The Veteran

August 2026 Newsletter

As the Summer Term comes to an end, it's the perfect time to prep for the Fall Term! Here are some key things to keep in mind to make the start of the new term run smoothly:

Have specific questions regarding your VA benefits?

Contact our VetSuccess Counselor on campus! VetSuccess on Campus is a program through the Veterans Benefits Administration that places an experienced Veteran Readiness and Employment Counselor directly on campus to provide assistance and support to veteran students and their eligible family members

Need help registering for courses?

Contact the Registrar’s Office! During summer, in-person service is available Monday–Thursday from 10 AM–3 PM, phone service is available Monday–Thursday from 9 AM–5 PM, and email service is available Monday–Friday from 9 AM–5 PM. Visit the Fariborz Maseeh Hall lobby, call 503-725-3220, or email registar@pdx.edu.

Need help certifying your courses?

Contact the Veterans Certification Office! Once you have registered for courses for the term, you must complete all necessary forms and submit them to the Veterans Certification Office in the lobby of Fariborz Maseeh Hall. The Certification Office will notify the VA that you are now enrolled at PSU and they may now begin the payment process. 

Returning Students!

Welcome Back! It is never too early to certify your courses through the Veterans Certification Office (Vet Cert). As a returning student, you can certify your courses online through MyPSU. Certifying your courses as soon as possible ensures that your benefits will go into effect before the term starts! If you have any questions or concerns regarding course certification, reach out to Vet Cert directly.

Shawn is studying Business Administration with a focus on marketing and finance. He has a passion for sports, content creation, and finding creative ways to connect with people. Outside of the VRC, Shawn works with the Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Fire, and creates sports content for social media. When he isn’t working or studying, he enjoys playing basketball and spending time with friends and family. As the VRC’s Media Marketing Coordinator, Shawn hopes to highlight the people, programs, and opportunities that make the VRC special while helping more students connect with the community.

The Veterans Resource Center is hiring VA Work-Study students for Fall Term. Applications will be accepted from August 10 through August 24. This is a great opportunity to gain work experience, support military-connected students, and become more involved with the VRC community. Applicants must meet the VA Work-Study eligibility requirements.

Take time to relax and recharge with acupuncture wellness sessions at the Veterans Resource Center. Acupuncture may help reduce stress, anxiety, insomnia, hyperarousal, and symptoms related to PTSD.

Dates: August 11 and August 18
Time: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: VRC, Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 018

Want to help improve the Veterans Resource Center? Consider volunteering just two hours each month as a member of the VRC Advisory Board. This group of volunteers helps guide how VRC resources are used and shares ideas to better support veterans and military-connected students. Interested? Click the form to sign up!

Cool off and connect with the VRC community at our Ice Cream Social! Stop by, enjoy a sweet treat, meet other students, and spend time with the VRC staff.

Date: Tuesday, August 18 | Time: 12:00–1:30 PM
Location: Veterans Resource Center, SMSU Room 018

Tutor.com is available for PSU veterans, military-affiliated students, and students using VA education benefits. This free tutoring resource can help with writing, math, business courses, study support, and more. Eligible students can complete the Google Form linked below to sign up and get connected with tutoring support. Students using any VA education benefit at PSU are eligible.