Military and Veteran Services
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]Phone: (626) 815-4603
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Location
Adams Hall, Veterans Lounge, Room 134
Serving Military-Connected Students Throughout Their Education Journey
Azusa Pacific University provides comprehensive services for APU’s diverse population of military-connected students—including active-duty personnel, veterans, reservists, military spouses, and military dependents—through the Office of Military and Veteran Services (OMVS). The office strives to help military-connected students successfully navigate and integrate with collegiate life and the university community while bolstering the holistic success of students. OVMS is committed to providing military-connected students a welcoming space, professional and peer advising, collegiate guidance, and engagement opportunities that span across the university and beyond.
Staff provide advocacy and assistance for military and veteran students at all stages—including those in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs—and at every APU location, from main campus to regional campuses to online. The OMVS team is delighted to have the privilege to serve our military-connected students throughout the APU education journey––from the start of the academic journey to graduation.
We invite you to join APU’s Veterans Club, which provides a built-in support network for veterans and servicemembers transitioning into academic life. The club offers a number of benefits, including social meetings and community service opportunities. You can also join other military-connected students in the Veterans Lounge, which is a central hub on the Azusa campus for veterans and other military-connected students to come together to study, socially connect, and offer/receive support. The Veterans Lounge is located at Adams Hall North, Room 134. For more information about the Veterans Club or Veterans Lounge, email [email protected].
Military and Veterans Admissions
Student Community
Veterans Club
APU’s Veterans Club provides a built-in support network for veterans and servicemembers transitioning into academic life. The club offers a number of benefits, including social meetings and community service opportunities. For more information, email Veterans Club president Taylor Whisler at [email protected].
Veterans Lounge
The Veterans Lounge is a central hub where veterans and other military-connected students can come together for study, social engagement, and mutual support. Visit the Veterans Lounge at Adams Hall North, Room 134, or call (626) 815-4603 for more information.
Veterans Ranking
Top College for Veterans
Azusa Pacific University is ranked among the Best Colleges for Veterans by College Factual, placing APU in the top 15 percent of veteran-friendly colleges in the nation. Additionally, the university is recognized in several subject-specific categories for veteran students, including education, subject specific education, health professions, nursing, psychology, and theology.
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Nationwide: Top 15% |
Education: Top 15% |
Subject Specific Ed: Top 1% |
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Nursing: Top 1% |
Health Professions: Top 10% |
Psychology: Top 15% |
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Theology: Top 15% |
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Faculty and Staff Training
VET NET Ally
The Office of Military and Veteran Services also offers VET NET Ally training for
faculty and staff. The program is designed to 1) educate members of the university
community on the lived experiences of military-connected students, (2) foster a supportive
campus atmosphere that promotes a sense of belonging for military-connected students,
and (3) establish a network of visible community allies for APU’s growing military-connected
student population. Individuals who complete the training at APU receive a VET NET
Ally decal to display in their office, designating a safe zone for student veterans.
To coordinate a VET NET Ally session for your department or division, email your request to [email protected] and the Office of Military and Veteran Services will be glad to partner with you to envision and coordinate an engaging session for your consideration.
Partnering with Faculty and Staff to Support APU’s Military-Connected Students
The Office of Military and Veteran Services offers faculty and staff mentoring to assist military-connected students in their educational journey at APU. The program is designed to (1) partner military-connected students with faculty and staff who share common military or educational experiences, (2) foster a supportive campus atmosphere that promotes a sense of belonging for military-connected students, and (3) establish a network of visible allies for APU’s growing military-connected student population.
Faculty, staff, or students interested in participating in the Mentorship Program. Please fill out the registration that pertains to you. After submission, an MVS team member will notify you with further instructions.
For questions concerning the faculty/staff mentoring opportunity, email OMVS Executive Director Everette Brooks at [email protected] or call him at (626) 815-4617.
