Veterans Services Orientation

Veterans Services Orientation is designed to help military-connected students successfully transition into life at The Beach. At orientation, you’ll receive an introduction to campus resources, learn how to use your education benefits, meet the Veterans Services team and build community with fellow students.

The Veterans Services Orientation will cover the services available to you and answer questions about using your G.I. Bill® and Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits at CSULB. 

Just Added: Makeup Orientations for All Students!

All regular orientations have concluded. If you were unable to attend one of our scheduled orientations over the winter, makeups will be held virtually via Zoom in February. Register now!

Veterans Services Make Up Orientation Dates for Spring 2026

DateTimeRegistration Link
Friday, February 61:00 PM to 3:00 PM02.06.2026
Friday, February 1310:00 AM to 12:00 PM02.13.2026
Friday, February 2011:00 AM to 1:00 PM02.20.2026
Friday, February 272:00 PM to 4:00 PM02.27.2026

Please register in advance – registration closes when the meeting starts, and you will not be able to join. 

If you are starting your program in the summer, submit a Request for Enrollment Certification then follow the instructions for Fall 2026 Admits. We will contact you if we need anything else!

How to Request Enrollment Certification (pdf)

The Veterans Services Orientation will cover the services available to you and answer any questions you may have about using your VA benefits at CSULB.

Orientation dates and information will be updated in April.

What You Will Learn

  • How to activate and maintain your GI Bill or CalVet Fee Waiver
  • Required documents and key timelines for using your benefits
  • Understanding the different VA and CalVet education benefits
  • How to access and make the most of Veterans Services at CSULB
  • Support resources and community-building opportunities for military-connected students
  • Want a head start? Click here to explore the benefits you may qualify for and how to get started.

Dependents
If you are not using any benefits, i.e. Ch. 33 Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, Ch. 35 DEA or the CalVet Fee Waiver, or are using ONLY the CalVet Fee Wavier, attendance is optional but encouraged to make sure you know what resources may be available to you. CalVet Fee Waivers can be emailed to our office. Please include your campus ID number. 

We look forward to meeting you!