Resources For Millitary-Affiliated Students
Northampton Community College

The Band of Brothers (BOB) is a student-run organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for student veterans at Northampton Community College. BOB provides opportunities for connection, mentorship, and engagement while helping veterans successfully transition from military service to college life.

Through collaboration with both campus departments and community partners, BOB connects members with valuable resources, networking opportunities, and support services. The organization’s goal is to build camaraderie among student veterans, their families, and allies while fostering a strong foundation for academic, professional, and personal success.

BOB welcomes and encourages participation from veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military-affiliated students, including spouses and dependents and other allies.

For more information, please contact veterans@northampton.edu.

Recognizing the unique service and sacrifices of our military-affiliated community, Northampton Community College is committed to supporting student veterans, service members and their families throughout their academic journey. The Veteran Resource Center (VRC) is a dedicated space designed to support students’ educational goals while encouraging personal growth and community connection.

Many veterans and service members identify the loss of camaraderie as one of the greatest challenges when transitioning from military life to college. The VRC provides a welcoming environment where veterans and service members can reconnect with peers who share similar experiences while building new friendships and support networks.

The space serves as both a study area and community hub, offering resources that help student veterans succeed academically and professionally.

The VRC also serves as a gathering place for the Band of Brothers (BOB) Student Veteran Organization. Meetings, programming events, and opportunities to network with fellow veterans and campus partners are often held in this space. Through these opportunities, students can collaborate, build leadership skills, and develop connections that support their academic and professional goals.

Northampton Community College encourages students to bring their authentic selves to campus and supports a culture of respect, inclusion, and community.

Space Expectations

The Veteran Resource Center is intended primarily for veterans, service members and their families as a designated Green Zone space where they can study, collaborate, decompress, and connect with peers.

Students are asked to be conscientious of others who may be waiting to use computers or other resources within the space. Respectful behavior toward fellow students, faculty, and staff is expected at all times.

Any misconduct—including behavior that violates the Student Code of Conduct, disrespect toward others, or misuse of the space—may result in loss of access to the VRC. The center is a privilege designed to support the veteran community.

If you observe misconduct, inappropriate behavior, or concerning language within the space, please report it to veterans@northampton.edu.

Veteran Resource Center Hours of Operation

An honor society for service members. Students must meet certain criteria to be selected for induction in SALUTE:

• Currently enrolled as a student.
• Qualify as military/veteran student under locally derived and maintained definitions. Applicant must submit a DD-214. Member 4 copy that displays the character of service (honorable discharge). Applicants currently serving on active duty or in the Guard or Reserves must submit a copy of orders for their current duty assignment.
• Have a GPA of at least 3.00, with a minimum of 12 credits completed.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards.

Students eligible for SALUTE will be contacted annually.

ROTC training is available to Northampton Community College students through the Military Science Department at Lehigh University. Students interested in participating in ROTC can receive leadership training while pursuing their degree at NCC.

For more information about eligibility, program requirements, and how to enroll, please visit the Lehigh University ROTC program website.

Green Zone training Is available for all faculty, staff, and students at Northampton Community College who wish to learn more about the military-affiliated student experience.

The goal of Green Zone training is to help the Northampton Community become more aware of the issues and concerns military-affiliated students face. Upon completion, participants will be able to lend a sympathetic ear and help military-affiliated students identify and connect with appropriate supports and resources. Participants who complete the training will receive a placard to display in their office.

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The Band of Brothers (BOB) is currently in Phase III of a $40,000 commitment to Veterans Plaza, part of the Susan K. Kubick Tribute Garden on Northampton Community College’s Bethlehem campus. Through the dedication and fundraising efforts of student veterans and supporters, approximately $18,000 has been raised to date, including funding for five 10-foot granite pillars representing each branch of the United States military.

At NCC, we promote personal, academic, and professional development as students begin their journey toward success. Through programs, workshops, and events, students have opportunities to network, collaborate with peers, develop problem-solving skills, and build transferable leadership skills that support their future careers.

The Band of Brothers Student Veteran Organization regularly holds meetings and programming within the Veterans Lounge/Resource Center, which serves as a central hub for connecting veterans with campus and community resources and sharing important veteran-related information.

Northampton Community College encourages students to bring their authentic selves to campus. The Veterans Lounge extends support to military-affiliated students as they transition into college life at NCC, providing a welcoming environment where students can build community, develop friendships, and access the resources they need to succeed.

Green Zone Training - Green Zone Training equips faculty and staff with the knowledge and tools needed to better understand and support military-affiliated students at Northampton Community College.

NCC Military Affairs Council - The NCC Military Affairs Council brings together faculty, staff, and campus partners to collaborate on initiatives that support the success of veteran and military-affiliated students.

Military Newsletter - The Military Newsletter provides updates on VA benefits, campus resources, upcoming events, and student success stories within the NCC military community.

Email: veterans@northampton.edu for more information