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263 GENERAL information
Athletics and Activities
www.iusbtitans.com
The Office of Athletics and Activities houses the varsity
athletic programs, the club sports program, intramural
sports, fitness programs (including group fitness), and
special events. Titans basketball and volleyball are
flagship programs of the athletics department. Students
are admitted to home games free with their IU South
Bend ID card. Students who want to be more involved
can join the spirited student support group; or Titan
Terrors, a group of students interested in facilitating
athletics. The club sports program offers athletic
competition, often intercollegiate, for the non-varsity
athlete. Intramural sports offers a full slate of organized
competitive events for the student-at-large. Fitness
programs include group fitness through aerobics, yoga,
pilates, express cycling, toning, and abs. Special events
include one-time tournaments, extramural events, and
similar activities. Additional information is available at
the main office.
Office of Student Life
(574) 520-4587
www.iusb.edu/~sblife
IU South Bend encourages cocurricular activities that
complement the regular academic programs of the
university and aid in students’ physical, social, and
intellectual development. All clubs and organizations are
coordinated through the Office of Student Life. Students
interested in organizing a student organization or getting
involved on campus should call (574) 520-4587, visit
www.iusb.edu/~sblife or e-mail sblife@iusb.edu.
The Office of Student Life works with the Student
Government Association (SGA) which exists to serve
and represent the students. You can reach the SGA in
SAC 202, or via phone at (574) 520-5572. The office also
works with Titan Productions, a student-driven group
responsible for the programming of student activities and
social programming. You can contact Titan Productions
in SAC room 208 or via phone at (574) 520-5082.
Student Counseling Center
Administration Building 130
(574) 520-4125
www.iusb.edu/~sbscc
The IU South Bend Student Counseling Center provides
high-quality, short-term mental health counseling services
to currently enrolled students who are facing obstacles to
academic and personal success. Counseling can help with
issues that range from coping with life’s transitions to
dealing with more serious emotional concerns. Students
do not have to experience serious psychological problems
to access counseling center services. Qualified mental
health professionals and supervised graduate students are
available to assist students with any of the following issues:
adjustment to college, anxiety, depression, stress and
stress management, academic performance, relationship
or family problems, body image and/or eating concerns,
bereavement, alcohol or drug use, or other mental health
concerns.
The Student Counseling Center offers a comprehensive
array of programs and services to the IU South Bend
community, including individual, group and relationship
counseling; crisis assistance, assessments and referrals,
consultation to faculty and staff, awareness and screening
programs, classroom presentations, and online resources
and assessments. Services are provided free of charge to
IU South Bend students.
Veteran Student Services
Administration Building 140
(574) 520-4115
www.iusb.edu/~vetaff
As a special service to current and former members of
the armed forces, complete information on veterans’
educational benefits may be obtained at the IU South
Bend Office of Veteran Student Services or e-mail at
veterans@iusb.edu.
Applying for VA Education Benefits
National Guard Members
National Guard soldiers will need to complete Form 22-
1990, Application for VA Education Benefits, and have
it approved by their unit commander. This form can be
downloaded from www.gibill.va.gov or obtained from
the unit’s education counselor. Completed forms will be
processed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and
eligibility letters will be mailed directly to the student.
Non-National Guard Members
Soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen can visit www.
gibill.va.gov to apply for education benefits online.
From this website, applicants should click Apply for
Benefits and follow the on-screen prompts. Completed
applications will be processed by the Department of
Veterans Affairs and eligibility letters will be mailed
directly to the student.