Student Resources

Office of Disability Services

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) provides equivalent educational opportunities to students with disabilities by making the Vincennes University campus, programs, and services accessible. ODS maintains disability related documents, certifies eligibility for services, and determines reasonable accommodations. Academic accommodations and services are provided on an individual basis determined by documented need. Documentation completed by a qualified professional must be on file in the Office of Disability Services. For more detailed information, see documentation guideline links at vinu.edu/DisabilityServices.

Students are encouraged to send documentation to the Office of Disability Services prior to the start of classes for review. In addition, students should request accommodations early in the semester to receive the optimum benefit.

Office of Disability Services
South Lobby of Vigo Hall
Phone: (812) 888-4501
Fax: (812) 888-2087

Vincennes University offers additional support programs for students with special needs.

COPE Student Support Services

COPE offers a complete package of direct services to promote retention, graduation, and transfer to four-year institutions.

Students may qualify if they are a first generation college student (neither parent graduated from a four-year college), meet income guidelines, and/or have a learning or physical disability. For more information please visit vinu.edu/COPE.

STEP Program

STEP offers an academic support program providing comprehensive services for learning disabled students in the university mainstream. STEP is designed to help students be more successful in their college courses. For more information please visit vinu.edu/STEP.

Summer Bridge

The Summer Bridge Program is designed to provide incoming and freshman level students with a summer college orientation experience and the opportunity to get a head start on their academic goals. The Summer Bridge staff strives to provide a positive transitional experience to college life. For more information please visit vinu.edu/SummerBridge.

Multicultural Student Affairs Office

The Multicultural Student Affairs Office supports underrepresented students in achieving their goals at Vincennes University by encouraging their academic, cultural, and professional development. The office staff helps students in their transition at Vincennes University and continues to provide support throughout their academic careers. Multicultural Student Affairs is home to the following clubs and organizations including:

• Black student Association (BSA)
• Black Male Initiative (BMI)
• Essence of Worship Gospel Choir
• Embracing Latino Heritage (ELH)
• Today's Black Women (TBW)
• VU PRIDE (GLBT-Straight Alliance)
• Women of Essence (WOE)

International Student Affairs Office

The office of International Student Affairs is open all year to assist students with travel related situations and other things that must be taken care of in advance. In addition, the office also provides student support for personal issues such as homesickness, culture-change, local laws, and academic problems.

• Submitting an application to Immigration
• Visa/I-20 help; extension of stay
• Housing
• Transfer of funds; currency
• Travel in the United States
• Info on how to obtain a U.S. driver's license
• Finding health insurance
• Academic advising
• International Friendship Families Program

This program gives an opportunity for people in the vicinity to become friends with a Vincennes University international student, and in the same token, it gives the opportunity to an international student to become friends with a local family.

International Club

This club helps promote cross-cultural awareness, communication, and cultural learning opportunities through programs and activities. Activities and events include international dinners/culture nights, special lunch programs, social activities, and opportunities for community service.

Student Volunteer Service Programs

Volunteering not only offers students the opportunity to help on campus, but in the Vincennes Community as well. Aside from the personal benefits of getting involved in a volunteer service, employers and educational institutions look favorably at those who are actively giving back to the community in which they reside. For more information, please visit vinu.edu/studentservices or contact the Student Center at (812) 888-4301 or by FAX at (812) 888-5572. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Center for Career and Employer Relations

The career development process can be exciting, trying and life-changing: sometimes all at once. We encourage you to support, and participate in the process with, your student.

The Center for Career and Employer Relations offers career counseling, career guidance tools and career support
services to facilitate the career planning process. Workshops focusing on career planning, employment skills, personal financial management, and job search strategies, including assistance with resume development and interviewing, are also available. An additional service of the Center is the facilitation of job shadowing opportunities. We offer Internships, parttime jobs, and career counseling as well as other tools and resources such as:

• Career Cruising — offers occupational links, related program majors, and college profiles.
• Do What You Are — personality profile for career development and academic advising.
• PEPS Learning Style Inventory — assists students in creating productive and successful learning environments.
• Transfer Information

Be a Partner

We are always looking for ways to better serve our students. If you or someone you know is interested in offering our students summer employment, an internship, or if you are potentially hiring recent graduates, please contact the Center for Career and Employer Relations.

Students are Always Welcome

We look forward to serving your student’s career planning needs.Encourage them to visit the Center for Career and Employer Relations. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We are located in the south lobby of Vigo Hall and may be reached at (812) 888-4501 or by
emailing us at careercenter@vinu.edu.

Labs and Tutoring

Our professors are always willing to help their students. However, sometimes students need help outside the classroom with their academic studies. Vincennes University wants your student to succeed and that is why we offer a broad range of academic labs and study areas for our students. In addition to our many subject specific academic labs, the Kirkwood Academic Skills Center provides free academic support campus wide to all students. If your student is struggling, encourage him or her to seek help early. Furthermore, the Shake Learning Resource Center (the library) also offers a large bank of computers for our students to use as well as special study tables for students to work in groups.