Thank You for Your Service
The University of Oregon is committed to providing all of our student veterans and their families with the highest level of support and dedication. Our campus offers a variety of resources to assist you during your time at the UO. Professional staff in the Office of the Dean of Students can help you navigate campus and connect you with these important services.
Enroll at the University of Oregon
The UO welcomes students who have served our country in the armed forces. The Office of Admissions and the UO Office of Veterans Affairs assist veterans in making a seamless transition from military service to the campus community. Our mission is to make sure that all eligible student veterans, reservists, and dependents obtain educational benefits in compliance with the procedures and regulations of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Find a Community
Having a community that supports you through your college experience is important. There are a variety of programs on campus focused on connecting student veterans and their families, working to make you successful.
Receive Medical and Mental Health Care
On-campus medical care and mental health services are available to enrolled UO students. There are also centers in Eugene that are managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Access Resources and Support
There are a number of services available to support you in your UO experience. The Career Center is a source for student employment, internships, and career advising. Family housing offers apartments for older students and those with families.
9:15–10:30 a.m.
Bring your questions about the Veterans Affairs to Deputy Secretary Tanya Bradsher.
During the roundtable student veterans are invited to direct questions to the Honorable Tanya Bradsher and Jennifer Esparza, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary. Jennifer is a UO Alum and Tilman Scholar.
The Honorable Tanya Bradsher was nominated by President Biden to serve as the 10th Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Ms. Bradsher's nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate on Semptember 14, 2023, and she was sworn in on Semptember 20, 2023
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
How’s the job search going? If you’re stressed, overwhelmed, or not sure what the next steps are on your career readiness journey, you’re not alone! Stop by Tykeson and meet with a Career Readiness Coach from the University Career Center for a timely, career readiness check-in—no appointment needed. Brainstorm and set goals for building your career readiness skills, résumé and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing, negotiating, and more so that when the right opportunity presents itself, you will be ready to shine!
Coffee & Snacks Provided! Open to any undergrad or graduate students planning for life after graduation in the next couple months!
Want to get a headstart or DIY while you wait for the event, check out our senior resources webpage!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
The Nontraditional and Military-Connected Graduation Celebration is a chance to honor and celebrate the hard work of nontraditional students and military-connected students. Students who wish to participate in the celebrations should fill out the RSVP form here:
https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aZGzUgvQWS3VVs
Friends and family of graduates are welcome to attend! Contact nontrad@uoregon.edu with any questions.
3:00–5:00 p.m.
The Nontraditional and Military-Connected Graduation Celebration is a chance to honor and celebrate the hard work of nontraditional students and military-connected students. Students who wish to participate in the celebrations should fill out the RSVP form here: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PpmJ36pvJm72PI Friends and family of graduates are welcome to attend! Contact nontrad@uoregon.edu with any questions.
