- 91ÖØ¿Ú
- Veterans First Program
- Filing for Graduation
Veterans First Program
- Welcome and Announcements
- Getting Started - VA Benefits
- Make an Appointment with Veterans Counselor
- Certify Classes for VA Education Benefits
- Priority Registration
- Veterans Graduation 2026
- Operation Gateway 2026
- Scholarships
- Veterans First Programs & Services
- Student Veterans Organization
- Honoring Women Veterans
- Resources to Support Students
CONGRATULATIONS
Save the Date: May 16, 2026 - Let's Celebrate!
On behalf of the Veterans First Program, CONGRATULATIONS you did it!
We are very proud of your accomplishments and hard work while at Las Positas, and now onto your next mission.
RSVP TODAY!
Reserve your space today!
Click to RSVP by May 1, 2026
Highlights of the day:
- Ceremony to receive a Veterans First Program Challenge Coin and Graduation Veteran Stole (must be present to receive)
- Veterans SALUTE Honors Society - honors cord and SALUTE Challenge Coin
- Scolarships will be awarded
- Brunch, Desserts, and Mocktails
- Color Guard & National Anthem
- Graduation Photos (we will have cap & gowns available for photos)
But remember, you are always welcome to contact us for questions, suggestions, or just to talk.
Click Above flyer to register for Cap n Gown Photo Opportunity
Veterans First Program
Phone: 925.424.1570
Mailing Address & Location:
Email: 91ÖØ¿ÚVeteransFirst@laspositascollege.edu
Spring 2026
Semester Hours (Subj. to Change)
Bldg 1310
Mon/Wed/Thurs
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tues
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Holidays - Office Closed:
- Jan 19: MLK Holiday
- Feb 13 & 16: Presidents Day Holiday
For information, contact:
Jennifer Wherry
Counseling Assistant II
925.424.1570
Veterans Specialist/SCO
925.424.1571
Virtual Drop-In - Fridays 10am-12 pm
Click for zoom virtual drop-in
Jose Calderon
Jose Calderon
Veterans Counselor
925.424.1570
Veterans Outreach Specialist
925.424.1570
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