We are a local branch of the Student Veterans of America whose mission is "To provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation." 

SVA’s mission is to provide military veterans with the resources, support and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and after graduation. The organization was born from the experiences of young veterans transitioning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to college campuses across the nation. What they encountered were unprepared school environments void of peers with shared experiences. Not only are student veterans typically older than “traditional” students, but they have radically different life experiences. Quite simply, student 
veterans often felt like outsiders on campus, which exacerbated the challenges of transitioning to life as a civilian and as a student.

SVA’s objectives:
• Connect members with on-campus resources needed for college success.
• Support members as they transition from the military to civilian life. 
• Generate awareness of veterans on campus.
• Create and promote camaraderie.
• Serve as a voice for student service members and veterans on campus.