Mt. SAC VRC Weekly Update
August 24th - August 28th
Welcome to Fall 2020!
Desiree A. Campos Marquez currently serves as the Manager of the Mt. SAC Veterans Resource Center. Mrs. Marquez is a proud military family member and has worked professionally with VA educational benefits for over ten years. She is considered a statewide expert in scholarship compliance and Title 38 regulatory issues. She is an alumni of the University of Southern California (USC) where she triple majored as an undergrad and later earned a Master's degree in Education. Fall 2020 marks Desiree's 19th year as a student affairs professional and her 14th year at Mt. SAC.
The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) team and I welcome you to the fall 2020 semester! We are eager to assist you as you continue your educational journey with us and hope that your time at Mt. SAC will be a rewarding experience. The Mt. SAC VRC prides itself on serving our military-connected students with premier service and holistic wrap-around programming to ensure you receive the support and guidance you deserve as a student at Mt. SAC.
Below are a few reminders from the VRC Team as you begin your fall semester:
- Although the campus is closed - only in-person assistance is impacted.
- The VRC Team is offering remote/virtual assistance and programs throughout the fall semester.
- VRC Weekly Newsletters are released every Monday and contain event reminders, helpful hints from the VRC Team, and more!
- Ask tons of questions...if we do not know the answer, we will help you track down the answer!
- Check your Mt. SAC student email every day! Your professors and support network will communicate via email so it is important you check this daily.
I encourage you to take advantage of the amazing support network we have to assist you. From our outstanding VRC Counselors who can assist with academic, transfer and personal counseling resources, to our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarship Program liaisons, to our ACCESS and VA representatives, I assure you the Mt. SAC VRC Team is dedicated to providing you quality service and guidance throughout, and beyond, your time at Mt. SAC.
Good luck this semester!
Desiree A. Campos Marquez
VRC Manager
CSU Application Workshop for Veterans
The Veteran Ambassador Program from the CSUF VRC will be hosting a Spring 2021 CSU Apply Workshop on August 28th at noon.
This workshop is designed for students who wish to apply for admission to ANY of the California State Universities.
They will be covering the CSU Application timeline, Transfer application checklist, Admission requirements, how to apply, how to properly complete all 4 quadrants on the application, and their team will be available for questions and one-on-ones with attendees.
Zoom Meeting ID: 458-785-5749
For additional information, please email vap@fullerton.edu.
Changing Your Schedule?
During the first week we find that some students have changes to their schedule and this is normal. Students who receive GI Bill Benefits are required to notify the VRC of any drops/adds during this period by completing the DROP/ADD/Withdrawal Form.
Please make sure when making adjustments to your schedule, you are updating the VRC Team by:
- Completing the ADD/DROP/Withdrawal Form
- Emailing your updated receipt to veterans@mtsac.edu
If you are making any changes to your Mountie Academic Plan/Ed Plan (MAP), please send a copy to us at your earliest convenience. Per VA regulations, we can only certify classes on your MAP. Reminder to please submit a copy that is signed and dated by the counselor who completed your MAP.
Please contact us at 99-274-4520 or at veterans@mtsac.edu if you have any questions.
Mt. SAC Mindfulness Meditation via Zoom
As we all cope with the changes of online learning and all that we are going through, join the Health Center Team to improve your overall well-being.
Fall Meditation Times for Students
- TUESDAYS 2:00pm-2:30pm
- THURSDAYS 1:30pm-2:00pm
Mt. SAC Virtual Student Help Center
- General campus questions
- Open class search
- How to add classes
- Course Selection
- Portal user assistance
- Completion of the enrollment process
- And more...
Log in to join between 9-5pm at: https://tinyurl.com/StudentHelpCenter
Mt. SAC Laptop Loan Program
Submit a request NOW at: https://www.mtsac.edu/laptoploansrequestform
Weekly Reminders and Helpful Links/Info
VRC On-Line Events This Week
VRC Virtual Front Desk Walk-Ins
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/93762231156
Zoom Meeting ID: 937 6223 1156
Call-In Number: (669) 900-6833
Monday, Aug 24, 2020, 08:00 AM
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VRC Virtual Front Desk Walk-Ins
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/93762231156
Zoom Meeting ID: 937 6223 1156
Call-In Number: (669) 900-6833
Tuesday, Aug 25, 2020, 08:00 AM
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Virtual Walk-in Hours w/VA Representative (VSOC-Maura Kazden)
Meeting number (access code): 199 694 0881
Meeting password: 3gpYvhJ33f@
Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)
+14043971596,,1996940881## USA Toll Number
Wednesday, Aug 26, 2020, 08:00 AM
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Afternoon Chat w/Certifying Officials via Zoom
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/94100976272
Meeting ID: 941 0097 6272
Call-In Number: (669) 900-6833
Thursday, Aug 27, 2020, 03:00 PM
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New VRC Student Welcome
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/94249877793
Meeting ID: 942 4987 7793
Friday, Aug 28, 2020, 10:00 AM
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Contact Us
Email: veterans@mtsac.edu
Website: https://www.mtsac.edu/veterans/
Phone: (909) 274-4520