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Veteran's Affairs

Welcome Student Veteran!

It is our privilege to have you at SUNY Orange and we appreciate your time in service to our nation. We realize that you have many educational options available to you and we are pleased that you have chosen to attend SUNY Orange.

Here at SUNY Orange we recognize that balancing college life along with military, family, career, and personal responsibilities can be very challenging. We are happy to assist you in handling these challenges and getting the most out of your college education while achieving your personal, academic, and career goals.

College Resources

SUNY Orange is fully committed to meeting the unique needs of returning veterans and strives to promote a smooth transition to campus as well as academic success for student veterans. SUNY Orange's associate degree and certificate programs are approved for veterans and eligible dependents by New York State Department of Education.

Support services to meet the needs of students with military educational benefits are coordinated through the Advising and Counseling Center.

Education Benefits and Certification

Application for all education benefits are processed by the Veterans Representative Certifying Official, who will also certify your enrollment with the VA, and assist in reaching a resolution in the event of difficulties using your educational benefits.

Contact:
Kelly Jonigan
Certifying Official
(845) 341-4071
kelly.jonigan@sunyorange.edu
George Shepard Student Center 3rd floor

Monday: 8:30am-12:00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30am-1:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm-4:30pm
Friday: 2:00pm-4:30pm

Academic Advising and Support

At the Advising and Counseling Center you also have access to a range of resources including academic advising, workshops and training and transfer counseling, both as you begin your studies and throughout your time in college.

Ms. Maureen Flaherty, a member of the Advising and Counseling staff, assists both new and continuing veteran students with developing and implementing their academic plans and adjusting to college life. Maureen has experience assisting veteran students with their adjustment to college and transitions between military and civilian life. Call for availability in Middletown at 845-341-4185 or Newburgh at 845-341-9502.

Contact:
Maureen Flaherty, M. A., L.M.H.C.
Academic Advisor/Retention Specialist
maureen.flaherty@sunyorange.edu
George Shepard Student Center 325/ Kaplan Hall 110

Middletown Campus
(845) 341-4070
Shepard Student Center
3rd Floor.

Newburgh Campus
(845) 341-9502
Kaplan Hall
Student Services Central

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