Student Veteran Services

The Veterans Resource Center, located in Building 47, Room H112, hosts and participates in events on campus throughout the academic year. Some events include welcome workshops for new students, Wall of Heroes & flag ceremony for Veterans Day and the Veterans Affinity Group Stole Ceremony for graduating students in May.  Check back throughout the year for confirmed dates and times for events!

Upcoming 2025 Events in the Veterans Resource Center:

  • Monthly Drop-In Hours with Monterey County Vet Rep:
    • Feb. 19th, Mar. 19th & Apr. 16th from 10a-2pm
    • Drop by anytime between 10am-2pm to speak with Vet Rep Nancy Hood if you need support with VA paperwork, appeals, etc. No RSVP required. 
  • Women Veterans Luncheon:
    • March 19th 1130a-1pm in the VRC
  • New Fall 2025 Military-Connected Students Benefits Workshop:
    • March 10th at 6pm via zoom - For Military/Veteran Dependents 
    • April 28th at 6pm via zoom - For all military-connected students
  • Fall 2025 Veteran Student Welcome 
    • August 22nd, 2025 from 4-6pm in the VRC

Upcoming 2025 Events on Campus: 

  • CSUMB Admitted Otter DaysWe will table at the Involvement and Resource Fair. 
    • Admitted Otter Day - April 12th, 2025
    • Admitted Transfer Otter Day - April 26th, 2025
  • Veterans Stole Ceremony - May 8th, 2025 at 6pm 
    • Will take place at the Otter Student Union
  • Fall 2025 New Student Orientation - We will table at the Involvement and Resource Fair. 
    • Transfer Orientation - June 20th, 21st, 23rd
    • First-Year Orientation - June 26th, 27th, 28th

Schedule of Events throughout the academic year: 

  • June: Tabling at Freshmen &Transfer Fall orientations and the New Military-Connected Students Benefits Workshop
  • August: Welcome event for veterans and active military
  • October: Tabling at CSUMB Open House
  • November: Wall of Heroes and Veterans Day Flag Ceremony
  • December: Tabling at Spring New Student orientation and the New Military-Connected Students Benefits Workshop
  • January: Welcome event for veterans and active military
  • March: Women Veterans Luncheon
  • April: Admitted Otter Days
  • May: Veterans Affinity Celebration & Stole Ceremony