SUNY Cortland proudly welcomes veterans after their service duties conclude, through both education and employment. Since the end of World War II, when thousands of returning soldiers supported by the GI Bill® filled classrooms of what was then a state teacher's college, Cortland has sought to recruit hard-working, service-oriented veterans to teach and learn among its students, faculty and staff. Members of the military discover many benefits as SUNY Cortland employees - not just a place to work, but somewhere to build a rewarding career.

Among its many institutional accolades, SUNY Cortland has ranked as high as 27th nationally among the Best Colleges for Veterans by U.S. News in recent years. The university also was previously named a military friendly campus by rankings websites aimed at helping former service members earn employment and a college education. Most recently, SUNY Cortland joined the SUNY Military Tuition Rate Program, which looks to close tuition gaps for anyone on active duty or in the National Guard or Reserves. The university also offers wide-ranging opportunities for civilian careers.

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Why Work at SUNY Cortland

In addition to being a top medium-sized campus in the State University of New York system and centrally located between Syracuse, Ithaca and Binghamton, SUNY Cortland provides stability, predictable salary progression and many positions that offer permanency. Work-life balance and well-being remain central to the university's mission.

Generous benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. The Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules also are available with a supervisor's approval.

Military veterans may be particularly interested in SUNY Cortland's reputation as a leader in health and sport-related programs. Physical education, exercise science and sport management are among the university's highest enrolled majors. Cortland also stands out as a powerhouse Division III athletics program.

About SUNY Cortland's Military-Affiliated Community

Men and women who served their country continue to teach, work and learn across a wide range of academic departments and campus offices at SUNY Cortland. These employees are professors, university police officers, trades experts, facilities staff, administrators and contributors in many key areas. Students also may join Army and Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) programs hosted at nearby Cornell University.

Cortland alumni include America's first female four-star Army general, the former head of the Army's military performance division and a larger network of more than 80,000 people making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

Thank You, Veterans

"SUNY Cortland is honored to welcome and support those who have served our country, whether they are prospective students or future employees," said President Erik J. Bitterbaum.

"Military veterans bring a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives to our campus community, and we remain forever grateful for their service. SUNY Cortland is committed to making sure our veterans can realize their educational goals and career dreams."

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