Students
Number of military or veteran students enrolled160
Number of total students enrolled10,790
Number of military to total students enrolled full time2.00%
Number of military to total students enrolled part time2.00%
Graduation rate for Non-veterans42.00%
Military Support
| Support | |
 | Service members Opportunity Colleges Consortium member (SOC) |
 | Offers ROTC program or participate in cross-town ROTC program |
| Has full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff |
| Advisor on staff that assists veterans with career placement |
| Veteran counselors liaise with local VET REPS to help with career placement |
| Identifies military dependents on campus |
| Has child care facilities on campus |
| Child care facilities subsidized for military dependents |
| Social Outlets | |
| Has campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans |
| Has veteran clubs or associations on campus |
| Has a chapter of the Student Veterans of America on campus |
| Has virtual veteran clubs or associations |
| Has veteran specific page on website |
| Has spouse clubs/associations on campus |
| Has a military spouse specific page on its Web site |
| Installation/Base Support | |
| Provides support to specific military installations |
Programs to support faculty in terms of their knowledge and understandingWorkshops and presentations by experts.
Military students called to active service return without penalty policyEvery effort is made not to penalize the student's pursuit of a degree. A veteran or reservist who receives orders to report for duty will, in most cases, be eligible for a full refund. The student should visit the Registrar’s Office to complete the documentation required to notify the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. A copy of the student’s orders should be provided to the Registrar’s Office. The VA form 21-4138 Statement of Support of Claim should be completed by the student to be included with VA form 1999b Notice of Change in Student Status. Eligibility for VA education benefits will be held in abeyance until the veteran’s return to school. In other words, the remaining months of entitlement will be available to the veteran when he or she re-enrolls as a student.
Student Veteran AssociationsCardinal Military Association
Policy concerning students who are involuntarily activated for military serviceEvery effort is made not to penalize the student's pursuit of a degree. Each circumstance is evaluated individually. A veteran or reservist who receives orders to report for duty will, in most cases, be eligible for a full refund. The student should visit the Registrar’s Office to complete the documentation required to notify the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. A copy of the student’s orders should be provided to the Registrar’s Office. The VA form 21-4138 Statement of Support of Claim should be completed by the student to be included with VA form 1999b Notice of Change in Student Status. Eligibility for VA education benefits will be held in abeyance until the veteran’s return to school. In other words, the remaining months of entitlement will be available to the veteran when he or she re-enrolls as a student.
Why this school is an excellent choice for military membersSVSU is dedicated to supporting military students in a number of ways. Our student club, Cardinal Military Association, is an affiliate of Student Veterans of America. SVSU belongs to the Michigan Veteran Educators Support Consortium. We have two student Veterans Affairs liaisons, one a retired Command Sergeant Major and another Marine veteran. SVSU cares about each student's complete University experience. SVSU has small class size; affordable in cost for quality educational experience; faculty are teaching (no teaching assistants); many learning support programs; outstanding facilities; vibrant student life; beautiful campus; strong student support by faculty and administration.