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Western Washington University has been named a 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School by militaryfriendly.com and G.I. Jobs magazine.
Western Washington University's recognition as a Military Friendly® School underscores its commitment to supporting veterans and military-connected students. By earning this distinction, Western ensures that military-affiliated students have access to a supportive environment that values their unique experiences and promotes their academic success.​ This designation highlights the university's dedication to providing tailored services, such as the Veterans Service Office and specialized academic advising, to facilitate a smooth transition from military to academic life.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 survey with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard.
"Our Veteran and Dependent students serve as some of our best cultural ambassadors. It is our student leaders and their unique backgrounds that make Western truly military friendly," said Nick Sanchez, director of Veteran Services at Western.
Find out more about Western's Veteran Services Office and the resources it offers to veterans and dependent family members at /.