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.
In accordance to 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.
*includes all programs except Doctorate of Physical Therapy; **Includes all programs except Doctor of Physical Therapy, Accelerated Nursing & Executive MBA
"Joining the Army was the best decision of my life,” Welch said. “The second-best was coming to Bellarmine. Never as a veteran have I felt more welcomed, supported and at home than I have at Bellarmine.”
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
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 LinseC: 704.975.5382 E: nathan.linse@louisville.edu
SFC Schelee BurkettP: 502-330-4019E: schelee.k.burkett.mil@mail.mil
For more information visit: https://louisville.edu/armyrotc
OMVS Campus Office Hours by Appointment Only
ContactCaptain Brent LasherP: 502.852.6576E: b0lash01@louisville.edu
Captain Colin BackertE: colin.backert@louisville.edu
For more information visit: http://louisville.edu/afrotc
Three Ways to Get Involved:
Michael WadeDirectorOffice of Military & Veteran Servicesmwade2@bellarmine.edu502.272.8547W.L. Lyons Brown Library, Rm 209 (Second Floor)
Phone: 502.272.7027Location: Second floor of the W.L. Lyons Brown Library (BL209)
Available Resources in OMVS: