Welcome to the Brenham Campus!
On this webpage, you will find a variety of resources and frequently asked questions to help you or your student be successful during your time with the Blinn College District.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the individual offices; their contact information can be found on their individual webpages. If you have a question for an office that is not listed here, you can find them on Blinn A-Z.
Things to Know Prior to Your Arrival…
BucBooks
Save time and money by taking advantage of the BucBooks program! The BucBooks program helps to reduce the cost of materials, ensuring students conveniently receive all their required course materials before the first day of class.
You can learn more about the BucBooks program by visiting their website or emailing BucBooks@blinn.edu.
NelNet
Once you’ve signed up for classes, you’ll see that you now have a balance on your student account. You can easily set up a payment plan via NelNet. Be sure to check out this webpage early as the number of payments, and their amount, will vary depending on when you sign up for an installment plan.
Another thing that NelNet does is helps you get any refund from the Blinn College District that you are due. As financial aid is credited to your account, it is applied to all the charges that exist on your account. If a credit balance remains after all charges are paid, you will be refunded the amount of the credit.
For more information about setting up an installment plan or receiving a refund, please reach out to the Business Office. You can find individual campus contact information on the Business Office website.
Now That You Are Here…
Blinn College District Police Department
Safety first! Please visit the Blinn College District Police Department’s website to get a list of appropriate phone numbers to put into your phone in case you ever need them.
Living on Campus
Housing is available on the Brenham campus in a variety of options. To learn more about the individual halls, their amenities, and their costs, please visit the Housing and Residence Life webpage. While you are there, be sure to look into the various meal plans offered because students are required to purchase one while living on campus.
Blinn College Library
Each Blinn College District campus is equipped with a library. Here are the top 5 things to know about the libraries at Blinn and how to use them:
- Staff is here to help you with your coursework.
- You can borrow books, DVDs, video games, and more with your Blinn ID
- You can access computers, printers, and copy machines
- There are study rooms, group study rooms, and research space that you can utilize
- You are welcome to use the multiple books, databases, and items on reserve from instructors to inform yourself on a variety of topics.
For more information about the Blinn College District libraries, including their hours and locations, please visit the webpage.
Learning Centers
The Learning Center on the Brenham campus is housed in the Academic Building. At the Learning Center, students have an academically stimulating environment in which to study, access one-on-one tutoring, computer labs, and state-of-the-art educational technology. More information, including their hours and other services offered, can be found on their website.
Tutoring
The Learning Center provides free tutoring for Blinn students in a variety of subjects, including accounting, biology, chemistry, computer programming, mathematics, Microsoft Office applications, physics, and Spanish.
Testing
Students may take exams in the Learning Center for online and blended courses. Make-up exams for traditional on-campus courses also are available. Proctoring services are provided for courses from other institutions. Be sure to check with the Learning Center for the most up-to-date requirements for having your exam proctored.
Open Computer Lab
While many students have access to a computer at home or on the go, the Blinn College District also provides computer access via Open Computer Labs. These labs are outfitted with a number of workstations, high-speed internet, scanners, printers, and a variety of course specific software packages.
Open computer labs also have the following resources to check out:
- Calculators
- Headphones
- USB drives
- Webcams
For more information about the open computer lab on the Brenham campus, please visit their website.
Baylor Scott & White Health Clinic
Not feeling well? Family practitioners specialize in helping you maintain your well-being. They can provide diagnoses and treatment for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries.
For more information, including services offered, locations on each campus, and hours of operation, please visit the Blinn College District Health Clinic’s website.
Disability Services
The Blinn College District Office of Disability Services (ODS) ensures that students with disabilities have equal access in their educational pursuits. They provide students with the opportunity to reach their academic goals by fostering inclusion and support. Services are provided for students with a wide range of documented disabilities and are based upon the needs of the individual.
To learn more about the Office of Disability Services, including how to register for services, visit their website.
Mental Health Counseling
Counseling is a process in which those struggling with some aspect of life enter into a therapeutic relationship with a trained mental health professional to gain insight and make changes in life. The process may involve exploring thoughts, perceptions, reactions, behaviors, and emotions to better understand one’s self.
Individual counseling is short-term in nature and sessions are limited. The primary goal is to help facilitate student success and focus on short-term objectives. If long-term counseling or the needs of the student exceeds the scope of practice, the counselor will provide a referral list for appropriate professionals or agencies in the area.
For more information on Mental Health Counseling, please visit their webpage.
Student Leadership and Activities
An important part of your experience at the Blinn College District happens when you aren’t in class! Getting involved in student organizations is one of the best things students can do with their time outside of the classroom! By joining one of the many student organizations Blinn has to offer, students will find a way to improve their leadership skills and learn how to give back to their community in a positive and impactful way. Check out the SLA website for a current list of organizations to get involved in!
Kruse Center
The Kruse Center, a 36,000-square-foot student recreation and activities center on the Brenham Campus, is a great place to work out and be with your friends! The Kruse Center includes space for general fitness, dance and yoga, kinesiology classes, student organization meetings, weightlifting and fitness space, and multi-purpose rooms for community events and meetings. You can learn more about the Kruse Center and their hours of operation by visiting their webpage.
