WWU Recognized as ‘Military Friendly School’ for Sixth Straight Year

Western Washington University has been named a “Military Friendly School” for the sixth straight year by http://militaryfriendly.com, placing Western in the top 20 percent of all higher education institutions nationwide.

Based on a survey of more than 10,000 colleges and universities, Western was one of the schools to receive recognition for doing the most to assist America’s military service members and veterans as students.

“We strive to make the transition to school as easy as possible for veterans just discharging from service, dependents of veterans who are pursuing their education and anyone who is part of the veteran community,” said Ann Beck, assistant director of Veterans Services at Western. “We can facilitate their educational benefits process, but also provide a space for them to decompress, do some studying, grab a cup of coffee and build some community. These are some of the extra steps that make us ‘military friendly.’”

Western offers a range of veterans services through the Registrar’s Office, Beck said, and the Associated Students have a very active Veterans Outreach Center as well.

The Military Friendly Schools® media and website, found at http://militaryfriendly.com/military-friendly-schools/ feature the list, interactive tools and search functionality to help military students find the best school to suit their unique needs and preferences. According to Victory Media, the colleges, universities and trade schools on this year’s list have world-class programs and policies for student support on campus, academic accreditation, credit policies, flexibility and other services to those who served.

For more information, contact Ann Beck, WWU assistant director of Veterans Services, at (360) 650-4324 or Ann.Beck@wwu.edu.