Ball State wants you to be successful. We offer a wide range of academic services to support you and help you get the most from your college education.
You may be familiar with services such as academic advising. But did you know you can get free tutoring at the Learning Center? That you can IM or e-mail the librarians at University Libraries for answers to questions about research? Or that the Career Center will teach you how to begin a job search?
Check out of the services below to see some of the ways Ball State is helping you succeed. For a comprehensive list of all services available and links to Blackboard, Gradebook, and Webmail, visit the Student Services page.
Academic Advising
Your academic advisor is your partner in monitoring your academic progress at Ball State.
Once you’ve declared a major and earned at least 30 credit hours, you are assigned a faculty advisor in the department of your major. Your advisor can recommend courses for your major, help you connect with internship opportunities, and answer questions about courses needed for graduation.
If you have questions about your academic advisor, contact the advising center for your academic program.
Tutoring/Learning Center
Want to boost your GPA or learn how to better prepare for tests and finals? Drop by the Learning Center on the third floor of North Quad. Each year, thousands of students—including Honors College students—visit the Learning Center for free tutoring and help with Core Curriculum classes. If you have a 3.0 GPA or better, you might be eligible to work as a tutor or workshop leader. Workshop topics and review session subjects change each semester, so visit the Learning Center to view the most current list.
Career Center
The Career Center is your one-stop resource for employment and job search information.
The center can help you find part-time jobs, full-time jobs, and internships, explore career and post-graduate study options, develop a resume, and practice your interviewing skills.
You can also attend workshops and etiquette dinners sponsored by the center, then show off your professionalism at the campus job fairs held in the fall and spring.
Disabled Student Development
Ball State believes all students should have equal opportunities for success in higher education. The Office of Disabled Student Development (DSD) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities have the maximum opportunity to fulfill their potential. DSD also provides services to faculty and staff with disabilities.
Multicultural Center
The Multicultural Center promotes a culturally aware and tolerant learning environment by helping to educate the campus community about issues related to race and diversity. The center sponsors brown bag discussions, speakers, films, and other cultural events throughout the year. It also offers programs to help minority students get familiar with Ball State.
University Libraries
Sure, University Libraries has books, maps, music, and computers for research. But the libraries also have other resources for students looking for a quiet spot to do homework, a place to meet classmates for group projects, or a central location to grab a cup of coffee, and the librarians are eager to help you access the online databases and other research tools. You can IM or e-mail the librarians. You can also make an appointment to meet one-on-one with a librarian for help on a class assignment or project.
The Writing Center
Make an appointment with the tutors at the Writing Center for free help with writing assignments for classes or for input on writing you do for fun. Located in the Robert Bell Building, the center is staffed by undergraduate and graduate students who will work one-on-one with you. You can also drop by Bracken Library, room 302, for help a couple evenings a week.