Category: Military Students

Resources for Military Students

Resources for Military Students

The University of Louisville has a long-standing history of supporting members of the armed forces, both on campus and online through a multitude of resources. UofL is proud to have our Online Programs rated by U.S. News and World Report as “Best Online Programs for Veterans”,  honored to be a Military Friendly® Gold designated institution for 2022-2023, and a Military Times “Best for Vets College”. We are passionate about our military students, and we offer several benefits to help them succeed, both in and out of school.

Discounted tuition rates and resources for Active-Duty members and qualifying members of the National Guard and Reserve:

 The University proudly offers tuition discounts to those members serving on Active-Duty, including members of the Coast Guard. The tuition rate for these members is $250 per credit hour for undergraduate and $250 per credit for most graduate programs (some exceptions apply). Members of the Reserve and National Guard who qualify for Title X Tuition Assistance programs are also eligible for the $250 per credit hour rate. Service members must contact their installation Education Office or unit Education Officer for questions about Military Tuition Assistant programs, and before they enroll in any program. To learn more about tuition rates and discounts offered to military members by the University of Louisville, click here. For tuition rates and information specifically for our MBA program, click here.

Waived application fee and priority course registration for Military students:

The University of Louisville currently waives the online application fee for personnel currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States (all branches and all components).  This allows our service members the ability to focus on their application and program of interest without the monetary stress of an application fee.  In addition to the application fee waiver incentive, UofL also offers priority registration once the student is accepted and enrolled in one of our 50+ online programs.  Priority registration allows our military students the opportunity to schedule their classes before the regular online population, giving them the advantage and flexibility to take online courses around their busy schedules.

On-campus and online resources:

The University of Louisville’s online programs have a large military student population. In fact, 21% of students enrolled in UofL Online Programs are military-connected. Because of the large number of military-connected students, we offer a multitude of resources to help serve these students both on campus and online.  Some of these resources include:

  • Four Career Center’s to help our students find employment post-graduation:

No matter where you are in the pursuit of your degree, the University of Louisville is proud to serve you, and to offer resources dedicated to your success.

To learn more about our 50+ online programs, application deadlines, and how to get started, click here.

For more information on military benefits visit https://louisville.edu/military-connected-students, or contact the Center for Military-Connected Students at milconstu@louisville.edu, (502) 852-2482.

Happy 73rd Birthday to the United States Air Force

Happy 73rd Birthday to the United States Air Force

The University of Louisville (UofL) is proud to recognize and celebrate the 73rd birthday of the United States Air Force on September 18, 2020.

UofL has a long and proud tradition of supporting the United States Air Force. Between 1947 and today, hundreds of members of the United States Air Force pursued voluntary education and completed degrees at UofL. Since 1949, UofL has been home to a United States Air Force Reserve Officer Training Command (AFROTC) Detachment which has sent hundreds of Second Lieutenants into the Air Force.

Our AFROTC Detachment, and United States Army Reserve Officer Training Command Battalion are housed in Dougherty Hall. The hall is named in honor of retired United States Air Force General Russell E. Dougherty, the former commander-in-chief of United States Strategic Air Command and a 1948 University of Louisville Law School graduate.

To say that UofL is proud of its students, alumni, faculty and staff who serve or served in the United States Air Force would be an understatement. We are honored to teach them, work with them and serve them.

Honoring a U.S. Air Force Student: Sannely Vega Siurano

One of our current students who is a member of the United States Air Force is Sannely Vega Siurano. Sannely, an Air Force Public Health specialist, is a student in UofL’s online Master of Science of Social Work (MSSW) program.

Hailing from Caguas, Puerto Rico, Sannely has been in the Air Force since 2018 and is currently stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Despite her short time in the Air Force, she already boasts an impressive list of accomplishments including: Honor Graduate from Basic Training, promotion to Airman Below-the-Zone and promotion to Senior Airman six months early.

She was also awarded a Diamond Sharp Award, as well as an Achievement Award for her performance during her installation’s COVID-19 response. Sannely says her favorite Air Force memory so far is the day she graduated basic training when she saw her family and was able to “eat candy and fast food after two months”.

When searching for a leading online MSSW program, Sannely was looking for a program which was flexible about practicum placement for overseas military members. This search led her to UofL and she knew this was the right place for her when she found out UofL offers a reduced tuition rate of $250 per credit hour for Active Duty, Coast Guard and qualifying members of the National Guard and Reserve for undergraduate and most graduate programs.

Since the military’s Tuition Assistance (TA) programs reimburses service members up to $250 per credit hour, UofL’s reduced tuition rate allows Sannely to save her Department of Veterans Affairs Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to either pursue education beyond her master’s degree, or to transfer her Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to a family member.

According to Sannely, UofL was easy to work with and provided excellent support throughout her enrollment process. In particular, Sannely said Connie Uzzell, Admissions Coordinator in the Kent School of Social Work, was extremely helpful during the admission process.

While she has only recently started coursework, Sannely has been impressed by her professors’ and advisors’ flexibility and understanding. She says her classmates seem genuinely motivated to help make the world a little better.

When she completes her master’s program, Sannely intends to remain in the Air Force and pursue a commission and career as a Clinical Social Worker.

As we pause to celebrate the Air Force’s birthday, we are thankful for the members of the United States Air Force, and their families, serving in harm’s way to defend this nation and our interests. 

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Online Programs Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

Online Programs Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

The University of Louisville’s online programs were recognized once again by the U.S. News & World Report college rankings. The continued recognition by this prestigious publication emphasizes the university’s dedication to bringing quality education to lifelong learners — no matter where they are — that helps them stand out.

The University of Louisville (UofL) was ranked one of the top schools in the following eight categories:

  • Online bachelor’s programs
  • Online engineering programs
  • Online criminal justice programs
  • Online graduate education programs
  • Online bachelor’s programs for veterans
  • Online engineering programs for veterans
  • Online graduate criminal justice programs for veterans
  • Online graduate education program for veterans

U.S. News & World Report evaluates online programs at regionally- accredited institutions across the country, looking for academic excellence. These rankings allow students to compare U.S. institutions at-a-glance, helping streamline their search for the right program to fit their goals.

It is truly an honor to be included among their top ranked programs each year, showcasing the work we do to bring the prestige and legacy of the University of Louisville to students everywhere.

UofL currently offers 40+ online bachelor’s, master’s, certificate and endorsement programs across a variety of disciplineswith even more innovative and in-demand programs coming soon

Success is in the Cards: UofL Online Programs Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

Success is in the Cards: UofL Online Programs Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

We’re excited and pleased to once again be recognized by U.S. News & World Report college rankings for our online programs. This recognition emphasizes our commitment to bringing quality online education to non-traditional students around the world.

The University of Louisville (UofL) was ranked one of the top schools in the following six categories:

  • Online bachelor’s programs
  • Online graduate education programs
  • Online criminal justice programs
  • Online undergraduate programs for veterans
  • Online graduate criminal justice programs for veterans
  • Online graduate education program for veterans

The U.S. News rankings evaluate degree-granting online programs at regionally accredited institutions based on academic quality across 16 criteria. These rankings allow students to compare U.S. institutions at-a-glance, helping streamline their search for the right program to fit their goals.

It is an honor to be included among their top ranked programs each year.

UofL currently offers 30+ online bachelor’s, master’s, certificate and endorsement programs across a variety of disciplineswith even more innovative and in-demand degrees coming soon