Military and Veterans Affairs

Welcome to the Office of Military & Veterans Affairs at UT Tyler!

As the university's hub for the military affiliated community, we are here to ensure that every service member, veteran, and family member has the guidance, support, and opportunities to thrive-academically, personally, and professionally.

We exist to empower you as a learner, leader, and a member of our region's military & veteran community. Through your service and sacrifice, you belong here-and you are central to our work.

From your first steps on campus to graduation and beyond, our office is your partner, advocate, and connection point to the resources, people and programs that will help you succeed. We look forward to supporting you and seeing you across campus as you shape your future.

The MVA offers:

• Integrated support for military affiliated students' academic success
• Leadership, career, and transition programming
• Campus and community partnerships & collaboration
• Student employment opportunities through the VA Work Study Program

The University of Texas at Tyler has been recognized as a Military Friendly® School in 2021-22 and as a Silver Military Friendly® School in 2023-24 and 2025-26.

Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using public data sources, input from military affiliated students, and responses from a proprietary survey from participating institutions. 

The Texas State Legislature recognized the University of Texas at Tyler with the Silver Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award for its commitment toward ensuring the academic success of military affiliated students.

Partners

The military affiliated student community at UT Tyler is grateful for our continued partnerships with the below organizations. For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact University Advancement.

Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation

The Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation focuses on providing help to wounded warriors who live in Texas. Over the last twelve years, the Foundation's Pro-Am golf tournaments have evolved into a long weekend involving 25-30 injured warriors annually and providing many opportunities for good food and R&R in Tyler. Texas golf Pro-Ams are also held in Amarillo and Horseshoe Bay.  Retreats with a spiritual emphasis are held twice a year benefiting the warriors and their families. An annual golf school is held in San Antonio with participants from the Warrior and Family Support Center at Brooke Army Medical Center. 

Rose City Marine Corps League

Members of the Rose City Marine Corps League join in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving traditions, promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps, banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service. Effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy. Voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines, FMF Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and former Marines, FMF Corpsmen and FMF Chaplains and their widows and orphans; and to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.​

50strong

50strong is a mission-driven organization dedicated to bridging the gap between military-affiliated individuals and civilian employment opportunities. Established in 2020, it collaborates with over 200 employers, 100+ educational institutions, and numerous veteran-serving organizations across the United States to create a military-ready civilian workforce.