Campus Resources

• Army ROTC
• Air Force ROTC
• Dean of Student Office
  • Late Arrival Procedures for Veterans
    Students who are arriving late to campus at the start of school due to their service in the military and/or participation in training exercises related to their military duty should contact the Dean of Students Office at 128 Knight Hall, (307) 366-3296, to consult with the staff about how to avoid being automatically dropped from classes and/or if more than 2 weeks will be missed, what options the student has.
  • Military Activation & Withdraw/Drop Procedures
    Students who are on alert or are activated should contact the Dean of Students office at (307) 766-3296 (or stop by 128 Knight Hall) to discuss their situation and plan for activation and submit a copy of their orders. The DOS staff will assist students with the withdrawal/drop procedures.
• Student Financial Aid
  If you previously served in the armed forces you may be able to apply your benefits towards a college education. Simply come to the Office of Student Financial Aid and see a staff member in our VA area. You may also contact us by email at: vafinaid@uwyo.edu. While you are visiting the Financial aid office we will also be able to give you information how to apply for Federal Student Aid by completing the FAFSA online.
  
  • Veteran's Educational Benefits
    Information on the GI Bill and the New Post 911 GI Bill.
  • Returning OEF/OIF Veterans
    Information for all returning war veterans regarding VA benefits and programs available.
• Outreach Credit Programs
  We welcome the non-traditional student to Outreach Credit Programs. You can earn a University of Wyoming degree from almost anywhere in the world. Let us show you the way to reach your educational goals.
• Office of the Registrar
  The Office of the Registrar understands the unique circumstances surrounding military obligations and supports petitions for withdrawals/enrollments outside established deadlines. The Office of the Registrar accepts credit from military training records/transcripts following ACE guidelines for training which parallels courses offered at the University of Wyoming. A general policy statement on credit for military training is in the UW General Bulletin and is posted at link below.
  
  • College Credit for Military Coursework
• Student Educational Opportunity
  Student Educational Opportunity provides academic success programs and services for eligible students.
  • University Disability Support Services
• Campus Counseling & Mental Health Resources
  • University Counseling Center
    • Mental Health Resources
  • University Psychology Clinic
  • Counseling Education Training Clinic

Federal, State, and Community Resources

• Wyoming Army National Guard
• Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
  The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services offers employment and training services to eligible veterans. With a variety of locations throughout the state, Workforce Centers provide career guidance, job search assistance, help with resume writing, assessments, labor market information, and supportive services. Job seekers who are veterans receive priority referral to jobs and training as well as special employment services and assistance. For more information, please contact a local Workforce Center. Contact information is provided at www.wyomingatwork.com or www.wyomingworkforce.org.
• Wyoming Veterans Commission
  Wyoming Veterans Commission Service Officers inform Veterans and Family Members about State and Federal Benefits. They assist Veterans with forms, claims, awards, records, VA Health Care and answer Veteran related questions. Call 1-800-833-5987 or visit
  http://governor.wy.gov/board.html?BoardName=Veterans%20Commission for more information.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  
• Veteran's Educational Benefits
  Information on the GI Bill and the New Post 911 GI Bill.
• Returning OEF/OIF Veterans
  Information for all returning war veterans regarding VA benefits and programs available.
• Wyoming Military Family Assistance Center, Department of Defense
  5500 Bishop Boulevard, Cheyenne, WY 82009-3320. Phone: 307-772-5109.
  Serves families, marriage enrichment, children's retreats, and helps pay for child care for counseling sessions, etc. Also at P.O. Box 714 Afton, WY. Phone: 307-772-5212.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center
  2360 E. Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82001. Phone: 307-778-7550.
  Medical support, suicide prevention, OEF/OIF Case managers, etc.
• Wyoming Veterans Advocacy Program
  4408 E. 13th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001. Phone: 307-359-3856.
  WY health services funds/referrals/gaps in services, etc.
• Laramie Wyoming Veterans Support Groups:
  • Firefighters for Vets: Contact D.C. Faber at dcfaber@ci.laramie.wy.us. Meets one Friday a month at 6:30 a.m. at the Fire station by the Laramie Junior High School.
  • Veteran's Group: Laramie Eppson Center for seniors, 1560 N. 3rd Street.
  • Grace After Fire: When women hurt, women help. An online social network for women veterans and their wellness. Phone: 307-258-1709 (Casper).
  • Military One Source: A 24/7 online resource for military members, spouses and families. Counseling, money matters, deployment, spouse employment, etc. Phone: 307-287-9473.
  • TRICARE: Military Health Benefits.
  • F. E. Warren Air Force Base: Phone: 307-773-1110. 

  External Resources

  • Veteran's Educational Benefits
    Information on the GI Bill and the New Post 911 GI Bill.
  • Returning OEF/OIF Veterans
    Information for all returning war veterans regarding VA benefits and programs available.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
    Information for veterans about Mental Health.
  • One Freedom
    Veteran's and families learn to build strength, resilience and a clear understanding.
  • My HealtheVet Pilot
    Your Personal Health Journal.
  • SAMHSA Veteran Resources
    Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services. 
  • National Center for PTSD
    Advancing Science and Promoting Understanding of Traumatic Stress.
  • Medline Plus
    Veterans and Military Health.
  • Veterans and Families Coming Home
    Getting home both mentally and emotionally.
  • Web MD
    Better information. Better health.
  • Operation: Military Kids
    Support for children and youth impacted by deployment.
  • Sesame Workshop
    Supporting the children of the military.
  • After Deployment
    Wellness resources for the military community.
  • Troops to Teachers Program
    Assistance requires teaching three years at selected sites as repayment.