by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re a veteran who is thinking about going back to school, it’s important to see how well the school treats its students with prior military service first. That’s why we’ve put together this report that gives you the facts about University of California-Berkeley veterans so you can make an informed choice.
To learn about GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon benefits, see: University of California-Berkeley GI Bill® Information
What You’ll Find in Our Veterans Report on UC Berkeley:
An increased number of veterans enrolling at a particular school means that college faculty are more adept at accommodating and supporting those with previous military experience. Veteran students account for 0.3% of all students at UC Berkeley, according to U.S. Department of Education figures.
University of California-Berkeley is enrolled in the following veteran programs and provides these services.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Yes |
Why does this matter? Here are the specific commitments the school has made through each program it participates in.
University of California-Berkeley does have a student veterans group. Learn more.UC Berkeley provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Visit veteran services.
Veterans with specialized military training may be able to earn college credit at UC Berkeley. Ask the admissions office how this applies to you. Prior-learning credit can help you graduate sooner, so it pays to ask. Contact UC Berkeley to find out if it grants credit for life experience, CLEP/standardized exams, or other prior learning.
UC Berkeley offers Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs for the following military branches:
There have been no complaints registered to the VA for this college.
Notes and References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.