Bloomsburg University is the educational destination for hundreds of military students. What makes BU different from many other colleges and universities is our unique appreciation for the fact that military students have different needs and attributes than non-military students. The centerpiece of our efforts is the Office of Military and Veterans Resources, or as we like to call it — The Military Office.
Student Services Center 204
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
stvets@bloomu.edu
570-389-3856
Bob Heckrote | Asst. Director of Military Enrollment
> Student Services Center 204 | 570-389-4696
Dawn Orzolek | Student Success Center | GI Bill®
> Student Services Center 204 | 570-389-4264
Judy Rostucher | Military Resources
> Student Services Center 204 | 570-389-4264
Ed Mooney | Military Resources
> Office of Financial Aid | National Guard EAP
> Arts and Administration Room 111 | 570-389-4494
Thomas Volkert | Office of Student Billing
> Arts and Administration Room 336 | 570-389-4804
VA Vet Center – Berwick | 570-759-0351
VA Vet Center – Williamsport | 570-327-5281
VFW Post 804 – Bloomsburg | 570-784-4600
American Legion Post 273 | 570-784-3015
Bloomsburg University is one of 30 colleges and universities that has earned the Pennsylvania National Guard Associations (PNGAS) inaugural PNGAS Guard-Friendly School designation. Developed by the PNGAS Education Advisory Council, the PNGAS Guard-Friendly School standards were designed to recognize colleges, universities, and trade schools that meet or exceed ten (10) baseline criteria that create a supportive learning environment to assist members of the Pennsylvania Guard pursuing post-secondary degrees.
“We are honored to receive the PNGAS Guard-Friendly School designation,” said Bob Heckrote, advisor for military and undeclared students. “As a veteran myself, it is to recognize institutions that meet or exceed the criteria to support a positive learning environment for veterans. BU sees veterans as unique and deserving of additional resources. Those resources include admissions, academic advising, military-specific programming, student organizations, and more.”
One of the most common issues veterans face after coming home from a military deployment or after leaving active service is a sense of being lost and alone. The Military Resources Center is a safe place for current and former military members and military supporters.
The Military Resource Center is staffed by current and former military members who are knowledgeable of specific military needs and solutions, and will do whatever it takes to resolve any issues. The Military Resources Center is located in Student Services Center 204 and is open Monday through Friday, 8: a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stop by for free coffee and to get to know your military network.
In addition to the Military Resources Center, Bloomsburg University offers a number of resources, which any student, including military students, may contact if they are having any issues or concerns. Some such resources are: