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Three overarching themes emerged: Demographic, Health, and Psychosocial Factors; Interpersonal and Institutional Supports; and Academic Transition Experiences and Outcomes. Significant insights included the importance of veteran resource centers, social support networks (e.g., faculty, civilian peers, and SSM/V peers) and the impact of psychosocial factors (e.g., self-efficacy) on transition experiences (e.g., adjustment). 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