Veterans & Military Resources
Our mission at the University of Mary Washington is to support veterans, active-duty service members, guardsmen, reservists, and their dependents in their successful integration into the UMW community. We endeavor to assist these students through various services, including transfer credit counseling and guidance on VA benefits.
Located within the Office of the Registrar, the two UMW VA School Certifying Officials acknowledge that transitioning to student life can be both difficult and fulfilling. On behalf of the entire university community, we sincerely thank you and your family for your service to our nation. We are committed to providing the necessary services to facilitate a successful transition, and we take pride in supporting our military and veteran community in every possible way. Please visit the Veterans & Military Resources website for information regarding military-connected student services.
Mr. Ryan Hastings, a U.S. Army veteran, is the primary contact for military-affiliated students. He also serves as the UMW VA Work-Study Supervisor and the faculty representative for the UMW Association of Student Veterans. Additionally, Mr. Hastings is the School Certifying Official for BLS, BSN, and Certificate students, and Graduate students using GI Bill and VA education benefits. He assists students using the Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment program and those using Chapter 1606 – Selected Reserve benefits. Contact Ryan at rhasting@umw.edu or 540-654-5853.
Ms. Patricia Sarkuti is UMW’s Transfer Credit Coordinator and School Certifying Official for BA, BFA, BS, and BS Ed. students who use GI Bill and VA education benefits (excluding Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment and CH 1606 MGIB-SR). You can contact Patricia at psarkuti@umw.edu or 540-654-2140.