When taking an online class, it can be hard to know what resources are available to you. Whether you're a matriculated BYU student, taking a BYU Online class, or in the middle of an Independent Study course, there are tons of resources out there to help you!

Resources on Campus to Support You!

BYU offers a diverse range of campus resources tailored to support students’ academic and personal growth, whether they’re attending classes on-site or remotely. This dedicated portal provides essential tools and information to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed and make the most of their time at BYU.

BYU Student Resources

The following resources are available to matriculated BYU students

BYU Counseling and Psychological Services

BYU’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a nurturing environment for students to receive mental health support, with services provided by a team of experienced PhD-level psychologists and doctoral students in training. CAPS is dedicated to fostering student well-being through a variety of therapeutic interventions, ensuring a supportive journey towards personal and academic success.

BYU Research and Writing Center

BYU’s Research and Writing Center (RWC) stands as a beacon of support for students navigating the complexities of academic research and writing, offering one-on-one consultations and a wealth of resources to enhance their skills. Established with a mission to foster confidence and proficiency, the RWC is a collaborative space where students can find guidance at every stage of their scholarly endeavors.

BYU Library

The Harold B. Lee Library at BYU is a comprehensive resource center that supports students with extensive collections, advanced research tools, and expert guidance. With modern facilities, collaborative spaces, and personalized librarian support, the library helps students deepen their knowledge, strengthen research skills, and succeed in their studies. The library also offers a variety of courses where you can learn useful software skills to support your academic and professional goals.

This web page provides information about the various resources available to BYU students, whether they are on campus in Provo or attending classes remotely. It emphasizes the importance of utilizing these resources to enhance the educational experience at BYU. The page serves as a guide to help students navigate and take full advantage of the support systems and tools offered by the university.

Campus Resources

Free Tools to Support Your Learning

View the list below to find free resources available to you to help you throughout your academic career!

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Need to do some research? Public libraries are a great quiet space where you can research for a paper, study, or find other books to read in your free time!

Public Library Locator

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Strengthen your paper with powerful words. With Reverse Dictionary, you can enter a definition or description and get a list of matching word options.

Reverse Dictionary

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Need a good color palette? Whether you're marketing, an artist, or making a slideshow presentation, Coolors can help you match colors that go well together.

Color Pallet Generator

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Bored with the standard slideshow presentations? Use Slide Carnival to copy creative slideshow templates over to Google Slides or Canva.

Slide Carnival

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Even mathematicians struggle sometimes. Desmos is an online calculator that functions not just for regular calculations, but for creating graphs as well.

Desmos Calculator

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A thesis statement is like a roadmap for your paper. This thesis statement generator is a great tool to use to draft a thesis statement to get you started.

Thesis Generator

Want to see if an instructor's teaching style and workload work best for you? Check Rate My Professor for a better understanding of your instructor and their course.

Rate my Professor

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Don't leave your bibliography to the last minute! Keep an ongoing list of websites and books, then cite your sources using this free citation generator.

Citation Machine

Continuing Education Support Resources

Experiencing technical difficulties, have questions about your course, or need study help? BYU Continuing Education has resources available to help you!

BYU Online and Independent Study Resources

The following resources are specific to assisting BYU Online and BYU Independent Study students.

Customer Support

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For inquiries about exams, registration, transcripts, and related matters, reach out to our Customer Support team. They're available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, through email, chat, or phone.

Chat with us!
Toll-Free: +1 (800) 914-8931 or Local: +1 (801) 422-2868
Send us a message

Technical Support

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For technology-related questions, contact our Technical Support Team, available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT.

Toll-Free: +1 (877) 897-8085
Local: +1 (801) 422-8524

Email: is_tech@byu.edu

Online Testing

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BYU partners with global proctors and offers a free online testing service.

If your course requires a paper exam and you can't find a local proctor, please email or visit us at is_exam@byu.edu or the BYU Independent Study Testing website.

Accessibility and Accommodations

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BYU is committed to improving web accessibility for all users. While WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA are not legally mandated, BYU actively implements its recommendations for enhanced accessibility. For further information on accessibility or accommodations, email byuceaccommodations@byu.edu or call +1 (801) 422-2868.

Online Learning Library

The Online Learning Library is filled with supplementary resources to help you better understand the content you are learning in your courses.

resources available 24/7
course-specific videos, study guides, interactive learning materials, and more
continually growing as we add new content

Student to Student Tips to Help You Save

School is expensive, no matter where you are. It's important to remember that there are options out there to assist you! Below is a list of tips and suggestions that other students have recommended that have helped them save.

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Proctored Exams

Taking an online class means taking a proctored exam, but you don't have to figure it all out on your own! Follow these tips below for tips on how to navigate your proctored exam successfully:

Prepare For Your Proctored Exam

Watch the following video to learn how to prepare for your first Proctored exam.

Avoid a Proctor Pop-In

If you've already taken a proctored exam and want to minimize the Honolock pop-ins or want to know how to avoid them for your first one, see the infographic below!

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Set Yourself Up For Success

If you're unsure what you can do to prepare for your first proctored exam, follow these tips to help you have a smooth experience.

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