Veteran Programs

Southeastern Louisiana University has a tremendous impact on our local and campus veteran communities and is committed to serving veterans, their family members, and the greater Northshore community. In the Office of Military and Veteran Success (OMVS), we don’t just process military benefits. We also offer the following:

  • Priority class registration for all current student veterans and any current child or spouse who is registered with the OMVS and using benefits. This benefit is not available for incoming students.
  • Priority housing registration for all current student veterans and any current child or spouse who is registered with the OMVS and using benefits. This benefit is not available for incoming students.
  • Waived admissions application fee (must upload DD214 to admissions application)
  • Job placement assistance through NextOpVets and FourBlock
  • Free entrance to the annual Military Appreciation Football Game in November
  • Exclusive Military Recognition Ceremony to honor graduating students each semester
  • Free entry into all Southeastern home baseball games on Sundays with Military ID
  • Free school supplies for students, courtesy of Combat Vets Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Chapter 6-8 
  • Part-time VA Work Study positions in the OMVS
  • Army ROTC program available to all students
  • Assistance with applying for third-party scholarships
  • Computer lab and lounge for studying
  • CAC readers available at all office computers
  • Small library of personal development books available for check-out
  • Coffee, soda, and snacks available year-round
  • Special Veterans designation for Career Fair to signify veteran status with employers
  • Discounted community membership for veterans at the University Recreation Center 
  • Veterans healthcare benefits counseling through LAVetCorps and LDVA partnership
  • Army-style obstacle course with 10 obstacles- located on the Rugby field on North Campus.