Welcome To the Veterans in STEM Program (Vi-STEM)

Success, Engagement, & Retention of Veterans in Engineering and Science

The Veterans in STEM (Vi-STEM) Program is a National Science Foundation grant awarded program at ELAC that aims to increase the success of veteran students in completing their STEM degrees and transferring to a four-year university.

Vi-STEM Students participate in:

1. UCLA-sponsored workshops 
2. Faculty and peer mentoring
3. Access to specialized counseling, advising, and supplemental instruction
4. Paid summer & winter workshops as well as priority consideration for paid summer research at UCLA

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Student Veteran
2. Full-time enrolled
3. Must be in good academic standing (2.00 GPA & up)
4. Must be pursuing a STEM field of study

For additional info and consideration, please complete the:
interest form