New or Transfer Students

Education benefits that new or transfer students are eligible for, find support, and learn what its like to attend UW–Madison as a veteran. 

Top recommendations

  1. Apply for your education benefits the same time you apply to attend UW–Madison.
  2. Remember to confirm your benefits each semester.
  3. You are always welcome to contact University Veterans Services to assist with any questions.

Guides

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Attending UW as a veteran

Help with navigating academic, social, and cultural experiences.

Attending as a veteran

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What benefits am I eligible for?

As a veteran, you may be eligible for federal and state education benefits.

Take the benefits survey

Active duty checklist

Active duty

A checklist and steps to take before leaving UW–Madison, and steps to take when returning.

Being called to active duty

Two people togetherSchool Certifying Officials

They’ll help guide you with the application and certification process, as well as assist with any other questions.

Who are my school certifying officials?

Report an issue

Student of concern

Any student displaying behaviors that may interfere with their ability to be successful or disrupts the learning of others.

Report a concern

Bias or hate incident

Including slurs, degrading language, epithets, graffiti, symbols, assault, microagressions, and harassment.

Report bias or hate

Other incidents

This could include a student that you are concerned about, hazing, stalking, or a missing student.

Report other incidents

Contact us

University Veteran Services
school certifying officials

Call us at:
608-265-4628

Email us at:
veterans@wisc.edu

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333 East Campus Mall
10th floor, Suite 10320
Madison, WI 53715


Monday - Friday
9:00am - 4:00pm

Appointments

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.