What do we do?
Being a student can be hard and can be made even more difficult when transitioning from a professional military background to higher education. That's where the Veterans Association at USC (USCVA) comes in.
We are a recognized national chapter of Student Veterans of America. Through various initiatives the USCVA achieves the following:
- Helps student veterans to realize their full academic potential by bringing awareness towards, and facilitating access to, support services reserved exclusively for our community.
- Maintains strong relationships with community and corporate partners interested in supporting USC student veterans.
- Strives to give back to the surrounding communities as well as the veterans community through our many philanthropic initiatives.
- Hosts a number of professional development workshops accessible to all student veterans.
- Provides a welcoming and inclusive environment that is conducive to building and strengthening camaraderie.
Mission Statement
We are students with common & uncommon military experiences who actively interact with fellow students and offer unique perspectives to help grow the already diverse USC culture, while our goal is to create a seamless transition to campus life and reintegration into civilian society for all USC student veterans.
Events We Host
Our events include, but are not limited to: mixers, networking events, job fairs, tailgates, volunteer opportunities, community service, team building exercises, social outings, and professional development.
Upcoming events at this marketing flyer LINK.
FAQs
Meet the 2024-2025 Executive Board
Fabian Francis, President: “As the SVA President, I strive to provide the USC veteran community with resources and community-building opportunities to further social and professional development on campus. I am a junior at the Marshall School of Business, emphasizing data analytics. While in the military, I served as an infantryman in the U.S Marine Corps in the 1st Battalion 3rd Marine Division stationed in Hawai’i.”
Jean-Luc Hayes, Vice President: "As the Vice President of the SVA, my goal is to foster a sense of community and expand access to resources and information for all student veterans and their families. After having served in the Navy for ten years, I am now pursuing a degree in Business Administration here at USC."
Nea Ocampo, Treasurer: "As the SVA's treasurer, I oversee our organization's finances with a focus on transparency and accountability, ensuring every dollar is used effectively to benefit our members. I am currently a senior at USC Marshall School of Business, working towards a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Finance. My military background includes proudly serving in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman for four and a half years, where I was stationed at San Clemente Island and Walter Reed."
Past Presidents & Vice Presidents
2024-2023: Jerick Galindez & Chhai Chhet
2023-2022: Seulki Noh & Cindy Thai
2022-2021: Johnny Walker & Seulki Noh
2021-2020: Christopher Alora & Christopher Martinez
2020-2019: Mark Milam & Victor Rangel
Email us at military@usc.edu if you would like to add your President & Vice President to our USCVA legacy list.