"Welcome to The Ohio State University's Military and Veterans Services! At Ohio State, you’ll join over 2,300 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 1,600 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, Colonel, US Air Force (Retired)
Assistant Vice Provost and Director
Military and Veteran Services
- 2300+ 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.
Donate
Your support of the Ohio State Fund for Military and Veterans Services provides our increasing population of military and veteran students the resources they need for academic success and a rich student experience.
Veterans Day "Rock" Ceremony
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 10 a.m. | University Hall
This annual event brings together our Ohio State community to pay respects to those who have given their lives in service to our country. The ceremony will include an address to the Reserve Officer Training Corps, a 21-gun salute, the playing of "Taps," and the laying of a wreath at the memorial rock.
News
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Ohio State flag-raising honors U.S. Navy alumnus
Members of The Ohio State University tri-service ROTC programs have honored the life of a former U.S. Navy special warfare operator and Ohio State alumnus with a new flag on the pole that bears his name. -
Ohio Stadium hosts annual stair climb to honor victims of 9/11
The Ohio State University’s ROTC departments hosted hundreds of supporters from across the university and the central Ohio community Thursday morning to remember the lives lost on 9/11. -
New Ohio State scholarships expand veterans’ access to full-time MBA degree
Fisher College, National Veterans Leadership Foundation collaborate to support military-connected individuals.
Six areas of excellence
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.