There are multiple ways to be involved in military and veteran student life in the Yale and New Haven community. Explore the various community service-oriented and social groups that are available on campus.
Yale Veteran and Military Affairs
Veteran and Military Affairs (VetMil) supports students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and assists veterans in accessing services and resources both within and external to Yale. VetMil offers events, programs, and services that support community, education, and advocacy efforts across the university and enhance the veteran’s experience while uniting our Yale community.
International Military Veterans Club at the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs
Yale Jackson School International Military Veterans Club’s mission is to build a community of military families that offers support and promotes cross-cultural understanding. We prioritize building strong relationships and fostering inclusivity to help military families thrive during their time at Yale and beyond. We recognize the unique challenges of military life and strive to provide a network to help families navigate those challenges. We aim to establish lasting friendships that transcend borders and cultures by connecting international military families, empowering us to build a better future together.
Yale Law Veterans Association
The Yale Law Veteran’s Association represents the interests of current and former members of the military at Yale Law School. Our goal is to connect members of the Yale Law School community–including JD students, graduate students, faculty, and staff–who have served in the armed forces. Throughout the year, we host a variety of social events, lectures, and informational events.
Yale Undergraduate Veterans Society
The Yale Undergraduate Veterans Society (YUVS) seeks to prepare veterans from diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds to be successful, ethical, and productive leaders at Yale University and beyond. To this end, YUVS will seek to (1) promote the representation of veterans at Yale, (2) provide its members with opportunities to engage with the broader national student veteran community, (3) organize and participate in events at Yale that will help further development opportunities, (4) support and assist in efforts that increase the number of veterans matriculated at Yale.
Yale NROTC Undergraduate Association
We are committed to ensuring that all members have every opportunity to develop as young officers (for those who are NROTC midshipmen), and as Yale students - mentally, morally, and physically. Often, the cost of required NROTC events and training evolutions cannot be covered by official NROTC unit funds, meaning that the cost is passed down to the midshipmen. We want to ensure that no midshipmen are ever limited in their training as future officers and, therefore, strive to provide them with the resources they need. As an organization, the three main resources we provide are (1) an inclusive community for all members; (2) financial assistance for ROTC training activities; and (3) events that connect Association members with the U.S. Navy, Yale NROTC alumni, and the many resources provided by Yale University.
Yale AFROTC Undergraduate Association
We are committed to ensuring that all members have every opportunity to develop as young officers (for those who are AFROTC cadets), and as Yale students - mentally, morally, and physically. Often, the cost of required AFROTC events and training evolutions cannot be covered by official AFROTC unit funds, meaning that the cost is passed down to the cadets. We want to ensure that no cadets are ever limited in their training as future officers - and, therefore, we will strive to provide them with the resources they need. As an organization, the three main resources we provide are (1) an inclusive community for all members; (2) financial assistance for ROTC training activities; and (3) events that connect Association members with the U.S. Air Force, Yale AFROTC alumni, and the many resources provided by Yale University.
Yale Semper Fi Society
The purpose of the Semper Fidelis Society is to prepare Marine option midshipman and Marine officer prospects at Yale morally, mentally, and physically for the rigors of Officer Candidate School, and to foster camaraderie among those who serve, have served, and will serve in the United States Marine Corps.
Yale School of Public Health Student Veterans Group
The YSPH Student Veteran Group connects military veterans and their families of all services and nationalities to foster a space where veterans can share experiences, build connections, and support one another in their personal and academic journeys. Our mission is to support current veteran students, assist prospective veteran students, and share experiences gained from the military with the greater YSPH community, fostering understanding and unity.
United Students for Veterans’ Health at Yale
The mission of United Students for Veterans’ Health (USVH) is to aid in caring for and enriching the lives of veterans all across the nation. Our most cherished goal is fostering friendships between patients and students. In these relationships, our volunteers give back to those who gave so much. We strive to create a world in which students actively engage with and learn from the significant life experiences of veterans and veterans benefit from the joy and enthusiasm of student volunteers.
Service in Service
The mission of the club is to provide ROTC cadets, military members, and veterans in Yale College a community that carries out service through volunteering in New Haven and is a place to learn from peers the value of service.
Yale Veterans and Military in Medicine
We strive to provide a space for community building among Service Members and veterans at YSM, to foster mentorship from faculty with military background, and to connect YSM students with military and veteran groups throughout the greater Yale University community.