October 2025 Newsletter

Issue 1, October 2025. Welcome, or welcome back, to fall quarter! As you approach week 3, make sure you know about the student success resources that will help you get to week 12.

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Veterans Resource Center (VRC), SEM 3

The VRC is committed to offering wraparound services, including:

  • A dedicated counselor to support your educational plans
  • Two certifying officials to help with your Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits
  • Food pantry and coffee bar
  • Student lounge and study area, with computers and free printing
  • See all VRC services

Student Success Center (SSC), S34

Basic Needs at The Hub, Baldwin Winery

  • Fresh groceries
  • Hot meals
  • Snacks, toiletries, period products and baby supplies
  • Help applying for off-campus resources such as CalFresh, housing and transportation
  • See all basic needs services

Mental Health and Wellness Center, RSS 258

Networking and careers

Spotlight: Student Veterans of De Anza (SVDA)

Whether you're exploring career paths, looking to expand your professional network, or simply want to connect with other veterans, this is a great chance to do so in a veteran-focused setting. Consider joining the SVDA.

Rey Claude Villasenor, President and Founder, Student Veterans of De Anza; U.S. Air Force veteran

Veteran networking event: connect with Google, Cisco, Snowflake and more

Wednesday, Oct. 15, in San Jose. Register for the veteran networking event to save your spot.

National Veterans Virtual Career Fair: emphasis on women veterans

Employers from industries including technology, health care, engineering, government and law enforcement. National Veterans Virtual Career Fair details (VetsHired)

October events

Oct. 8

Vet Center outreach specialist at the VRC

  • 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the VRC, SEM 3
  • Bring your VA-related questions
Oct. 13

Transfer event at Evergreen Valley College

Oct. 16

De Anza Transfer Day

  • Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main Quad
  • Open to all students. Meet one-on-one with representatives from University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) campuses, plus private, out-of-state and international universities
  • If it rains, the fair moves to Campus Center Conference Rooms A and B
  • More information from the Transfer Center
Oct. 17

Northern California Tribal Veterans Mental Health Summit

Oct. 28

UC Berkeley veteran and military-connected student event

  • Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m., via Zoom
  • Learn about admissions, financial aid, housing and veteran benefits
  • Hear from current Cal veterans about their experiences and advice
  • Get answers to your questions about life at UC Berkeley

Save the date: Foothill College Military 5K

Sunday, Nov. 9, 8 to 11 a.m. at Foothill College. Run, walk or roll in support of the Foothill College Veterans Resource Center. Every step helps build stronger programs, services, scholarships and community connections for military-affiliated students. Join us during and after the event for entertainment, food and community vendors.

Register for the Foothill College Military 5K

VRC counseling services

Counseling services are available by appointment and drop-in with VRC counselor Lan Truong. Contact the VRC for scheduling help at 408.864.8723 or veteransda@deanza.edu.

New for October and November: UC and CSU application drop-in. See the VRC website for the drop-in schedule, and submit your application no later than Nov. 26.

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