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.

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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Painting With Purpose: Uniting UF Students and Veterans Through Art

What happens when you mix paint, creativity, and a room full of students and veterans? A masterpiece of community, connection, and camaraderie!

The Brown Center for Leadership and Service (BCLS) and the Collegiate Veterans Success Center (CVSC) recently hosted a

By Marissa Altenburg, M.A., CCSP
Marissa Altenburg, M.A., CCSP
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Wellness at Work: How to Go from “Surviving” to “Thriving” in Your Career

It’s easy to think of “career” and “wellness” as separate. One is about resumes, jobs, and LinkedIn. The other is about self-care, balance, and feeling whole. But in reality, they’re deeply connected.

The most sustainable, fulfilling careers are built when …

By Anna Steffanini
Anna Steffanini Career Coach
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3 Ways to Highlight Your Career Interests in an Interview

Talking about future goals and career interests is a key component of almost every interview. But the questions“Tell me a little bit about why you want this position” and “Where do you see yourself five years from now?” regularly spark …

By CareerShift
Job hunting & career management solutions
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Turning Your Internship into a Full-Time Career: Proven Strategies

Did you know that over 70% of companies offer full-time positions to their interns? This statistic highlights the significant potential internships have in shaping future careers.

Internships are more than just a temporary assignment; they are a critical opportunity to …

By Ivy Exec
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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.