Military at Simon

Proven leadership, a strong work ethic, discipline, teamwork—traits often used to describe those in our nation’s military. They are the same traits necessary for those who desire to earn the Simon MBA. The Simon Graduate School of Business has recognized this in its long tradition of accepting students with military backgrounds since the 1970's.

Since its inception, the Simon School has sought to attract the best and brightest candidates to attend its programs. Aside from today’s political climate, we continue to believe that the skills and traits inherent in current or former members of the military mirror those necessary for earning a graduate business degree and being successful.
- Dean Mark Zupan

Daniel H. Struble, retired Navy captain and former head of the University of Rochester N.R.O.T.C. Unit, provides guidance to the recruitment efforts of military candidates. Struble says these applicants are excellent candidates for admission because of the skills they bring to the classroom. “They have a thorough understanding of finance, a high level of maturity and experience, a natural take-charge approach and a get-it-done attitude that positively affects everyone around them,” Struble says. “I heard one professor say, ‘They don’t wither under academic fire,’ and it’s true. What they bring and what they get is tremendous.” 

Simon Military Alumni and Students

Some graduates return to the military with the MBA while others pursue careers in business—either way, they are among Simon’s most influential and successful alumni. See the Business Week article From Battlefield to B-School featuring William Reynolds, Class of 2010.

Meet Simon Military Alumni

• Andrew Armstrong, Class of 2009, U.S. Army
• Catherine Chase, Class of 2001, Marine Reserves
• Jason DeBlock, Class of 2007, U.S. Navy
• Joel Levesque, Class of 1998, U.S. Army
• Nathan Martin, Class of 1996, U.S. Navy
• Stuart Platt, Class of 1970, U.S. Navy
• William Reynolds, Class of 2010, U.S. Army

Application Process

• Complete the online application
• Complete an admissions interview (offered by invitation of the Admissions Committee)
• The $125 application fee is waived for active duty U.S. military and veterans

Questions on admission and the application process may be directed to Rebekah Lewin, Director of Admissions at 585-275-3533 or admissions@simon.rochester.edu.