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.

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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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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Career Fair Confidence: Standout Strategies from Foresight Construction & Oelrich Construction

Career week is coming soon! Are You Ready to Show Them What You’re Made of?

Career fairs can feel overwhelming. You’re surrounded by polished resumes, elevator pitches, and a sea of students all hoping to make an impression. So how …

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott
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From Passion to Project: Our Year in Path to Purpose

1. Introduction

Path to Purpose: Community-Based Projects (Path to Purpose) is a hands-on service-learning program run by the University of Florida’s Brown Center for Leadership & Service (BCLS) that helps students grow while making a real difference in their communities.


By The Brown Center for Leadership & Service
The Brown Center for Leadership & Service
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Insights from SoFlo DevCon 2025

This year’s SoFlo DevCon, South Florida’s premier developer conference, brought together tech professionals, students, and thought leaders for a full day of learning, networking, and innovation. The 2025 theme, “To the Future and Beyond,” focused on how emerging technologies—especially artificial …

By Karissa Singh
Karissa Singh
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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.