MILITARY & VETERAN STUDENTS

A Yellow Ribbon and Military-Friendly School

At Westminster College, we value the relationships we have with our military and veteran students. On our campus, you’ll meet veterans from all areas of the service, as well as army and air force ROTC cadets and those commissioning programs in the marine corps. As a military or veteran student, you’ll be glad to know that we provide a wide range of services to support you in all your endeavors here.

 

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At Westminster, we're committed to helping our military and veteran students achieve their academic goals. That's why we've made the application process as easy as possible. If you feel Westminster is the right fit for you, we encourage you to start your application early.

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Discover the Support We Provide our Military and Veteran Students

We offer a wide range of resources to help you succeed both on campus and in your career. Our Military and Student Organization (MASO), for example, gives veterans, ROTC cadets, and military supporters a forum to build camaraderie. We also offer a number of ROTC events, a special commuter lounge for veterans, and ongoing academic support.

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Meet the Admissions Office Team

Hello from the admissions team at Westminster! We’re eager to answer any questions you may have about the application process, financial aid, enrollment, or Westminster in general. It means a lot to us to be part of the Westminster family, and we’re always excited to share what makes WestMO special. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Learn More about ROTC Scholarships

From full scholarships covering the cost of tuition and fees to room and board grants, there are many financial benefits afforded you as an ROTC student. If you’re interested in earning a commission as an army officer, our Green to Gold Program offers you several paths toward that goal.

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“My experience with ROTC at Westminster has been very positive. I’ve met so many incredible people that I look up to, and I have come to love the Army and what it stands for – serving other people.”

U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Brooke Thompson

Still Have Questions?

Contact Our Team

Maj. Marc McQuilliams, Department Head and Captain Adrienne Allen, Assistant Professor of Military Services can answer any questions you may have as an incoming military or veteran student. Please feel free to reach out to Maj. McQuilliams or Captain Allen by email or phone.

john.m.mcquilliams.mil@army.mil
(573) 681-5350

Adrienne.Allen@WCMO.edu  
(573) 592-5037

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Already Applied? Great News!

Now that your application is complete, it’s time to start planning your Westminster experience. Below, we’ve provided resources that will give you a good sense of all that Westminster has to offer. Our goal is to help you make the most of your time here – academically, professionally and socially.

With our tight-knit friendly community, you’ll feel at home at Westminster College almost the minute you arrive on campus.

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From human rights organizations to anime clubs to student government, there are so many ways to pursue your interests at Westminster College.

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A significant part of your education at Westminster College takes place in the communities where you live. So, we aim to make your experience in our residence halls positive and enriching.

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