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We would like to thank all veterans for your service, and welcome you to the University of Mary Washington.
Transitioning from deployment or from active duty to university life can be challenging. We have created this page to help link you with resources available on campus, in the community, and beyond.
Please contact Daniel Nelson at dnelson@umw.edu or (540)654-1647 to suggest other resources that you would like to see posted.
University Resources
UMW Association of Student Veterans
Currently meets twice per month, follow the above link for meeting dates and times.
If you would like to be added to our email list, please contact:
Golda Eldridge, geldridg@umw.edu
(540) 654-1665
***Please join the Facebook page for University of Mary Washington Veterans *** Connect with other veterans, service-members, and veteran staff through our Facebook page. Office of the Registrar Lee Hall, Room 206 Information regarding certification of benefits and G.I. Bill information. Veterans Affairs Liaisons: Fredericksburg Campus, contact Patricia Sarkuti (540) 654-2140. Stafford Campus, contact Robert Louzec at (540) 286-8075. Academic Services Lee Hall, Room 206.8 First year, and transfer academic advising, and study-skills workshops. Contact Charlotte T. Corbett-Parker (540)-654-1010 Academic Services Contact Form Disability Resources 401 Lee Hall
1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: (540)654-1266 Contact Agata Thompson A person with a disability is anyone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities such as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, caring for self, performing manual tasks, working, or learning. Student Activities and Engagement Lower Level, Seacobeck Hall, Washington Diner entrance
1301 College Avenue University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-654-1061
sae@umw.edu
Wellness
Afterdeployment.org
This site is an excellent resource for recognizing, assessing and coping with common problems/difficulties following deployment.
Mental Health Online Assessments
Online screening tool for various issues including depression and PTSD through http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/.
Post Traumatic Stress Work Book
Self-help guide for coping with Post Traumatic Stress. Remember, if your post-traumatic causes significant impairment, you should seek face-to-face treatment.
Mobile App: PTSD Coach (Free)
PTSD Coach mobile app wins FCC award for helping people use technology to manage PTSD symptoms. The PTSD Coach app can help you learn about and manage symptoms that commonly occur after trauma. Features include:
- Reliable information on PTSD and treatments that work.
- Tools for screening and tracking your symptoms.
- Convenient, easy-to-use skills to help you handle stress symptoms.
- Direct links to support and help.
- Always with you when you need it.
Sleep Difficulty Resource
Educational material specific to veterans with sleep disturbance.
Returning From the War Zone Guide: Provides an overview of what you can expect when returning from deployment.
Local Resources
Wounded Warriors Program(RACSB) Combat Support Groups, and Family Support groups (Peer facilitated)
http://www.wearevirginiaveterans.org/
VA Clinic Fredericksburg, Virginia-Community-based Outpatient Clinic
Career Resources
Careeronestop.org The Key to Career Success campaign connects veterans and transitioning service members with high quality career planning, training, and job search resources available at local One-Stop Career Centers.
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management’s Veterans Outreach Services- The Department of Human Resource Management places great importance on providing veterans access to information about available services and assistance related to employment. Information regarding employment opportunities and assistance, veteran services and upcoming events related to veterans.
Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
GoArmyEd is the virtual gateway for all eligible Active Duty, National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers to request Tuition Assistance (TA) online, anytime, anywhere for classroom and distance learning. It allows Soldiers to manage their education records including college classes, testing, on-duty classes and Army Education Counselor support.
Military.com Scholarship Finder
The Mission Continues If you would like to serve your community by working with a non-profit organization, or by doing other service work, you may be granted a fellowship by this organization which was created by a Navy Seal.
Other Links and Resources
Request Your Military Transcripts: This is a link to JMU’s web site, and outlines by 
military branch the process of requesting military transcripts.
http://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Veterans Affairs Summary of Benefits
