Join the Pat Tillman Veterans Center at Arizona State University, where over 20,000+ military-connected learners come together to build community as they work toward their degree.
The PTVC boasts a dedicated team committed to aiding the transition from military service to higher education. With a focus on holistic health and unwavering advocacy for student veterans, PTVC stands as a beacon of support for those navigating this important journey.
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Launch your post-military career through flexible degree options
Study online
ASU offers an online option, so military students can earn their degree from anywhere in the world. ASU Online is a particularly attractive option for active-duty students, and 72% of ASU’s military student community studies online.
Military-connected students enrolled in an online program
More than 14,600
Active-duty students
More than 400
Veteran students
More than 6,700
Military-dependent students
More than 3,800
Study on campus
ASU offers four metro Phoenix area campuses in a range of sizes, styles and experiences, from small and serene to large and energetic. To top it off, each campus has a Pat Tillman Veterans Center location to support military students.
Military-connected students enrolled in an on-campus program
More than 5,300
Downtown Phoenix campus
More than 860
Tempe campus
More than 3,300
Polytechnic campus
More than 510
West Valley campus
More than 450
What it’s like to be a military-connected student at ASU
A community of veterans and active-duty military students led by veterans with active-duty experience
About Shawn Banzhaf
PTVC Director Shawn Banzhaf served the United States in the Army National Guard for twenty-one years, retiring as the acting First Sergeant of the 1057th Transportation Company. As an Iraqi War Veteran, he showed exceptional bravery, earning the Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge for his valor. Shawn completed 100 combat missions in Baghdad, Ramadi, and Fallujah. Additionally, he authored "The 5 Ls: A Practical Guide for Helping Loved Ones Heal After Trauma" and has trained over a thousand individuals to use this method as a tool for supporting loved ones struggling with PTSD.
Because we know the transition from military into higher education is difficult, we have a whole team that's dedicated to making sure that holistic health happens ... the team really works to help advocate for student veterans and military students as a journey here at ASU.
Shawn Banzhaf Executive Director
A top university for innovation, impact and employability
#1 in the U.S. for innovation
ASU ahead of MIT and Stanford
– U.S. News & World Report 10 years, 2016–2025
#1 in the U.S. and top 10 in the world for global impact in research, outreach, and stewardship
ASU ahead of Michigan State, Penn State and MIT
– Times Higher Education, 2023
#2 in the U.S. for employability among public universities
ASU ahead of UCLA, University of Michigan and Purdue
– Global Employability University Ranking and Survey, 2024
#4 Best online master's in education programs for veterans
ASU ahead of MIT and Stanford
– U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#5 Best online MBA programs for veterans
ASU ahead of MIT and Stanford
– U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#1 Best online master's in electrical engineering programs
ASU ahead of MIT and Stanford
– U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Support our mission
The mission of the Pat Tillman Veterans Center is to empower and engage our ASU military and veteran community with their academic and personal success here at ASU and beyond.
Connect with Michelle Loposky, director of development and strategic partnerships at the Pat Tillman Veterans Center, to identify potential corporate sponsorships and other giving opportunities.
