Course Announcement Fall 2026
Veterans First Year Seminar - Transition is the Mission
Beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:35 – 11:50 a.m.
Location: 130 Ritenour Building
(Student Veteran Center Classroom)
Instructors: Steve Dolphin and Jamie Eberle
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Education 100 is a First-Year Seminar that aims to assist veteran students through the transition from military
service to collegiate life and a civilian career.
During this course, you will:
- Learn strategies for maximizing your VA educational
benefits. - Develop an action plan that puts you on the path to
achieving your academic and professional goals. - Gain exposure to the vast opportunities at Penn State for personal, professional, and academic growth.
- Translate your military experience into marketable skills that are attractive to civilian employers.
- Establish a professional network of colleagues who will help you succeed in your transition.
For more information, please email the Office of Veterans Programs at ovp@psu.edu or call us at (814) 863-0465.