Upcoming Events

Annual VRC End of Year & Graduation Celebration

• Date: Friday, 6/26/26
• Time: 4PM
• Location: Hinson Campus Center, Room A&B

The VRC welcomes family and friends to celebrate this year's student achievements--awards, transfer and grads! While RSVPs are not required, it does help the VRC Office to plan for the event. Let us know you're coming by completing this quick survey. 

VRC hosts the Vet Center

• Date: Wednesday, 6/10/26
• Time: 10AM-1PM
• Location: VRC

Vet Center services include counseling for needs such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). They can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.

VRC hosts Santa Clara County Veterans Services Office (VSO)

• Date: Monday, 6/8/26
• Time: 10AM- 12PM
• Location: VRC 

The Santa Clara County VSO assists our Veteran community in applying for and obtaining compensation benefits through the US Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). 

Lunch & Learn Workshop: Internships 

• Date: Wednesday, 6/3/26
• Time: 12 - 3PM
• Location: VRC

Drop in to learn about internships. Lunch provided. 

Memorial Day 

• Date: Thursday, 5/21/26
• Time: 11:30AM -12:30PM 
• Location: Foothill College, Veterans Plaza

Join us at Foothill College's Veterans Plaza to remember those we have lost, and to honor their memory and contributions to our country and our community.  

VRC hosts the Vet Center

• Date: Thursday, 5/14/26
• Time: 10AM-1PM
• Location: VRC

Vet Center services include counseling for needs such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). They can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.

Additional planned visits: 6/10 (10AM-1PM)

VRC hosts Santa Clara County Veterans Services Office (VSO)

• Date: Monday, 5/11/26
• Time: 10AM- 12PM
• Location: VRC 

The Santa Clara County VSO assists our Veteran community in applying for and obtaining compensation benefits through the US Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). 

Additional planned visits: 6/8 (10AM-12PM)

VRC Tabling at De Anza's Open House & Car Show

• Date: Saturday, May 9th 
• Time & Locations: Various (see description)
  

The VRC team will table at two events on Saturday, May 9th. Friends and family are most welcome!

• De Anza's Annual Open House from 10AM to 1:30PM in the Main Quad.
  • Prospective and new military-affiliated students who are making plans for fall enrollment are encouaged to attend.
    • Coming to De Anza in the fall? Review VRC new student information. 
  • Full Event details and parking information can be found here.
• De Anza's AutoTech Program's Annual Car Show from 9AM to 1PM in Parking Lot E.
  • Meet the teaching faculty, learn about the certificate and degree programs (AA and BS)...and of course, don't forget to checkout the car show.
  • If you want to show your car, plan to register at the gate. 

Career Pathway Events (Multiple)

• Date: Wednesday, May 6
• Time: 12-2PM
• Location: VRC

VA Community Employment Coordinator will be in the VRC from 12-2PM to discuss your career plans, and to provide you with employment resources.

Reminders!

• De Anza's Annual Career Fair will also be on May 6 from 10AM to 2PM in the Sunken Garden. This event is open to all students. Employers interested in tabling should connect with the Workforce Office. 
• The Career Center will host workshops (4/28 Resume Writing Workshop, and more!) to help students prepare for the Career Fair. 

Summer Reg Kick-Off 

• Date: Monday 4/27 & Tuesday 4/28
• Time: 11AM
• Location: VRC

Priority registration for summer opens Monday, April 27! Be sure to connect with your SCO and VRC counselor about your summer plans. Pizza at 11AM. See you there!

VRC hosts the Vet Center

• Date: Wednesday, 4/22/26
• Time: 10AM-1PM
• Location: VRC

Vet Center services include counseling for needs such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). They can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.

Additional planned visits: 5/14 (10AM-1PM); 6/10 (10AM-1PM)

VRC hosts Santa Clara County Veterans Services Office (VSO)

• Date: Monday, 4/21/26
• Time: 12- 3PM
• Location: VRC 

The Santa Clara County VSO assists our Veteran community in applying for and obtaining compensation benefits through the US Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). 

Additional planned visits: 5/11 (10AM-12PM); 6/8 (10AM-12PM)

VRC Tabling at Spring Quarter DASG Resources Fair

• Date: Tuesday, 4/14/26
• Time: 12- 3PM
• Location: Main Quad

Visit the VRC table and learn about services available to our student veteran and military-connected community. 

Spring Quarter Pizza Luncheon hosted by the American Legion

• Date: Wednesday, 4/8/26
• Time: 12- 2PM
• Location: Veterans Resoure Center, SEM 3

Quarterly pizza luncheon with the American Legion.

Winter Quarter's Finals Feast

• Date: March 23, 24 & 25
• Start: 11AM
• Location: Veterans Resoure Center, SEM 3

Best of luck on your finals!! Come by for brunch items before or after your exams.

VRC Open House: Showcase of Student Success Resources

• Date: February, 2/11/26
• Start: 11:30AM
• Location: Veterans Resoure Center, SEM 3

Drop by the VRC to meet our new VRC counselors (11:30AM - 12:30PM), prep for spring registration (Feburary 17th!), and checkout other resources for our veterans, dependants and military affiliated students--FREE school supplies, Math and Physics tutoring, food pantry and coffee bar and more. Asian fusion lunch buffet starts at 11:30AM.

Lunch generously provided for the VRC by the Office of Equity.  

VRC Tabling at Winter Quarter DASG Resources Fair

• Date: Tuesday, 1/13/26
• Time: 12- 3PM
• Location: Main Quad

Visit the VRC table and learn about services available to our student veteran and military-connected community. 

Lunch & Learn: Applying & Transferring to Private Univerity

• Date: Thursday, 1/8/26
• Time: 1:30- 2:30PM
• Location: Veterans Resoure Center, SEM 3

This workshop will teach you how to complete the Common App. Presented by De Anza VRC alumni. Bring your question, and laptop if you have one. Lunch provided.

Winter Quarter Pizza Luncheon hosted by the American Legion

• Date: Wednesday, 1/7/26
• Time: 12- 2PM
• Location: Veterans Resoure Center, SEM 3

Quarterly pizza luncheon with the American Legion.

Veterans Day Event & Resource Fair

• Date: Monday, 11/10/25
• Time: 11:30AM - 1PM
• Location: Veterans Resoure Center, SEM 3

Join us in honoring our veteran students.

• Community Opening Remarks: 11:30 to 11:45 a.m.
• Veterans Resource Fair and Lunch: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lunch generously provided for the VRC by the Office of Equity. 

2025 Foothill College Military 5K

• Date: Sunday, 11/9/25
• Time: 8:00AM
• Location: Foothill College 

Run, walk, or roll in support of our Veterans Resource Center (VRC) at Foothill College! Every step you take helps us build stronger programs, services, scholarships, and community connections for our military-affiliated students. Join us during and after the event for entertainment, food, and community vendors.  

• Registration for Veterans, Active Duty Members, and Reservists
• Registration for the General Public

Visit the Foothill College Veterans Resource Center (VRC) webpage for full event details.

Fall Quarter Pizza Luncheon hosted by the American Legion

• Date: Wednesday, 9/24/25
• Time: 12- 2PM
• Location: Veterans Resoure Center, SEM 3

Quarterly pizza luncheon with the American Legion.

De Anza College Welcome--Or Welcome Back--Event 

• Date: Friday, 9/19/25
• Time: 10AM - 12PM

During this collegewide event, the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) will have drop-in quick questions with our certifying officials and counselor.