1:1 Support
We are here to support you on your academic, professional, and personal journeys. We offer support for students experiencing culture shock, who have questions about US culture, who need some guidance understanding class requirements, who want to discuss their future career plans, and for those who have financial concerns. We also just love getting to know you! Feel free to schedule a meeting with us:
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Visas
For assistance in regard to visa status, OPT/CPT, travel signatures, arrival information, and work authorization, please contact International Student Services.
Programs
Our office provides intercultural programming bringing the world to Ball State University! Come see international students present about their home countries and cultures at the Culture Exchange, or consider joining Benny Buddies, a program where we pair international students and domestic students together and engage in community throughout the academic year. Check out the Rinker Center calendar for updates!
Student Guides
We understand that adjusting to a new culture and educational system can be a huge task. For this reason, we've created some guides that we feel will help you with your transition to campus and help you connect with our campus community.
Click here for the International Graduate Student Success Handbook
Click here for the Exchange Student Guide
Emergency Financial Support
The International Student Success team can provide emergency funding to students who are experiencing short-term financial instability. If you find that you have a financial need, you can complete the online application. You will receive a notification via email within a couple business days after your submission with next steps.
Minimum Criteria:
- You must be enrolled at Ball State University in the term for which you are applying for assistance.
- Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours in Fall and Spring semesters.
- Graduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours in Fall and Spring, unless you have a graduate assistantship. Then, you can be in a minimum of 6 credit hours.
- You must be in your third semester of study, unless you are in a one-year program. For students in a one-year program, you can apply starting your second semester.
Click Here to Apply for Assistance
Students are also encouraged to look over resources in the BSU Basic Needs Hub.