The Spring 2026 enrollment dates for the VMSDEP Program will run from November 1 to March 31
Veteran & Military Resources
We would like to thank all military-connected students for your service, and welcome you to the University of Mary Washington.
The Department of Veterans Affairs Education Service offers many benefit programs. These benefits include the Montgomery GI Bill, Tuition Assistance “Top Up”, Veterans Educational Assistance Program, Survivor’s and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program, Tutorial Assistance Program and numerous other benefit programs. This institution is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency.
When using your military benefits, please complete the UMW Request for Benefits Form. Once you have submitted this form, you should contact your campus certifying official if you have any questions.
Upload Your COE
The COE is a one-time requirement for each benefit type prior to certification.
Submit the UMW RFB Form
When using your military benefits, please complete the Request for Benefits Form.
This form must be submitted each semester. Only courses required on your degree plan can be certified. Contact your campus certifying official if you have any questions.
UMW Schedule Changes
Academic Calendar and Student Account drop and withdrawal reimbursement deadlines.
VMSDEP
Each Semester a student wishes to use the benefit, the student is required to update the term information in the VMSDEP portal account.
Military and Veteran Services at UMW
Our mission at the University of Mary Washington is to assist veterans, active-duty service members, guardsmen, reservists, and dependents in making a successful transition into the UMW community. We aim to help these students in a number of capacities, including transfer credit counseling and advising on VA benefits. With UMW’s Office of Academic Services right next door, academic advising is readily available upon making an appointment.
Located within the Office of Registrar, UMW’s two VA School Certifying Officials personally understand that the transition to student life can be challenging yet rewarding. Along with the entire university community, we are grateful to you and your family members for your service to our country. We are dedicated to providing the services you need to successfully navigate this transition, and we are proud to assist our military and veteran community in any way.
Ryan Hastings served over twenty years in the U.S. Army and is the primary point of contact for military-affiliated students. He also serves as the UMW VA Work-Study Supervisor and as the faculty representative for the UMW Association of Student Veterans. Mr. Hastings is the School Certifying Official for BLS, BSN, and Certificate students, as well as for graduate students using VA education benefits. Additionally, he assists any student participating in the Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment program or utilizing Chapter 1606 – Selected Reserve benefits. You can contact Ryan at rhasting@umw.edu or 540-654-5853.
Patricia Sarkuti is UMW’s Transfer Credit Coordinator and the School Certifying Official for BA, BS, and BS Ed. students who use veteran benefits (except the Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment program). You can contact Patricia at psarkuti@umw.edu or 540-654-2140.
