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If you’re new to the Bay Area or traveling in for classes, we have compiled some tips and resources to help you plan for and navigate getting to your classes at 536 Mission Street.
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If you’d like to learn a little more about each of our Diller Center team members and services, click the button below for short intro videos and how we can support you!
Bridget Leach's office can help answer any questions about VA healthcare, including how to enroll.
Contact: VHASFCVOP@va.gov
GGU was founded in 1901 to serve adult learners and saw an influx of student veterans following the World Wars. The school started reaching out to the veteran population, specifically in the mid-1900s. The Helen Diller Center for Veterans of US Military Service is the latest example of how GGU serves that population. It’s an online hub of information and community for student veterans, with plans for an in-person center at the school. Center staff are available for virtual appointments and can help answer onboarding, transition, and other questions about the student veteran experience.
Contact dillercenter@ggu.edu for more information.
Want to follow up with one of our Diller Center team members? Book a one-on-one coaching session with:
Marlena Blackman, Military Student Success Coach
Miles Dodge, Military Student Onboarding Coach
Jenna Piva Laramie, Career Programs Manager/Transition Coach
The Veteran Ambassador Program is a work-study program through the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are currently three ambassadors at GGU, and students in these positions can assist fellow student veterans throughout their experience at the university. Examples of how they can help include navigating life in San Francisco, providing more information on VR&E programs, navigating coursework, and communicating with professors.
Contact dillercenter@ggu.edu for more information.
When understanding and utilizing your VA benefits, the most important contacts to know are the VA certifying officials. The biggest advice is to start preparing early, making sure you turn in the necessary forms to their offices before each term so that they can certify your paperwork and get your G.I. Bill®️ benefits paid on time.
For more information, contact va@ggu.edu.
Download this flyer for a list of offices and departments you may want to access during your time at GGU.
Download the GGU Military Contact List
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For veterans studying at Golden Gate University, transitioning into the civilian workforce can be both challenging and an opportunity. Watch for essential tips based on Nolan Lasiter's experiences and insights.
Devon Jackson, a five-year Army veteran, introduces himself as a new Veteran Ambassador.
Todd Farlee, an Air Force veteran, shares his journey of pursuing higher education at Golden Gate University using veteran benefits.
Brianna Henry, an eight-year Navy veteran and GGU Master's student shares her experience with education benefits and offers support to fellow veteran students.
This instructional video explains how students can find information on specific courses within their admitted degree program at Golden Gate University and determine the required in-person dates for hybrid courses.
Meet Jenna, our Career Coach who specializes in assisting student veterans and military-connected students on their career journey.
Embarking on this academic journey is exciting, but what if you’re also feeling a little apprehensive about going to, or back to school? That’s perfectly normal, and the good news is that with the right attitude and some practical advice, you can ensure that you start your term off on a solid footing.
What can the Career Services at the Diller Center help you with? Check out this quick overview for more information and ways to connect.
Join us for an informative presentation to understand the ins and outs of VA Health Care. Who is eligible? Where can you receive services? What types of services are available? And so much more.
Discover your keys to confident decision-making: the Kaigai Approach and the Eisenhower Matrix. Get ready to conquer obstacles and thrive on your academic journey! 🚀 #SuccessUnlocked #DecisionMastery
Katharine Gordon joins GGU Military to delve into the ways in which Oracle wholeheartedly supports military programs and shares networking tips for veterans.
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging for students. This informative video featuring military student career coach Jenna Piva Laramie outlines four effective tactics to assist them in succeeding.
A quick walkthrough about how to request your documents from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
A quick tutorial on scheduling an appointment with your Military Student Onboarding Coach at GGU.
Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Nate Hinerman, and Associate Dean Chris Cardillo, join us for a discussion about the resources and support available to undergraduate students at GGU!
The Office of Accessible Education coordinates accommodations for students with all types of disabilities, including temporary injuries or conditions.
GGU’s Career Center welcomes military students to Golden Gate and is standing by to support your post-service career journey!
Join us as we hear more about ACP's mentorship program and why it's a must for military-connected students.
Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) is a program that helps veterans explore employment options and address education or training needs.
Get paid, flexible, real-world experience with micro-internships!
Join the Helen Diller Center for Veterans of US Military Service at Golden Gate University for a conversation with Jennifer Delatte and Christina Seward from Cedars-Sinai Health Systems about what veterans need to think about regarding employee compensation and benefits packages.
How to focus your internship search and what opportunities there might be for veterans.
Take advantage of the transition resources available to military-connected students at GGU.
Hear more about what the VA Certifying Office does, when you should reach out to them as a student veteran, and what advice they have for a successful academic journey at Golden Gate University.
Miles is a commissioned officer in the National Guard with over 20 years of military experience. Watch to learn more about his role as the Military Student Onboarding Coach and how he supports military students at GGU.
Hear more about Marlena's role and passion for helping her fellow veterans succeed.
Get job-seeker credit for understanding the assignment.
Curious about VA healthcare coverage? Hear answers to some frequently asked questions from the San Francisco VA Healthcare office.
What is VR&E? Who qualifies? And how qualified veterans can utilize the program to be successful in the civilian workforce!
Step-by-step guidance on how to enroll in the VA's Monthly Enrollment Verification Program
Learn more about the services and resources provided by DAV with National Service Officer LeRoy Acosta
Learn more about the services and resources provided by CalVet with Bay Area Local Interagency Network Coordinator Kevin Graves
You've focused on getting a job, and those fateful words are yours, "you're hired." Now what?
Join us for a conversation about the use of hiring assessment tools and what you can expect if you’re asked to complete one.
Learn more about applying for academic accommodations and how those accommodations can translate into future or current jobs.
With Special Guest: Jessica Reynolds, Military Recruitment Program Manager at L3Harris
