Military Times announced in its recent survey results that Berkeley College is among the “Best for Vets: Colleges 2020 Four-Year Schools.” This is the seventh year Berkeley College has received this distinction. The Military Times survey evaluated hundreds of colleges across the United States and used responses based on what veterans said was important to them, combined with federal data, to rank the schools in the areas of university culture, student support, academic policies, academic quality and outcomes, costs and financial aid. To view the entire list of schools click here.
Nearly 400 military-aligned students enrolled at Berkeley College in the fall 2019 semester and they perform well both in and out of the classroom. According to Edward Dennis, Associate Vice President, Berkeley College Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, “Military and veteran students bring an added dimension of excellence to the classroom and to the Berkeley College teaching and learning community. We are proud of the fact that 5.6% of Berkeley College’s military-aligned students have a cumulative grade point average of 4.0.”
To view a short video interview with Mr. Dennis about veterans transitioning from the service to civilian life click here.
Berkeley College is ranked as a best college for military and veteran students by several organizations, including U.S. News & World Report, Military Times, U.S. Veterans Magazine, and Military Advanced Education. The Berkeley College Office of Military and Veterans Affairs provides support to its student-veterans through six on-site veterans resource centers (VRCs) in New Jersey and New York, as well as through an Online VRC. Berkeley College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program under the G.I. Bill, and supports service members and their families across all branches of the military and overseas.
Berkeley College recently expanded its Veterans Resource Center in New York City, welcoming veteran supporting organizations on campus and establishing its Spartan Student Veterans of America Club National Chapter. To see the story, click here.
