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  4. Student Veterans Organization

Student Veterans Organization

The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) provides support and community for UL Lafayette students who are active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, and dependents.

All veteran and military-connected students are invited to join for events, peer support, networking, and more. As a member of SVO, you're part of a community with shared experiences who understand the unique challenges that you may face. SVO's goals are to epitomize, “No One Left Behind”, and “We Achieve More Together.” The Student Veterans Organization assists with making UL Lafayette a veteran-friendly university. 

Learn more about our annual events below. 

Student Veterans Organization Events

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Each Fall and Spring, graduates are honored at our Military & Veteran Cording Ceremony.
Each Fall and Spring, graduates are honored at our Military & Veteran Cording Ceremony.
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During Military Appreciation Games, our students gather to cheer on the Ragin' Cajuns.
During Military Appreciation Games, our students gather to cheer on the Ragin' Cajuns.
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Operation Smoke Sheaux is a a barbecue cook-off that supports UL Lafayette’s members of the military, veterans, and their dependents.
Operation Smoke Sheaux is a a barbecue cook-off that supports UL Lafayette’s members of the military, veterans, and their dependents.
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SVO partners with the Ragin' Cajuns Water Ski Team for their annual Stuff the Boat Food Donation Drive. Donations benefit St. Michael's Center for Veterans and St. Joseph's Diner.
SVO partners with the Ragin' Cajuns Water Ski Team for their annual Stuff the Boat Food Donation Drive. Donations benefit St. Michael's Center for Veterans and St. Joseph's Diner.
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SVO members and their families enjoy tailgating and special recognition at the Louisiana Salutes Military Appreciation Football Game.
SVO members and their families enjoy tailgating and special recognition at the Louisiana Salutes Military Appreciation Football Game.
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SVO members celebrate the start and end of each academic year with beginning and end of year parties.
SVO members celebrate the start and end of each academic year with beginning and end of year parties.
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Our Veterans Coffee Hour social events create opportunities for camaraderie and networking.
Our Veterans Coffee Hour social events create opportunities for camaraderie and networking.

Learn More & Join

To learn more and join the Student Veterans Organization, contact us at veterans@louisiana.edu and follow our Facebook page.

Follow SVO on Facebook