Go from battle ready to classroom ready
Making the change from military service to academic life can be tough. That’s why we offer dedicated resources to help everyone in a military connected family – veterans, active service members, spouses and dependents – turn those experiences into meaningful careers.
Troops to Teachers
The Troops to Teachers Virginia Center helps military service members who want to become teachers. The team works with VCU and other state colleges to find your best option to become licensed as a teacher and make the transition to teaching positive. Services are offered at no cost to service members.
Career Switcher Program
Our Career Switcher Program, part of the School of Education, provides an option for career professionals to enter Virginia’s classrooms. Our program recognizes your life experiences and provides you with skills needed to pursue a teaching career in Virginia.
Troops to Teachers
The Troops to Teachers Virginia Center helps military service members who want to become teachers. The team works with VCU and other state colleges to find your best option to become licensed as a teacher and make the transition to teaching positive. Services are offered at no cost to service members.
Career Switcher Program
Our Career Switcher Program, part of the School of Education, provides an option for career professionals to enter Virginia’s classrooms. Our program recognizes your life experiences and provides you with skills needed to pursue a teaching career in Virginia.
Applying to VCU
Our dedicated VCU Military Student Services team guides you through applying and taking advantage of your military benefits. Those include:
- Specialized VCU admission support
- Individualized guidance and help in using military benefits
- Coordination with the Transfer Center to review your military transcripts and review of credit for your military experience
- VCU Green Zone Training
- Assistance in identifying scholarships specific to veterans
Resources
Additional resources can help support military connected families:
- VDOE Student Services for Military Families can be a helpful start and resource as you learn next steps to enroll your students into local school districts.
- TTAC Online helps you connect and engage with other families with students with disabilities and best practices and resources to support your students
Virginia Family Special Education Connection offers insight into the individualized educational program (IEP) process and support the accommodations needed for a smooth transition into your student’s new school.