Veterans and Military at Georgetown
Veterans and members of the military-connected community bring their unique perspectives and experiences to Georgetown. We honor them through the resources we offer to the military community and by celebrating their stories and focusing on service and research related to their well-being.
A Community in Diversity
Military-connected students — veterans, reservists, active-duty and military spouses — bring a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds that enrich the Georgetown community.
A Testimonial
“Georgetown does a great job at preparing you for life, whether it’s in the Army or post-Army, because the way the classes are designed, it’s a lot of forward-thinking and thinking outside of the box.”
Student Stories
“We veterans are so fortunate to know the deeper worth of serving something selflessly and what a privilege it is to commit yourself to a higher calling. To make the sacrifice and stand amongst men and women who are all committed to one another — whether we did it for four years or 40 — is an incredible privilege.”
“A lot of people have reached out to me for advice, how to get help, how to seek treatment, what are the stigmas. Far too often, it’s a ‘sit down, shut up and swallow it’ mentality. I tried doing that and it didn’t end very well, so I try to support everybody in the military who seeks mental health.”
“I now feel more motivated to help people who don’t have a fair path to citizenship – and ultimately that is what segued into leaving the military and now going onto this next journey into law school.”
Veterans Day Ceremony
President John J. DeGioia, the Georgetown University Student Veterans Association (GUSVA) and the Military & Veterans Resource Center sponsored a Veteran’s Day ceremony featuring Lieutenant General Anthony G. Crutchfield (Ret.) to honor its veteran community and celebrate their stories and diverse perspectives and histories.
United in Service to Others
Grounded in the university’s Jesuit ideal of being “people for others,” Georgetown students find community and purpose through the Georgetown University Student Veterans Association (GUSVA), which received the Student Veterans of America Chapter of the Year Award in 2021.
Hoya Battalion
The Hoya Battalion, Georgetown University’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Program, is steeped in a rich and enviable history that dates back to the birth of both the University and the United States of America.
A Testimonial
“It’s what sparked my absolute passion for women’s health care. The opportunity to go to the Hill and attend a health care-related hearing as part of my policy class, and to learn what evidence-based policy development looks like in our government and federal agencies, and then to take that and use it to influence policy change in the Navy and the Military Health System.”
Scholarships for Veterans and Military-Connected Students
The Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund supports scholarships, experiential learning opportunities and community programs for military-connected students at the McCourt School of Public Policy.
Impact Stories
Two veterans share how Georgetown has supported the military-connected community on campus with resources and support networks.
The gift will expand the Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund and further enable military-connected students to attend the McCourt School of Public Policy.