Resources

Military Cultural Competency

Center for Deployment Psychology
Military Occupational Codes
Military Rank Charts

Veterans Data & Statistics, and Research

National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics
Center for Women Veterans

Veteran Affairs Resources

Department of Veterans Affairs
Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs
Resources for School Administrators

SOU Syllabus Statement Regarding Service

Statement on Military and Other Forms of Active Service Duty

Pursuant to Oregon law, any student enrolled at a public university who is a member of the military, state National Guard, or other federal or state service protected by ORS 352.293 who is ordered to active duty for more than 30 consecutive days has the right to request accommodation for such service, subject to the conditions and requirements of applicable Oregon law or regulation. Such accommodations may include, but are not limited to, the right to withdraw from a course without penalty, a grade of Incomplete and option to complete at a later date once service has concluded, and/or the right to credit for any tuition and fees already paid, depending on the student’s status.

Any student enrolled at a public university who is a member of the military, state National Guard, or other federal or state service protected by ORS 352.293 who is ordered to active duty for fewer than 30 consecutive days and misses a course session, assignment, examination or other course work due to serving on active duty or is receiving medical treatment for an injury sustained on active duty has the right to request accommodation for their service or medical treatment, subject to the conditions and requirements of applicable Oregon law or regulation. Such accommodations may include, but are not limited to, the right to submit any missed examination, assignment or other course requirement upon completion of service or treatment; and/or the right to have a course grade assigned without submitting missed assignment or examinations, should the instructor determine that sufficient work has been assessed for the determination of a grade.

Any student who expects to be called for active duty should contact instructors as soon as possible to discuss accommodations, they should also notify the vmf@sou.edu for assistance.