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Office of Student Veterans

Happy you are here.  

We write to give a warm welcome back to the start of the Spring 2022 semester. We hope this break provided a time to rest and recharge. As we begin a new semester, we invite you to take advantage of all opportunities to remain connected and continue looking after each other. 
For those of you just beginning your time at Duke, welcome to our Duke veteran and military-affiliated community!
We are kicking off the semester with a Duke Veterans Virtual Happy Hour/Duke and UNC Basketball Watch Party. There will also be various other opportunities this Spring to make new connections and build relationships.
We would also like to take a moment to express our continued support to the veteran and military-affiliated community here at Duke during this time. There is much we can continue to do to connect to one another and to build on the strong veteran community already present at Duke.  Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with comments, suggestions and requests for support. 
Our thoughts are with you, your families, and your brothers and sisters in arms.
Warmest Regards, 

Enrollment Verification for GI Bill

The VA recently updated their verification system for enrollment in order to receive monthly housing allowance and stipends. 
Call the Education Call Center (ECC) at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to update your information. This will ensure that you receive the latest email updates on monthly enrollment verification and are able to opt-in to enrollment verification by text message.
For more information on enrollment verification, including an infographic with step-by-step instructions and FAQs, explore the Enrollment Verification website. All of this information will also be shared with affected students directly.

Upcoming Spring 2021 Events

All dates and events listed below are tentatively scheduled to occur during the Spring 2022 semester; however, they are subject to change!
Student Veteran Duke-UNC Basketball Watch Party and Virtual Happy Hour will be held on February 5, 2022. Zoom link and time will be forthcoming!
The Spring 2022 Student Veterans Council will meet on February 21, 2022. All Student Veteran leadership and individuals are encouraged to join. Contact Nicholas Harrelson for more information.
Duke Student Veteran March Madness Bracket Tournament

Office Hours

Have a question? Just want to say hi? The Office of Student Veterans will be holding Spring 2021 office hours each Monday 12:00PM-4:00PM, Tuesday 8:00AM-4:30PM, Thursday 8:00AM-3:00PM, and Friday from 12:00PM-4:00PM. The Office of Student Veterans is located on the third floor of the Crowell Building on East Campus. Due to the nature of current COVID issues, times may vary. Please contact our Graduate Assistants Nicholas Harrelson or Alicia Blanco to verify availability.
If you would like to meet outside of normal hours or virtually, please email one of our graduate assistants, Nic, at nicholas.harrelson@duke.edu or Alicia Blanco at alicia.blanco@duke.edu.  

Military-Affiliated Resources:

DuWell 

DuWell helps students focus on their individual wellness by looking at the integration of many areas of their life through wellness promotion and risk mitigation. Director Tom Szigethy provides an overview of DuWell programs and opportunities for students to prioritize their well-being while at Duke. Click here to learn more about DuWell. 
Access DuWell's Spring 2022 Schedule of Virtual Activities here. 

Ways to Connect 


Email Office of Student Veterans: veterans@studentaffairs.duke.edu

Email VA Education Benefits Coordinator in the Office of the University Registrar:  veteranseducation@duke.edu

Facebook Page: "Duke Student Veterans"

Instagram: "Duke Student Vets" 

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