Struggling in class?

College can be difficult. Between your course work, internships, balancing a job, and trying to make the most of your time at Ball State, it can be overwhelming!

Ball State has plenty of resources for students struggling with their courses. There are so many that it can be difficult to remember them all — so we made a guide to all your on-campus academic resources.

Academic Advising

You made it – now it is time to explore what excites you. Not sure what you want to do in college or beyond? That’s okay. You do not need all the answers right now – just curiosity and an open mind.

A quick visit to North Quad 339 can get you to the people who can help you uncover those answers. Every student at Ball State is given an academic advisor to help with declaring majors, scheduling, planning out your time at Ball State and offering advice for your future.

You can find your academic advisor on Navigate, a link on myballstate.bsu.edu. There, you can email your advisor with questions or set up an appointment to discuss your educational goals.

Learning Center

You don’t have to learn alone in your courses. The Learning Center, in North Quad 350, offers free and course-specific tutoring. There is drop-in tutoring available, but you can make an appointment through Navigate for a specific course.

The Learning Center also offers test proctoring and supplemental instruction. Check the Ball State website for all tutoring options and drop-in tutoring hours.

Writing Center

Writing is a skill that takes hard work and practice to get just right—or just right enough for your English professor.

The Writing Center, located on the first floor of Bracken Library and in Robert Bell room 295, offers free feedback and planning sessions to develop your writing skills in any genre or academic discipline. The Writing Center team is prepared to help everyone, from students in first-year writing courses, to graduate students writing up their dissertations.

Appointments are required, and you can make one on the Ball State website.

Tech Center & TechTime

Completing homework, studying for tests and communicating with classmates and professors doesn’t work too well if your phone or computer is acting up.

Don’t fret if your computer won’t start up — take it to the Tech Center! The Tech Center on the first floor of Bracken Library is your best resource for any technology issues you may be experiencing.

The Technology Help Desk is available for questions over the phone and for walk-ins, and you can also make an appointment with TechTime, located in Bracken Library room 101, for any issues with personal computers.