Welcome to UConn!
“The University of Connecticut’s Office of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs would like to welcome you and thank you for your service. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment for all Veterans and members of the military who attend UConn, and for each of them to know that they are an important and integral part of the University.”
- Alyssa Kelleher, Director, UConn's Office of Veterans Affairs & Military Programs
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Where do I start? Applying to UConn? Want to request Information?
If you are applying to the University of Connecticut and are planning on using your benefits, we have put together these handy checklists for you to follow. It will guide you from start to finish and ensure you are squared away -click on the appropriate checklist.
CH30 MGiB and 1606 Select Guard and Reserve checklist
CH33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® Checklist (Veteran and Dependent using Transferred Benefits)
CH35 Dependent Educational Assistance Checklist
Just want more information? Want us to contact you? Fill out the Information Request with some basic information to get us started, and we will contact you.
UConn Veterans Community
The Veteran Community at UConn is an open, welcoming, supportive community of people who have sacrificed in service to our great nation. The Veteran Community encompasses nearly 1,500 students, staff and faculty who are:
• Current Active Duty military and members of any of the uniformed services
• Current members of the Air or Army National Guard
• Current active or inactive Reservists of any of the armed services
• Those who have previously served in any capacity in the uniformed services
• Spouses, children, and any other dependents of any current or prior member of the uniformed services
We offer in-person and online office hours
Web Video Meetings
Jon Ramos
Main POC for National Guard Tuition waivers
Rob Passmore
Main POC for CH31 VRE benefits
UConn students schedule an appointment here
All others schedule a meeting here
Have an Issue or Complaint?
Using Benefits? Submit Your Form D!!
Each semester you are a student at the University of Connecticut and are planning on using your benefits, you need to submit your Form D to UConn's Office of Veterans Affairs & Military Programs. Whether you are using Benefits from the VA, the Connecticut Veterans Tuition Waiver, or the National Guard Tuition Waiver, you need to submit your Form D. We recommend you submit the Form D immediately after registering for classes. The Form D is available online, so you can complete it anywhere.
Important Updates! Tuition Waivers at UConn
Important Updates: National Guard & State Veterans Tuition Waiver and NEW FORM D, AMENDED FORM D, and STATE VETERANS TUITION WAIVER FORMS
Since May Term 2017, both the National Guard tuition waiver and the State Veterans tuition waiver can be used for ALL academic terms (including summer and winter sessions). Also, they can both be used for all approved degree and certificate programs. More information about eligibility requirements and how to apply for these tuition waivers can be found under “Benefits” and the “National Guard & State Veterans Tuition Waiver”
Did you know? UConn waives the application fees for veterans and active military . . . .
The University of Connecticut waives the application fees for veterans and those currently serving in the military, for both the undergraduate application and the graduate school application. Please refer to the website for Undergraduate Admissions or the Graduate School for more information.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact us so we can assist you!
Phone: (860) 486-2442
E-mail: veterans@uconn.edu
On-campus location: Hawley Armory Rm. 100B
Office Hours
| Day(s) | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
| Monday | 8:30a.m. | 4:30p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:30a.m. | 4:30p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:30a.m. | 4:30p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:30a.m. | 4:30p.m. |
| Friday | 8:30a.m. | 4:30p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed | Closed |
HUSKY VET GAZETTE – March 2025
- March 27th - Lunch with the Dean of Students
- Hawley Fitness Center - now open!
- M2VA & VBA Visit
- Eisenhower Series
- Did you know? Enrollment Verification info
- And much more . . . .
UConn Veteran of the Month – Xingchen Li
UConn Veteran of the Month – Xingchen Li
The Office of Veterans & Military Programs (VAMP) at UConn is pleased to recognize Xingchen Li as UConn’s Veteran of the Month. Xingchen is a Veteran who served for four years in the military helping soldiers and their families with eye conditions and diseases as an ophthalmic technician.
One of his most memorable experiences in the military was being stationed overseas at Camp Humphrey, South Korea. He was called to work in a small base, named Camp Casey, located in the northern part of South Korea. Fresh out of basic training Xingchen Li was put to work almost immediately. Everything was new; the culture, the people, and the social norms were untouched territories for him. However, everything worked out in the end. He earned five awards from that tour, and he is proud for having done what a lot of people couldn’t.
Xingchen Li’s goal at UConn is to continue his education to become a healthcare provider similar to the doctor he worked for in the military. He likes the vibe of the students at UConn and he says, “They are honestly some of the most down-to-earth people I’ve met.” He also really likes the Recreation Center and he goes there everyday - one of the habits he says he picked up over the years.
Xingchen Li shares that the military taught him to be more open-minded and to try new things in life. Either living in a foreign environment or doing something that’s out of our comfort zone. He feels he must be able to adapt to that change and be mentally prepared to move every one to three years based on location. Xingchen Li’s advice to other students is “to remember that you are also human, so when your body tells you it is breaking down, you are allowed to seek the care that you need. I know it might be a bit of taboo to say you are sick and miss out on work, but your health always comes first.”
If you would like to nominate a student, faculty, or staff member for “Veteran of the Month,” please contact Nikki Eberly at Nikki.eberly@uconn.edu with the name of the person and reasons for your nomination.
Best Colleges for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report ranked UConn No. 33 nationwide among the Best Colleges for Veterans - 2024