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Service Hours and Availability
Our normal office hours of Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. have been affected by a temporary staffing shortage. Please call 303-315-7300 or email vmss@ucdenver.edu for current office coverage hours
Make an AppointmentVeteran & Military Student Services (VMSS)
CU Denver once again receives gold award designation for Military Friendly Schools for the 2022-2023 year
Please note that all GI Bill benefits are processed through the University Registrar’s office. Please contact the following with any questions about the status of your education benefit (in the order they should be reached):
- First point of contact = vmss@ucdenver.edu – a team of benefits processing specialists will respond to your request. Please use for general questions about your benefit.
- Second point of contact = justin.machain@ucdenver.edu - Assistant Registrar for VMSS. Please use for urgent matters concerning your education benefit.
The University of Colorado Denver is military friendly and committed to providing service members and their families with a high-quality education, catered to their distinct needs. The Office of Veteran and Military Student Services (VMSS) supports veteran, active duty, reservist, national guard and dependent students.
- One-Stop-Shop Services: VMSS offers holistic student services in our office including, but not limited to, answering questions about your education benefits and serving as a liaison to other divisions on campus.
- World Class Programing: Our Boots-to-Suits professional development program prepares you for your future career! Participants who complete the program will earn a beautiful new suit to jumpstart your new career!
- No Application Fee: Military-connected students are not charged an application fee to apply to CU Denver.
- Priority Registration: Military-connected students receive priority registration and can register for classes early!
- Military Service Credit: You may be eligible to receive college credit for your military training. Fill out the Military Experience Form to have your military experience evaluated: email the form along with your DD214 to vmss@ucdenver.edu for evaluation.
VMSS Student Information
Register for SP23
Priority registration opened November 1, 2023. CU Denver classes start January 17, 2022. Keep track of important dates with the Spring 2023 Academic Calendar.
New Students
Review our VA Education Benefits Checklist for steps you should take.
Returning Students
Don’t forget to submit your SP23 Certification Request!
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Certification Request
Students using VA Education Benefits must complete this request after their initial enrollment in a course as well as when they add, drop, or change courses.
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