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What to Expect in Your First Week of Classes at GGU
Start your first week at Golden Gate University with confidence. Learn actionable strategies to understand course expectations, meet in-person attendance requirements, engage with professors, and stay organized so you can succeed from day one in your GGU program.
Finding Your Study Group at GGU
Learn how to find or build a study group at Golden Gate University as a military-connected student. Discover strategies for online and hybrid learners, connect with classmates and Student Ambassadors, and strengthen your academic success through collaboration, accountability, and community support.
Choosing the Right Program for Your Career Goals at GGU
Choosing the right degree at Golden Gate University is key for military-connected students. Learn how to align your program with career goals, translate military experience, and use student success coaching and career services to make informed decisions that support long-term professional success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Choose Electives That Advance Your Career Goals
Learn how to choose college electives that actually help your career. This guide breaks down how to align your interests, build real skills, and pick classes that make your resume stronger.
Could the Diller Center for Veteran Students Be Your Next Big Resource?
Connect with GGU's Diller Center for Veterans. Get support with benefits, classes, careers, and community to make your college journey easier.
Redefining Your Mission: How Education Helps Student Veterans Find Purpose
College isn't solely about classes. Learn how to use school to shape your next mission, grow new skills, and find purpose after the military.
Time Management Tips for a Successful Fall Term
Discover practical, veteran-focused time management tips—from mission-style planning to seasonal buffers—that help you balance school, family, and personal commitments while staying organized and successful throughout the term.
From Air Force to the Classroom: How GGU Helped Veteran Todd Farlee Launch His Next Mission
After 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, Todd Farley began a new mission at Golden Gate University. Supported by GGU's veteran-focused resources, he's earning his master's in Human Resource Management and proving that military skills can lead to success in the classroom and beyond.
A Student Veteran's Guide to Online, Evening & Weekend Classes
Discover practical tips for student veterans to manage online, weekend, and evening college classes successfully. Learn to stay organized, motivated, and balanced while pursuing your education.
How One Student Veteran Is Excelling in School, Work, and Family Life: Taylor Siemen’s Veteran Journey at GGU
Meet Taylor Siemen—a veteran, full-time employee, father, and GGU student in accounting and data analytics. Discover how he balances it all while using his experience to help fellow veterans thrive.
Pathways and Possibilities for Veterans in STEM
Explore top resources for veterans pursuing STEM careers, from scholarships to coding bootcamps. Discover programs, mentorships, and clubs to support your transition from military service to high-demand science, tech, engineering, and math fields.
Thriving in Non-Traditional Degree Programs
Student veterans in non-traditional degree programs thrive thanks to flexible learning, career-aligned paths, and built-in support. Learn how your program supports long-term success—and why research backs it up.
Move Your Degree Forward: Using Military Credits to Advance Your Academic Path
Discover how student veterans can effectively apply military training toward college credit. Learn strategies to integrate your experience into your degree, accelerate academic progress, and use your VA benefits for a successful transition from service to campus.
The Compounding Interest of Mentorship Opportunities
Mentorship works like compounding interest—small, consistent investments now yield long-term growth. Discover how student veterans can build a mentorship network that multiplies academic, professional, and personal success.
How to Align Digital Learning with Digital Community
Discover strategies for aligning digital learning with the digital community as a student veteran. Learn how to balance academic success with peer engagement and build valuable connections through online tools and focused communities.