Military & Veteran Community
Geneva College has a proud history of supporting our military and veteran community. That support continues today as Geneva is honored to serve military servicemembers, veterans, National Guard, reservists, and their dependents. Geneva offers nationally recognized programs of study delivered in the context of a Biblical worldview and taught by experienced faculty, including many veterans, dedicated to your academic success.
The office of the Military Enrollment Specialist offers advocacy for you, the servicemember, veteran or dependent to assist in accessing and utilizing your educational benefits, along with on-going transition support, resources, and connection.
As a veteran and the spouse of a veteran, I know that Geneva is a good match for so many who are coming with military experience or from a military family. We have the Christian values, vital academic majors, caring community and support that resonate with this unique audience. And our motto says so much … Pro Christo et Patria. For Christ and Country.” Beth Wiruth, Veterans Enrollment Specialist
A Tradition of Military Support
Geneva hosted Army Air Corp Cadets during WWI and Air Force and Army Cadets during WWII where these students studied their academics on campus and received their pilot training with one of our partner flight schools. Many veterans utilized their Montgomery GI Bill benefits at Geneva after their WWII service. Geneva’s veteran alumni include veterans from each conflict including WWII Medal of Honor recipient Joseph H. Thompson.
Geneva College, Pro Christo et Patria – For Christ and Country
Army Air Corps drills on Reeves Field at Geneva College World War II Army Air Corps gas mask drills on Reeves Field at Geneva College Army Air Corps physical training on Reeves Field at Geneva College Edwin C. Clarke, a professor, was the first faculty to be drafted at Geneva College Former GIs at Geneva College in 1945 Geneva students, Phil Hirschy and Fred Bright - Army Air Corps Cadet Training, Butler Field 1948 In 1951, Veterans at Geneva College oversee the groundbreaking of Memorial Hall student dormitory.
I found a mission and camaraderie on this campus that I never thought I’d find outside the military. The Geneva community and the veteran/military community on campus is surprising and excellent.” Veteran and Geneva Student Manny Bravo