Support Services and Resources
STUDENT SERVICES
Recognizing that success in your coursework is tied to your holistic health and well-being, Ball State University offers a robust system of support for students. Take a look at the resources below and revisit this page anytime you might need or want support.
- Ball State Online Links to an external site. has worked to bring our campus support services directly to our online students. You can find your online advisor listed by major Links to an external site.. Your advisor is here to help you map out your educational journey, provide some career advice, and help you navigate challenges that you may face as a student. At the Ball State Online website, you can find academic support information, use a graduation checklist, apply for small-dollar financial hardship grants, and more.
- For on campus students, Academic Advising Links to an external site. provides support in navigating your academic life at Ball State, and they are prepared to assist freshman, upper-division student, transfer student, non-traditional student, honors student, or student-athlete.
- The number one concern of the Ball State Counseling Center Links to an external site. is the health and mental health of the Ball State community. The Counseling Center is offering both in-person and telehealth appointments Links to an external site., as well as self-help resources Links to an external site. that are available 24/7.
- The Multicultural Center Links to an external site. offers programs and events throughout the year that educate the Ball State community, support students of color, and celebrate faculty, staff, and students’ achievements. They also encourage students to report bias incidences Links to an external site. immediately whether you witnessed, directly experienced, or found evidence of a bias incident.
- The Career Center Links to an external site. is equipped to help students prepare for their future careers. They offer career coaching, resume reviews, practice interviews, and can help find on-campus employment.
- The Rinker Center for Global Affairs Links to an external site. is a campus resource and facilitator for global initiatives at Ball State University. They offer guidance and support to current international students Links to an external site., and they provide study abroad Links to an external site. opportunities and support to Ball State students.
- The Basic Needs Hub Links to an external site. is a virtual center for resources available to students experiencing basic needs insecurity. To talk with a supportive staff member about your experience and receive one on one assistance or to learn more about resources available on the hub, please complete the Basic Needs Assistance Form Links to an external site..
- Student Legal Services Links to an external site. helps students criminal law, civil law (including landlord/tenant, contracts, consumer, employment, tort, debtor/creditor, probate, real estate, traffic tickets, and family matters), and provide you with legal reference material as well as fill-in-the-blank forms for leases, subleases, roommate agreements, and more. Meetings are strictly confidential and information shared within will not be revealed to anyone without your consent.
- The Office of Victim Services Links to an external site. exists to give Ball State Students inclusive, survivor centered support, through confidential advocacy. They respond to the impact of interpersonal violence and strive to create a community free from violence through education.
- The Office of Retention and Graduation Links to an external site. works with 21st Century Scholars Links to an external site. and provides transfer students Links to an external site. and freshman commuter students Links to an external site. with social opportunities.
- If you find yourself feeling ill, the Student Health Center Links to an external site. provides a clinic and pharmacy on the first floor. The Health Center also houses the Women’s Center Links to an external site., a Health Promotion and Advocacy office Links to an external site., and Physical Therapy.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Ball State also provides academic support to the campus community.
- The Office of Disability Services Links to an external site. works with students to obtain accommodations Links to an external site., assists students to get involved on campus Links to an external site., and provides policy and procedure information Links to an external site. to the campus community.
- The Learning Center Links to an external site. offers online and in-person appointment-based tutoring Links to an external site., drop-in tutoring Links to an external site. at satellite locations, Supplemental Instruction Links to an external site., and testing accommodations Links to an external site. for students with disabilities.
- The Writing Center Links to an external site. helps students through feedback sessions, workshops, presentations, writing communities, studio space, and online resources for writers. They are available for online and on-campus appointments Links to an external site..
- The Ball State University Libraries Links to an external site. is your place to do research Links to an external site., access technology Links to an external site., print, and study Links to an external site..
SUCCESS STRATEGIES
Learning requires intentionality, but we don't always know how to make the most of our learning opportunities. Take a look at the items below. You might discover something new and useful to make the most of your learning experiences.
- Discover new study tactics. Links to an external site.
- Review strategies for participating in class discussions. Links to an external site.
- Learn about time management. Links to an external site.
- Create a space that is conducive to your learning and studying. Links to an external site.
- Ball State relies heavily on email communication. Read up on strategies for managing your inbox. Links to an external site.
- Learn about how we can incorporate movement and gestures Links to an external site. to deepen our potential for creative learning.
- Take advantage of the Student Services and Academic Services listed above!