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As a nationally recognized top 10 military and military spouse-friendly school, the goal of the Veterans Resource Services is to empower students.
To schedule a phone or video appointment, download the Madison College Navigate app. You can also email veteranresources@madisoncollege.edu or call 608.246.6076 to schedule your appointment.
Veterans Resource Services Center
Located in room D1620, the Veteran Resource Services (VRS) Center is the centralized location for Veteran and Military-Affiliated students to access academic advising, counseling, benefits assistance and peer support.
Additionally, the VRS Center provides a study lounge area, microwave and refrigerator for student use.
Fall and Spring Semester Hours
- Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Veteran services staff and the VRS Center are not available on holidays, during spring break and on other days when classes are not in session.
For more information, please contact our Veteran Resource Coordinator/Coach Allan Locia at alocia@madisoncollege.edu.
Academic Advising
We have the resources to assist you in making informed educational decisions. Our experienced and caring staff are here to be your advocate and improve your experience at Madison College from the first day throughout graduation.
Academic Advisors can help with:
- Clarifying educational goals
- Selecting a program
- Understanding the admissions process
- Building an academic plan
- Choosing classes
- Developing strategies for academic and personal success
The VRS Academic Advisor, Sam Moen, is located at the Truax campus in the Veteran Resource Services Center, Room D1620. You can email her at smoen2@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6076.
Student Success Coaching
Your Student Success Coach’s goal is to guide you to discover your strengths in becoming more self-directed and confident throughout your education.
Meet with a Success Coach to:
- Engage in a guided-discovery process in personal, social, financial, academic and career growth
- Develop a Personal Education Plan (PEP)
- Strengthen your study skills
- Collaborate with peers in a supportive learning community
- Utilize campus resources and programming
- Build motivation
- Maximize self-confidence to succeed
You can schedule an appointment with your Student Success Coach using the Navigate app.
Counseling
Veteran students have multiple options for counseling services.
Counseling with VITAL
Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) is a veteran-centered, results-oriented collaboration between the Madison VA Health Care System and higher education. We understand the unique factors facing our veteran students and are here to help with:
- On-campus enrollment for VA Health Care Services
- Adjustment counseling
- Treatment in addictions, PTSD and other mental health issues
- Requesting academic accommodations through campus disability services
- Medication management
- Connecting you to the VA psychiatrist on campus
The VA-VITAL Clinical Social Worker is located at the Truax Campus in the Student Success Center. Please call 608.246.6307 to schedule an appointment.
Madison College Counseling Services
Madison College's Counseling Services department offers support and services to ease the transition of returning veterans to life at Madison College.
When necessary, we also provide referrals to other Madison College and community resources. Counselors can help veterans identify, prioritize, and implement strategies to address their specific concerns and challenges.
To make an appointment, call 608.246.6076 or stop by the Student Success Center at the Truax campus.
Peer Support
VRS Peer Support Specialists are here to help you by providing the student perspective as you navigate your way through college.
We understand that transitioning from the military into higher education is tough. Know that you are not alone. We are here to walk with you the rest of the way.
If you are interested in joining the team, please contact our VRS Coordinator/Coach Allan Locia at alocia@madisoncollege.edu to discuss a part-time employment opportunity as a VA Work-study Student.
Military Transcripts
Do you have prior Army, Marine Corps, Navy, or Coast Guard training? You may be eligible to earn credit for your prior military training. If you receive Federal GI Bill benefits, you must submit military and prior college transcripts.
Military Activation and Deployment
If you are called to active duty while you are enrolled, let the Veteran Services team know. You will be asked to fill out a Military Activation and Deployment Form. For assistance, please reach out to your VRS team.
211 Wisconsin
211 Wisconsin is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects you with thousands of nonprofit and government agencies in your area. Search for a variety of up-to-date service listings to help you with:
- Employment
- Health Services
- Housing
- Mental Health Services
- and more
Access 211 Wisconsin
211 staff are available 24/7, 365 days to connect you with the services you need.
- Call 2-1-1 from your cell phone or landline
- Text your zip code to 898211
- Search their website at https://211wisconsin.communityos.org
- Visit a 211 kiosk at any Madison College campus
- Download the 211 App from Google Play or the Apple Store to access services right from your mobile device
Resources are free, confidential and available in over three hundred languages, including services for deaf and hard of hearing.