Veteran & Military Services

Thanksgiving Break hours

CVMS will be open 7 a.m.–4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24 and open remotely from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25 and Wednesday, Nov. 26. The office will be closed from Thursday, Nov. 27–Sunday, Nov. 30.

Serving those who have served

How to use your VA education benefits

Indiana University’s connections to the United States military date back to the school’s founding in 1820. Many of IU’s first students, faculty members, and trustees had military ties, including some who served in the War of 1812.

IU’s proud tradition of military involvement has remained strong over the past 200 years. Today the IU Bloomington campus is home to more than 500 veterans and nearly 750 military spouses and dependents. The Center for Veteran and Military Students helps veterans and military-connected students make the transition from the military to IU and provides support and resources during their time on campus.

Learn about the military at IU 

Request a military-connected mentor

Center for Veteran and Military Students

823 E. 11th Street
Bloomington, IN 47408

Office Hours
Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
By appointment on request.

Email: vetserv@iu.edu

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IU Statement of Support for Military Affiliated Students

View the IU Statement of Support for Military Affiliated Students from Dr. Lamar Hylton, Vice Chancellor for Student Life at IU Bloomington.

What we do

For veterans and military-connected students:

We’re here to support our military-affiliated students from their first day on campus until graduation. IU Bloomington defines a military-affiliated student to be someone who is a United States Armed Forces veteran, a spouse of a veteran, a dependent of a veteran, or a member currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. IU recognizes both past and present military service members and their family members as military-affiliated. If you are a military-affiliated student, we can:

  • Help you understand your military education benefits and process the paperwork necessary to use them at IU Bloomington
  • Connect you to other campus and community resources
For the campus community:

We also serve the IU Bloomington community by:

  • Educating students, faculty, and staff about the needs of veterans and military-connected students
  • Coordinating campus recognition of military-related observances such as Veterans Day and Memorial Day
  • Maintaining IU’s Golden Book, a record of all members of the IU family who have served in the U.S. military

You are welcome to visit us for business or just to stop in, relax, and grab a drink or a snack! We have a great space to take a break during the day.