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How to Request Your Joint Services Transcript (JST)
Learn how to request your Joint Services Transcript (JST) and submit it to Golden Gate University. This step-by-step overview explains what the JST includes, how to send it, and how GGU's Diller Center supports military-connected students through the transfer credit process.
Application Mistakes to Avoid at GGU
Avoid common application mistakes at Golden Gate University. This guide helps military-connected students prevent delays, document their service experience correctly, navigate VA benefits, and leverage support from the Diller Center to complete their GGU application accurately and confidently.
Building Community and Mentorship Connections at GGU
Military-connected students at Golden Gate University can strengthen their academic journey through community, mentorship, and networking. Learn how the Helen Diller Center for Veterans of US Military Service supports connection, peer engagement, and professional relationship-building throughout your time at GGU and beyond.
Starting Strong at GGU: Orientation & Onboarding
Prepare for success at Golden Gate University with a clear overview of orientation and onboarding for military-connected students. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and how GGU supports your transition from enrollment to your first day of class.
Building Your Support Network at GGU
At Golden Gate University, military-connected students don’t navigate higher education alone. From the Diller Center and Veteran Ambassadors to SVA, faculty, and peers, discover how a strong support network can guide your academic progress, professional development, and overall student experience.
Planning Your Academic and Career Path at GGU
Golden Gate University supports military-connected students through every stage of their academic and career journey. With guidance from the Diller Center, students receive coordinated onboarding, student success coaching, and career services designed to support degree completion and readiness for civilian career pathways.
Understanding Military and VA Education Benefits at GGU
This guide explains how military and VA education benefits may be used at Golden Gate University. It outlines common benefit types, basic eligibility considerations, enrollment certification steps, and GGU resources available to military-connected students seeking to understand their options.
Your Comprehensive Guide to Completing Your GGU Application
A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to completing your GGU application as a military-connected student. Learn how to prepare documents, navigate VA benefits, avoid delays, and access personalized support through the Diller Center from application to enrollment.
Why Setting Goals Matters for Military-Connected Students
Discover why goal setting is especially valuable for military-connected students, helping them balance school, work, and life while connecting education to future ambitions.
Student Veteran 2025 Wrapped: Things I'd Tell Another Vet Before Starting a Hybrid Program at GGU
Discover veteran-to-veteran advice for navigating Golden Gate University’s hybrid programs, with lessons learned from student veterans and support from the Diller Center.
Staying Connected with Your Student Veteran Community Over the Winter Break
Learn why staying connected with your student veteran community over winter break supports well-being, continuity, and a smoother return to campus.
How to Prepare for the Job Search Process
Learn how student veterans can prepare for the job search process by clarifying goals, translating military experience, and using career resources effectively.
5 Benefits of an End-of-Year Reflection on Your Academic Progress
Learn how an end of year academic reflection helps student veterans assess progress, overcome challenges, and prepare for continued success in college.
Mental Fitness and Resilience Strategies for the Mission Ahead
Student veterans can navigate semester stress with practical resilience strategies. Learn how to manage mental fitness, maintain focus, and thrive during busy academic periods.
Smart Money Moves for 2026: A Student Veteran's Guide to Paying for Education and Planning Ahead
Student veterans can take control of their education finances with practical strategies. Learn how to plan, budget, and discover funding opportunities to achieve academic success in 2026 and beyond.
Q&A: Top Questions Student Veterans Ask About Career Transitions (and the Real Answers)
Discover practical advice for student veterans navigating career transitions. Learn how to translate military experience, network effectively, and make confident decisions about education and employment.
How Student Veterans Can Make the Most of Online & Hybrid Learning
Student veterans bring discipline, grit, and a sense of purpose to their studies. Here's how to channel that same energy into thriving in online and hybrid learning at Golden Gate University.
Not to Miss Attractions for Vets in San Francisco
In San Francisco for campus week? Make the most of your downtime with these 10 unforgettable attractions. From historic ships to modern art and outdoor escapes, there’s a mix of culture, history, and fun that fits any mood.
5 Ways to Celebrate Veterans Day (It’s Not What You Think)
Veterans Day doesn’t have to mean parades or ceremonies. Here are five personal, low-key ways to honor your service, reconnect, and reflect. No fanfare required.
How to Stay Organized With Financial Aid Deadlines
Stay ahead of financial aid deadlines with simple strategies that keep your funding on track. Learn how student veterans can stay organized and avoid last-minute stress.