Washtenaw Community College has earned the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency's highest Veteran-Friendly School designation for the eighth year, recognizing its commitment to supporting veterans and military-connected students.
WCC serves nearly 500 military members and their families, including veterans, active-duty military personnel, National Guard and Reserve members, and spouses and dependents of veterans.
WCC’s dedicated staff at the Wadhams Veterans Center, located in the heart of campus in the Student Center Building, assists students with VA education benefits, transition support, transfer to four-year schools, peer mentoring or connections to campus and community resources. The Center provides a welcoming space where veterans can study, connect with fellow veterans and more.
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency awards Gold-, Silver- and Bronze-level Veteran-Friendly School designations to Michigan colleges, universities and training facilities based on their veteran-focused services and programs.
Criteria for Gold-level recognition include providing veteran-specific career services, resources and advising; maintaining an on-campus veterans coordinator; and evaluating military training and experience for potential academic credit.
Additionally, WCC hosts key events each year, including the Veterans Day observance ceremony and the Washtenaw County Vet Fest, which brings veteran resource organizations to campus to serve veteran families throughout Washtenaw County.
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