Veterans Engagement Services
Veteran Services
Veterans Orientations and Information Sessions
The VES team hosts orientations and information sessions in the Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters. These sessions are mandatory for new students and allow returning students to stay informed about the VA Educational Benefits and funding opportunities that are available to students who hold military affiliation. Sessions are hosted virtually and in person based on academic season and availability.
Military Appreciation Day Events
Designed to acknowledge all veterans around the State of Maryland for their services to the nation and our community. We place a specific emphasis on our Morgan student veteran population and their families. however, all are welcome. It's celebrated around the Veterans Day holiday and we invite distinguished veteran contributors to share in the festivities as we honor them with Morgan memorabilia. These events are held during the Fall and Spring semesters annually. Stay informed by liking us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Veterans & Community Hiring & Resource Fairs
The Veterans Engagement team is in partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor. Collectively, we host the annual Veterans & Community Hiring Fair during the Spring semester, and a Veterans & Community Resource Fair during the Fall semester. These events were created to assist not just the Active Duty Servicemember, but our Reservists, Retired Veterans, their spouses, and dependents. Understanding that our military population is supported in many ways, we also extend our outreach to members of the various communities around the State of Maryland and the DMV area who are struggling with high unemployment rates, failing resources, communication gaps, and much-needed educational and job skills. With the support of over 70 ready-to-hire recruitment specialists who come ready to hire and provide services, these events are ones that you should not miss. Stay informed by liking us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
The Veterans Engagement team also supports several events, programs, and services provided by the Veteran Student Association on Morgan's campus. This association is integral in creating awareness of the student veterans on campus in partnership with our ROTC Bear Battalion and community leaders to create a more cohesive atmosphere of professional networking and student leadership. You can find more information about the association including the eligibility requirements and membership opportunities on the Veteran Student Association webpage.
Ice Cream Social
This event is specifically designed for our student veterans and is held in conjunction with our Fall and Spring Information sessions. Mentoring opportunities, tutoring information, scholarships, fun, games, and socializing.
Disability Support Services Program
The Veterans Engagement Services team has a partnership with the MSU Office of Student Disabilities and Support Services. This team assists any students with making reasonable accommodations for our students with disabilities. Additional services and referrals internally and externally can also be offered to help all students achieve academic success and preparedness.
The Veterans Engagement Services team also has a partnership with the MSU Counseling Center. The staff in our MSU Counseling Center are trained, licensed, and certified counselors and Psychologists. They offer a wide array of services including several wellness programs, resources, and tips for students and parents. If you need help right now you can call 1-800-422-0009 today!
The Veterans Engagement team understands that there may be a time when a student may need additional assistance with getting their papers and work completed on time and to standard. Our colleagues in the MSU Writing Center are here to help. Schedule your appointment today!
Center for Academic Success and Achievement - Tutoring Resource
Each term the Veterans Engagement Services team performs mid-term assessments on all student veterans who are using VA/DoD Educational Funding to determine their success rate academically. These assessments review the student veterans' courseload, grades at midterm point, and overall GPA standing with the university. If students are found to require some additional assistance, the VES team has partnered with the CASA - Tutoring Resource Center as an opportunity for our students to get back on track. Students are referred for tutoring services based on need. Documentation will be provided for students to track and maintain their session reviews. All documentation has a deadline for submission and is shared with the Department of Veterans Affairs in order to maintain compliance with the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of the school. For more information on the services available in the Tutoring Resource Center contact casa@morgan.edu or to schedule an appointment for tutoring (Click Here)
Recruitment Events
The Veterans Engagement team hosts and attends recruitment events several times a year to increase the attractiveness of the University in the interest of potential veteran students, sharing university incentives and educational benefits information.
Distance Learning/Distance Education
The Veterans Engagement team supports our Center for Continuing and Professional Studies who are the facilitators of several Non-credit programs. Click here for more information.
The Veterans Advisory Committee Meetings (VACM) are held quarterly to address, implement, or revamp policies, procedures, and programs on campus that are specifically designed for the student veterans on campus. This committee is comprised of several crucial university departments and partners who understand to create an environment of sensitivity, academic excellence, professional development, and understanding of the social and emotional needs of the student veterans.
Morgan State University is also in compliance with the following Acts and MOUs:
"Principles of Excellence" Executive Order 13607
Section 702 of the Choice Act of 2014
Harry S. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 Public Law 115-407 Section 103 Title 38 USC 3679(e)
Section 301 S.3479 - Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018
Isakson and Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020
Contact Information
Veterans Engagement Services
Monday-Friday
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Contact Information
Veterans Engagement Services
Monday-Friday
8:00 am-5:00 pm