Veterans bring a high level of leadership, teamwork, and grace under pressure to Tuck.
They contribute meaningfully in the classroom as well as to their study groups and project teams. Military MBAs have proven themselves in multiple areas and corporate recruiters value the knowledge and experience they add, gained from their years of service and from their MBA education.
Military Visit Days
Held each fall, this in-person event is for active-duty servicemen and servicewomen who are interested in applying to an MBA program to better understand the process, the perks, and our unique community at Tuck.
2024 Military Visit Day
Friday, September 27, 2024
8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Community
Veterans are a vibrant and vital part of what makes the Tuck community distinctive among the world’s top MBA programs. Whether they are sharing their unique leadership skills or demonstrating what it means to be a part of a team, veteran students contribute greatly to the Tuck community.
Coming to Tuck with a partner and/or family? There are many clubs, organizations and resources to make both you and your partner feel part of Tuck and the greater Hanover community from the day you arrive on campus.
Tuck Military Veteran Perspectives
- Many Voices, One Tuck: Meet Veterans Kevin Matuszewski T’24 & Alex Harrison T’24
- Many Voices, One Tuck: Meet Veterans Abhineet Sikri T’24 & Alexandra Hundley T’24
- Tuck WIB: Meet Veteran and Alumna Sarah Blatt T’21
- Many Voices, One Tuck: Meet Veteran Kathryne Crowley T’24
- Finding Camaraderie and Community: Transitioning from the Military to Tuck
- Military Applicants FAQ: Your Questions Answered by a T’22
- Tuck Veterans Club Admissions Liaisons on Their Tuck Experience
- My Journey from a U.S. Army Officer to Business Consultant
- 3 Reasons Why Tuck Is a Great Fit for Military Veterans
- From Boots to Suits: How Tuck Supports Veterans in Transition
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Careers
We understand that many of the students who come to Tuck having served in the military pursue an MBA with the goal of moving on to new opportunities outside of the military. There are many resources available to students who are career switching, including:
- Industry-expert career advisers: Our career advisers will partner with you on your personalized career path, providing the tools, resources, and support you need along the way.
- World’s most responsive alumni network: Whether providing career mentorship or returning to campus to recruit and provide counsel, alumni are deeply committed to supporting you on your career journey.
- Engaging industry-specific centers: Centers pair the application of classroom ideas with career explorations in providing you with diverse engagement and experiential learning opportunities within their sectors.
- Dynamic career clubs: These student-run organizations provide career guidance, industry exploration, learning opportunities, and other resources to facilitate your career success.
Longstanding recruiting relationships provide you with access to opportunities from more than 1,000 of the world’s top companies and organizations. Top hiring companies include Amazon, American Tower, Bain & Company, Cargill, Colgate-Palmolive, Goldman Sachs, Google, McKinsey & Company, Morgan Stanley, and Procter & Gamble. Explore our employment statistics for comprehensive employment results for recent alums and current students.
"I’ve used so much of what I’ve learned at Tuck. Without those two years, I don’t think that I would be able to do this."
Jarett Berke T'17 | Read his alumni story
"My Tuck experience was pivotal. It marked this transition from my old life into the new. I still carry my military experience with me, but in terms of feeling, emotion, and lifestyle, it feels worlds away—and Tuck fits right in between."
Sarah Apgar T'11 | Read her alumni story
Funding Your MBA
An MBA is a significant investment of time and financial resources. In addition to the financial aid and scholarship opportunities offered, Tuck also participates in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon Program, which allows institutions to enter into a voluntary agreement with the VA to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed the annual VA cap. Tuck participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP) without limitation on the number of veterans enrolled. We are proud to support our veterans, whose strong leadership, sense of responsibility and commitment are qualities that are important to our community. Review information on the Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP), outside scholarships, and more on our Finance Your Degree pages.
Applying to Tuck
All applicants are required to complete an online application. We are honored to waive the application fee for applicants who are U.S. military personnel past and present. For more information, including preparing to apply, navigating the application, and understanding next steps, please review our Applying to Tuck and Admissions FAQs pages.
Connect with Tuck Admissions
Do you have questions about applying to Tuck?
Reach out to Kristin Roth, Associate Director, Admissions Evaluation, Military Liaison, to schedule a time to chat.