Committed to Your Career, Dedicated to Military Success
The University of San Diego is a fully accredited, nonprofit university proud to support military-connected students and their families.
At the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, we offer mission-aligned master’s and doctoral programs tailored to the unique needs of active-duty service members, reservists, veterans, and their families.
We understand the importance of planning ahead and can accommodate early acceptance for programs such as Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Duty Under Instruction (DUINS), Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP), and others.
Military-aligned Nursing Education at USD
- DUINS- and MECP-approved
- Yellow Ribbon School
- Early acceptance available for AIFIT, DUINS, MECP, and other military-affiliated applicants
- Clinical placements available in civilian or military hospitals based on your interests
A Proud Partner of AFIT and DUINS Programs
The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science is proud to support the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy by providing qualified nurses and service members the opportunity to earn a master's or doctoral degree through the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and Duty Under Instruction (DUINS) programs.
Through these partnerships, military nurses can advance their education while preparing for leadership and advanced practice roles that strengthen military and civilian health care.
Learn more about USD's support for military-connected students, available education benefits and the resources designed to help you succeed.
In-house Military Expertise & Support
School of Nursing Military Liaison Dr. Sheree Scott, a retired Navy Nurse Corps officer, supports military-connected students at the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science while preparing future nurses to care for veterans, active-duty service members, and military-connected populations.
We understand the unique needs and timelines of military-connected students and veterans because we have lived that experience. We are proud to have a dedicated military program specialist who:
- Brings more than 25 years of nursing experience
- Is a DUINS graduate with firsthand enlisted-to-officer experience
- Has worked with military advisory boards and specialty leaders
Dr. Scott is here to answer your questions, provide personalized guidance, and help you navigate the application process so you can find the right program for your career goals.
Supporting Veterans Through the Yellow Ribbon Program
The University of San Diego is a proud participant of the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, also known as the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® or Chapter 33. The program allows institutions to contribute an amount of up to 50 percent of a veteran's unmet costs. Via the program, all Veteran, Active Duty Service Members, Spouses, and Dependent Children students 100% eligible for Chapter 33 Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® are granted additional funding for tuition.
To learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Program, contact USD's Military and Veterans Program at military@sandiego.edu.
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