ohio State benefit from affordable tuition, convenient health care options, extensive academic opportunities, regional campuses, student veteran organizations and activities, and a full range of veteran's academic and social support programs and services led by our Military and Veterans Services staff.
If you are interested in Ohio State's ROTC programs, please visit the webpages for our Army, Naval, and Air Force detachments.
A message for friends, family and alumni
On Veterans Day and every day, we celebrate our brave servicemen and women who make sacrifices for us and our country.
We are especially grateful for our student veterans who selflessly balance their military obligations with their school work, their families, and so much more.
Thank you for your service.
News
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SUMMIT event set for August 7
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Ohio State receives Excellence in Programming Award
Ohio State's " Our Honor Defend" initiative earned the National Veterans Leadership Foundation's 2026 Excellence in Programming Award. The initiative is a powerful collaboration among Athletics... -
A force for students
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Adreana Freeman-Irons’ core values and beliefs have always aligned with those of a public servant — integrity, commitment and a desire to give more than she takes.
Six areas of excellence
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Academic Achievement
Dedicated work is required to master the subject matter you are studying and demonstrate the kind of proficiency that employers look for.
Internships
Build your resume and gain critical work experience while still in school.
Mentoring
Seek and utilize mentors to help guide you through your college experience, internships and the interview/hiring process.
Networking
Leverage your existing connections and learn how to expand them routinely.
Student Engagement and Leadership
Use your earned leadership experience to benefit your campus and fellow students.
University Resources
Take advantage of all of the resources provided to you by your university or college.
Our partners
Students like Jake Rutherford exemplify the positive impact of this initiative, actively working to enhance campus support for their military-connected peers.