Access to Student Support
Disability Services
Ball State University is committed to providing equal opportunities in higher education to academically qualified students with disabilities. Students with disabilities at Ball State have access to tools and resources that will enable them to manage day-to-day university life through our office of Disability Services.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center provides services in a safe space for current students to work through emotional and mental health concerns with trained professionals through therapy groups, workshops, self-help, outreach, and other resources and services to meet your needs.
Basic Needs Hub
The Basic Needs Hub is a virtual center for resources available to students experiencing basic needs insecurity. It provides information and individuated support to all students related to Food Security, Housing Support, Financial or Wellness Resources, as well as Unaccompanied Homeless and Foster Youth.
Student Success Coaching
University College offers free professional Student Success Coaching to help students gain insight into themselves as they pursue success academically and personally. Coaches partner with students to develop the necessary tools to create a thriving experience at Ball State and beyond.
Housing and Dining
Living in residence halls provide a supportive environment as well as an academic advantage. Explore our residence halls and learn more about our Living Learning Communities, connecting you to environments to support your interest and passions!
With eight locations across campus and thirty different eateries including four national brands, there is something to suit everyone’s taste and needs on Ball State University’s campus! We even have a nutritionist and do all we can to meet your dietary needs.
Financial Services and Support
Cardinal Central is our student-focused service center (for domestic students) that is a one-stop location to access information on the financial aid process, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) resources, scholarship searches, and one-on-one virtual appointments to get your individual questions answered.
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Which is the right major for you?
Wondering which careers or majors may be right for you? Take the free Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment and see what careers and Ball State majors may be a good match for your personality type.
Career Center
Discover the resources and tools offered by the Career Center that assist you with securing internships and jobs to career exploration and even on-campus student employment.
Cardinal Closet
Cardinal Closet is a one-stop shop for all professional attire needs! Student Action Team, part of Housing and Residence Life, provides an array of free clothing for students who are in need.
Getting Involved
With over 350+ student organizations and activities, it’s easy to find your unique place and voice at Ball State! There are even ways to develop your leadership skills and get involved in service opportunities.
Academic Resources
Writing Center
The Writing Center at Ball State University is where students turn for free writing support related to class work, research, presentations, and more.
Learning Center
The Learning Center offers online and in-person appointment-based free tutoring for nearly every subject on-campus as well as supplemental instruction, workshops, and testing accommodations. As a first-year student, you’ll even have access to student success coaching!
University Libraries
Bracken Library is the perfect place for study, research, collections, workshops, computer labs, and personalized support to assist you in and out of the classroom.
Technology Support
Through our wide range of services, we help you find the answers to your technology questions and provide expertise to help with your technology support and purchasing needs.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
800-482-4BSU (toll-free)
askus@bsu.edu