Resources for Veterans and Military
Current Students
Career Center
Saint Joseph’s University’s Career Center hosts several events on-campus and provides numerous services to students including but not limited to resume review, mock interviews, networking with alumni, and career fairs.
Air Force ROTC Detachment 750
Detachment 750 began at Saint Joseph’s University in 1951 and is the only Air Force ROTC detachment in the Philadelphia area. The 23 crosstown universities at Det 750 provide a great mixture of campus settings, affiliations and majors, along with respected educations. You will receive exceptional leadership training from the Detachment 750 staff as well. Det 750 was recognized as the best AFROTC detachment in the Northeast Region (among similarly sized detachments) by winning the 2011 High Flight Award.
Army ROTC Task Force Dragon
SJU students are eligible to participate in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AROTC) through a cross-enrollment agreement with Drexel University. All military science courses are held on Drexel's campus. The AROTC program enables a Saint Joseph's student to earn a commission in the Army while concurrently satisfying requirements for his or her baccalaureate degree at Saint Joseph's. Scholarship and nonscholarship programs are available. Visit the Task Force Dragon Army ROTC website to learn more.
Military & Veteran Spouses and Dependents
If you are the spouse or dependent of a United States military veteran(s), let your admission counselor know. They can help direct you to information about benefits and guide you through the financial aid process.
General
Below is comprehensive list of general resources for military and veterans includes access to healthcare services, educational benefits, job training programs, mental health support, financial assistance, and legal aid services to help them transition successfully into civilian life.