Veterans Success Center

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Mission

The University of North Texas at Dallas Veterans Success Center is a hub that provides multi-faceted support to student veterans and their dependents. The center is committed to assisting students in completing the admission and enrollment process, degree plan selection, course registration, and utilization of their V.A. benefits. Additionally, the center helps student veterans become involved in student activities and clubs, access campus resources, access community resources, and ultimately transition into the civilian work force.

Services

  • Provides a safe space for veterans to share their military experiences
  • Place to connect with the Veteran Community
  • Promotes Social Engagement
  • Provides readjustment counseling
  • Promotes academic success
  • Provides tutoring services
  • Promotes Leadership and Community Service
  • Provides information about services both on campus and in the community
  • Promotes peer support through our Veterans Peer mentor program
  • Provides work study opportunities and assist with internships through Career Services
  • Access to Veteran Resources and Materials through the networks established by the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) and UNTD

Resources

Overview of the GI Bill
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Military OneSource
Request your DD-214
Verterans Portal
Vocational Rehabilitation

Veterans Success Center Learning Outcomes

The Veteran Success Center staff has identified the following Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s) for the various services provided to student veterans and their families:

  1. Students will understand the importance of co-curricular programs for supporting and promoting their educational and life goals.
  2. Students will understand how to access their Educational Benefits. Students will also become familiar with other websites associated with veteran benefits.
  3. Student veterans will be able to identify resources provided by faculty and staff across the campus to assist them in their transition to student life.
  4. Students will understand and navigate the processes that lead to successful transfer, if applicable.

For more information contact:

The Veterans Success Center
Ms. Marijke Gray at 972.338.1786
marijke.gray@untdallas.edu

Veterans and Hazelwood Certifications
Ms. Chelsea Shumaker at 972-338-1770
Chelsea.Shumaker@untdallas.edu