The CSUSM Veterans Center: Supporting Those Who Served Our Country
CSUSM recently opened a new Veterans Center, donated by a group of approximately 60 interdisciplinary students at the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J. The Center is a place where military-affiliated students can receive support in achieving their academic and career goals with services tailored to their unique needs. Staff assist students navigate the admissions process, access their GI benefits, register for courses, find campus resources and get involved in leadership and social activities, facilitating their move from a very tight-knit community in the armed forces to the tight-knit community that exists at Cal State San Marcos.
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