Combat2College (C2C) provides academic and social opportunities, as well as support services for veterans, and active/reserve service members.
FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION,
Prospective Students contact: Ms. Joanna Starling,
C2C Program Assistant at 240-567-7103
Additional Veteran Resources
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
Veterans Clubs:
Montgomery College veterans and active duty students, you are welcome to join us. For information on future events:
Germantown campus: call Student Life 240-567-7840 or email Richard Berglund.
Rockville campus: email or call Professor Sean Fay - 240-567-7479.
Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus: email or call Professor Mary Padgett at 240-567-5538.
