Student Resources
College comes with challenges, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Whether you need immediate help, basic needs support, or aren’t sure where to turn, resources are here for you.
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What do you need help with?
Click below for common topics students struggle with.
Need additional help? Call the Dean of Students office at 502-852-5787.
- University of Louisville Counseling Center — Counseling, crisis support, and mental health services for UofL students, located on the 2nd floor of the SAC.
- Noble H. Kelley Psychological Services Center — Psychological assessment and therapy services for children, adults, and families.
- Campus Health Psychiatric Services — Psychiatric evaluation, treatment and medication management for students.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone experiencing a mental health or suicide crisis.
- Seven Counties Services — Community-based mental health, substance use, and crisis services in the Louisville area.
- Thriving Campus — Helps students find off-campus mental health providers who meet their needs.
- Kentucky/Community Mental Health Providers — Additional mental health and counseling options available throughout the community.
- Dean of Students Office — Support, guidance and connections to resources when personal challenges or crises affect your college experience.
- Cardinal Cupboard — Free food and basic-needs items for UofL students experiencing food insecurity.
- UofL Free Store — Free clothing, household items and other essentials donated by the UofL community.
- Dare to Care Food Bank — Connects individuals and families with food assistance throughout the Louisville area.
- Feeding Kentucky — Helps connect Kentuckians with food banks and hunger-relief resources across the state.
- SNAP — Provides eligible individuals and households with benefits to help purchase groceries.
- Open Hand Kitchen — Provides free meals to individuals in need in the Louisville community.
- Portland Food Pantry — Provides groceries and food assistance to individuals and families in the community.
- Louisville/Community Food Pantries — Find additional food pantries and meal assistance throughout the Louisville area.
- Meals & Food Resources — Find community organizations offering free meals, groceries and other food assistance.
- Neighborhood Place — Connects Louisville residents with food, financial, family and other community support services.
- FindHelp — Search for free and reduced-cost local services, including food, housing, healthcare and financial assistance.
- United Way 211 — Connects you with local food, housing, financial, healthcare and other essential services by calling 211.
- Campus Housing — Support for students with on-campus housing questions, concerns and residential needs.
- Off-Campus Housing — Resources to help students explore housing options and navigate living off campus.
- Emergency Shelter Community Resources — Connects individuals experiencing a housing crisis with emergency shelter options.
- Louisville Homeless Shelter Directory — Find shelters and housing services available throughout the Louisville area.
- Housing Stabilization Resources — Assistance for individuals at risk of losing their housing or experiencing homelessness.
- Rent Assistance Programs — Find programs that may help with rent payments and housing-related financial needs.
- Louisville Metro Housing Authority — Provides affordable housing programs and housing assistance for eligible Louisville residents.
- Coalition for the Homeless — Connects people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with Louisville-area services and housing resources.
- New Directions Housing Corporation — Provides housing programs and resources that support safe, stable and affordable housing.
- Neighborhood Place — Connects Louisville residents with housing, utility, financial and other community assistance.
- LIHEAP — Helps eligible households with home energy costs and utility expenses.
- LG&E Assistance Programs — Programs and resources that may help eligible customers manage energy bills and utility costs.
- Louisville Water Drops of Kindness — Assistance for eligible customers who need help paying their Louisville Water bill.
- Kentucky Community Action Partnership — Connects Kentuckians with local agencies offering housing, utility and other financial assistance.
- Salvation Army — Provides emergency assistance and supportive services that may include shelter, food and financial help.
- Student Emergency Fund — Financial assistance for students facing unexpected emergencies that may affect their ability to continue their education.
- Financial Aid — Help understanding financial aid, grants, loans and other options for paying for college.
- Bursar's Office — Assistance with tuition, student account balances, billing and payment questions.
- Scholarships & Other Aid — Information about scholarships and additional funding opportunities available to students.
- Student Success Center Affordability Resources — Resources and support to help students manage the costs of attending college.
- Financial Wellness — Tools and education to help students with budgeting, money management and financial decision-making.
- Metropolitan College — Education and workforce program offering eligible students tuition benefits and other support.
- Kentucky Benefits/MyKY — Access to Kentucky programs and benefits that may help with food, healthcare and other essential needs.
- United Way 211 — Connects you with local financial assistance, housing, food and other essential services by calling 211.
- REACH — Academic support, tutoring and resources to help undergraduate students succeed in their courses.
- Writing Center — Free support for students at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to revising.
- Student Success Center — Academic support, coaching and resources to help students navigate college and reach their goals.
- Academic Advising — Guidance with course selection, degree requirements, academic planning and progress toward graduation.
- Exploratory & Transition Advising — Advising for students exploring majors or transitioning between academic programs.
- Graduate School — Resources, guidance and support for graduate students throughout their academic experience.
- Honors Advising — Academic advising and support for students participating in the University Honors Program.
- TRIO Student Support Services — Academic and personal support for eligible students to help them succeed and graduate.
- Ekstrom Library — Access research help, study spaces, technology, collections and other academic resources.
- Student Advocate — Helps students navigate university processes, resolve concerns and connect with appropriate resources.
- Student Grievance Officer — Guidance for students with concerns or complaints involving university policies, processes or experiences.
- Registrar — Assistance with registration, academic records, transcripts, enrollment and other student record needs.
Are you or someone else in immediate danger?
Call 911 or the UofL Police Department at 502-852-6111.
- University of Louisville Police Department — Provides 24/7 law enforcement, emergency response and safety services for the UofL community.
- Dean of Students — Helps students navigate emergencies, personal challenges and other situations affecting their college experience.
- Student Care Team — Connects students experiencing concerning or difficult situations with appropriate support and resources.
- SafeZone / Campus Safety Resources — Access emergency assistance, safety alerts and other tools designed to help keep you safe on and around campus.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone experiencing a mental health, suicide or emotional crisis.
- PEACC — Confidential advocacy, support and resources for students impacted by interpersonal violence, sexual assault, stalking or harassment.
- Title IX — Support, information and reporting options related to sex discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.
- UofL Counseling Center — Confidential counseling and mental health support for students affected by trauma or relationship concerns.
- UofL Police — 24/7 law enforcement, emergency response and safety assistance for the UofL community.
- Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs — Connects individuals with sexual assault crisis centers and support services throughout Kentucky.
- ZeroV — Connects Kentuckians experiencing intimate partner violence with resources, programs and support.
- Center for Women & Families — Crisis intervention, advocacy, shelter and support for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
- Domestic Violence Intake Center — Assistance with emergency protective orders and other protections related to domestic violence.
- Campus Health Services — Medical care and health services for UofL students.
- Eating Anxiety Treatment Laboratory & Clinic — Assessment and treatment services for eating disorders and related concerns.
- Campus Recreation and Wellness — Fitness, recreation and wellness opportunities to support physical and overall well-being.
- Lactation Rooms — Private spaces available on campus for nursing and pumping.
- Health Insurance Resources — Information to help students understand and access health insurance coverage.
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services — Connects Kentuckians with healthcare, benefits and other health and family services.
- Community Health Clinics — Find affordable medical and healthcare services available in the Louisville community.
- Sexual Health & STI Resources — Testing, treatment, education and other resources related to sexual health.
- Counseling Center — Confidential counseling and support for students with substance use or related concerns.
- Alcoholics Anonymous — Peer-support meetings for individuals seeking recovery from alcohol use.
- SMART Recovery — Peer-support program for individuals seeking help with addictive behaviors.
- Louisville Recovery Community Connection — Peer-based recovery support and resources in the Louisville community.
- The Healing Place — Recovery services and support for individuals affected by substance use.
- The Morton Center — Counseling, education and treatment services for substance use and related concerns.
- Unity Recovery — Peer-based recovery support, resources and community connections.
- Young People in Recovery — Recovery support and advocacy focused on young people and their communities.
- Voice of Hope — Recovery support and resources for individuals and families impacted by substance use.
- In The Rooms — Online recovery community offering virtual meetings and peer support.
- Start Your Recovery — Information and tools to help individuals understand treatment and recovery options.
- Disability Resource Center — Coordinates accommodations and support to provide students with equitable access to their UofL experience.
- ADA Coordinator — Provides information and assistance related to accessibility and ADA compliance at UofL.
- Kentucky Autism Training Center — Resources, training and information related to autism for individuals, families and communities.
- Student Advocate — Helps students navigate university processes, concerns and connections to appropriate support.
- Academic Support Resources — Tutoring, coaching and other resources to support students academically.
- Housing Accommodations — Support for students who need disability-related accommodations in university housing.
- Pregnancy Accommodations — Support and reasonable accommodations for students who are pregnant or experiencing related conditions.
- University Career Center — Career coaching, job-search support and resources to help students prepare for life after college.
- Cardinal Careers — UofL's platform for finding jobs, internships and career opportunities.
- Kentucky Career Center — Employment, training and career services for Kentucky residents.
- KentuckianaWorks — Workforce and career resources for job seekers in the Louisville region.
- Kentucky Unemployment Insurance — Information and benefits for eligible individuals who have lost employment.
- Metropolitan College — Education and workforce program offering eligible students tuition benefits and other support.
- Career & Education Community Resources — Additional community programs offering employment, training and educational assistance.
- Military & Veteran Career Resources — Career and employment support specifically for veterans and military-connected individuals.
- Parking & Transportation — Information about campus parking, transportation options and getting around UofL.
- TARC / Public Transit — Public bus transportation throughout Louisville and surrounding communities.
- Token Transit — Mobile ticketing option for accessing TARC transportation.
- Campus Transportation — Transportation services and options for traveling between and around UofL campuses.
- Community Transportation Resources — Additional transportation assistance available throughout the Louisville area.
- Dean of Students — Guidance and support for students navigating university policies, conduct concerns or difficult situations.
- Student Advocate — Helps students understand options, navigate university processes and address concerns.
- Student Grievance Officer — Guidance for students with complaints or concerns involving university policies, processes or experiences.
- Title IX — Information, support and reporting options related to sex discrimination and sexual misconduct.
- Legal & Safety Community Resources — Connects students with community organizations offering legal and safety assistance.
- Student Conduct — Information and guidance related to UofL's student conduct process.
- Student Code of Rights & Responsibilities — Information about student rights, responsibilities and behavioral expectations at UofL.
- Community Legal Aid & Resources — Find legal information, advocacy and assistance available in the Louisville community.
- Domestic Violence Intake Center — Assistance with protective orders and legal protections related to domestic violence.
- Pregnancy Accommodations — Support and reasonable accommodations for students who are pregnant or experiencing related conditions.
- Lactation Rooms — Private spaces on campus for nursing and pumping.
- Community Services for Children — Connects families with community programs and services supporting children.
- Family & Children's Place — Support and services for children and families experiencing abuse, trauma or other challenges.
- Family Scholar House - Provides free support for student parents and families, including housing, academic and career coaching, advocacy, and connections to community resources.
- Childcare & Community Resources — Find childcare and family-support options in the Louisville community.
- Food Assistance — Resources that help students and families access groceries, meals and nutrition assistance.
- WIC & Community Benefits — Nutrition and other assistance programs for eligible pregnant individuals and families with young children.
- Housing & Financial Assistance — Community resources that may help families with housing, utilities and financial needs.
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services — Access healthcare, family assistance, benefits and other Kentucky support programs.
- Center for Military-Connected Students — Campus support, resources and guidance for veterans, service members and military-connected students.
- Veteran Services & Resources — Connects veterans and their families with community programs and support.
- Military-Connected Career Resources — Career and employment assistance designed for veterans and service members.
- Financial Aid — Guidance on financial aid and funding options, including resources available to military-connected students.
- Community Veteran Services — Local organizations providing assistance and support for veterans and their families.
- International Student & Scholar Services — Guidance and support for international students and scholars navigating their UofL experience.
- International Services — Programs, services and resources supporting UofL's international community and global engagement.
- Education Abroad — Information and support related to international study and education abroad experiences.
- Academic Support — Advising, tutoring and other resources to help international students succeed academically.
- Financial & Basic-Needs Resources — Support for students experiencing financial, food, housing or other essential needs.
- Louisville Immigrant & Refugee Resources — Community organizations providing services and support for immigrants, refugees and international communities.
- Office of Student Engagement — Helps students connect with organizations, programs, leadership opportunities and campus life.
- EngageUofL — Find student organizations, events and involvement opportunities across campus.
- Center for Belonging, Access & Engagement — Programs and resources that support student connection, access and engagement.
- Student Government Association — Student-led advocacy, representation and opportunities to get involved in campus governance.
- Religious & Spiritual Life — Connects students with religious, spiritual and faith-based organizations and resources.
- Campus Recreation & Intramurals — Fitness, recreation, sports and activities that help students stay active and connect with others.
- Transfer & Adult Services — Support and resources designed for transfer, adult and other transitioning students.
- TRIO Student Support Services — Academic, personal and community-building support for eligible students.
- Information Technology — Help with UofL accounts, technology, connectivity and other IT needs.
- Computer & Internet Access — Find options for accessing computers, Wi-Fi and technology needed for coursework.
- Ekstrom Library — Access computers, technology, study spaces, research support and other academic resources.
- Technology Lending — Borrow available technology and equipment to support academic needs.
- Emergency Broadband & Community Resources — Find programs that may help with internet access or connectivity costs.
- Dean of Students — Helps students navigate emergencies and major personal circumstances affecting their college experience.
- Student Emergency Fund — Financial assistance for students facing unexpected emergencies that may affect their education.
- American Red Cross — Emergency assistance and disaster-response resources for individuals affected by fires, severe weather and other disasters.
- Absence Notification — Helps notify instructors when an emergency or serious circumstance prevents a student from attending class.
- Compassionate Withdrawal — Guidance for students who may need to withdraw due to significant personal or emergency circumstances.
- Hospitalization Support — Assistance navigating academics and university needs during or following hospitalization.
- Financial Assistance — University and community resources that may help with unexpected expenses.
- Counseling Center — Mental health and emotional support during and after difficult or traumatic events.
- Dean of Students — A good starting point when a personal challenge or crisis is affecting your UofL experience and you're unsure where to turn.
- Student Advocate — Helps you understand your options and connect with the right university resources.
- Student Care Team / Report a Concern — Connects students experiencing concerning or difficult situations with appropriate support.
- United Way 211 — Connects you with local food, housing, financial, healthcare and other essential community services.
- FindHelp — Search for free and reduced-cost services in your area based on the type of help you need.