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U-M Vet to Vet Program
Now accepting applications for “Vet to Vet” volunteers. Position will help incoming student veterans & military members transition into the University through individual meetings and e-mails. Minimal time commitment required!
Share your experiences, share your love of U-M -- help another soldier/sailor/airman/marine by being a contact person as they enter into the University.
Click here for a student application and click here for a faculty/staff applicaiton
Purpose:
To promote a successful transition from the military to the academic environment the Student Veterans Assistance Program has created the "Vet to Vet" Program. The students who volunteer for this program are former/current military students who advise veterans on the trasition to college including:
- Communicating with prospective students before arrival
- Meet with each student individually once a month
- Provide student perspective information on academics, extra and co-curricular involvement and health and wellness
Proram Goals:
- Provide individual guidance and support to each Veteran student participants over the course of his or her transition process.
- Facilitate easy access to information regarding class enrollment, locations of campus facilities, use of computer network systems and other essential information through regular communication from the Student Veteran Mentor staff.
- Address the needs of veteran students by accommodating their often busy schedules, particularly those that commute and/or have multiple commitments.
The "Vet to Vet" Program is overseen by our Transition Specialist, Phil Larson, who works closely with current and new student veterans.
Please contact Phil Larson via e-mail at pnlarson@umich.edu & by visiting the facebook group U-M Veterans' Network if you are interested in participating in this program.
Point of Contact
U-M Veterans' Network:
Philip Larson - pnlarson 734-764-6413
