Veterans Affairs
The staff of the California University of Pennsylvania Office of Veterans Affairs (CALU VA) welcomes all veterans, eligible dependents, service-members of the National Guard and Reserve component and Active Duty service-members to California University of Pennsylvania. Your education benefits are part of your entitlement having served, are currently serving or have a family member who has served in the armed forces. Your benefits are designed to assist you as you work toward your education goals at California University of Pennsylvania.
California University of Pennsylvania moves to number #4 in the November 2011 edition of the Military Times Edge
The CALU VA main campus office is the primary resource center for California University of Pennsylvania's Main Campus, Southpointe Campus and Global Online program. The information on these web pages apply to the CALU VA main campus and are subject to change. In the event that you are unable to visit campus during regular scheduled business hours, please contact the CALU VA via e-mail. Someone will assist you within 24-48 hours.
CALU VA - located in G-35, ground floor of Carter Hall
(724) 938-4076 or veterans@calu.edu
Monday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
*The CALU VA office is available for appointments or scheduled site visits during non business hours by contacting veterans@calu.eduwith your name, information being requested, and time, date and location for visit. The CALU VA requests at least 48 hours notice for scheduling non business hour appointments. For information on the California University of Pennsylvania Southpointe campus, please visit: http://www.calu.edu/academics/colleges/southpointe/index.htm
With over 200 campus Veterans and over 250 Global Online service-members, Cal U Veterans Affairs provides assistance in regards to tuition, fees, advising and career opportunities. Contact veterans@calu.edu for more information.
California University of Pennsylvania to offer German Armed Force Proficiency Badge Testing in April
The California University of Pennsylvania Office of Veterans Affairs will be participating in the German Armed Force Proficiency Badge testing on April 28 & 29 on the campus of California University of Pennsylvania. For more information, contact Robert Prah at prah@calu.edu. Sign ups will continue through the end of February 2012. For more information on the testing, please visit: http://www.army.mil/article/56079/soldiers-vie-for-german-military-proficiency-badge/
News
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 | 2/1/2012 The Office of Veterans Affairs offers free, weekly counseling sessions for military veterans and their families. A licensed professional counselor meets with clients in Carter Hall. |
National Roll Call: 11-11-11
Cal U Veterans Affairs on Facebook
Veterans Affairs FYI's
The Veterans Club is here for you. Meetings are held in the Office of Veterans Affairs lounge area or in the multi-purpose hall conference room directly across from the Veterans Affairs Office. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month beginning at 11:30.
Check Out Events of Interest. The Office of Veterans Affairs coordinates trips each year to points of interest such as Gettysburg, and Washington, D.C.
Read the Veterans Voice newsletter each semester
Find out about the Post 9/11 Endowed Scholarship &Col. Bakewell & Spc. Kolenc Scholarship
Called to Active Duty? Learn what to do.
Find Answers to Your Questions about WAVE
For more information concerning your military education benefits and to learn more about Cal U being named a Top Military Friendly School and 2011 Best for Vets College, contact the Office of Veterans Affairs at: veterans@calu.edu.
Spring 2012 Events & Activities:
08 February 2012: Cal U women's and men's basketball "whiteout" game vs IUP; Vet's Club sponsored 50/50 in Convocation Center Lobby
09 February 2012: Veterans Club Meeting, 11:30, G-35 Carter Hall
11 February 2012: Hoops 4 Vets 5 on 5 co-ed basketball tournament,
14 February 2012: Vet Center on campus, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Carter Hall G-33
21 February 2012: Vet Center on campus, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Carter Hall G-33
28 February 2012: Vet Center on campus, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Carter Hall G-33
28-29 April 2012: German Armed Force Proficiency Badge Testing, Cal U of Pa (contact prah@calu.edu for more information)
