K-State First
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785.532.1501
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K-STATE
FIRST
Resources Guide
When things begin to go wrong, it is important to ask for help. There are many campus resources
available to you, and you can also reach out to family, friends, and informal support groups and mentors.
Courses and Homework:
Contact your professor
 If you feel like you are falling behind, if you need to miss a class (or several), if you don’t think
you will be able to complete an assignment, always call or email your professor as soon as you
can. They cannot help you if they don’t know what is going on.
Tutoring
 http://www.k-state.edu/tutoring/
 There are tutoring options available to you for almost every subject you might study at K-State.
Walk-In Tutoring can work within your schedule as you plan ahead. Scheduled tutoring is also
available if you would prefer a more set tutoring time.
The Office of Student Life
 http://www.k-state.edu/studentlife/
 The Office of Student Life (OSL) helps students accurately assess their situations, provides
information, and teaches the skills students need to navigate crises. OSL provides a number of
services to assist students with medical and personal emergencies and in the event of
hospitalization. They will also contact professors and college deans if necessary.
 To access these services, students should consult the Office of Student Life, 102 Holton Hall at
785-532-6432 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or e-mail stulife@k-state.edu.
 In case of emergency, OSL staff may be contacted outside of office hours through the K-State
Police Department at 785-532-6412.
Health and Wellness:
Counseling Services
 http://www.k-state.edu/counseling/
 Helps students who are dealing with such issues as stress, family concerns and relationships. You
can make an appointment here to get help: http://www.kstate.edu/counseling/student/appointment.html
 There are also online resources offered by Counseling Services to promote emotional wellness.
Check out University Life Café (https://www.universitylifecafe.k-state.edu/) to read the
interactive blog and find wellness resources. Additional Counseling Service's resources can be
found here: http://www.k-state.edu/counseling/topics/resources.html.
Lafene Health Center
 http://www.k-state.edu/lafene/
 Offers high-quality health care at a reasonable cost in a convenient location at 1105 Sunset Ave.
Support for sexual assault victims
 http://www.k-state.edu/care/
 The Center for Advocacy Response and Education (CARE) advocates for and supports any
student who has been victimized by sexual violence.
Support for students with disabilities
 http://www.k-state.edu/accesscenter/
 A broad range of supportive services for students with disabilities are available through the
Student Access Center. This center works to meet individual needs and serve as an advocate for
each student.
Finances:
Financial Advising Referrals
 http://www.k-state.edu/pfc/
 Powercat Financial Counseling offers confidential financial advising to students. They can help
students with budgeting, debt management, credit concerns, identity theft, and reviewing
insurance and employee benefits.
Crisis Contacts:
 In case of any emergency, call 911.
 Personal safety
o K-State Police: 785-532-6412
o Riley County Police: 785-537-2112
o Wildcat Walk, campus escort program: 785-395-7233
 Medical and crisis assistance contacts:
o Lafene Women’s Clinic: 785-532-6544
o Mercy Regional Hospital: 785-776-3322
o Crisis Center, Manhattan: 785-539-2785
o Crisis Center, Junction City: 785-762-8835
Harassment or discrimination concerns:
 Students who believe that they have been treated unfairly due to their sex, race, nationality,
disability, sexual orientation, or religion are encouraged to seek recourse and assistance available
though the Office of Institutional Equity, 785-532-6220. This office facilitates equal opportunity
and nondiscrimination in employment and educational activities by:
o Office of Student Life: 785-532-6432
o Office of Diversity and Dual Career Development: 785-532-6276
o International Student Services: 785-532-6448