The University of Wisconsin-Madison was named to the 2013 Victory Media list of ?Military Friendly Schools,? which honors the top 15 percent of universities nationwide that best accommodate veterans. Currently, UW-Madison has over 600 military students enrolled. For these students, the university offers special social programs and academic support, including keeping accounts of students on active duty open, allowing them to continue checking email and register for classes before returning to campus.
John Bechtol, assistant dean of students for veterans, said he hopes to look out for the best interests of student veterans and help them whenever he can.