{"id":118,"date":"2023-09-19T08:05:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T12:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/?page_id=118"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:10:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:10:11","slug":"student-veterans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As an ROTC student or military veteran, you have demonstrated that you are willing to take risks for something greater than yourself. This willingness to sacrifice in service to your country means you&#8217;ll fit right in at Queens, where our motto is &#8220;non ministrari sed ministrare,&#8221; or &#8220;not to be served, but to serve.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/TY-Veterans-sign.jpg\" alt=\"Thank You Veterans sign\" class=\"wp-image-2837\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/TY-Veterans-sign.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/TY-Veterans-sign-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is at Queens that you will find a new home for your dedication and purpose as you continue to stretch, reach, and be daring in pursuit of new opportunities. And you will be doing so among students and faculty who, like you, want to make a difference in their community and in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Queens, we value your military experience. In honor of your service, we have developed a specific program to help turn the skills you learned into the building blocks of a new career. We also appreciate the sacrifices of your family and welcome veterans, active military, dependents, and spouses to our undergraduate and graduate-level courses. We promise you a personalized experience with small classes, easy access to faculty and school resources, and customized learning in a supportive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/QU4Troops.jpg\" alt=\"QU4Troops flag\" class=\"wp-image-2862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/QU4Troops.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/QU4Troops-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">QU4Troops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>QU4Troops is the Queens official Student Veterans Association group committed to building community among military members as they transition back to school. Besides mentoring, social events, and education, the group works closely with local organizations to continue the practice of service. Connect with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QueensVets\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Veterans Lounge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Veterans Lounge is located in the lower level of Dana Hall, near the DICE Lounge.\u00a0It is a place where QU4 Troops members can gather for camaraderie, studying, eating lunch, or hanging out between classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"2851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Door.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Door.jpg 401w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Door-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Door-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"354\" height=\"276\" data-id=\"2858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Map2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Map2.jpg 354w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Map2-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"244\" data-id=\"2850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Desk.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Desk.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Desk-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"509\" data-id=\"2856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Main2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Main2.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Main2-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Main2-768x477.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Salute is the Veterans National Honor Society that recognizes all your hard work and dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/studentsuccess\">The Center for Student Success<\/a> for academic assistance to help you thrive at Queens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/facilities\/the-levine-center-for-wellness-and-recreation\/\">The Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation<\/a> offers state-of-the-art facilities for your fitness ambitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/facilities\/health-wellness-center\/\">Health &amp; Wellness Center<\/a> for medical and counseling services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Sept-11-event.jpg\" alt=\"9\/11 Remembrance event - 2025\" class=\"wp-image-2865\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Sept-11-event.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/vets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/09\/Sept-11-event-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9\/11 Remembrance<\/strong> \u2013 Each year, we remember the events of September 11, 2001, with a small ceremony and moment of silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annual Chili Cookoff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NATCON<\/strong> &#8211; a national gathering of student veterans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Off-Campus Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/veteransbridgehome.org\/\">Veterans Bridge Home<\/a> &#8211; Veterans Bridge Home is a local nonprofit that connects Veterans and their families, in any state of transition, to the community. Through their network of partners, they help Veterans navigate employment, create social connections, and settle their families. They look at the whole Veteran and connect them to the resources needed to be successful and thriving leaders in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Queens <a href=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/financialaid\/\" title=\"\">Financial Aid office<\/a> is here to help with the unique challenges associated with transitioning into a university setting, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/financialaid\/financial-support-for-veterans\/\">how to navigate your VA benefits<\/a>. And to provide even more assistance, we are proud to be a degree-granting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/post-9-11\/yellow-ribbon-program\/\">Yellow Ribbon Program<\/a> Institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/admissions\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or questions, please contact Darryl White, Sr. (<a href=\"mailto:whited4@queens.edu\">whited4@queens.edu<\/a>, 704-337-2320).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an ROTC student or military veteran, you have demonstrated that you are willing to take risks for something greater than yourself. 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