Veterans Center at Buffalo State University
Coming Soon in 2027
Buffalo State, a Military Friendly® school, is proudly committed to supporting our veteran scholars and their families, and we are creating a lasting resource that honors service, strengthens families, supports workforce development, and transforms lives.
“We’re creating a place of connection, belonging and opportunity that will strengthen families and our community for generations to come. That is the power of education, and that is the promise of this Veterans Center.” - President Jennifer L. Burris, Ph.D.
Building Belonging, Support, and Pathways for Veterans
An Initiative to Create a Regional Model for Veteran Success
The Buffalo State University Veterans Center will provide veterans, military connected students, spouses, and dependents with a welcoming home, coordinated support services, and clear pathways to education, workforce training, and meaningful careers.
Why This Matters
Veterans bring leadership, resilience, discipline, and mission-focused problem solving to higher education and the workforce. Yet many face challenges navigating benefits, accessing support services, transitioning to civilian life, and identifying educational and career opportunities.
Three Pillars
- Belonging and Community. Veteran student, spouse, and dependent programming in a dedicated place.
- Embedded Support Services. Benefits counseling, referrals, telehealth access, academic support.
- Transition Pathways. Degrees, training, internships, employment opportunities.
Regional Impact
The center will serve Buffalo State students while also welcoming veterans from across Western New York through community partnerships, outreach, and workforce development programming.
Community Partners
Veterans One Stop Center
A trusted community access point helping veterans and military families navigate benefits, employment, financial challenges, and civilian life transitions.
Wounded Warrior Project
The nation’s leading veterans service organization, dedicated to improving the total well-being of post 9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families.
Horizon Health Services
A leading behavioral health provider offering mental health, trauma-informed care, addiction treatment, peer recovery services, and veteran-focused support.
SUNY and Educational Partners
The Veterans Center will connect veterans to Buffalo State University, SUNY Erie, SUNY Empire, workforce development organizations, and career-aligned training programs.
Social Mobility and Best for Vets
Buffalo State ranks 11th out of benchmarked colleges and universities in the state on CollegeNET’s 2025 Social Mobility Index, which measures how a university educates economically disadvantaged students and graduates them into well-paying jobs.
The 2026 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges list places Buffalo State among the top 370 institutions nationwide—and one of only 31 colleges in New York—recognized for its commitment to student veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.
Veterans and Military Services at Buffalo State
Buffalo State serves all military-aligned students and their dependents, supporting their transition into the academic environment from pre-admission enrollment to post-graduation employment. Through the GI Bill® and other institutional services, we ensure your educational journey is well supported. Learn more about how our Veteran and Military Services Office supports our veteran students and their dependents.