Getting Involved
The Military Connection Center (MCC) hosts several programs and events to assist military-affiliated students navigate their college experience. In addition to these programs and events, we also celebrate all of the branches birthdays and observe remembrance days.
To register for our events, join us on Monarch Groups!
Upcoming Events
Programs & Events
Operation BLUE: Bridging Life and University Experience is a yearlong active learning program where student veterans are guided through intentionally designed activities to gain practical experience, self-awareness, and transferable skills.
If you would like to learn more about this program, please email our Veteran Student Success Coach or complete an Interest Form.
This peer support program connects current student veterans trained as Peer Advisors with incoming student veterans to help them navigate college life, address challenges they may face, refer them to appropriate resources on and off-campus, and provide ongoing support.
If you would like to learn more about this program, please email our PAVE coordinator.
Connects student veterans and family members to build community, provides resources and opportunities, and empowers students to reach their full potential.
In addition to the benefits you already receive, the work-study program is a VA education benefit offered to military affiliated students working towards a college degree. Earn while you learn!
If you would like to learn more about this program or apply, please email Vets Employ.
Every fall and spring semesters we celebrate graduating service members, veterans, reservists, and national guard members. Graduates receive a red, white, and blue graduation cord to wear for commencement.
Join us on Monarch Groups to see when our next Grad Cord Social will be!
To expand our ODU military community, the MCC is connecting with ODU faculty and staff who are veterans. Together, we hope to create a welcoming, equitable and supportive campus community.
If you would like to learn more about this community or get connected, please email our Veteran Student Success Coach or complete an Interest Form.
The purpose of the Military Alumni Chapter is to establish and enhance relationships to increase alumni involvement through networking, service, and social events.
For questions about this Chapter, please contact Sarah Martin, Director of Alumni Membership Engagement.
Email: sfmartin@562857.com
Phone: 757-683-5454