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Volunteer Day @ LA National Cemetery (Sept. 27)
Join the UCLA Veteran Resource Center and campus in their annual service program at the Los Angeles National Cemetery (LANC), a collaborative effort with community members. Participants will help meticulously clean the headstones that mark the graves of our nation's service members. This event welcomes all UCLA students, faculty, and staff, along with any individuals from the greater Los Angeles community who are dedicated to honoring veterans and their families. To learn more or to RSVP, simply click the banner.
VRC Open House (Sept. 30)
You're Invited! Join us for our annual Open House at the Veteran Resource Center. It's the perfect chance to kick off the new academic year, meet fellow Military Bruins, and connect with our friendly staff. Come on by to:
Meet & Mingle: Get to know other new and returning student veterans and military-connected students.
Grab Some Swag: Pick up your complimentary VRC T-shirt and mug. While supplies last.
Enjoy Free Food: We'll have a variety of appetizers and drinks for you to enjoy.
Get Your Questions Answered: Our team will be on hand to answer any questions you have about your benefits and campus resources.
RSVP: click on the banner
When: Tuesday, September 30th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Veteran Resource Center, Kerckhoff Hall, Room 132
Office Hours with Patty from CAE (Oct 7)
The VRC is hosting Office Hours with Patty (Center for Accessible Education) to provide one-on-one advising.
These personalized sessions can help you:
* testing accommodations
* Housing accommodations
* Assistive technology in the classroom
* Educational resources
* for undergrad and graduate students
You're always welcome to ask Patty about their other services too.
If you can't attend, simply click the banner to email Patty with your questions.
Career Center Office Hours (Oct. 8)
The VRC is hosting Career Center Office Hours to provide one-on-one advising with dedicated staff.
These personalized sessions can help you:
* Explore career pathways
* Create competitive resumes
* Develop strong interviewing and networking skills
* Find and apply for internships and jobs
* Navigate the graduate school application process
While some office hours may have a specific theme, you're always welcome to ask about other services.
If you can't attend, simply click the banner to email Krisztina with your questions.
Office Hours with Patty from CAE (Oct. 14)
The VRC is hosting Office Hours with Patty (Center for Accessible Education) to provide one-on-one advising.
These personalized sessions can help you:
* testing accommodations
* Housing accommodations
* Assistive technology in the classroom
* Educational resources
* for undergrad and graduate students
You're always welcome to ask Patty about their other services too.
If you can't attend, simply click the banner to email Patty with your questions.
Application & LSAT Rundown (Oct. 16)
Demystify Law School & the LSAT. Come to the VRC to hear from the Jonathan who leads the Vets in Law program and is in his last year of law school. He'll share insider tips on the law school application process and give you the best advice for studying for the LSAT.
The event is from 12-1 PM at the VRC.
Space is limited, so please click on the banner to RSVP and secure your spot!
Office Hours with Patty from CAE (Oct. 21)
The VRC is hosting weekly Office Hours with Patty (Center for Accessible Education) to provide one-on-one advising.
These personalized sessions can help you:
* testing accommodations
* Housing accommodations
* Assistive technology in the classroom
* Educational resources
* for undergrad and graduate students
You're always welcome to ask Patty about their other services too.
If you can't attend, simply click the banner to email Patty with your questions.
Career Center Office Hours (Oct. 22)
The VRC is hosting Career Center Office Hours to provide one-on-one advising with dedicated staff.
These personalized sessions can help you:
* Explore career pathways
* Create competitive resumes
* Develop strong interviewing and networking skills
* Find and apply for internships and jobs
* Navigate the graduate school application process
While some office hours may have a specific theme, you're always welcome to ask about other services.
If you can't attend, simply click the banner to email Krisztina with your questions.
Office Hours with Patty from CAE (Oct. 28)
The VRC is hosting Office Hours with Patty (Center for Accessible Education) to provide one-on-one advising.
These personalized sessions can help you:
* testing accommodations
* Housing accommodations
* Assistive technology in the classroom
* Educational resources
* for undergrad and graduate students
You're always welcome to ask Patty about their other services too.
If you can't attend, simply click the banner to email Patty with your questions.
Office Hours with Patty from CAE (Nov. 4)
The VRC is hosting Office Hours with Patty (Center for Accessible Education) to provide one-on-one advising.
These personalized sessions can help you:
* testing accommodations
* Housing accommodations
* Assistive technology in the classroom
* Educational resources
* for undergrad and graduate students
You're always welcome to ask Patty about their other services too.
If you can't attend, simply click the banner to email Patty with your questions.
Career Center Office Hours (Nov. 5)
The VRC is hosting Career Center Office Hours to provide one-on-one advising with dedicated staff.
These personalized sessions can help you:
* Explore career pathways
* Create competitive resumes
* Develop strong interviewing and networking skills
* Find and apply for internships and jobs
* Navigate the graduate school application process
You're always welcome to ask about their other services and programs.
If you can't attend, simply click the banner to email Krisztina with your questions.
Personal Statement Rundown (Nov. 6)
Ready to write a personal statement that gets you noticed?
Come to the VRC and get expert advice from Jonathan, the student leader of Vets in Law and a veteran who's in his final year of law school. He’ll walk you through the essential steps to writing a powerful personal statement.
The session is from 12-1 PM at the VRC. Space is limited - click on the banner to RSVP and secure your spot!
Community College Transfer Workshop (Nov. 7)
Learn the 'ins & outs' of applying to UCLA and other UC campuses. Hear from current students, enjoy lunch, learn more about the admission application, tour the campus & see the VRC. The workshop is on Friday November 7, 2025 from 11am-2pm. Click on the banner to RSVP.
Office Hours with Patty from CAE (Nov. 11)
The VRC is hosting Office Hours with Patty (Center for Accessible Education) to provide one-on-one advising.
These personalized sessions can help you:
* testing accommodations
* Housing accommodations
* Assistive technology in the classroom
* Educational resources
* for undergrad and graduate students
You're always welcome to ask Patty about their other services too.
If you can't attend, simply click the banner to email Patty with your questions.
Office Hours with Patty from CAE (Nov. 18)
The VRC is hosting Office Hours with Patty (Center for Accessible Education) to provide one-on-one advising.
These personalized sessions can help you:
* testing accommodations
* Housing accommodations
* Assistive technology in the classroom
* Educational resources
* for undergrad and graduate students
You're always welcome to ask Patty about their other services too.
If you can't attend, simply click the banner to email Patty with your questions.
Career Center Office Hours (Nov. 19)
The VRC is hosting Career Center Office Hours to provide one-on-one advising with dedicated staff.
These personalized sessions can help you:
* Explore career pathways
* Create competitive resumes
* Develop strong interviewing and networking skills
* Find and apply for internships and jobs
* Navigate the graduate school application process
You're always welcome to ask about their other services and programs.
If you can't attend, simply click the banner to email Krisztina with your questions.
Office Hours with Patty from CAE (Nov. 25)
The VRC is hosting Office Hours with Patty (Center for Accessible Education) to provide one-on-one advising.
These personalized sessions can help you:
* testing accommodations
* Housing accommodations
* Assistive technology in the classroom
* Educational resources
* for undergrad and graduate students
You're always welcome to ask Patty about their other services too.
If you can't attend, simply click the banner to email Patty with your questions.
Office Hours with Patty from CAE (Dec. 2)
The VRC is hosting Office Hours with Patty (Center for Accessible Education) to provide one-on-one advising.
These personalized sessions can help you:
* testing accommodations
* Housing accommodations
* Assistive technology in the classroom
* Educational resources
* for undergrad and graduate students
You're always welcome to ask Patty about their other services too.
If you can't attend, simply click the banner to email Patty with your questions.
Memorial Day Flag Pick Up (May 26, 2026)
Its the 10 anniversary of UCLA military community and friends picking the American flags at the LA National Cemetery. Come join us. To find out more about the event, click on the banner.
2024-25 Recap
VIHC and VIR Research Workshop
Oct. 30, 2024
Lunch with a Side of Benefits
Nov. 12, 2024
WWP Office Hours
Jan 22, 2025
K9 Veterans Day and Final Destress
Mar. 13 (cancelled due to rain)
Finals Study Night
June 3, 2025
K9 Spring Destresser for Finals
June 4, 2025
2023-24 Recaps
Ceramic Painting
May 29, 2024
Memorial Day Flag Pick Up
May 28, 2024
Graduation & Year End Banquet
May 22, 2024
Bruin Day for Transfer Students
May 11, 2024
Vets in Healthcare Career Opportunities SpQ24
April 18, 2024
Grants Pass vs. Johnson Review Session
April 15, 2024
Bruin Day for Freshmen
April 13, 2024
Women in Service SpQ24
April 11, 2024
Family Time at the Zoo
April 6, 2024
Career Center Orientation
April 4, 2024
Adapting your Military Experience to Civilian Careers
April 4, 2024
LA Kings game
April 3, 2024
West LA VA Medical Center Information Session
April 2, 2024
K9 Veterans Day & Therapy Dogs
March 13, 2024
Natural History Museum
January 27, 2024
WWP / Deloitte Employment Bootcamp
January 20-21, 2024
Pro Headshots #2
January 9, 2024
Family Ice Staking
December 15, 2023
UC Application Workshop
November 17, 2023
UCLA Football Tailgate & Game
November 11, 2023
Veterans Day @ UCLA
November 9, 2023
Cal Vet Volunteer Info Session
November 8, 2023
Lunch with a side of Benefits (Oct. 30)
October 30, 2023
DGSOM Admission Information Session
October 18, 2023
Pre Health - Intro to the Program FQ23
October 16, 2023
PreLaw Meet & Greet
October 13, 2023
UCLA Volunteer Day @ LANC
September 30, 2023
Luncheon for Military Connected Pre-med & Med students
October 6, 2023
Pro Headshot #1
October 2, 2023
2022-23 Recaps
Click on the picture below to see the event report. If you have any questions about the UCLA veteran programs, please contact Kiran Mistry (kmistry@saonet.ucla.edu).
Memorial Flag Pick Up
May, 30, 2023
Year-End Celebration Brunch
May 21, 2023
Employment Bootcamp
May 6-7, 2023
Pro Headshot #2
May 4, 2023
Peterson Car Museum
April 29, 2023
LACMA & La Brea Tar Pit Tour
April 29, 2023
Meet & Greet - UCLA SCO
April 12, 2023
Family Time at the Zoo
April 8, 2023
Painting Pop Art
April 3, 2023 - cancelled due to low enrollment
LSat-Lab Tutor Workshop
March 17, 2023 - cancelled
K-9 Veterans Day
March 13, 2023
Meet & Greet - WWP with Bill
Click on image to see the flyer.
Meet & Greet CAE Advisor Addison
March 6, 2023 (cancelled due to illness)
Q&A w/ Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist & Researcher
March 1, 2023
Q&A with Clinical Geneticist and Pediatrician
February 22, 2023
Current Veteran Medical School Student Guest Speaker
February, 15, 2023
VRC at Universal Studios Hollywood
February 4, 2023
Vets in Economics
February 2, 20223
UCLA School of Law Veteran Alumni Panel
February 1, 2023
Free Professional Headshots
January 19, 2023
Hammer Museum Tour
January 10, 2023
SVA NatCon 2023
Jan 5-7, 2023
Wreaths Across America
December 17, 2022
Family Ice Skating
December 9, 2022
Friends-giving
November 17, 2022
Football Tailgate & Game
Saturday November 12, 2022
Warm-Up Mugs For Finals
November 12-17, 2022
VRC @ The LA Kings Hockey game
November 10, 2022
Chancellor's Veterans Day Celebration
November 9, 2022
Lunch with a Side of Benefits
November 1, 2022
Halloween Costume Contest
October 31, 2022
HS to College ROTC
October. 25, 2022
Data Handling & Constructing Table 1
October 19, 2022
Career Readiness Workshops
October 17 & 18, 2022
Applying to Medical School
October 18, 2022
BioMedical Research Minor Info-Session
October 11, 2022
Grad Social
October 7, 2022
Welcome Breakfast
September 27, 2022
DGSOM Admission Information Workshop
September 27, 2022
ServeLA Day @ LA National Cemetery
September 24, 2022
Summer Social #2
September 1, 2022
Summer Social #1
August 4, 2022
2021-22 Recaps
Click on the name to view the event's recap report.
