We're Here for You

The Office for Military and Veteran Students at Â鶹ֱ²¥ understands the unique needs of our active duty, reserve, guard and veteran students—and we're here to walk alongside you.

Connect with Director for Military and Veteran Students Christopher Boissonnault (email or (412) 396-5366) to learn more.

Using Your Benefits

Find the information you need about using your military benefits. Â鶹ֱ²¥ abides by the participant standards outlined in the DoD Voluntary Education Memorandum of Understanding and participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Military service members currently serving may opt to use Federal Tuition Assistance (TA) to fund their education.

Academic Support

Learn about the various offices around campus dedicated to your academic and personal success. Duquesne offers services such as VA Certifying Official, Veterans Center, Commuter Services, VA Work Study, Student Veterans of America (SVA), Military Services Clinic, a Counseling and Wellbeing Center, Veterans Law Clinic, and ROTC at Duquesne.

Online Programs

Start earning your degree with Â鶹ֱ²¥ wherever you are in your military career, from anywhere in the world.

Campus Programs

Spend time on campus with over 85+ undergraduate and 110 graduate programs to choose from.

Veteran Center

Our Office for Military and Veteran Students and Veteran Center are both located in Libermann Hall on the 1M Level. Here you will find a welcoming atmosphere, quiet study places and a lounge area.

Duquesne Named One of the Best Colleges for Veterans

Â鶹ֱ²¥ has been named one of the best colleges for veterans by the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges ranking. The university, which was also named a Top 10 Military Friendly School, works to help veterans find the right educational path by offering academic guidance and resources to assist them in meeting their bigger goals.

Student and Alumni Testimonials

Pictured center is Elizabeth Osterhaus with her fellow ROTC cadets

Mr. B helped us reserve spaces on campus for various events and was able to get us funding so we could do fun things like have pizza with the Â鶹ֱ²¥ police officers and a reception following our commission ceremony.

Elizabeth Osterhaus, HS'24 Army ROTC and Public Health graduate
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ROTC and Health Sciences graduate Zach Marini at the 2024 ROTC Commissioning Ceremony held at Duquesne.

Mr. Boissonnault was always eager to assist cadets or student veterans with anything they need. Each year, he organized veterans breakfasts where I was able to make new connections with people who gave amazing advice to me about the military and ways to advance my education.

Zach Marini, HS'24 Army ROTC and Health Sciences graduate
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ROTC Cadet and Aspiring Military Nurse Abby Aiello

When I graduate, I will be a nurse in the military. I've always just wanted to be a part of something bigger. I feel like the Army is the biggest you can get to be a part of. A team that's working towards a common goal and that's what I really want to do.

Abby Aiello, N'25 Army ROTC Cadet and Nursing student
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Veteran Jeffrey Brown

The veteran community at Duquesne felt like a close-knit family, where everyone knew each other and readily provided support for academic success and campus life adjustment. This camaraderie eased my university transition significantly.

Jeffrey Brown, A'23 Marine Veteran and International Security Studies alumnus
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Office for Military & Veteran Students

VA Certifying Official

Kathy Scheer, the Certifying Official at Â鶹ֱ²¥, can assist you in obtaining your VA benefits.