Who We Are
The transition from service member to student is often a difficult one and the Veterans Success Center (VSC) is here to help bridge that gap.
At UT, our goal is to create an environment where student veterans can thrive in areas of academia, leadership, and connectedness. By facilitating this intentional support, the VSC extends learning beyond the classroom, builds community, and provides transformative experiences.
Our Programs
Veteran Impact Program
The Veteran Impact Program (VIP) is a one-semester cohort program for incoming student veterans that supports their transition to UT and maximize their first-year experience.
The VIP will introduce these new Vols to the academic success skills and resources that will enhance their collegiate journey.
Veterans Upward Bound Program
The Veterans Upward Bound Program is designed to assist current military members or veteran scholars who have not yet begun their higher education journey.
This program helps prospective students in attending UT or the school of their choice.
Additional Benefits
Pilot Company Student Veteran Lounge
The Pilot Company Student Veteran Lounge offers several great features, including free drinks, coffee, and food including pre-made meals from Food4Vols, a refrigerator and microwave, lounge space with couches, TV, and video games, and a great place to connect with other veterans!
Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders
Services brought to the Veterans Success Center include areas like The Writing Center, The Math Place, and the Academic Success Center!
Academic Coaching
Veterans academic coaching designed to assist with time management, academic support, well-being, and more!
Veteran Engagement
Meet with other veterans through things like “Pre” tailgating events, Veterans Week held the week of Veterans Day, Partnerships with UT Athletics, and workshops to support academic and social connections!
Career Engagement
In partnership with the CCDAE, the VSC aims to support veterans seeking careers through Career Coaching, Coffee & Convo events with veteran-friendly employers held, and Veterans Networking Night each semester, where veterans can network with multiple veteran-friendly employers!