Office of Military & Veteran Services

Bellarmine Office of Military and Veterans Services

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Why use your benefits at Bellarmine?

Bellarmine is committed to serving those that have and continue to serve us—the veterans, active duty, and reserve members of our military forces, and their dependents. You will benefit from our close-knit and supportive community, low student-to-teacher ratio, accessible student services, and programming tailored for you.

  • Dedicated Office of Military & Veteran Services for support, services, and programming
  • Bellarmine University offers a robust and comprehensive Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) program to support veterans and military service members.
  • Participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program with no cap*
  • Discounted $250/hour tuition rate for active duty, reserve, and guard service members**

 

*Includes all programs except Doctor of Physical Therapy and DNP-Nurse Anesthesia

**Includes all programs except Doctor of Physical Therapy, DNP-Nurse Anesthesia, Accelerated Nursing, and Executive MBA

In accordance with Executive Order 16307, Bellarmine University bans against providing commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing service member enrollments, and Bellarmine University bans against high pressure recruitment tactics on securing service members.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

 

 

Mission

The Office of Military and Veteran Services (OMVS) at Bellarmine University provides
comprehensive, compassionate, and academic-driven support to military students,
veterans, and their families. We strive to foster a welcoming and positive environment
that promotes academic success, personal well-being, and a seamless transition to
civilian life, guided by the values of service, respect, and community. Through tailored
resources and advocacy, we empower our military-connected students to thrive in their
academic journey and beyond.

Valor Learning Community

Exclusively for Military & Veteran Students

For military-connected first-year students seeking community, growth, & transition (Open to all areas of study). Intended for military dependents, this community will celebrate one’s values, adaptability, and worldview. Students will reflect on how being a military dependent has influenced the person they are and how that impacts their sense of belonging in new spaces.

ROTC Information

Bellarmine offers Army & Air Force ROTC programs through Metroversity. ROTC is an elective curriculum you take along with your required college classes. It prepares you with the tools, training, and experiences that will help you succeed in any competitive environment. Along with great leadership training, ROTC can pay for your college tuition and provide other monetary benefits.

Army ROTC

Contact:
Scott Bryant
P: (502) 852-3514
C: (502) 851-7382
E: rotc@bellarmine.edu or walter.bryant@louisville.edu

For more information visit: https://louisville.edu/armyrotc

Air Force ROTC

OMVS Campus Office Hours by Appointment Only

Contact
Captain Brent Lasher
P: (502) 852-6576
E: b0lash01@louisville.edu

For more information visit: http://louisville.edu/afrotc

Get Involved

Three Ways to Get Involved:

  1. Drop by to find out what’s going on at Bellarmine and how to get involved.
  2. Check out Knights of Valor: Bellarmine University's military connected student society chartered with Student Veterans of America.
  3. Visit our Engage site.

Contact Information

Michael Wade
Director, Office of Military & Veteran Services
mwade2@bellarmine.edu
(502) 272-8547
W.L. Lyons Brown Library, Suite A22

Jim Farese
Benefits Coordinator
jfarese@bellarmine.edu
(502) 272-8027
W.L. Lyons Brown Library, Suite A22


Phone: (502) 272-7027
Location: W.L. Lyons Brown Library (A22)

Available Resources in OMVS:

  • Designated Military and Veteran student lounge open during library hours
  • Programs and events throughout the year created specifically for Bellarmine’s Military and Veteran students