Program Overview

Veteran Student Orientation

The Veteran Student Orientation is hosted by the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and provides an introduction to the essential services offered by Portland State University (PSU) to military-affiliated students.

Description

The orientation is designed to welcome military-affiliated students to PSU and provide them with information about the services and support available to them. The VRC staff, along with representatives from Vet Success on Campus (VSOC), the Disability Resource Center, 3rd Party Billing (PSU Finances), and Veteran Certification, will be present to answer questions and provide guidance.

Eligibility

The orientation is open to all military-affiliated students, including veterans, families, dependents, active duty members, and reservists. While some portions of the orientation will focus on benefit-related information, all military-affiliated students will find the information provided to be useful.

Schedule

The orientation is held multiple times throughout the year, with two sessions in the Fall term and one session in the Winter, Spring, and Summer terms. The exact dates and times vary, and students are encouraged to check the events calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Location

The orientation is held in the Veterans Resource Center, located on the PSU campus.

Veterans Resource Center

The Veterans Resource Center is a community that includes not only veterans but also families, dependents, active duty members, and reservists. The center provides a range of services and support to military-affiliated students, including:

• Veteran Certification Office
• New Student Veteran Orientation
• Veteran Affinity Support, including:
  • Woman Veteran Resources
  • Trans and Queer Veteran Resources
  • Grants and Scholarships
  • Internships and Employment
  • Resources for Military Spouses
• Quick Access to resources such as:
  • VetSuccess on Campus
  • Veteran Financial Resources
  • Campus Rec Veteran Perks
  • Career Resources
  • Campus, Local, & Federal Support
• Information & Referrals, including:
  • Enrollment Requirements for VA benefits
  • Veteran Certification Forms
  • Outside Volunteer Opportunities
  • Frequently Asked Questions

VRC Resources

The Veterans Resource Center offers a range of resources and services to support military-affiliated students, including:

• In-Center Services, such as:
  • Center Offerings
  • The Mind Spa
• VRC Programming, including:
  • Veteran Commencement
  • Connect Page
  • Events Calendar
  • VRC Newsletter
• Opportunities to engage with the VRC, such as:
  • Work at the VRC
  • Join Our Advisory Board