Office of Military & Veteran Services
Why use your benefits at Bellarmine?
Bellarmine is committed to serving those that have and continue to serve us—the veterans, active duty, and reserve members of our military forces, and their dependents. You will benefit from our close-knit and supportive community, low student-to-teacher ratio, accessible student services, and programming tailored for you.
- Dedicated Office of Military & Veteran Services for support, services, and programming
- Bellarmine University offers a robust and comprehensive Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) program to support veterans and military service members.
- Participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program with no cap*
- Discounted $250/hour tuition rate for active duty, reserve, and guard service members**
*Includes all programs except Doctor of Physical Therapy and DNP-Nurse Anesthesia
**Includes all programs except Doctor of Physical Therapy, DNP-Nurse Anesthesia, Accelerated Nursing, and Executive MBA
In accordance with Executive Order 16307, Bellarmine University bans against providing commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing service member enrollments, and Bellarmine University bans against high pressure recruitment tactics on securing service members.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Accelerated Nursing / NursingMaster of Business AdministrationExercise ScienceDoctor of Physical TherapyRadiation TherapyMHS Respiratory Therapy
Top Programs Chosen by Bellarmine's Military-Affiliated Students
The mission of the Bellarmine University Office of Military & Veteran Services is to support all military-affiliated students, alumni, faculty, and staff on Bellarmine's Campus. We bring visibility and solutions to the unique needs of military-affiliated individuals on campus through advising, programming, policy development, advocacy, and specialized services.
Exclusively for Military & Veteran Students
The Valor Learning Community (VLC) is for first-year and transfer Active Duty, National Guard, Select Reserves, and veteran students. To meet the needs of our military-affiliated students, we have created unique courses and programs designed to encourage overall academic success and camaraderie building. The VLC will enhance the academic careers of our military-affiliated students by exemplifying the strengths they bring to our campus. Contact Erika Pearson at epearson@bellarmine.edu to learn more.
Apply NowThe OMVS would like to recognize this may be a difficult time for veterans on our campus and in our community who experienced deployments to Afghanistan, many of us of multiple times. It is important to us that each of you know that you are not alone. We each carry our own story, and we are all connected by one profound understanding: sacrifice.
Please see the resources below. Contact our office if you need any additional resources or have any concerns (502) 272-7027.
- RallyPoint: Talk to other veterans online. Discuss:
- What are your feelings as the Taliban reclaim Afghanistan after 20 years of U.S. involvement?
- Afghanistan: How can veterans learn from Vietnam veterans?
- Veterans Crisis Line: If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/. For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your local VA medical center 24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.
Bellarmine offers Army & Air Force ROTC programs through Metroversity. ROTC is an elective curriculum you take along with your required college classes. It prepares you with the tools, training, and experiences that will help you succeed in any competitive environment. Along with great leadership training, ROTC can pay for your college tuition and provide other monetary benefits.
Army ROTC
OMVS Campus Office Hours: 1 - 3 p.m.
Contact:
Scott Bryant
P: (502) 852-3514
C: (502) 851-7382
E: rotc@bellarmine.edu or walter.bryant@louisville.edu
Major Nate Linse
C: (704) 975-5382
E: nathan.linse@louisville.edu
SFC Schelee Burkett
P: (502) 330-4019
E: schelee.k.burkett.mil@mail.mil
For more information visit: https://student.louisville.edu/army-rotc
Air Force ROTC
OMVS Campus Office Hours by Appointment Only
Contact
Captain Brent Lasher
P: (502) 852-6576
E: b0lash01@louisville.edu
Captain Colin Backert
E: colin.backert@louisville.edu
For more information visit: http://louisville.edu/afrotc
Three Ways to Get Involved:
- Drop by to find out what’s going on at Bellarmine and how to get involved.
- Check out the BU Student Veterans Association on Facebook, or drop in to one of their weekly meetings. Contact the Office of Military & Veteran Services at (502) 272-7027 for the location of the meeting.
- Visit our Engage site.
Contact Information
Michael Wade
Director, Office of Military & Veteran Services
mwade2@bellarmine.edu
(502) 272-8547
W.L. Lyons Brown Library, Room 209 (Second Floor)
Phone: (502) 272-7027
Location: Second floor of the W.L. Lyons Brown Library (BL209)
Available Resources in OMVS:
- Designated Military and Veteran student lounge with private study area, open during library hours
- Boots to Books Program: borrow used books from our department donated by other military students
- Programs and events throughout the year created specifically for Bellarmine’s Military and Veteran students
- Book a meeting with a staff member from the Office of Military and Veteran Services or reserve the private study room