Opportunities to Get Involved
Find your community. Lead, connect, and grow with fellow Spartans.
With over 2,500 military-connected students at MSU, there are many ways to get involved and build community with your peers. We encourage students to explore co-curricular opportunities by joining Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). MSU has over 1,000 RSOs, and if you can’t find what you’re looking for, it’s easy to start your own. Below are a few great places to begin.
Explore Registered Student OrganizationsAll programs and activities are open to all without restriction or preference based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected personal identity.
Student Veterans of America (SVA)
Advocating. Connecting. Leading Change.
The Michigan State University chapter of the Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a student-led organization committed to empowering military-affiliated students through advocacy, leadership, and community engagement. As part of a nationwide network of SVA chapters, MSU’s SVA ensures that student veterans and their families have a voice on campus and the resources needed to thrive academically, personally, and professionally.
The SVA serves as a bridge between the student veteran community and the greater Spartan network, collaborating with the Center for Veteran and Military-Affiliated Students (CVMAS), the Council for Advocacy of Marginalized Students (CAMS), and local veteran partners to create opportunities for growth, connection, and impact.
- Advocate for the academic and social success of student veterans
- Host professional development and networking events
- Collaborate with university and community partners to improve veteran services
- Foster a strong, inclusive community of military-connected students
- Organize social, volunteer, and outreach initiatives throughout the year
- Connect members to leadership opportunities within SVA’s national network
Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE)
Make a difference. Find your community. Support your fellow veterans.
Transitioning from military to college life can be a challenge, but you don’t have to do it alone. Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE) connects student veterans and service members with trained peer mentors who understand the journey from service to Spartan life. Through one-on-one mentorship and community events, PAVE helps student veterans navigate campus resources, build friendships, and find purpose beyond the uniform. Whether you’re looking to give back as a Peer Advisor or receive support as a new student veteran, PAVE offers a welcoming network built on shared experience and genuine connection.
- Help new student veterans navigate campus resources
- Offer guidance on academic, personal, and professional challenges
- Foster a sense of belonging and community
- Connect students to on- and off-campus support services
- Participate in social and professional development events
- Build connections with Lansing-area veteran and community organizations
Veterans Adventure League (VAL)
Adventure. Connection. Healing through camaraderie.
The Veterans Adventure League (VAL) at Michigan State University provides veterans and military-connected individuals with opportunities to build friendships, strengthen mental wellness, and rediscover purpose through tabletop gaming, storytelling, and adventure-based activities. VAL promotes connection and healing through creativity, teamwork, and shared experience, whether around a Dungeons & Dragons table or through real-world “side quests” like hiking and volunteer outings.
Open to both students and community members, VAL focuses on advocacy for mental health and supporting the veteran experience beyond the classroom, fostering a safe and welcoming community for all who have served or are connected to the military.
- Engage in tabletop campaigns and creative storytelling
- Participate in wellness-focused and social events
- Promote mental health and peer support among veterans
- Develop leadership skills through community service and team play
- Collaborate with CVMAS and other MSU organizations
- Build friendships and find belonging through shared adventures
Law College SVA
Professional growth. Community support. Spartan advocacy.
The Law College SVA exists to provide academic, social, and professional support and opportunities to military-affiliated students and their families within the College of Law.
- Connect with peers who share military experience or affiliation
- Access professional development and networking within the legal community
- Collaborate with CVMAS and university partners to advocate for veteran needs
- Engage in service, mentorship, and community-building events
Current Leadership
President — Kirsten
Vice President — OPEN
Secretary — OPEN
Treasurer — Anthony Ramirez
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Anyone with a disability who needs special accommodations should contact the Center for Veteran and Military-Affiliated Students (CVMAS) at (517) 884-5973 or Veterans@msu.edu, and at least 72 hours in advance for any event, activity, or gathering.
Students may also contact the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) at (517) 884-7273 or visit rcpd.msu.edu for additional support.
For more information on Michigan State University’s policy on nondiscrimination, visit https://civilrights.msu.edu/policies/.
