Combat to College

Combat2College (C2C) provides academic and social opportunities, as well as support services for veterans, and active/reserve service members.

Make sure your transition into Montgomery College goes smoothly by reviewing our Veteran Information Checklist

FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION,
Prospective Students contact: Ms. Joanna Starling,
C2C Program Assistant at 240-567-7103

Contact Information 

Additional Veteran Resources

• Veterans Educational Benefits 
• Local and National Resources 
• Wounded Warriors Resources 
• Combat2College: Facilitating College Success for Combat Veterans (.pdf 103KB), by Joseph Bleiberg, PhD, et.al.

Mission:

We strive to create a welcoming environment for veterans and service members who are transitioning into college, while adapting the skills they developed from military training and combat experience.

Philosophy:

• Respect and appreciation
• Inclusiveness
• Removal of stigma
• Focus on wellness

Core Program Features for STUDENTS

• Single point of entry (Admissions and Management Enrollment)
• Identified counseling faculty for academic advising
• Academic advising sessions
• Identified Disability Support Services counseling faculty for academic advising and disability accommodations
• Clubs for student veterans: Rockville, Germantown, Takoma Park/Silver Spring
• Space for gathering
• Open gym hours monitored by fitness specialists, exclusively for veterans 
• Activities, outings and events
• Acupuncture for stress and tension 
• Scholarly projects (oral histories)
• Referral/Coordination with Department of Veterans Affairs
• Resource information (website)

Core Program Features for FACULTY/STAFF

• In-service training opportunities for departments/areas
• Training material available via Combat2College website

C2C has been developed jointly by:

• Montgomery College, Rockville Campus
• National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC
• National Center for PTSD, Palo Alto, CA
• Veterans Administration Medical Center, Washington DC