
Mission Statement
The Cal Veteran Services Center at UC Berkeley expands access and empowers veteran and active duty service member engagement within this public research university. We increase student veteran enrollment, support academic and co-curricular experiences, and facilitate preparation for goals beyond graduation. Our work engages individuals and the broader community to facilitate a transformation of higher education experience for veterans.
CAL VETERAN SERVICES CENTER STAFF
PROFESSIONAL STAFF


PEER ADVISORS






VETERAN OUTREACH PEER ADVISORS (VOPAS)


Silas Kanady
Veteran Outreach Peer Advisor
Sociology Major
Army Veteran
Summer Nicholas
Veteran Outreach Peer Advisor
Geography Major
Navy Veteran

Sebastian Larsen
Veteran Outreach Peer Advisor
Anthropology Major
Army Veteran
Kyle Le
Veteran Outreach Peer Advisor
Economics Major
Army Reserves/ Marine Corps Veteran
SERVICES PROVIDED:
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Counseling
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Academic, Financial Aid, VA Benefits, Personal
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Counseling and Psychological Services
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Readjustment Counseling with Dr. Kathleen Pierce, VA Psychologist, Oakland Vet Center.
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Currently on pause
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Prospective student
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Peer Advising
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Front Desk Peer Advisors
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Veteran Outreach Peer Advisors (VOPAs)
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Community Room
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Space to study and relax, computers, printing, refrigerator, microwave, coffee, phone charging
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Study Room
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Access to study room is permitted when the building is open
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Ethnic Studies 198 Course
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Veterans in Higher Education
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Workshops
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Partnerships with student veteran and alumni groups

The Cal Veteran Services Center is part of the Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3). The Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence ensure non-traditional students excel at the top public University in the world. By respecting every undergraduate as a unique individual, CE3 programs empower UC Berkeley students to achieve and lead. The CE3 Programs are: Berkeley Hope Scholars, Berkeley Underground Scholars, Cal Veteran Services Center, Educational Opportunity Program,Re-entry Student Program, Student Parent Center, Student Support Services, Transfer Student Center, and Undocumented Student Program
"A hero is someone who was given his or her life to something bigger than oneself."
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