Service Hours and Availability
Our normal office hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Please call our main office line at 303.724.9649 or send an email to vmss@ucdenver.edu for assistance outside of these hours. Thank you!
Boots to Suits Academics & Career Services
Learn about the exciting opportunities available through CU Denver's Boots to Suits programs.
CU Anschutz's Boots to Suits services
include our world-class professional development program and academic
support services that assist veterans as they transition from the
military to the classroom and from the classroom to the workforce. We're
committed to supporting student veterans as they work to achieve their
academic and professional goals. Boot to Suits resources include
peer-to-peer mentoring, individual professional development counseling
and mentorship, mental wellness support, tutoring assistance, and
scholarships. Students who utilize CU Anschutz’s Boots to Suits services
are primed for academic and professional success and to become leaders
in our community.
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Academic Support Services
The academic side of the Boots to Suits
program is dedicated to supporting veterans' success in the classroom.
Meeting academic goals and requirements are vital steps in the
transition from the military to the classroom and then on to the
workforce. We offer resources at CU Anschutz including, mentor programs, tutoring, veteran-specific
orientation guidance, and Student Veterans of America organizations.
New & Transfer Students Q&A
Q&A session for all military-connected students. Get answers about the VA benefit process, residency petitions, finding a tutor, locating resources, and much more from our professional staff in a virtual session tailored just for you!
VMSS Tutoring
VMSS prioritizes on-campus resources for tutoring before evaluating VA and external tutoring services. For more information reach out to VMSS@ucdenver.edu.
VMSS Workshops
VMSS offers a variety of workshops throughout the semester to help students be academically and professionally successful. Please keep an eye on your student email for information about workshop topics/days/times.
Academic Transition Support
Our Transition and Support Coordinator helps students identify and utilize on-campus resources while also providing comprehensive knowledge of community organizations that can offer additional support. To connect with them, email VMSS@ucdenver.edu or visit our office.
Military Experience
Student Veterans may be eligible for core credit depending on their service. If you would like to have your military experience evaluated please complete the Military Experience Form, email it along with your DD214 to vmss@ucdenver.edu for evaluation.
Scholarships
Veterans, active-duty military, and military-connected students are encouraged to apply for scholarships to help fund their education. These funds can be used in addition to your VA and DOD education benefits.
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New Student Benefit Brief
All students using education benefits for the first time are encouraged to attend a new student benefit brief to ensure they have the information necessary to maximize their education benefit.
Please email vmss@ucdenver.edu to schedule an appointment.
Regularly scheduled monthly sessions will resume at a later date.
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Professional Development Program
Applications for the 2025/2026 Cohort will open in the fall of 2025.
This is a one-year cohort program beginning in the fall semester and continuing through spring semester. Open to any current student veteran who are juniors, seniors, or first-year graduate students. This program will address the following topics:
- Self-Exploration
- Translating Military Experience
- Job Searching Strategies
- Networking and LinkedIn
- Resume/Cover Letter
- Interview skills
- Career growth and preparation counseling
Scan QR Code or Click Below to Apply
At the end of the program and upon successful completion of all requirements, student veterans will be gifted the business suit of their choice (availability based on VMSS selected vendor).
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.