Organizations for Student Veterans

Student Veterans Organization (SVO)

Baker’s Student Veterans Organization is open to those who have served in the United States military, as well as spouses and dependents of military members. SVO helps students navigate the transition from military service to college life while building connections with fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

What SVO Provides

Connection, support, and advocacy throughout the student journey.

Through SVO, students can:

Build community with other military-connected students
Receive support during the transition to college
Connect with staff, faculty, and alumni
Balance military obligations with academic goals
Share experiences and learn from others with similar backgrounds

SVO Mission

Supporting student veterans through community, transition, and academic success.

The mission of the Student Veterans Organization at Baker University is to:

Build and maintain a community of students, staff, faculty, and alumni
Address the challenges associated with transitioning from military service to college life
Support students currently serving in the Guard or Reserves as they pursue a college degree

SVO Leadership

Meet the student leaders serving Baker’s military-connected community.

Thomas Denn, President

Marine Corps Veteran
Army National Guard
thomasadenn@stu.bakeru.edu

Jeremiah, SVO Vice President
"The SVO is here to assist students through their educational journey from start to finish. As current and former service members, we know how to get the job done, but we also recognize that we are not alone in these endeavors."

SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society

Academic recognition for student veterans and military-connected scholars.

SALUTE is the first national honor society for student military and veterans, recognizing academic achievement and encouraging continued excellence.

Why Join SALUTE?

Recognition, achievement tiers, and scholarship opportunities.

SALUTE:

Recognizes academic success among student veterans
Includes four levels of achievement based on GPA
Encourages students to continue improving academically
Provides access to scholarships and funding opportunities based on tier eligibility

SALUTE Membership Requirements

Eligibility criteria for students seeking national honor society membership.

Students applying for SALUTE membership must:

Be currently enrolled as a student
Qualify as a military/veteran student under local institutional definitions
Submit a DD-214 Member 4 copy showing character of service and honorable discharge
- Students currently serving on active duty or in the Guard or Reserves must submit current orders instead
Have a minimum 3.00 GPA
- GPAs may not be rounded
Have served or currently be serving in the military, National Guard, or Reserves
- Former service members must have been honorably discharged
Maintain high ethical standards

SALUTE Achievement Tiers

Membership levels are based on cumulative GPA.

Alpha Tier: 3.75–4.00
Bravo Tier: 3.50–3.74
Charlie Tier: 3.25–3.49
Delta Tier: 3.00–3.24

Membership Fee

A one-time fee supports lifetime membership and national scholarships.

A one-time, nonrefundable $35 lifetime membership fee is due at the time of the initial SALUTE application.

Checks should be made payable to SALUTE National Honor Society. Most membership fees support scholarships for student veterans attending participating institutions nationwide.

Apply or Learn More

Take the next step toward involvement and recognition.

Find more information or apply to become a member of SALUTE.

Apply to SALUTE

Michael, SVO Secretary/Treasurer
"It is an honor and privilege to not only be a part of the SVO at Baker University, but also to be able to assist incoming military students of all branches of service in order to better themselves, which is what I strive for every day."

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Gavin Curless

Director of Student Life