Veterans' Resource Center (VRC)

About Us

Opened in Spring 2014, this beautiful center is a result of the hard work, passion and dedication of many student veterans, faculty and staff members and a symbol of the commitment Southwestern College has made to support the success of student veterans. Our VRC is staffed entirely by veterans and student veterans.

The VRC is pleased to offer a variety of services to support the success of our student Veterans and others using Veterans' benefits as they pursue their academic and career goals.

The Veterans’ Resource Center is committed to the healthy coexistence of all student Veterans. Behavior should reflect maturity.
- The noise level will be kept to a respectable level that is conducive to all guests.
- Veterans’ Resource Center guests are expected to behave in an ethical and moral fashion, respecting the human dignity of all those that enter this facility. Be tolerant of others and respect individual beliefs.
- Harassment of any kind (racial, sexual, and otherwise) will not be tolerated.
- Food and beverages shall be permitted in designated areas only.
- Telephone calls and disruptive conversations should be taken outside, as to not disrupt other Veterans’ Resource Center guests.
- Headphones are required to be used for music and other electronic devices, as to not disrupt other Veterans’ Resource Center guests.
  The VRC is a safe and supportive environment provided to assist in the successful transition from service member to student Veteran through academics, camaraderie, and wellness.
Veterans’ Resource Center staff reserves the right to ask a guest to leave if they violate the said standards.
Every semester, we offer a wide variety of workshops, on topics such as Financial Aid, Interview and Resume Writing Skills, updating Student Education Plans (SEPs) and Veterans benefits and more.

Spring 2019 Orientation - join us for an informative introduction to Southwestern College and presentations from the Veterans Services Office, the Veterans Resource Center, the Library and Academic Success Center, Counseling, Disability Support Services, Financia Aid, and Personal Wellness. Facilitated by JD White, VRC Coordinator.
- Tuesday, 22 Januray, 2019 10am - noon Room 214
- Tuesday, 22 Januray, 2019 10am - noon Room 214
The VRC has a number of textbooks that have been donated by fellow Veterans that can borrowed free of charge. Come by the VRC to see what's available and get more information on the program.
The VRC offers space to meet, study and network with fellow student Veterans. The Student Veteran Organization (SVO) meets regularly at the VRC and welcomes students interested in finding out more about its activities. Click here for more information.
- Courage to Call and Southwestern College host a free food distribution for active duty, veterans and military families. It takes place in parking lot B, from 9am - 1pm, or until all food is distributed. Join us on Saturday, March 9th and Saturday, October 12th.