Student Success
Through personalized advising, academic support, career preparation and hands-on learning, you'll gain the confidence and experience to thrive in college and beyond.
Success looks different for every student
That's why Bluffton provides individualized support that helps you succeed academically, professionally and personally. From your first advising appointment through graduation, you'll have faculty, staff and peers invested in your goals.
Find study support, academic coaching and resources designed to help you succeed.
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Career Preparation
Prepare for what's next. Bluffton's Center for Career and Vocation helps students connect their education with meaningful careers through:
Career coaching
Resume and interview preparation
Internship opportunities
Vocational grants
Graduate school advising
Alumni and employer networking
Every student is encouraged to gain practical experience before graduation.
Grants provide non-repayable aid. Grants, ranging from $500 to $2,000, support research or vocational exploration by Bluffton students.
There are many opportunities to step into leadership roles at Bluffton in student organizations, athletic teams, residence life and campus ministry. Get involved. Hone the knowledge, skills and abilities that transfer both to the classroom and to your life after Bluffton.
Student Senate
Serves as the official liaison between students, faculty and trustees, ensuring that student perspectives and concerns are represented across campus.
Ministry Team
Ministry assistants work with the campus pastor to serve as a spiritual resource to their fellow students.
Resident Advisors
Resident advisors help create welcoming, connected residence hall communities while serving as a resource, mentor and leader for their fellow students.
There are times that hands-on service learning is incorporated into class requirements with the Bluffton Blueprint. However, there are many additional opportunities at your disposal. Service-learning is a way of integrating classroom learning, personal growth, development and service.
Learn and Earn
Develop critical thinking, time management, problem solving and communication skills and earn a paycheck.
Internships
Work with the CCV to arrange experiential learning in your chosen field to be career ready after graduation.
Honors Program
The honors program at Bluffton is a four-year program designed to challenge intellectually ambitious and highly motivated students in all disciplines.
Academic Contests and Awards
Put your knowledge and creativity to the test through academic competitions, presentations and awards.
Cross-Cultural Experiences
Expand your perspective through immersive experiences in communities and cultures beyond Bluffton.
Student Organizations
Find your people, pursue your interests and build leadership skills through 50+ student organizations.
