Veteran and Military Connected Students

Welcome to the Veteran and Military-Connected Students Community at the University of Florida! This community provides curated resources designed to support your unique transition from military service to academic and professional life.

This community is filled with essential information for your career and professional development. Take the time to explore the articles, blogs, and resources, which offer insight into making the most of your UF experience. Engage with military-friendly student organizations, connect with fellow veterans and military-connected alumni, and leverage labor market data to power your career planning.

How to Get an Internship: Computer Science Student Panel

Curious how students actually land Computer Science internships at top companies? Join us for a student-led panel featuring peers who have successfully navigated the internship search and secured roles across industry, government, and research.

Hear firsthand how they:

This session …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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CWC Group Counseling: Real Talk. Real Growth.

 

Joining a counseling group might sound intimidating, but it’s actually one of the best ways to build meaningful relationships. You’ll meet other students who get it—and you’ll practice the kind of social skills that make real-life interactions feel less …

By Zully Rivera Ramos
Zully Rivera Ramos
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Air Force Veteran Allison Kruse Discusses Her Legal Career and the Importance of Giving Back

“I want to give back to the community that gave me so much.” This week on the FourBlock Podcast, we are honored to be joined by Labor and Employment attorney Allison Kruse, a U.S. Air Force veteran and current associate …

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Winter Break Skill-Building: Strengthen Your Resume with Forage (15 Minutes a Day)

With insights from Taylor Mingle, UF C3 Career Coach & UF Forage Expert

As you head into winter break, it’s a great time to invest in your future career without giving up your downtime. Employers increasingly want to see demonstrated …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Military Precision Meets Quality Leadership: David White’s Path From the Air Force to Cummins

For David White, service has always been a family value.

He spent four years in the U.S. Air Force as part of the 82nd Civil Engineering Squadron, keeping bases running as an HVAC/R technician. Years later, his oldest daughter Jennifer …

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Credentials and Courses

Career Resources

The UF’s Counseling & Wellness Center (CWC) invites all enrolled students to explore our wide range of group counseling opportunities—designed …

Your next move is to use My Next Move for Veterans, a tool from the U.S. Department of Labor that helps …

Oplign is a job intelligence platform designed to help veteran job seekers by translating their military skills into civilian-ready terms and …

Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.