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• Look at their recruiting practices: Do they use inclusive language in their job descriptions? Are their jobs advertised on websites and organizations meant specifically for underrepresented groups? Do they send campus recruiters from different backgrounds to share their experience at the company? Does their non-discrimination policy include protection for groups beyond the required federal ones?
• Research their history and connections: Does the company have any history of lawsuits regarding civil rights violations? Do their suppliers include minority-owned businesses? What are their standards and ethics? Who are their investors? What kinds of causes and charities does the company support?
• Investigate Average Salary for Negotiation: It is important for you to investigate average salary to negotiate marketing your valuable skills and abilities applicable for any company and position. You can search average salaries through utilizing the following to assist in how to approach negotiation.
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• Talk to the employees: Utilize  and the company website to talk to people who work there doing the work you want to do. Ask questions to gauge their experience and explore the company’s commitment to inclusion. Does the organization provide diversity training? What measures are in place to ensure equal pay regardless of gender or race? How are conflicts addressed and resolved? What is the procedure for reporting discrimination or harassment? Do associates from underrepresented backgrounds participate in office social events?
• Check the reviews: Use  to see what people are saying about why they stay or why they left.

Campus Resources 

• Counseling & Consultation Services: There are many reasons why someone might seek counseling. It is not always sought in times of crisis. Seeking counseling is a sign of strength that you have insight into matters that you would like to improve
• : Headspace is available through YouTube and Netflix. If you would like it is downloadable through iPhone or Android, Headspace shares easy-to-use interface exercise that takes the seriousness and intimidation out of meditation
• Marian Dining
• Marian Fitness Center: The fitness center is available free for students, faculty and staff. The hours are Monday - Friday 6 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 12 PM to 10 PM, and Sunday 12 PM to 10 PM
• - It helps you decompress by transforming your meditation practice from an experiment into a habit

Indianapolis Community Resources 

•  – Charla Yearwood is a licensed social worker and therapist for black women specifically. Her education and practice are based in Social Justice and community healing
• : A black woman owned cycling and yoga fitness studio in downtown Indianapolis 
•  Welcome to the AMP: an artisan marketplace and food hall dedicated to amplifying the Indianapolis community. The AMP is located in HQO, the innovation hub at the heart of the 16 Tech Innovation District. Here, emerging entrepreneurs share space with some of the brightest stars in the city’s culinary scene
• : Competent suicide prevention starts with how we educate ourselves and each other. We offer tools and resources that give everyone the ability to help
• Treavor Text: Text START to 678-678
• : Provides comprehensive care and resources for wellness with dignity and inclusivity

Social resources support the ability to create harmony in one’s relationships with others, demonstrate effective communication skills, develop the capacity for healthy intimacy and cultivate a support network of caring friends, family members and/or community partners. Find your people & build connections - These resources are all related to cultivating spaces that encourage and promote healthy relationship building and networking.

•  - Providing creatives, leaders, and entrepreneurs the community, accountability, resources, and connections to make things happen
•  - Indy Black Millennials strives to create social networking meetups and space for Black professionals and other minorities in the city of Indianapolis to collaborate, connect, and network! Our organization and events are open to everyone
•  - IndyHub represents and advocates on behalf of the largest network of 20- and 30-somethings in Indianapolis. We believe that a diverse and engaged community is the strength of Indy’s today and tomorrow. Our mission is to grow, engage and empower a community of 20-and 30-somethings who are meaningfully connected to Indy and invested in its future
•  – A cultural development firm open to creatives collaborations. Their focus is to build equity
•  - That Peace Open Mic is a radical space for art, culture, and community founded in 2015 by writer + poet Mariah Ivey. TPOM prides itself most on creating an intentional space to celebrate and amplify the voices + stories of Black artists and other artists of color.  Since 2015, we have moved into a new space, expanded our team and our overall work within the Indianapolis arts scene in the areas of artistic development, community service, and holistic wellness with an underlying mission to support Black businesses year-round

Online Resources 

• Coloring Pages: Take a break and let your creativity flow
•  : Check out this website for free meditation and mindfulness resources and videos. These resources will help with managing stress, including job related stress and help enhance your life and develop the wisdom that will guide you as you make important decision

Tips To Prevent Burnout & Anxiety 

• Join clubs or groups that are related to your academic interests
• Develop good study habits
• Learn to say "NO" - If you know that you do not have the capacity to accommodate anything additional, focus on your priorities and say "no" to things you cannot accommodate
•  : is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. This resource will have tools, tips, articles, videos and more on how to navigate mental illness

The Exchange offers many resources to support you throughout your career development process. Explore the links below to learn more:

• : Use this resource to: make appointments with our office; submit your resume for a review; apply to jobs both on-campus and off-campus; connect with employers; RSVP to events including Networking Knights, Etiquette Dinner, and career fairs
• Explore Majors and Careers: Use these resources to explore your skills and interests, learn what you can do with various majors, and watch videos from people currently working in roles you may be interested in
• Office of 21^st Century Scholars: Office designed to support exclusively 21st Century Scholars with resources such as free school supplies, individualized success coaching, and a Career Connections Program to connect you with someone in the city of Indianapolis that is in the field you want to pursue. Located in Clare Hall 119
• On-Campus Employment: Learn about the application process and feel free to follow up with The Exchange any time for further questions or clarifications
• Preparing and Applying for Jobs: Use these guides to help prepare your application materials and to prepare for interviews, career fairs, and more
• Dress to Impress Closet: Access suits, ties, blouses, sweaters, skirts, pants, shoes, and accessories that you can use for interviews and presentations at no cost to you. For students who cannot find an outfit in our 91»áËù closet, we can make a referral to Dress for Success, our outside partner for feminine professional clothes only
• Graduate School & Post Grad: Resources for applications, scholarships, financial aid, and test prep

• : Fights for economic mobility for ambitious first-generation college students through transformative mentorship and intensive career development
• : Financial aid info, timelines, checklists, and encouragement for students who are the first in the family to attend college
• : Advice and resources about college from first-generation students
• : A Q&A with students and educators
• : Celebrates incoming and current first-generation college students by providing an online community to share stories, blogs, and other resources
• : Get a good understanding as to how much money you can expect to make after you graduate based on your location, experience, and education
• : for free and use it to connect with professionals and peers across the world to learn more about career opportunities and network to connect with companies of interest
• : Explore local and national non-profit resources dedicated to supporting first-generation college students
• : Rise First shares Nationwide Scholarship Directory to enable first-generation, low-income success
• :Steps for strong time management for college students
• : 10-week paid program for first-generation college students to support research projects, policy initiatives, digital and traditional media strategies, on-the-ground organizing, issue advocacy campaigns, consulting, and beyond

Financial wellness can be described as a state in which a person is able to fully meet current and ongoing financial needs, feels secure about their financial future, and is able to make decisions that make life enjoyable.   

• : This is a free paycheck calculator that allows you to input a salary, location, and some other tax information and provides an estimated monthly take-home pay. 
• : This site discusses key steps in preparing for college and provides resources that can help you along the way
• : Robust information on state and federal grants for graduate students, racial minorities, women, single parents, and low-income students
• : Program for individuals who demonstrate financial need
• : This is a free calculator that estimates the cost of living in your community or region based on typical expenses
• : Program is available for law school candidates who cannot afford to pay for the LSAT and the Credential Assembly Service
• : Assists those who, without financial assistance, would be unable to take the Medical College Admission Test or apply to medical school
• : Mint brings together everything from spending, balances, and budgets to your credit score and more. Access your financial life in one powerful app
• : Waives test fees for up to three Praxis Core tests or one Praxis Subject Assessment for qualified applicants

• Use this resource to: make appointments with our office; submit your resume for a review; apply to jobs both on-campus and off-campus; connect with employers; set your job/internship criteria and receive custom alert notifications to identify employers who are hiring international students; RSVP to events including Networking Knights, Etiquette Dinner, and career fairs

• : Free access to a mobile/desktop app filled with jobs, a profile assessment questionnaire, checklists, videos, news, interviews, and global city/country guides plus the ability to find 8,000+ companies that have sponsored H-1B visas and green cards for international students in various industries
• : Top 100 H-1B US Visa Employers from recent years

• : Find federal and state laws to know your rights in the workplace

• - GoinGlobal helps both new and experienced job seekers find opportunities both in the U.S. and abroad.
• - My VisaJobs is the largest employment website for foreign job seekers to find employment in the U.S.
• - is a trusted source for finding contact information for multinational companies.
• - WorkOne Indy provides career guidance, training, jobs search services for Marian County residents.  

Further additional resources shared:

• Unity Center
• Counseling and Consultation Services
• Student Health Center

• : Job listings and top companies for diversity
• : America’s leading African-American business and career magazine
• : Job board of employers committed to diversity
• : Magazine providing resources, research and employment opportunities for underrepresented populations in science, tech, engineering, arts, and math
• : Publication with career advice from African American leaders
• : Robust information on state and federal grants for graduate students, racial minorities, women, single parents, and low-income students
• : Diversity news, career articles, and job board Black/African American individuals
• : Organization with the purpose of being an effective voice and vehicle for the social and economic advancement of African-Americans in Indianapolis
• : Leading career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals
• : Dedicated to providing leadership and technical training, networking, and career opportunities for Black accounting and finance professionals
• : Advocates for social change, justice, and human development of African people here in the United States and throughout the world
• : Aims to provide a forum for black nurses to advocate for and implement strategies to ensure access to the highest quality of healthcare for persons of color
• : Coalition that leads, advocates for, and empowers women of African descent, their families, and communities
• : Serves as the collective voice of African American physicians as well as the leading force for parity and justice in medicine and the elimination of disparities in health
• : Offers leadership training, professional development activities, mentoring, career placement services, and community service opportunities
• : Connects jobseekers with employers who understand their mission of economic empowerment to elevate the standard of living in historically under-served urban communities and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• : Fosters connections between African-American job seekers and employers who foster affirmative action and equal opportunity
• : Scholarships, fellowships, and internships
• : Find federal and state laws to know your rights in the workplace

• : Non-profit organization offering professional development and career enhancement programs designed to cultivate Pan-Asian talent
• : Empowering Asian Americans to serve and lead
• : Worldwide Pan-Asian online community where Asian professionals can cultivate their careers, connect with people, and be a part of the exploding global Asian community
• Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA): National organization of medical and pre-medical students focused on the unique health challenges of APIA communities
• Asian Women in Business: A non-profit organization with the primary mission of assisting Asian women entrepreneurs and professionals
• : Aims to establish pride of being a Filipino, to enrich lives in terms of spiritual, social, cultural, and educational values relevant to the community while providing superior service to members and stakeholders in the State of Indiana
• : Non-profit organization that provides social services, educational, and vocational support to the Burmese population in greater Indianapolis
• : Magazine providing resources, research, and employment opportunities for underrepresented populations in science, tech, engineering, arts, and math
• : List compiled based on 1) quality and quantity of opportunities, compensation levels, and benefits offered to professional-level Asian Americans; 2) degree of interest in recruiting and promoting Asian Americans; 3) business performance and industry conditions
• : Robust information on state and federal grants for graduate students, racial minorities, women, single parents, and low-income students
• News, career articles, and job board for Asian Americans
• : To promote cultural activities of India, to foster cultural exchange between people of India and the USA, and to carry out educational and charitable activities
• : Not-for-profit cultural and educational organization whose mission is to serve as a bridge of friendship between the people of Indiana and Japan
• : Premier leadership organization for Asian and Pacific Islanders offering professional development, community service, and networking opportunities
• : Find federal and state laws to know your rights in the workplace

• :Hosts a job board, virtual teacher job fair platform, and annual print magazine to connect job-seeking bilingual, multicultural, and diverse teachers with school employers, education institutions, and professional organizations committed to equity and diverse recruitment
• : Magazine providing resources, research, and employment opportunities for underrepresented populations in science, tech, engineering, arts, and math
• : Publication with career advice from Latino professionals
• : Robust information on state and federal grants for graduate students, racial minorities, women, single parents, and low-income students
• : A business and employment magazine
• News, career articles, and job board for Hispanic Americans
• : Leading career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals
• : Advocating and preparing Latino students for educational success and by connecting Latino families to health and social services
• : Online employment site dedicated to bringing diversity to the American workforce by connecting Hispanic and bilingual professionals with employers throughout the Americas
• : Specializes in joining Hispanic and bilingual professionals with companies looking for diversity in the workplace
• : Find federal and state laws to know your rights in the workplace

• : Organization that promotes unity and well-being among Indiana’s American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other people indigenous to the United States through personal, economic, social, and health outreach, as well as cultural education development
• : Educational resources for student development, career development, and scholarships
• : Job board, scholarships, and internships for students and professionals in STEM fields
• : Search and apply for Bureau of Indian Affairs jobs
• Bureau of Indian Education: Search and apply for Bureau of Indian Education jobs
• : Robust information on state and federal grants for graduate students, racial minorities, women, single parents, and low-income students
• : News, career articles, and job board for Native Americans
• : Leading career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals
• : Provides employment opportunities for all people from
• diverse, indigenous, and minority cultures
• : Find federal and state laws to know your rights in the workplace

• Personalized Learning Center: 91»áËù, through policy and practice, is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. In the Catholic, Franciscan tradition, we celebrate the dignity of each individual to ensure students with disabilities have equal access and opportunities as Marian Knights 
• Counseling and Consultation Services: Free Counseling services in which provides personal counseling and a variety of additional services to students currently enrolled at 91»áËù.

• : Site dedicated to entry level through doctorate level employment of people with disabilities
• : Connects self-identified applicants with disabilities to employers that value disability inclusion
• : Hosts a Congressional Internship Program for undergraduate, graduate, and recently graduated college students with disabilities – applications are due in February
• Resources for persons with autism, their family members, and their educators
• : Advances potential of young adults with learning disabilities in the workforce through partnerships that foster independence, self-advocacy and successful employment
• : Job listings and scholarship opportunities focused on disability employment
• : Nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Includes over 185 corporations as part of a network to expand opportunities for people with disabilities
• : Job opportunities and resources to students with disabilities
• : Hire Autism is made for individuals on the autism spectrum – offering a job board, direct access to local employment opportunities, a profile builder, simple job applications, and helpful resources for the workplace. 
• : Empowers Indiana college students with physical disabilities to find gainful, sustainable, and equitable employment by engaging qualified students with physical disabilities into comprehensive and diverse internship opportunities that build skills, confidence, and work history to maximize competitiveness in the workforce
• : Free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues
• : Provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers, and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources
• : Prestigious program for highly accomplished junior college students with disabilities
• : Free resources to guide job seekers with disabilities to find and sustain meaningful employment through an array of services designed to promote self-sufficiency and independence, remove barriers, create opportunities, and help participants build successful careers
• : Connects undergraduate, graduate, and recent alumni with disabilities to paid internships and full-time opportunities in private sector employers and federal agencies
• : Find federal and state laws to know your rights in the workplace

• : National Network with information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act
• : A nationwide media campaign to promote positive perceptions of people with disabilities and emphasize the value workers with disabilities bring to the workplace
• : Community College Pathways to Careers: CAPE-Youth published a blog series that provides detailed information on the Pathways to Careers projects and the ways that states can apply similar strategies to enable Access, Universal Design for Learning 
• : An employer-focused disability policy development and technical assistance center
• : U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission newsroom and what you should know
• : Job Accommodation Network for employers, individuals and others
• : A recruitment and referral program that connects federal- and private- sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities, including veterans, who are seeking summer internships or permanent jobs
• : Building a coalition of people with disabilities and family members to promote employment first. Work to Include promotes employment for Hoosiers with disabilities
• : Check out resume builder site that provides helpful information on comprehensive resume and career guide for people with disabilities. 
• : The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) initiated the SSI Youth Solutions effort in order to identify potential solutions to improve employment outcomes for young adults ages 14 to 24 who apply for or receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• : Indiana VR (Vocational Rehabilitation) helps eligible individuals with disabilities to achieve employment goals 
• : Indiana official government website dedicated to provide disability rights

• Make appointments with our office so we can provide support in your decision making process as you look for internships, discern graduate school, and plan your next steps
• Counseling and Consultation Services: Provides mental health services for students
• Student Health Center: Attempts to modify or remove health-related barriers to learning, promote optimal wellness, and enable individuals to make informed decisions about health-related concerns
• Unity Center: Committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our campus, both in and out of classrooms

In supporting DACA students. Based on DACA Ruling on July 16, 2021, the current ruling allows the processing of DACA renewal (every 2 years) but does not allow for processing of DACA new applications. 

• Final solution is in Congress' hands: Anticipated: Supreme Court will review DACA policy in summer of 2023

DACA Updates & Application Considerations

To Disclose or Not to Disclose DACA/TPS Status

• : Immigrants’ Rights Project is dedicated to expanding and enforcing the civil liberties and civil rights of immigrants and to combating public and private discrimination against them
• : Frequently asked questions answered by the National Immigration Center
• : Non-profit legal organization that extends membership to undocumented pre-law students, current law students, practitioners, and paralegals
• : The DREAM.US scholarships are for highly motivated undocumented students who want nothing more than to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost.
• : A few scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate programs which undocumented and DACA students are eligible to apply for.
• : Use this form to request a fee waiver for certain immigration forms and services based on a demonstrated inability to pay
• : Immigrant welcome center site provides resources for immigrants and refugees
• : Empower undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals through personal, institutional, and policy transformation
• : Local legal services aimed at increasing access to justice for low-income immigrants
• : Youth-led organization that seeks to empower young immigrants to achieve higher education and engage in the community to demand more just and humane policies that affect undocumented families
• All wage earners—regardless of their immigration status—are required to pay federal taxes –the IRS provides ITINs to people who are ineligible for an SSN so that they can comply with tax laws
• : If immigration (ICE) agents knock on your door or arrives at your workplace, know that you have rights
• : Will waive the LSAT fee if you have DACA and apply for a fee waiver
• :Program is available for law school candidates with DACA who cannot afford to pay for the LSAT and the Credential Assembly Service
• : One of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income
• : Information about applying to and attending graduate or professional school as a student with undocumented status
• : A resource and advocacy group that aims to support undocumented pre-health students through scholarships, internships, and other resources
• Schools that have been confirmed to both accept and enroll undocumented and/or DACAmented applicants
• : An online space for black undocumented students
• : Compiled to assist and enhance state and local efforts to support undocumented youth at the secondary and postsecondary school levels
• : Immigrant youth-led campaigns at the local, state, and federal level

•  Make appointments with our office so we can provide support in your decision making process as you look for internships, discern graduate school, and plan your next steps
• Counseling and Consultation Services: Provides mental health services for students
• Student Health Center: Attempts to modify or remove health-related barriers to learning, promote optimal wellness, and enable individuals to make informed decisions about health-related concerns
• Unity Center: Committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our campus, both in and out of classrooms

In supporting undocumented students without work authorization (no DACA or TPS). The best encouragement is entrepreneurial careers, Micro-internships, Fellowships and there is scholarship information located under additional resources. 

Entrepreneurial Careers: 

• Opportunities for anyone, regardless of immigration status: Independent contracting, starting a business, freelancing, and worker cooperatives. There are over 823,00 undocumented entrepreneurs.  or (EINs) may be used to legally earn income so long as taxes are filed and paid. For more resources email: entrepreneurship@immigrantsrising.org

Entrepreneurial Resources:

• : Entrepreneurship and freelancing resources, including an independent Contractor Brainstorming Worksheet
• : Community of immigrant entrepreneurs
• : Training and support for freelancers
• : Online classes including entrepreneurship and freelancing

Business Owners: 

• : Training and support for small business owners (; Get on the path to business success) 
• : Up to $250k business loans for low- and moderate-income immigrants 

Workers' Cooperative:

• : Information on worker cooperative model 

Micro-Internships:

•  Undocumented students can apply (must have SSN or ITIN) Parker Dewey Micro-Internships offers the largest network of highly motivated college students and recent graduates who are excited to complete short-term, paid, professional assignments. While executing these Micro-Internships, Career Launchers demonstrated your skills and grit, and exceed expectations as you seek the right full-time role or internship

Fellowships:

• : Immigrants’ Rights Project is dedicated to expanding and enforcing the civil liberties and civil rights of immigrants and to combating public and private discrimination against them
• : Non-profit legal organization that extends membership to undocumented pre-law students, current law students, practitioners, and paralegals
• : The DREAM.US scholarships are for highly motivated undocumented students who want nothing more than to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost
• : A few scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate programs which undocumented and DACA students are eligible to apply for
• : Use this form to request a fee waiver for certain immigration forms and services based on a demonstrated inability to pay
• : Immigrant welcome center site provides resources for immigrants and refugees
• : Empower undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals through personal, institutional, and policy transformation
• : Local legal services aimed at increasing access to justice for low-income immigrants
• : Youth-led organization that seeks to empower young immigrants to achieve higher education and engage in the community to demand more just and humane policies that affect undocumented families
• All wage earners—regardless of their immigration status—are required to pay federal taxes –the IRS provides ITINs to people who are ineligible for an SSN so that they can comply with tax laws
• : If immigration (ICE) agents knock on your door or arrives at your workplace, know that you have rights
• : One of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income
• : Information about applying to and attending graduate or professional school as a student with undocumented status
• : A resource and advocacy group that aims to support undocumented pre-health students through scholarships, internships, and other resources
•  Schools that have been confirmed to both accept and enroll undocumented and/or DACAmented applicants
• : An online space for black undocumented students
• : The UndocuProfessionals Opportunities Landing Page, which includes jobs, freelancing, internship, and fellowship opportunities, is now live! Check out the website that has over 20 opportunities already
• : Compiled to assist and enhance state and local efforts to support undocumented youth at the secondary and postsecondary school levels
• : Immigrant youth-led campaigns at the local, state, and federal level

• : Job board for women and diverse candidates
• : Curated career support, community, programs, and events tailored to equip Black women with the tools needed to achieve their career ambitions
• : A trusted career resource that helps working women be more fulfilled, healthy, and successful at work.
• : Magazine providing resources, research, and employment opportunities for underrepresented populations in science, tech, engineering, arts, and math
• : Dress for Success Indianapolis lives to empower and inspire women to achieve economic independence
• : Non-profit committed to educating and mobilizing folks around the political, economic, and social equality of all women
• : Robust information on state and federal grants for graduate students, racial minorities, women, single parents, and low income students
• : News, career articles, and job board for women
• MU Women's' Rights Association: On-campus student organization focused on empowering women, creating safe space for all humans, and educating 91»áËù on women’s issues
• : A guide that outlines different challenges and resources specifically for women in law. It's an incredibly informative guide, and covers how these challenges are being addressed, financial resources, as well as supportive resources for women in the field or women considering going into the field
• : A magazine promoting the advancement of multi-cultural diverse women
• : Tips for negotiating salary and benefits
• : Works to reduce barriers that inhibit or prevent women’s access to and retention in better jobs while ensuring women’s fair treatment in the workplace
• : Resources, advice, and jobs
• : Provides access to a global network that advances professional women in technology at all points in their life and career
• : Founded to help women advance by providing access to and support from other professional women working in all sectors of technology
• : Find federal and state laws to know your rights in the workplace

• : Use this resource to: make appointments with our office; submit your resume for a review; apply to jobs both on-campus and off-campus; connect with employers; RSVP to events including Networking Knights, Etiquette Dinner, and career fairs
• Counseling and Consultation Services: Provides mental health services for students
• Student Health Center: Attempts to modify or remove health-related barriers to learning, promote optimal wellness, and enable individuals to make informed decisions about health-related concerns
• Peer Tutoring: 91»áËù's peer tutoring program is a free resource and service offered through the Office of Academic Engagement.

• : Built by veterans, for veterans, we work tirelessly everyday to help our clients build meaningful connections with our community
• : Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
• : Get answers to your questions about VA benefits and services. Explore our FAQs and other resources, send us a question online, or contact us by phone
• : VA housing assistance can help Veterans, service members, and their surviving spouses to buy a home or refinance a loan. They also offer benefits and services to help you build, improve, or keep your current home
• : Trailhead Military connects members to free training, certifications, and career opportunities within the Salesforce ecosystem. The program is available to active duty, reserve, guard, veterans, and military spouses

• MU Writing Center: (Located in 91»áËù library) MU Writing Center offers a range of free services including Spanish language writing tutorials, writing workshops, online tutorials, and graduate student tutorials
• Communications Center: (Located Clare Hall basement) Provides support with your upcoming speech/presentation, podcast, or video! They are here to address your communication needs
• The Exchange: (Located in 91»áËù library) The Exchange offers career services needs to support you throughout your career development process 
• Student Health Services: Health management and related services for 91»áËù students includes assessment and treatment of minor acute illnesses and episodic care for problems such as: respiratory infection, ear infections, sore throat, urinary tract infections, muscle strains, minor rashes, and minor lacerations. Additionally, health/wellness education, an important element toward optimal wellness, is emphasized.  There is a $10.00 copay for appointments with The Student Health Center PA:  Appointments with the MA (vaccines, blood draws, allergy injection) do not require a copay.  Patient health insurance is billed for services rendered.
• Peer Tutoring: 91»áËù's peer tutoring program is a free resource and service offered through the Office of Academic Engagement
• : Whether it's purchasing textbooks and supplies for your classes or picking up some spirit wear to show your Marian pride, the Bookstore has everything you may be looking for

Study Strategies & Learning Styles 

Establishing study skills and habits are important for adults returning to college, especially in an online environment. The following resources can help develop or re-establish study skills by identifying learning styles and assessing current learning routines

• : Education Planner will take you to a quiz to help determine your learning style to help with content retention, test taking and studying
• Mother Teresea Hacklmeier Memorial Library (On-Campus): This page is the starting place to find all things about the library including hours, your account, access databases, conducting research, and learning about the services library offers

Canvas and Technology Support

• Overview of Canvas: Find answers to some of the most common questions students ask about working with Canvas. offers instructions on how to do almost everything you will need to do in your course. In addition, how to accomplish most tasks
• Browsers and Software: Canvas is web-based, meaning you can use any web browser to access your course. However, you may find you will need to install a plug-in to use certain features or access specific content. On this page there are instructions on how to make sure your experience using Canvas goes smoothly
• Problem Resolution: There are three ways you can receive help on Canvas related issues
• Webex Tutorials: For more information on how to get started with Webex

• : Grants specifically designed to meet the unique needs of working adults starting or completing an associates, bachelors, or certificates by providing a $2,000 grant. The grant may be used toward tuition and regularly fees
• : Looking for childcare? There are over 400 local Child Care Resources & Referral (CCR&R) agencies across the United States. Your local CCR&R can help families find childcare options near your home or work. They can also assist childcare providers with resources for their business
• : If you're an Indiana homeowner who's fallen behind on your mortgage payments or is unable to make future payments due to an involuntary financial hardships, we want to help you stay in your home
• : 2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps Hoosiers across Indiana find the local resources they need. Dial 2-1-1 to connect with a navigator 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• : This site includes sections for adult learners on going back to school; balancing, school, work, family, scholarships, special programs, and employer reimbursement
• : Employers across Indiana need talent to help fill positions, education, and training beyond high school will ensure you meet with the needs required to get a high-paying, meaningful career. Call 888-436-9092 to talk with an expert about finding a job or exploring careers 

Service::

• Alternative Break
• Catholic Relief Services
• Indy Urban Plunge
• Knights for Life
• Peace and Justice House
• Rising Retreat
• STARR

Community::

• Alverna Housing Community
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Koinonia
• Peer Ministry
• Small Faith-Sharing Groups

Faith Formation:

• Franciscan Physician’s Vocation Program
• Retreats and Pilgrimages
• Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
• Spiritual Direction

Interfaith Prayer Room: DC 132, Next to the Dining Commons

• : Are you interested in making a difference for animals in need? The ASPCA offers volunteer opportunities in a variety of fields, including pet adoptions, animal rescue and rehabilitation and government relations.
• : At Best Buddies, they spend each and every day striving to create meaningful opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a global volunteer movement, they count on the support of amazing volunteers to lead the way to a more inclusive world.
• : Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you’ll ever do. You can help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve. And the best part is, it’s actually a lot of fun. You and your Little can share the kinds of activities you already like to do.
• : Join millions of young people in a global movement for good.
• : At Girls on the Run, girls are inspired to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through research-based curricula, which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games.
• : Volunteers are a critical part of their operation and, without dedicated volunteers, they could not do the work they do. They are always in need of more volunteers as hunger never stops. The work that volunteers do enables them to provide millions of pounds of food each year to hungry neighbors.
• : Empowering people to cultivate personal, family, and community wellness through urban agriculture, access to fresh local food, and mind-body education.
• : Indy Hunger Network relies on a volunteer network to further their mission of ensuring that individuals and families have access to the food they need.
• : Volunteers work all over Marion County planting trees, transforming vacant lots into pocket parks, and picking up litter. KIB provides the tools, so all you need to bring is your desire for community improvement.
• : Meals on Wheels operates in virtually every community in America through a network of more than 5,000 independently-run local programs. While the diversity of each program's services and operations may vary based on the needs and resources of their communities, they are all committed to supporting their senior neighbors to live healthier and more nourished lives in their own homes.
• : YouthBuild programs provide pathways by unleashing the positive energy of low-income young people to rebuild their communities and their lives, breaking the cycle of poverty with a commitment to work, education, community, and family.
• : Their mission is to fuel the quantity and quality of mentoring relationships for America’s young people and to close the mentoring gap.
• : Peace Corps volunteers work at the grassroots level to create change that lasts long after their service. As a volunteer, you can make an investment in our world – one handshake, one project, on friendships at a time – that leads to new possibilities in service and when you return home.
• : Second Helpings relies on 800 regular volunteers to fight hunger in our community. Volunteers chop vegetables and cook meals in our Hunger Relief kitchen. They deliver food to partner agencies and lend their expertise to office operations. Volunteers also share Second Helpings’ story and impact in the community.
• : Want to get involved directly with students through fun, hands-on STEM programs? They’ve connected thousands of Indiana volunteers with schools and community centers to help create moments of discovery for students around the state.
• : Interested in joining the fight to protect all animals? There are more than 60 unique ways to volunteer with the Humane Society of the United States.
• : Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Their work is possible because of people like you.
• : With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, Y volunteers give men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life the resources and support they need to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.