Student Success
The Office of Student Success strives to provide every student with the resources they need to be successful.
Contact the Office of Student Success for assistance with tutoring services, disability accommodations, academic success planning, CARE Team referrals and support, professional advising, and Acadeum course options. The Office of Student Success can also help answer questions regarding academic policies, student support resources, and end-of-year events such as Honors Convocation and Commencement.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 270-686-4274
The Fr. Leonard Alvey Library
The Fr. Leonard Alvey Library supports the academic mission of Brescia University by connecting students with the resources, services, and expertise they need to succeed in their studies. From research assistance and instruction to books, databases, study spaces, and interlibrary loan services, the library fosters learning, discovery, and lifelong intellectual growth in keeping with Brescia’s Ursuline tradition.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 270-686-4212
Website: https://libguides.brescia.edu/home
The Brescia University Bookstore
The Brescia University Bookstore provides students with convenient access to purchase the required course materials, textbooks, digital content, and other academic essentials. Through the university’s online bookstore, students can easily locate materials assigned to their courses, utilize vouchers if eligible, and access a variety of purchasing options that support their academic success.
Website: https://bncvirtual.com/brescia
Contact email: [email protected]
Contact phone: 270-686-4288
Graduate Admissions
The Office of Graduate Admissions helps students explore, apply to, and enroll in Brescia’s graduate programs.
Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for assistance with program options, admissions requirements, application status, transcript and prerequisite evaluation, application portals such as CSDCAS, and CASPA, and employer tuition reimbursement. We can also connect you with graduate program directors and help current Brescia undergraduates plan a path from their bachelor’s degree into one of our graduate programs in business, information systems, speech-language pathology, social work, clinical mental health counseling, or physician assistant studies.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 270-686-4353
Student Activities & Leadership Development
The Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development strives to create meaningful opportunities for students to connect, get involved, and develop their leadership skills.
Contact the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development for information about campus events and activities, registered student organizations, the Student Government Association, leadership development opportunities, New Student Orientation, the First Year Experience, and other student involvement programs. The office can also help students discover ways to engage with the Brescia community, start a new student organization, or plan an event on campus.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 270-686-4336
Public Relations and Marketing
The Public Relations and Marketing Department works to share the stories, achievements, and experiences of the Brescia University community with the broader Brescia and Owensboro communities. Contact the Public Relations and Marketing Department for professional headshots for resumes, assistance with sharing interesting stories, and submitting photos from classes, campus activities, and events. The department also manages Brescia University’s main social media channels and can help promote events and activities for student clubs and organizations.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 270-686-2110
The Office of Residence Life
The Office of Residence Life at Brescia University is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging residential community where students can live, learn, and grow. Through community building, student support, programming, policy education, and on-call assistance, the Office of Residence Life works to provide a positive living experience that promotes personal responsibility, academic success, and meaningful connections with others.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 270-686-4324
The Office of Financial Aid
The Mission of the Brescia University Office of Financial Aid is to provide financial aid and assistance to students who may be unable to attend Brescia University without such assistance, ensuring that every student can afford to receive a quality education that will guide them down the path of graduation.
We strive to provide a student-oriented approach in the administration of financial aid programs by being responsive to the needs of students and their families.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid for assistance and guidance applying for and receiving student loans, grants, scholarships (both internal and external) and any other types of financial aid.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 270-686-4253
The President’s Office
The President’s Office supports Brescia University’s mission by providing leadership, advancing strategic priorities, and building relationships that enhance the University and the student experience.
Students may interact with the President’s Office through leadership opportunities, special projects, institutional priorities, and programs that contribute to the growth and success of the Brescia community, including the Moore Presidential Scholars Program. The office works closely with University leadership, the Board of Trustees, alumni, donors, community partners, and other external stakeholders to support the University’s long-term goals and vision.
The President’s Office is also home to the Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff, who helps coordinate the work of the President’s Cabinet, supports Board of Trustees operations, leads institutional planning and special projects, and cultivates partnerships that benefit the University. The office also includes the Executive Director of Presidential and Academic Operations, who supports academic and presidential initiatives, coordinates key University projects, and helps ensure the effective operation of the President’s Office and academic leadership functions.
Students can also stay connected with campus happenings, University news, and messages from President Madison Silvert through the President’s What the Heck is Happening? TikTok channel.
Institutional Research and Effectiveness
The Office of IR/IE serves as the University’s repository of campus data and reporting.
Student conducting research may contact the office of IR/IE for University statistics.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 270-686-9550
LMS Administration/Instructional Technology
Oversees the implementation, maintenance, and training for the learning management system (D2L/Brightspace) as well as other instructional technologies used in university courses.
For assistance with Brightspace or other instructional technology tools contact:
Contact Email: [email protected]
Admissions
The Office of Admissions recruits students to grow enrollment while communicating both the Ursuline and Catholic traditions of Brescia University, and the opportunities for intellectual and moral formation.
Contact the Office of Admissions with questions about BU admission requirements, general recruitment efforts, to share prospective student information, or if you would like to assist with a campus visit program such as Open House or Preview Day.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 270-686-4241
Cashier’s Office
The Cashier’s Office strives to provide students with timely and accurate support for managing their financial responsibilities at Brescia University. The office assists students with account payments, billing questions, and other financial transactions related to their enrollment. Contact the Cashier’s Office for assistance with bill payments, student account balances, payment plans, refunds, and book vouchers. The Cashier’s Office can also help answer questions regarding billing statements, account charges, payment deadlines, and other student financial services.
Contact Email: [email protected]
The Mailroom
The Mailroom is dedicated to helping students, faculty, and staff with their campus mail and package needs. The Mailroom provides help for receiving, sorting, and distributing mail and packages, as well as assistance with outgoing mail. Contact the Mailroom for help with package pickup, mailbox information, outgoing mail services, postage questions, and mail delivery inquiries. The Mailroom can also assist with locating packages.
The Mailroom is open Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm (except on days campus is closed).
Contact Email: [email protected]
Human Resources
Once approved by Financial Aid, Human Resources onboards work study students guiding them through the required steps to begin employment. This includes ensuring that all work authorizations confirming eligibility to work in the US are received timely.
Contact Email for Human Resources: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 270-686-4233
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry seeks to serve all students, faculty and staff at any intersection of education and faith. While Brescia University is a Catholic institution, we welcome and promote ecumenism. Campus ministry provides presence, regularly scheduled Masses, opportunities for reception of the sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, small groups for Bible studies and “life discussions” with students. Evangelization is conducted daily by joyful hospitality and respect for all. We will bless dorm rooms, offices, cars, pets, and other sacramentals. We offer Busy Persons Retreats, general pastoral care for all, as well as, individual spiritual direction for anyone seeking personal spiritual growth. Anyone seeking to serve is invited to participate in the nearby Unity Fellowship Soup Kitchen on Fridays (contact Sr. Pam).
Contact Emails: [email protected]; [email protected]
Registrar’s Office
The Registrar Office maintains your Academic Records. You can access your unofficial transcript with your classes and grades through the student portal (bem.brescia.edu). Registration for the following semester is completed by you online after a conference with your advisor. Dates for specific groups will be posted and communicated via Brescia email.
Insurance forms requiring enrollment verification are completed by the Registrar Office. Official transcripts are requested through National Student Clearinghouse web site.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Development Office
The Development Office works to advance the University by building philanthropic relationships with external partners to secure support for donor-funded scholarships, academic programs and campus initiatives. Students may interact with the office by benefiting from donor-funded scholarships, being invited to attend events with alumni, or participating in stewardship activities that show gratitude for gifts to support Brescia students.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 270-686-4329
Alumni and Donor Relations
The Office of Alumni and Donor Relations works to create, maintain, and steward meaningful relationships with Brescia alumni and donors through personal connection, gathering of stories and information, and programming. This office also facilitates fundraising activities for campus organizations including academic departments, student clubs, and athletics teams. Contact the Office of Alumni and Donor Relations to connect with alumni, share alumni updates, and to discuss potential fundraising efforts.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 270-686-2111
Campus Counseling Center
The Campus Counseling Center provides mental health and wellness support to help students navigate the challenges of college life. Students experiencing stress, loneliness, anxiety, or other mental health concerns – big or small – are welcome and encouraged to reach out.
Our on-site counselor offers consultation, short-term counseling, referrals and connections to community mental health resources, including therapists, physicians, and supportive programs. Students can also receive support with coping skills, psychoeducation, and strategies for managing stress and improving overall wellbeing.
The university also provides students with access to Uwill, an online mental health and wellness platform offering support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Uwill offers three core services:
- Umatch – Teletherapy: Connect with a licensed therapist and schedule appointments based on your preferences. Students can filter providers by gender, language, ethnicity, and area of focus. Sessions are available online.
- Uhelp – Crisis Support: Receive 24/7/365 direct access to a licensed counselor trained in trauma and crisis care. Uhelp typically connects students with support in under 30 seconds. Phone: 833-646-1526
- Urise – On-Demand Wellness: Access free, unlimited wellness programming, including yoga, meditation, mindfulness, stress management, and other resources designed to support your mental health and wellbeing.
To get started with Uwill, go to http://app.uwill.com/ and create your account using your school email and your current location.
Contact email: [email protected]
Contact phone: 270-686-4286
After hours/Uwill: 833-646-1526
Crisis line: 988
Website: https://www.brescia.edu/counseling/
The Department of Information Technology
The Department of Information Technology provides technology services to all students, faculty, and staff.
Contact the Department of Information Technology for assistance with technology use on or off campus.
Contact Website: https://helpdesk.brescia.edu
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact phone (voice or text): 270-663-4186