University of Houston-Clear Lake earns 2024-2025 Military Friendly® School designation
The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) Division of Student Affairs (DSA) announces that the campus has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly® School designation. This accolade is awarded to institutions that were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Out of the 1,800 schools that participated in the survey, 537 received special awards for going above the standard.
The methodology, criteria, and weightings for the Military Friendly® School designation were set by Viqtory with guidance from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council. The council includes independent leaders in higher education and military recruitment. Final ratings were determined by assessing each institution’s survey responses and performance in student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer), and loan default rates for all students, with a special emphasis on student veterans.
UHCL’s Capt. Wendell M. Wilson Office of Military and Veteran Services, part of the DSA, provides a personalized and comprehensive support system for students with military affiliations. The office aims to foster a welcoming environment that caters to the unique needs of veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and their families.
“Supporting our student veterans goes beyond acknowledging their service; it's about empowering their future,” said Dr. Tina Powellson, vice president of Student Affairs at UHCL. “By offering extensive campus resources and cultivating a supportive community, we honor their experiences and contributions. Receiving the Silver Military Friendly designation underscores our commitment to assisting veterans as they transition from military to academic life.”
Luis Polanco De Leon, director of Military and Veteran Services, highlighted the office’s role in securing this designation.
"Our services extend beyond the classroom, providing guidance to key campus resources that support the overall well-being and success of our veteran and military-affiliated students,” said Polanco De Leon. “We focus on fostering a supportive environment that promotes academic success and community building.”
The 2024-2025 Military Friendly® Schools list was published in the October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and is available at www.militaryfriendly.com. For more information about UHCL’s Office of Military and Veteran Services, visit www.uhcl.edu/veteran-services/.
