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The Student Veterans of America chapter at the University of Virginia is committed to fostering community and sharing resources for opportunities.
We are committed to supporting the student-veterans at UVA by fostering a positive social and professional network. As student-veterans, we understand the challenges that are inevitable upon separation from military service and transitioning to academic life. By creating community consciousness, we are able to share our experiences, learn from each other, and successfully address the challenges unique to veterans together.
SVA at UVA is committed to identifying and disseminating information about opportunities that present themselves to student-veterans and other military-affiliated students. This includes, but isn’t limited to: scholarships, employers, Veterans Affairs information, seminars, local events, application-based majors, UVA hosted events specifically for veterans and social functions.
Student Veterans of America @ the University of Virginia
Romeo Sarmiento
President
US Marine Corps Veteran
McIntire School of Commerce
Ashley Lozano
Vice-President
US Air Force Veteran
College of Arts and Sciences
Jim Carlisle
Secretary
US Air Force Veteran
College of Arts and Sciences
Johnson Li
Communications Director
US Army National Guard
College of Arts and Sciences
Edgar Hercila
Treasurer
US Army Veteran
College of Arts and Sciences
Natasha Smith
Faculty Advisor
US Navy Veteran
Director of Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering
Shiann Gordon
Engagement Coordinator
US Army Veteran
College of Arts and Sciences
Jon Gangsaas
Engagement Coordinator
US Navy Veteran
College of Arts and Sciences
You can contact us by:
Email: studentvetsuva@gmail.com
Facebook: Student Veterans of America at UVA
Instagram: @uvaveteran
Student veterans share unique experiences. The SVA allows student veterans, military-affiliated students, and allies to foster relationships through these shared experiences and interests. In addition to prior military service, we share a common interest in giving back to our communities.
Go to our menu and select "Incoming Veteran Checklist" for more information.
For a list of what to bring to Mr. Jefferson's University please click on this link: https://housing.virginia.edu/what-to-bring-faq
The best way to answer any benefits-related questions is to email veteransbenefits@virginia.edu.
There are many scholarships and grants available to all students and some specifically for student veterans. You can find them at this link: https://alumni.virginia.edu/scholarships/
These links by Information Technology Services provide guides to navigating SIS.
https://virginia.service-now.com/its?id=itsweb_kb_article&sys_id=6ab28cd3db7ac744f032f1f51d961911
https://virginia.service-now.com/its?id=itsweb_kb_article&sys_id=26d33eb8db809f004f32fb671d96191f
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Got any questions? One of our members will be in touch with you.