Veteran & Military Transition Toolkit
Congratulations! You’re an Aggie! Now what? Successful transition is a key component for achieving not only academic success, but long term financial, personal, and vocational success. Our programs offer the opportunity for Aggie Veterans to develop and refine the skills necessary to successfully transition to and through Texas A&M University and beyond.
Transition Toolkit
We recognize that the transition from military to civilian life can be overwhelming enough. Relocating to a new community and integrating into life and academics at a large, Tier-1 research institution can double that challenge. We also recognize that transition doesn’t stop when once the first semester begins; it continues throughout the academic journey, through graduation and into a career. That’s why each and every program is crafted to directly or indirectly drive veteran and military student lifetime success. Whether you are coming straight from a life of service or transferring in from a smaller community college, we have the programs to help facilitate a lifetime of successful transitions as an Aggie.
Download the toolkitStep by Step: A Successful Transition
Verify Your Military Status
The robust programs and services available to you through the VRSC and its partners are FREE and, with the exception of our scholarships, only have a single eligibility requirement… you MUST be verified in the student information system as a veteran or military student.
What does this mean? Military Admissions must receive documentation verifying service. This can be a DD-214, current orders, LES or other documents respective to your service status. Being verified also ensures you will receive timely and essential communication!
Verify Your StatusComplete Online Orientation
During Online Orientation, you will be asked if you are a veteran or military student. Doing so provides you access to specialized content and additional resources in preparation for your New Student Conference and arrival at Texas A&M. Be sure to select “Current or Former Military” to take advantage of this valuable experience!
Military Student Session at New Student Conference
Join us in the VRSC on Day 1 of your New Student Conference for the Military Student Session. This session will include a quick but detailed workshop to prepare you for your next step in the transition process and a tour of the facility by fellow veteran & military students. This session is required for all new incoming undergraduate students and highly encouraged for all incoming graduate students. Can’t wait to see you there!
Vet Camp
Vet Camp is a mandatory peer-led event for incoming veteran and military students that will empower you through crucial knowledge combined with hands-on application and camaraderie for a successful, enjoyable and impactful higher education experience. This event will include essential in-depth workshops, customized campus tours and networking.
Launch Your Success!
Everything available to you at Texas A&M is designed to develop and empower you for future success. Remaining engaged with VRSC programs and student and professional organizations will enhance your success in higher education and beyond! Questions on getting involved or need to know where to start? The VRSC is a great place to engage with peers, take advantage of staff expertise and explore opportunities.
Ways to Connect & Engage
- Want to stay updated on what’s happening in the veteran and military student community? The Military Student Hub in CANVAS has all the info!
- Looking to have a voice in change, advocacy or being a peer-leader? – VALOR2 is the VRSC program for you!
- Have a desire to connect with current and former military students and community, state and national employers? The Aggie Military Network on LinkedIn has it all!
- Like engaging with peers for fun and camaraderie? Get started in orgs with Student Veterans of America at Texas A&M or search over 1,300 orgs in Get Involved.