Rutgers–Camden is New Jersey’s first Purple Heart University.
Success Stories
Best for Vets
Rutgers–Camden is designated “Military Friendly” by G.I. Jobs
Spearheaded NJ Bill A3750 with Assemblywoman Lampitt, mandating informational website for Female Veterans in the US Military.
Serving Those Who Served
Jacob Kopach advocates for the mental health of fellow Rutgers–Camden veterans. He is now part of an on-campus team connecting student veterans to benefits, resources, and programs as he studies for his master’s degree in social work.
5 Reasons Veterans Choose Rutgers
Veterans and military-affiliated students choose Rutgers for the same reasons many others do: the university's vast array of educational offerings, huge alumni network, and proximity to major job markets are all big benefits. But there are a few specific draws to Rutgers for military-affiliated students, including:
1. Reputation - Rutgers is dedicated to facilitating a smooth transition through a wide range of programming and services that address academic needs, promote wellbeing, and enhance the professional development of our military-affiliated population.
2. High job placement - more than 80 percent of respondents to a military-affiliated student survey reported finding full-time work after graduating.
3. Networking - Rutgers boasts an active membership in STEM Veterans USA, which helps student-veterans find employment in STEM fields. Groups such as RU-Vets, Student Veterans of America (SVA), and the Society of Women Engineers provide additional networking opportunities.
4. Strong community - student-veterans have many opportunities to bond and network, including through recreational activities such as lessons with PGA golf pros, kayaking, and rock climbing, funded through the university's Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services.
5. VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) - run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VSOC provides benefits assistance and counseling. A VSOC counselor is on campus at Rutgers.
Recent Testimonials
At Rutgers–Camden, veteran students find a welcoming community and a robust network of services designed to support their unique needs as they transition from military to academic life. In the following testimonials, veteran students share their experiences, detailing how these targeted services have aided their educational journey and personal development at Rutgers–Camden.
Office of Military & Veterans Affairs
Campus Center, Third Floor
326 Penn Street
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 225-6011