Veterans Services Orientation
Veterans Services Orientation is designed to help military-connected students successfully transition into life at The Beach. At orientation, you’ll receive an introduction to campus resources, learn how to use your education benefits, meet the Veterans Services team and build community with fellow students.
The Veterans Services Orientation will cover the services available to you and answer questions about using your G.I. Bill® and Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits at ºÚÁÏÍø.
Veterans Services Orientation Dates for Spring 2026
Date | Time | Registration Link |
Tuesday, January 13 | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | |
Wednesday, January 14 | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | |
Thursday, January 15 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
Please register in advance – registration closes when the meeting starts, and you will not be able to join.
If you are unable to attend any of these dates, we will have more in February. This website will be updated at the start of the semester.
Dependents
If you are not using any benefits, i.e. Ch. 33 Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, Ch. 35 DEA or the CalVet Fee Waiver, or are using ONLY the CalVet Fee Wavier, attendance is optional but encouraged to make sure you know what resources may be available to you. CalVet Fee Waivers can be emailed to our office. Please include your campus ID number.
We look forward to meeting you!
What You Will Learn
- How to activate and maintain your GI Bill or CalVet Fee Waiver
- Required documents and key timelines for using your benefits
- Understanding the different VA and CalVet education benefits
- How to access and make the most of Veterans Services at ºÚÁÏÍø
- Support resources and community-building opportunities for military-connected students
- Want a head start? to explore the benefits you may qualify for and how to get started.
Dependents
If you are not using any benefits, i.e. Ch. 33 Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, Ch. 35 DEA or the CalVet Fee Waiver, or are using ONLY the CalVet Fee Wavier, attendance is optional but encouraged to make sure you know what resources may be available to you. CalVet Fee Waivers can be emailed to our office. Please include your campus ID number.
Can’t attend any listed dates?
More dates will be added for February. This website will be updated at the start of the semester.
While you wait
Submit your Request for Enrollment Certification now: How to Request Enrollment Certification (pdf).
We look forward to meeting you!
