Faculty & Staff resources

Advice and guidance on things like current data on veterans at UW–Madison, active duty policy, how UW–Madison defines our veterans, and how to best support students.


Veterans at UW–Madison

2020 data

  • 887 student veterans
  • 2,004 students who are children or spouses of veterans/current service members
  • 670 students using a GI Bill
Faculty meeting with students

Active duty policy


The policy from the Office of the Provost applies to all enrolled UW students who are called to, or already on active U.S. military service.

Active duty policy

UW student veterans report


Information about enrolled student veterans (2013-2015) including demographics and educational interests.

Access the report (pdf)

Definitions

Our definitions


We use the term “student veteran” to describe students who are veterans of the U.S. military under the federal definition or currently serving in the armed forces. The needs of these various students can vary, but further dividing the community is not necessary for providing adequate support or enhancing the student experience.

We use the term “military-connected student” to describe all students we serve. This population includes student veterans along with children and spouses of current or former members of the U.S. military. “Military-connected” does not include all ROTC students, but cadets and midshipmen may also identify as former military or family members.

Federal definitions


Veteran – a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable

Armed Forces – the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, including their Reserve components

Reserve Component – the Army, Naval, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard Reserves and the Army and Air National Guard of the United States

Source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations – 38 CFR 3.1(d)

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Student of Concern

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Contact

University Veteran Services
school certifying officials

Call us at:
608-265-4628

Email us at:
veterans@wisc.edu

Location pin for University Veterans ServicesUniversity Veterans Services
333 East Campus Mall
10th floor, Suite 10320
Madison, WI 53715


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Drop-ins are always welcome, but appointments are encouraged.

Please visit our About Us page to make an appointment with a member of our staff.