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.

If you are starting your program in the summer, submit a Request for Enrollment Certification then follow the instructions for Fall 2025 Admits. We will contact you if we need anything else!

Veterans Services Orientation Dates for Fall 2025

Just Added: Makeup Orientations for All Students!

All regular orientations have concluded. If you were unable to attend one of our scheduled orientations over the summer, makeups will be held virtually via Zoom in September. Register now!

DateTimeMeeting TypeRegistration Link
Thursday, August 73:00 PM to 5:00 PMOnline
Friday, September 510:00 AM to 12:00 PMOnline
Friday, September 122:00 PM to 4:00 PMOnline
Friday, September 1912:00 PM to 2:00 PMOnline
Friday, September 263:00 PM to 5:00 PMOnline

Registration closes when the session begins; you won’t be able to join after the start time.

 

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 MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú. 

All regular orientations have concluded.
If you were unable to attend one of our scheduled orientations over the winter, makeups will be held virtually via Zoom in February. 
 

Veterans Services Makeup Orientation Dates for Spring 2025

Date

Time

Registration Link

Wednesday, February 5

10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Thursday, February 6

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Monday, February 10

3:00 PM to 4:30 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 please complete this to be contacted when March dates are scheduled. Or keep an eye on the website for updates! 

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 MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú
  • 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?

While you wait
Submit your Request for Enrollment Certification now: How to Request Enrollment Certification (pdf). 

We look forward to meeting you!