Our Mission
The Epstein Family Military Center provides student-focused services to all USD military-connected students, from their initial consideration of higher education through their enrollment as students and into their transition to alumni status. The EFMC services enhance military and veteran students’ ability to achieve their higher education and career goals effectively at a quality institution while using their benefits as efficiently as possible.
The Epstein Family Military Center nurtures the academic success and personal growth of all military-connected students. We communicate the value that our military population brings to the campus and the greater community, and in turn, we counter negative stereotyping.
Our Services
Our center and program provide student-focused services to all USD military-connected students, including veterans, active-duty service members, dependent children, and spouses. Visit us at Hahn University Center 205!
- Access to free printing (limit ten pages per day)
- Two Computers
- Free coffee
- Quiet study rooms & lounge area
- Scholarships and internship opportunities
- On/off-campus events
- Networking and Resources
- Newsletters, social media connection
- VA Certifying Officials are available during office hours to discuss VA educational benefits and certify each semester
- Military-Connected Ally Support Training for faculty, staff, and administrators
Refer to the Benefits section of our website for more information.
Events & Programming
Our center plans and organizes various events and programs throughout the academic year with many campus partners. We also promote events organized by military-connected organizations.
Past and ongoing events include:
- Annual USD Veterans Day Ceremony & Military-Connected Celebration of Achievement Aboard the USS Midway
- Social and family events like our Welcome Back Breakfast/BBQ and San Diego Padres and Gulls Game Outings
- Community Service: Operation Stand Down San Diego, STEP's Baby Supply Drive & Cammies to College, San Diego Fleet Week
- Professional Development: Military Career Development Mixers, Workshops with community organizations, and our Career Fair
- Events hosted by Alumni Veteran Network, USD Student Veteran Organization
*Note: Our events are subject to change; please refer to our communications and event calendar on our Current Students Page