GGU has a long and rich history of serving active-duty military and veterans. Under President Otto Butz’s leadership in the 1970s and 1980s, GGU was a leader in this arena, offering programs on military installations nationwide. As a result, GGU has a large and distinguished base of military veteran alumni. GGU’s strong commitment continues, including in its announcement of an ambitious initiative to launch a full-service Veteran’s Center.

Veteran students can join the student veteran organization, which meets regularly and provides mentoring. We know that the transition to civilian life can be more challenging than you might expect. That’s why the Student Veterans Services program in the Office of Student Life helps veteran students find housing, connect with other veterans, and tackle whatever challenges come between you and your JD. 

Students can also put their skills to work for the good of all veterans by working with the Veterans Legal Advocacy Clinic. This clinic is led by Assistant Professor Daniel Devoy, a veteran of the U.S. Army and an expert in veterans’ benefits law. Professor Devoy teaches a veterans’ benefits seminar course and has performed pro bono work on behalf of military veterans. When students participate in the Veterans Legal Advocacy Clinic they take on the role of an attorney and represent underserved veterans in the community. Students help veterans gain access to the medical care and disability benefits they earned, or even help veterans attain a change of discharge status.