Ease Into Campus Life
Transition to college with the right foot forward. Every student faces challenges when starting university, but as a veteran, you have unique skills and experiences that will help you succeed academically. We are here to provide support and guidance as you transition to campus. Our community is strong and vibrant, and we're here to ensure the process of reintegration can be a positive and rewarding experience for all veterans.
Reintegration and Peer Mentoring
The Veterans Integrated to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program works to support veterans’ academic and personal success through peer mentoring, consultation, and advocacy. From assistance with healthcare to navigating various on- and off-campus resources, VITAL strives to guide student veterans through the needs and challenges of reintegration.
The core of the program is our team of VITAL peers. These experienced and knowledgeable peer mentors serve as guides during the transition from military life to civilian and university life. As links between USU, the VA, and other key systems, VITAL peers play an important role in mentoring and supporting their fellow student veterans through their educational and career pursuits.
VITAL Program
The Veterans Integrated to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program works to support veterans’ academic and personal success through peer mentoring, consultation, and advocacy. From assistance with physical and mental healthcare to navigating various on- and off-campus resources, VITAL strives to guide student veterans through the needs and challenges of reintegration.
The core of the program is our team of VITAL peers. These experienced and knowledgeable peer mentors serve as guides during the transition from military life to civilian and university life. As links between USU, the VA, and other key systems, VITAL peers play an important role in mentoring and supporting their fellow student veterans through their educational and career pursuits.
Our Services
We understand each student veteran has unique needs. VITAL helps ensure that student veterans receive the best support possible no matter what your circumstances are. All you’re asked to do is meet with a VITAL peer mentor once per semester. Please register for the VITAL program below under the “Get Started” section.

Care Coordination
We help student veterans identify and access health care providers and resources through the VA, USU, and the community to efficiently address their physical and mental health needs.

Enrollment in Health Benefits
We assist student veterans in completing the VA healthcare benefits application, updating their information in the VA system, and answering their questions about VA health services.

Clinical Services
We connect student veterans with on- and off-campus mental health care providers, including support and treatment for stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep issues, TBI, attention/memory issues, and more.

Disability Accommodations
We serve as a link between student veterans and campus resources to help veterans receive disability accommodations, such as technological, physical, psychological, and academic supports.

Community Engagement
We advocate for the positive cohesion of veterans with their learning community by improving understanding of veterans’ unique strengths and challenges and promoting available resources.
Get Started
Meet with a VITAL Program Mentor
Our team of VITAL peers is here to support you. Whatever personal needs and challenges you’re facing, we’ve got you covered. Fill out the intake survey to get started with the program, and a VITAL peer will contact you shortly.
Enroll in VA Health Benefits
VA healthcare covers care for your physical and mental health. This includes a range of services from checkups to surgeries to home health care. It also includes prescriptions and medical equipment. Apply online now.
Connect with VITAL
Schedule an Appointment
Meet with a VITAL peer mentor or a staff member to get your questions answered and receive the support you need. Make an appointment with our online scheduler.
Meet with VITALContact VITAL
Taggart Student Center 225
0106 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
Monday — Friday
8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. MT
Meet the Peer Mentors
