Veterans

Welcome to the Veterans Community!

As a U.S. military Veteran, your unique experience serving the U.S. is very much appreciated here at UNT. On average, most student veterans are between the ages of 24 and 40, almost 48% are married and the same percentage of veterans have children. Perhaps you are wanting to continue the same career direction as you did in the military and learn new skills or completely change your career direction.

Transferable Skills

Your relevant military skills are transferable to the civilian world and include:

  • Teamwork and demonstrating responsibility for others
  • Flexibility, Adaptability, Creativity, Resourcefulness
  • Setting a positive example, displaying integrity
  • Reacting to real-world events and adverse conditions
  • Communicating with all levels of leadership & management
  • Applying critical thinking skills to every situation
  • Experiencing diversity and dealing directly with global cultures
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving, generating options
  • Completing the required task despite obstacles

Interview with Veteran and UNT Alumnus

Venson Herron, veteran and UNT alumnus, talks about his military experience and what he did to prepare for his future career while he was a student at UNT.

Student Veterans Career Resources

In addition to the programs and services provided by the UNT Career Center and meeting with your Career Coach, below are some career resources for UNT student veterans:

Be sure to schedule an appointment with your Career Coach!

Career path exploration, resume reviews, identifying transferable skills, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, networking, and practice interviews are just a few of the services offered to UNT students and alumni free of charge! Check out Schedule an Appointment to meet with your Career Coach or Internship Specialist.

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Featured Resources

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Contact & Location

Phone
(940) 565-2105
Address

Sage Hall, Suite 202
1167 Union Circle
Denton, TX 76203

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Regular Hours Quick Chats
Monday 8:00am – 5:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm 1:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm 1:00pm-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm no drop-in hours

Learn how to Connect with the Career Center

Regular Hours: Appointments by phone, in-person, email and Zoom; Students and Recent Graduates – Navigate; Experienced Alumni – Handshake. Drop-Ins: (no appointment needed) Phone or video – Navigate; In-person – Sage 280

Share Kudos with the Career Center staff.

The UNT Career Center encourages persons with disabilities to participate in our events and meet with our staff. If you anticipate needing an accommodation or have questions about accessibility, please call 940-565-2105 in advance of the event or your visit.