The mission of the Bellarmine University Office of Military & Veteran Services is to support all military-affiliated students, alumni, faculty, and staff on Bellarmine's Campus. We bring visibility and solutions to the unique needs of military-affiliated individuals on campus through advising, programming, policy development, advocacy, and specialized services.
The OMVS would like to recognize this may be a difficult time for veterans on our campus and in our community who experienced deployments to Afghanistan, many of us of multiple times. It is important to us that each of you know that you are not alone. We each carry our own story, and we are all connected by one profound understanding: sacrifice.
Please see the resources below. Contact our office if you need any additional resources or have any concerns 502.272.7027.
Colleges of Distinction, a national higher education resource for students, has recognized Bellarmine University for its support of military students.
The organization praised Bellarmine for its comprehensive education benefits, a committed military and veterans affairs team, flexible options, trained faculty and dedicated campus activities and community support.
Bellarmine is the only private university in Kentucky to receive the distinction.
The Valor Learning Community (VLC) is for first-year and transfer Active Duty, National Guard, Select Reserves, and veteran students. To meet the needs of our military-affiliated students, we have created unique courses and programs designed to encourage overall academic success and camaraderie building. The VLC will enhance the academic careers of our military-affiliated students by exemplifying the strengths they bring to our campus. Please contact Lindsay Gargotto at lgargotto@bellarmine.edu or 502.272.8547 to learn more.
*includes all programs except Doctorate of Physical Therapy **Includes all programs except Doctor of Physical Therapy, Accelerated Nursing & Exec. MBA
In accordance to 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.
Staff Director: Lindsay Gargotto, MSW, MFA • lgargotto@bellarmine.eduMilitary & Veteran Student Success Program Coordinator: Elle Rich, MA • erich@bellarmine.eduAdministrative Assistant: Thomas Palmer • tpalmer2@bellarmine.eduPhone: 502.272.7027Location: Second floor of the W.L. Lyons Brown Library (BL209)
Resources in the Office
Book a Meeting or Study SpaceIf you would like to book a meeting with a staff member from the Office of Military and Veteran Services or reserve the the private study room, please visit https://tinyurl.com/omvsbookings.
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.
Campus Office Hours – Office of Military & Veteran Services
ContactsScott Bryant P: 502.852.3514 C: 502.851.7382 E: rotc@bellarmine.edu or walter.bryant@louisville.edu
Major Nate LinseC: 704.975.5382 E: nathan.linse@louisville.edu
SFC Schelee Burkett P: 502-330-4019E: schelee.k.burkett.mil@mail.mil
For more information visit: https://louisville.edu/armyrotc
ContactCaptain Brent LasherP: 502.852.6576E: b0lash01@louisville.edu
Captain Colin BackertE: colin.backert@louisville.edu
For more information visit: http://louisville.edu/afrotc