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UMGC has received national acclaim as a top military- and veteran-trusted university.

University of Maryland Global Campus is consistently ranked as a top-tier school for military servicemembers, veterans, and their families. We’re proud of our history and continued dedication to educating and supporting servicemembers and veterans since World War II.

Affiliations & Recognitions

Yellow Ribbon Participant

UMGC proudly participates in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon Program. This means we've made a commitment to student veterans and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help you avoid out-of-pocket tuition and fees that may exceed your Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition benefit.

VetSuccess on Campus

UMGC takes part in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Principles of Excellence program. The VA has also selected UMGC to participate in VetSuccess on Campus. The program provides veteran students with a full-time VA counselor. The counselor will help ease your transition to civilian life by supporting you and giving you guidance on VA benefits and services.

Council of College and Military Educators

UMGC is proud to be a member of the Council of College and Military Educators, an organization that facilitates the exchange of information on educational programs, strategies, and innovation in the military education community through its programs and services.

GI Bill is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available on the U.S. government GI Bill website.

Military-Specific Awards

Year	Award	Source
2022	No. 1 “Best For Vets” in Primarily Online Education	Military Times
2022	No. 5 “Best for Vets” Colleges	Military Times
2022	No. 1 "Best for Vets Employer" in Education - Teaching - Administration	Military Times
2021	No. 1 "Best for Vets Employer" in Education - Teaching - Administration	Military Times
2019	No. 3 Best for Vets 2020, Online & Nontraditional Schools	Military Times
2019	Best Military Friendly Online Colleges	GuideToOnlineSchools.com
2019	No. 1 Best Yellow Ribbon Online Schools 2019	GuideToOnlineSchools.com
2018	No. 4 Best Cybersecurity Program 2018	Military Times
2018	No. 1 Best College 2018, Online & Nontraditional Schools	Military Times
2017	Top School	Military Advanced Education & Transition
2017	No. 5 in the United States, UMGC Cybersecurity Programs	Military Times
2017	Top Public University for Veterans in 2017	Military Times
2016	Best of the Best: Top Veteran-Friendly Schools	U.S. Veterans Magazine
2016	No. 4 Best for Vets in Nontraditional Universities Category	Military Times
2015	No. 1 Best for Vets in Nontraditional Universities Category	Military Times
2015	Best of the Best: Top Veteran-Friendly Schools	U.S. Veterans Magazine

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