About us

The Veteran Services Department provides a wide range of support and referral services for all undergraduate and graduate students who are veterans, currently serving either on active duty or in the Reserve or National Guard. We also provide services for veterans in college readiness and employment as well as support for qualified dependents.

We provide academic support and social events such as the following:

  • Express advising
  • Workshops
  • Welcome back and finals brunch
  • Vets Week
  • Veteran graduation
  • Summer bash
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Veteran Services department locations

Pennington Student Achievement Center

Veteran and Military Center

Veterans and Military Center, commonly referred to as the VMC, is a comfortable space to connect with like-minded individuals, develop camaraderie with fellow student veterans, study and grab coffee or a snack.  The VMC is located in the Pennington Student Achievement Center, commonly referred to as the PSAC, third floor room 310.

Learn more about the Veteran and Military Center
Fitzgerald Student Services Building

The Fitzgerald office

Fitzgerald office is the administrative and claims-processing office and can answer your VA educational benefit and entitlement questions. The Veteran Services office is located on the second floor within the Admissions and Records department.

Learn more about the Fitzgerald Student Services building

Latest news about veterans around the University

Read timely updates on programs, events, achievements and support services affecting veterans from across the University here.

Dana Cooper dressed in graduation attire standing on University Quad

Grads of the Pack: Dana Cooper

Graduating senior Dana Cooper finds her path through service, family and perseverance

Clint Romesha stands at a podium speaking during the ENGAGE event, with a microphone and U.S. flag visible behind him.

ENGAGE event features Medal of Honor recipient, draws campus and community support

Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha headlined the annual event hosted by the University of Nevada, Reno Veterans’ Alumni Chapter

Clinton Romesha in military attire, with American flag in background.

ENGAGE 2026 to feature Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha at the University of Nevada, Reno on April 17

Veteran-focused event encourages dialogue and self-awareness, helps navigate post-military lives