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Military Student Orientations
GGU hosts a veteran and military-connected student orientation prior to each academic term. If you don’t see an upcoming event listed above, be sure to check out our Orientation Page and to be added to a notification list or catch a replay if you’re eager to know more!
Upcoming events.
Check here often for digital events, workshops, and webinars for military students, virtual mixers, networking opportunities, and in-person events in the not-so-distant future!
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All Upcoming Events
Student Veterans of America Meet Up
Tuesday, November 19, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. PT | Hybrid
Learn more about the Student Veterans of America (SVA), how to get involved, meet other veterans and learn more about the SVA!
Online and In-Person (Room 4209)
Military Student Orientation - Spring A/B 2025
Incoming Golden Gate students who have served in the military or are military family members are invited to attend a virtual orientation designed to introduce the veteran support team and the veteran-specific resources available to them at GGU.
Military Student Orientation - Summer 2025
Incoming Golden Gate students who have served in the military or are military family members are invited to attend a virtual orientation designed to introduce the veteran support team and the veteran-specific resources available to them at GGU.
Veterans Day Virtual Cheers: Connect & Celebrate with Fellow Vets
Monday, November 11, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. PT (Virtual)
Join us for a Virtual Social & Happy Hour hosted by the Student Veterans of America! Grab your favorite beverage and connect with fellow veterans for a relaxed evening of conversation, networking, and camaraderie from the comfort of your home.
Military Student Orientation - Fall C 2024
Incoming Golden Gate students who have served in the military or are military family members are invited to attend a virtual orientation designed to introduce the veteran support team and the veteran-specific resources available to them at GGU.
Diller Center Networking Break
A chance for military-connected students to connect with each other and the Helen Diller Center for Veterans team.
Campus Week
Golden Gate University Campus Week events take place throughout the year. They are fun opportunities to meet other GGU students, alumni, and faculty. Please check back regularly for more details on Spring, Summer, and Fall events.
Please note that reservations are required to attend specific events. Click the button for the event list and how to register.
For FAQs about travel and planning for military-connected students, check out our Back to Campus page for hotel recommendations (and a discount code), parking, and more — curated by our Veteran Ambassadors.
Campus Week Pre-Brief for Military Students
Headed to San Francisco for in-person classes, but feeling a little lost? Join us to get the lay of the land.
SVA Chapter Meeting
Come join SVA @ GGU, where we vote in Board Members for the year, discuss the club's vision, and plan an event or two for Fall Campus Weeks! This is a great way to meet fellow military-connected students and show engagement!
Ready to join?
Click here for the membership application.
Military Student Orientation - Fall 2024
Incoming Golden Gate students who have served in the military or are military family members are invited to attend a virtual orientation designed to introduce the veteran support team and the veteran-specific resources available to them at GGU.
SVA Chapter Interest Meeting
Learn about the GGU Student Veterans of America chapter, available leadership positions, meet other members, and join the club during this upcoming Interest Meeting.
Ready to join?
Click here for the membership application.
SVA Chapter Interest Meeting
Learn about the GGU Student Veterans of America chapter, available leadership positions, meet other members, and join the club during this upcoming Interest Meeting.
Ready to join?
Click here for the membership application.
Snack 'n Chat
Snack ‘n Chat
Grab a snack and chat with the Diller Center Team during Campus Week!
Cookies, Cupcakes, and Connecting
Cookies, Cupcakes, and Connecting
Sweet treats for Vets! Stop by during Campus Week and connect with fellow veteran students and Diller Center Staff.
Snack 'n Chat
Snack ‘n Chat
Grab a snack and chat with the Diller Center Team during Campus Week!
Campus Week
Golden Gate University Campus Week events take place throughout the year. They are fun opportunities to meet other GGU students, alumni, and faculty. Please check back regularly for more details on Spring, Summer, and Fall events.
Please note that reservations are required to attend specific events. Click the button for the event list and how to register.
For FAQs about travel and planning for military-connected students, check out our Back to Campus page for hotel recommendations (and a discount code), parking, and more — curated by our Veteran Ambassadors.
Military Student Orientation - Summer C 2024
Incoming Golden Gate students who have served in the military or are military family members are invited to attend a virtual orientation designed to introduce the veteran support team and the veteran-specific resources available to them at GGU.
Diller Center Networking Break
A chance for military-connected students to connect with each other and the Helen Diller Center for Veterans team.
Campus Week
Golden Gate University Campus Week events take place throughout the year. They are fun opportunities to meet other GGU students, alumni, and faculty. Please check back regularly for more details on Spring, Summer, and Fall events.
Please note that reservations are required to attend specific events. Click the button for the event list and how to register.
For FAQs about travel and planning for military-connected students, check out our Back to Campus page for hotel recommendations (and a discount code), parking, and more — curated by our Veteran Ambassadors.
Campus Week Pre-Brief for Military Students
Headed to San Francisco for in-person classes, but feeling a little lost? Join us to get the lay of the land.
GGU Welcome Week Info Session: Introduction to the Helen Diller Center for Veterans
Learn about the services, resources and support provided by the Helen Diller Center for Veterans of US Military Service at GGU.
Military Student Orientation - Summer 2024
Incoming Golden Gate students who have served in the military or are military family members are invited to attend a virtual orientation designed to introduce the veteran support team and the veteran-specific resources available to them at GGU.
Campus Week
Golden Gate University Campus Week events take place throughout the year. They are fun opportunities to meet other GGU students, alumni, and faculty. Please check back regularly for more details on Spring, Summer, and Fall events.
Please note that reservations are required to attend specific events. Click the button for the event list and how to register.
For FAQs about travel and planning for military-connected students, check out our Back to Campus page for hotel recommendations (and a discount code), parking, and more — curated by our Veteran Ambassadors.
Military Student Orientation - Spring C 2024
Incoming Golden Gate students who have served in the military or are military family members are invited to attend a virtual orientation designed to introduce the veteran support team and the veteran-specific resources available to them at GGU.
Diller Center Networking Break
A chance for military-connected students to connect with each other and the Helen Diller Center for Veterans team.
Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Diller Center
The Helen Diller Center for Veterans of U.S. Military Service Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join us as we officially inaugurate and open The Helen Diller Center for Veterans of U.S. Military Service at Golden Gate University through a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony. This milestone event marks the commencement of a new phase dedicated to supporting and empowering our military community.
Date: February 7, 2024, at Noon
Hosted by: David Fike, PhD, GGU President
Co-host: Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Jason Dempsey, PhD, Diller Center Director
Location: The Helen Diller Center at Golden Gate University, 536 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94105
Military-affiliated students and alumni are encouraged to attend, but seats are limited, and RSVPs are required. For more information and to inquire about seat availability, email Marlena Blackman at mablackman@ggu.edu.
Over the last three years, the Helen Diller Center has become an essential part of campus life at GGU.
During our virtual center launch events back in March of 2021, we had the honor of hosting a discussion with the late Richard Rosenberg, Phyllis Cook, and David Fike to discuss the vision for the Diller Center at GGU.
The Helen Diller Center for Veterans of U.S. Military Service at Golden Gate University was launched in 2020 with a generous $2M grant from The Helen Diller Family Foundation. This pioneering initiative takes a comprehensive approach to supporting military-connected students by fostering academic, social, and career achievements for military veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
The center was established in honor of distinguished GGU alum, retired chairman and CEO of Bank of America, and former commander in the US Naval Reserve, Richard Rosenberg — MBA '63, JD '66, LLD '88. We take this opportunity to recognize and applaud his lifetime accomplishments and express deep gratitude for his invaluable support in furthering the mission of Golden Gate University
Established in 1999, the Helen Diller Family Foundation supports education, science and the arts in the Bay Area and Israel. The Diller family also sponsors the Diller Family Educator Award for Excellence in Education, which recognizes top educators. Additionally, the family funds global programs for teens, including its Diller Teen Fellows program, which is affiliated with the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund of San Francisco.
Campus Week
Golden Gate University Campus Week events take place throughout the year. They are fun opportunities to meet other GGU students, alumni, and faculty. Please check back regularly for more details on Spring, Summer, and Fall events.
Please note that reservations are required to attend specific events. Click the button for the event list and how to register.
For FAQs about travel and planning for military-connected students, check out our Back to Campus page for hotel recommendations (and a discount code), parking, and more — curated by our Veteran Ambassadors.
Campus Week Pre-Brief for Military Students
Headed to San Francisco for in-person classes, but feeling a little lost? Join us to get the lay of the land.
GGU Welcome Week Info Session: Introduction to the Helen Diller Center for Veterans
Learn about the services, resources and support provided by the Helen Diller Center for Veterans of US Military Service at GGU.
Military Student Orientation - Spring 2024
Incoming Golden Gate students who have served in the military or are military family members are invited to attend a virtual orientation designed to introduce the veteran support team and the veteran-specific resources available to them at GGU.
Navigating VA Healthcare
Join us for an informative session with Bridget Leach, a licensed clinical social worker with the VA Health Care System and your Student Veteran Health Program Coordinator for Bay Area universities.
Military Student Orientation - Fall 2023
Incoming Golden Gate students who have served in the military or are military family members are invited to attend a virtual orientation designed to introduce the veteran support team and the veteran-specific resources available to them at GGU.
Showing Up to Stand Out
Jenna Piva Laramie, a university career coach, hosts an exciting conversation with Katharine Gordon, a sourcing recruiter representing Oracle, the leading provider of business software with a global presence. Katharine will delve into the ways in which Oracle wholeheartedly supports military programs.
Diller Center Launch | March 2021
Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of Golden Gate University's Support of the Military
The Helen Diller Center for Veterans of U.S. Military Service at Golden Gate University—supported by a $2 million grant from the Helen Diller Foundation—will provide robust support and activities for veterans along their entire educational journey. READ MORE…
Replays
PAST: Honoring the Tradition of Service: A Conversation with GGU Veteran Alumni
Click the video link above to travel back in time as we celebrate Golden Gate’s proud history of educating military service members. Join an esteemed lineup of Golden Gate University’s Veteran alumni for conversations about their paths to and from GGU.
PRESENT: In Their Own Words: Current Veteran Student Experiences at GGU
Step into the shoes of current veteran students at GGU during this exploration of their experiences. Hear about the landscape of veteran and military students at GGU, the obstacles veterans face when transitioning from service to school, and services available to support their academic journey.
FUTURE: Golden Gate University and the Future of Military Veteran Education
A new ‘Greatest Generation’ of students is leaving the military and looking to begin their next chapter of service. While they face unique challenges in the transition from military life to civilian careers, they have the potential to make their mark as generations of military veterans have before. Join us for a discussion of how the Helen Diller Center for Veterans of US Military Service is empowering these students to achieve their goals.