Ball State University Viewbook | 2021–2022

2021–2022

WE FLYat BALL STATE Living Our Legacy Ball State’s 103-year tradition of innovation and distinction began with the generosity of the five Ball brothers, local industrialists who produced the famous Ball canning jars. To help fill Indiana’s need for more and better teachers, they bought the property of a defunct school in Muncie and gave it to the state. What was founded as a small teacher training college in 1918 is now a comprehensive, world-class university.

We embrace the Ball family’s legacy symbolized by the iconic Beneficence statue on our campus— the enduring values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity, inclusiveness, social responsibility, and gratitude. These values will define us for the next century.

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UNIVERSITY 21.6K

One of the Best universities in the Midwest

total enrollment

—The Princeton Review

206K

Top 40 best first-year experiences

alumni worldwide

—U.S. News & World Report

90%

Higher Education

Excellence in Diversity Award

career placement

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Career Services Excellence Award

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freshmen with financial aid

$21K

—National Association of Colleges and Employers

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No. 1 Campus

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for students with physical disabilities

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—College Magazine

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ibrant V Housing abulous F Food

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Recreation and Fitness Cardinal Athletics

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Muncie, Indiana Visit Ball State

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Apply for Admission I nvest in Your Success

We Fly with Our Inspiring Experience Ball State is committed to your bright future. Our vibrant campus, welcoming culture, engaged professors, and focus on innovation and collaboration make us the perfect place to continue your educational journey. You belong here. We will inspire you to find your passion and purpose and propel you to a fulfilling career and a meaningful life.

As Cardinals, We Fly.

Rising Above Guided by Beneficence, we are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and confidently rise to ever greater opportunities. We spark intellectual curiosity and treat our students as learning partners from day one, challenging each other to excel and preparing ourselves for anything. Our resilient and supportive community promises you a vibrant, healthy, and safe environment to learn, grow, thrive, and achieve.

Changing the World Ball State is small enough to be a community but big enough to change the world. Our students and graduates make an impact in a wide variety of professions. They start businesses, produce movies, design sustainable housing, teach children of all ages, and win Oscars, Emmy® awards, and Pulitzer Prizes. Together, we’re transforming lives and serving our neighbors and communities near and far.

Our 206,000 graduates include 2021 Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Tiara Thomas, Garfield cartoon creator Jim Davis, Hollywood actor Doug Jones, and national sports journalist Jason Whitlock. We’re also the college of late night television legend David Letterman and former Apple and Burberry executive Angela Ahrendts, who was ranked among the world’s most powerful women by Forbes in 2015.

Including Everyone At Ball State, we respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions. We value the intrinsic worth of each person in our community, welcoming and supporting a diverse population and rewarding diversity of thought, innovation, and creativity. Our efforts to achieve inclusive excellence have earned us a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity five years in a row. bsu.edu/diversity 2 • bsu.edu/ballstatebound

I have never doubted that Ball State was the right choice for me. The opportunities given to students are remarkable. Ball State has allowed me to grow academically, creatively, and as an individual.

—Seena Greiwe, telecommunications major, Columbus, IN

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2020–2021 Student Profile 21,597

15,205 undergraduate

5,817 graduate

total enrollment

From all Indiana counties

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states, Washington, D.C., and 2 U.S. territories

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high school

From all

Ethnicity 8.7% Black or African-American 6.8% Hispanic/Latinx 2.0% Asian 6.9% Other/Unknown 75.6% Caucasian 22.5% total ethnic diversity 4 • bsu.edu/ballstatebound

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575

international students from

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Fall 2020

Freshman Class • 3,552 new students • 42% first-generation college students • 25% ethnic minority • 71% high school honors diploma or equivalent • 3.5 average high school GPA • 1153 average SAT score • 23 average ACT score • 39% admitted test-optional

Seong Park R. WAYNE ESTOPINAL COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

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Through designing projects, presenting them, and seeing the other presentations of my peers, my passion for architecture has been solidified at Ball State.

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Seong’s childhood LEGO hobby inspired him to make architecture his major. Ball State’s world-class program made it his passion. Real-world learning experiences increase his love for architectural design as he creates various types of projects, presents them to peers and professionals, collaborates with other students, enters competitions, and meets famous architects. In his internship at Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, a noted East Coast firm with global clients, he has been part of a principal architect’s team working on a college campus project. With his professional degree, Seong hopes to join a top firm and someday start his own.

Class of 2023 Major: Architecture Hometown: Bloomington, IN (Bloomington High School North)

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We Fly with Innovative Degrees Ball State offers 110 majors and 12 preprofessional options in seven colleges. Our academic programs give you access to professional experiences and advanced technology from day one, and your degree will be valued by employers. In fact, 90% of our students quickly find jobs or get into graduate schools.

Nationally Recognized

Healthy Collaboration

Several areas of study at Ball State are nationally ranked or recognized for their quality, uniqueness, and/or student achievements: • accounting • actuarial science • animation • aquatics • architecture • chemistry • communication studies • criminal justice and criminology • entrepreneurship and innovation • exercise science • interior design • journalism • landscape architecture • legal studies • music media production • nursing • philosophy • professional selling • property management • public relations • radiography • risk management and insurance • teacher education • telecommunications • theatre and dance bsu.edu/ranked

Students in nursing, speech pathology and audiology, dietetics, social work, and related majors learn and practice together in a unified environment that reflects the future of healthcare. This collaborative, interprofessional focus in our College of Health—plus our Health Professions Building—equips students for better patient care.

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Unified Media Our Unified Media Lab prepares journalism, telecommunications, and advertising students for today’s media industry through an integrated experience. They work across print, digital, and broadcast platforms for our student-run news, magazine, radio, and television outlets. Some are part of our Emmy® award-winning Sports Link immersive learning program.

See more innovative learning experiences on page 10.

Tour Our Colleges Explore each of our academic colleges through student-produced video tours.

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academic majors

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academic minors

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new graduates employed in their field of study

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Our Majors BACHELOR’S DEGREES Accounting* Actuarial Science Advertising (See Strategic Communication: Advertising) Animation (See Visual Arts/Animation) Anthropology* Apparel Design (See Fashion Industry Studies) Applied Behavior Analysis/Autism Aquatics Architecture Art (Concentrations: Art History, Ceramics, Drawing, Glass, Metals, Painting, Photography and Intermedia Arts, Printmaking, Sculpture, Studio Art, Visual Communication/Graphic Design) Art Education/Teaching Astronomy Biology (Concentrations: General Biology, Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Field Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Wildlife Biology and Conservation, Zoology) Business Administration* Business Analytics Chemistry (Concentrations: General Chemistry, American Chemical Society, Biochemistry) Chemistry Teaching Classical Cultures Communication Studies* (Concentrations: Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication, Public Communication) Computer and Information Technology Computer Information Systems* Computer Science Construction Management Criminal Justice and Criminology* Dance Data Analytics Dietetics Early Childhood Education/Teaching 8 • bsu.edu/ballstatebound

Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education/Teaching (Dual Major) Earth/Space Science Teaching Economics* (Concentrations: Business, Health Economics and Public Policy, Liberal Arts, Political Economy) Elementary Education/Teaching (Concentrations: Classical Languages, English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented, Kindergarten/Primary Education, Language Arts, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Psychology and Counseling, Science, Teacher of Reading for Elementary, Technology, Wellness) Elementary Education and Special Education, Exceptional Needs Teaching (Dual Major) English (Concentrations: Applied Linguistics, Creative Writing, English Studies, Literature, Professional Writing) English/Language Arts Teaching Entrepreneurship and Innovation* Environmental Design Environmental Geoscience Exceptional Needs Teaching (Concentrations: Deaf Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Intense Interventions, Mild Interventions) Exercise Science (Concentrations: Athletic Training, Basic and Applied Science, Health and Fitness, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy) Family and Child (Concentrations: Child Life, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Family Studies) Fashion Industry Studies Finance* French French Foreign Language Teaching General Studies Geography (Concentrations: Geographic Information Science, Human Geography, Meteorological Studies, Travel and Tourism) Geology German German Foreign Language Teaching Graphic Arts Management Health Education and Promotion

History* (Concentrations: General History, Public History) Hospitality Innovation and Leadership Human Resources Management* Interior Design International Business* Japanese Japanese Foreign Language Teaching Jazz Studies Journalism (Concentrations: Journalism Graphics, Magazine, Mass Communication, News, Photographic Storytelling) Journalism Teaching

Find Your Fit See what majors and careers may be the best match for you based on your Myers-Briggs personality type. bsu.edu/myersbriggs Landscape Architecture Latin Foreign Language Teaching Legal Studies (Concentrations: Business Law, Public Law) Life Science Teaching Logistics and Supply Chain Management* Marketing* Mathematical Economics Mathematics (Concentrations: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics) Mathematics Teaching Medical Technology Meteorology and Climatology Music Music Education (Concentrations: Instrumental and General, Vocal and General, Dual Instrumental with Vocal Addon, Dual Vocal with Instrumental Add-on) Music Media Production (Concentrations: Audio Engineering Technology, Commercial Music Design) Music Performance (Concentrations: Guitar, Organ, Piano, Symphonic Instruments, Voice)

Natural Resources and Environmental Management (Concentrations: Environmental Management, Natural Resources) Nursing* (Concentrations: Regular/ Pre-Licensure, Registered Nurse/ Post-Licensure) Nutrition (See Dietetics) Philosophy* Physical Education and Health/Teaching Physics Physics Teaching Political Science* (Concentrations: Political Science, Economics, International Studies) Professional Selling Property Management Psychology* Public Relations (See Strategic Communication: Public Relations) Religious Studies* Residential Property Management (See Property Management) Respiratory Therapy Risk Management and Insurance* Sales (See Professional Selling) Social Studies Teaching Social Work* Sociology* (Concentrations: Diversity, Health and Populations) Spanish Spanish Foreign Language Teaching Special Education (See Exceptional Needs Teaching) Speech Pathology and Audiology Sport Administration Strategic Communication: Advertising (Concentrations: Advertising Sales, Communication Studies, Emerging Media, Event Planning and Management, Journalistic Narrative Writing, Media Analytics, Media Presentation and Design, Photojournalism, Sports Public Relations) Strategic Communication: Public Relations (Concentrations: Communication Studies, Emerging Media, Event Planning and Management, Journalistic Narrative Writing, Media Analytics, Media Presentation and Design, Photojournalism, Sports Public Relations)

Telecommunications (Concentrations: Film and Media Studies, Media Promotion and Management, News, Production) Theatre (Concentrations: Acting, Design and Technology, Directing/Stage Management, Musical Theatre, Production, Theatre Creation) Theatre Teaching Urban Planning and Development Visual Arts/Animation Women’s and Gender Studies*

Preprofessional Education Pre-Audiology Pre-Chiropractic (Nondegree) Pre-Dentistry* Pre-Engineering Pre-Law (Nondegree) Pre-Medicine* Pre-Occupational Therapy (Concentration) Pre-Optometry (Nondegree) Pre-Pharmacy (Nondegree) Pre-Physical Therapy (Concentration) Pre-Physician’s Assistant (Nondegree) Pre-Veterinary (Nondegree)

ASSOCIATE DEGREES Chemical Technology Criminal Justice and Criminology General Studies Radiography *Degree in 3: Major may be completed in three years by taking Summer classes. bsu.edu/degreein3

Learn More Find details about our areas of study and see what careers you can pursue with them.

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Choosing a Major If you’re not sure what you want to study at Ball State, don’t worry. Your academic advisor and a career coach will help you find a major that suits your interests, skills, and personality. You can also enroll in the ID 101 Freshman Seminar to explore majors and careers. Various resources and options are available. bsu.edu/exploratory

Adding a Minor You may also choose a secondary area of focused study called a minor, which can complement your major, career goals, and personal interests. We offer more than 140 minors plus several certificate programs. bsu.edu/minors

Honors College If you are ready to challenge yourself and see the world differently, apply for our Honors College. Our unique program empowers high-ability students to shape their education with special opportunities such as: • small liberal arts core classes that explore meaningful themes through discussion and creative projects; • exclusive colloquium courses on fascinating topics in popular culture, literature, history, science, and more; • specialized overseas study programs and research fellowships with faculty; • close-knit living-learning community with social activities beyond class; • personal growth through exploring diverse viewpoints and cultures; and • prestigious scholarships for freshmen and upper-level students. bsu.edu/honors 9

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Business Savvy Our intense “senior sweat” experience challenges our entrepreneurship and innovation students to develop a full business plan for a new venture. These students present to a panel of executives in Indianapolis. Business students also build real-world skills in our centers for logistics and professional selling, and they run the Allègre restaurant.

Science Immersion Valuable research experience comes early and often for our science students.

Our new state-of-the-art Foundational Sciences Building is enhancing those opportunities in chemistry and biology.

This facility includes 72 teaching and research labs, a research library, and active learning classrooms and suites for imaging and microscopy, which allow students to collaborate like professionals.

Teacher Engagement Our teacher education students often start engaging in local school classrooms during their first semester.

Teaching experiences include special

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opportunities at the nationally ranked Burris Laboratory School on campus and immersive learning projects serving Muncie children. Our graduates have a nearly 90% pass rate on Indiana’s licensing exams and are recruited for employment across the state and the Midwest.

Community Design Students in the R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning collaborate on innovative projects for communities throughout Indiana and beyond. They work with local residents to solve problems and improve quality of life. These hands-on, often on-site experiences prepare students for professional practice.

Arts Opportunities Seniors in our theatre program jumpstart their careers with special talent showcases in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. They perform for agents, casting directors, and other professionals working in theatre, film, and television.

Our innovative certificate program in entrepreneurial music studies helps aspiring musicians build skills to create and lead artistic ventures.

Logan Arnold COLLEGE OF HEALTH

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In my courses at Ball State, I get practical and professional experience that I will use in graduate school and my career, allowing me to build my skills and find my niche.

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Logan’s education beyond the classroom includes getting up close and personal with practitioners in real settings. Aspiring to work in a large rehabilitation clinic after graduation, he observes his future profession firsthand through required observations, job shadowing, and interactions with both occupational therapists and patients in clinical and school environments. He also connects with professionals through the exercise science program’s LinkedIn community. For his required senior internship, he hopes to travel to Europe and explore the role that exercise, fitness, and sports play in cultures there.

Class of 2023 Major: Exercise science (pre-occupational therapy) Hometown: Wabash, IN (Southwood High School)

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We Fly with Immersive Learning Our unique immersive learning opportunities at Ball State help you apply what you learn in classes and build relevant skills, practical experience, and valuable connections for your career and life after graduation. Student-led teams work with faculty mentors and actual clients to solve problems for communities, businesses, and organizations in Indiana and beyond. These hands-on, real-world projects produce tangible results, educating students while serving our neighbors. You will make a difference in the world and gain a distinctive advantage in the job market.

Schools Within the Context of Community An award-winning program in a predominantly low-income, AfricanAmerican neighborhood in Muncie gives education students a semester of community immersion. Schools Within the Context of Community is an innovative collaboration between Ball State and several local partners.

Through the program, our students and faculty supplement the work of Longfellow Elementary School’s teachers in school and after school.

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and family activities such as dinners, sporting events, and church services.

Our students gain experience with children’s lives outside of school in order to better meet their needs in the classroom.

This partnership has had a measurable impact: Longfellow children have greatly improved their literacy scores. Of the more than 200 Ball State students who have completed the program, about 70% now teach in schools with racial, ethnic, linguistic, or socio-economic diversity.

This is a unique model of teacher preparation that isn’t being done in many places. It would not work without the dedication of the community. They have invested hundreds and hundreds of hours in our students because they know it matters.

— Eva Zygmunt, Helen Gant Elmore Distinguished Professor

Maplewood Mansion Learning Lab At a former Ball family mansion, business students help manage a boutique apartment building that provides short-term housing for aspiring medical professionals during their training in the Muncie area.

The Maplewood Mansion Learning Lab offers students majoring in property management a rare opportunity to work and take classes in a functioning lodging facility. In addition to handling day-to-day operations, our students created a resident’s handbook and assessed the maintenance needs of the historic three-story, Georgian-style home.

Ball State’s partnership with the Ball Brothers Foundation and the Indiana University School of Medicine strives to attract doctors to live and practice in the local community.

The Broken Plate Ball State’s student-produced literary magazine gives aspiring writers, editors, and artists valuable publishing experience and national exposure.

The Broken Plate features poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, one-act plays, art and photography, book reviews, and interviews. An upper-level English practicum class manages the magazine, which accepts submissions from around the world. The nationally distributed publication debuts each year at the In Print Festival of First Books, which welcomes new authors to campus. Students working on the magazine build professional skills in publishing, social media, design, and teamwork.

Getting to see other people’s work— something they are really passionate about—and being able to help them get further along with it was a satisfying experience for me.

— Julia Parobek, English major, Munster, IN 13

Prism Project Ball State’s nationally recognized performing arts program for children with special needs provides a training ground for students interested in teaching and clinical professions. Through music, theatre, and dance performance, the Prism Project helps local exceptional children ages 6–14 develop social skills and build lasting relationships with their peers. Students serving as “buddies” support and engage the children each week and learn to apply motivational and instructional strategies, gaining valuable skills for their future careers. The innovative program, which began in 2009, is a partnership with Interlock, Muncie Community Schools, and the local community.

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Prism Project cemented for me what I wanted to do in life. The program provides so many tools and training in how to work with children with exceptionalities in a nonjudgmental and artistic setting.

— Emma Taylor, theatre teaching major, Muncie, IN

Liquid Science For nine semesters, students in speech pathology and audiology, along with other majors, dived into the physics of fluid viscosities to help children and others who suffer from dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing.

Our students partnered with Meridian Health Services and St. Vincent Health System to create standardized recipes for thickened liquids as a much-needed reference for practicing clinicians. Led by faculty mentors Mary Ewing and Ranjith Wijesinghe, teams tested and collected data on various thickeners, stirring methods, temperatures, and resting times.

While I had the time of my life at the Olympics, interviewing some of the most elite athletes in the world, I proved to myself that I could do this job and do it as well—if not better—than others.

—Elizabeth Wyman, journalism major, Indianapolis, IN

Ball State at the Games A student news agency returned to the Olympics in 2018 to cover the Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, for national media partners in the U.S. As the first college students to gain full media credentials to the Olympics, our students produced stories, photos, videos, and graphics from nearly every sport and interviewed some of the world’s best athletes. Guided by journalism and telecommunications faculty, Ball State students also covered past Olympics in London, Sochi, and Rio. 15

Maring-Hunt Community Garden Architecture studio classes transformed a community garden near Muncie’s Maring-Hunt Library into an interactive urban green space.

It includes market and gardener pavilions, an outdoor kitchen, a learning wall, and nature play areas. Our students designed and built the new amenities over several semesters as a way to combat food insecurity in the area, foster community interaction and social activity, and provide learning opportunities for schoolchildren, library patrons, and neighborhood families. The project has won national and local awards.

Book Arts Collaborative Ambitious students and their faculty mentors have been building books and a business inside a converted downtown warehouse since 2016. Located at Maker Force, the local Book Arts Collaborative began as an immersive learning project with English professor Rai Peterson, art professor Sarojini Johnson, and community partner Tribune Showprint.

Students learn and teach others traditional handcrafts such as letterpress printing, bookbinding, and artist’s book design.

They lead community workshops and sell products at local shops. Students also manage the business aspects of the enterprise—handling logistics, finance, marketing, and more—as budding entrepreneurs.

In jobs and internships I’ve had before, I’ve never been part of the start of something—where you’re part of a team that’s responsible for giving the business a self-sustaining future.

— Brandon Gilstrap, marketing and finance major, Bedford, IN 16 • bsu.edu/ballstatebound

Faith Denig COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION, AND MEDIA

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When you look at other schools, sometimes you can’t get into a leadership role until your junior or senior year. Ball State gives you those opportunities as a freshman.

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Faith grew up playing sports, but now she’s behind the camera telling the stories of athletes across the country and even overseas. In Ball State’s awardwinning Sports Link program, she has worked with classmates on more than 70 live productions for ESPN platforms, Fox Sports, and Facebook Live, often as a producer and director. She also produces social media content for the NCAA and has covered four national championships. In the Transatlantic Storytelling project, Faith traveled to the United Kingdom with a student team to create a featurelength documentary about athletes in Wales that was distributed internationally.

Class of 2022 Major: Telecommunications (digital sports production) Hometown: Jeffersonville, IN (Jeffersonville High School)

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We Fly with Real-World Research Whatever your major, you will work on important research alongside Ball State professors and other students. Several faculty projects are funded by federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and NASA. You can pursue your own faculty-mentored projects and present them at our Student Symposium, where you can compete for cash prizes. In the lab and field, we have the curiosity, courage, determination, and dedication to shape the future.

Beating Deadly Infections Pioneering research by biology professor Susan McDowell and her students could offer doctors a new weapon for fighting deadly bacteria that resist antibiotics.

The team worked with the University of New Mexico’s Center for Molecular Discovery to develop a drug that can block bacteria’s ability to hide inside host cells, making antibiotics and the immune system more effective. The students found a molecule that works and published their results in a journal.

We’re big enough to have fabulous resources, but we’re small enough to let undergraduates use these resources and let me be right there at the bench with them.

That’s huge.

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Nature Research in Outdoor Labs Science students research natural resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, and environmental issues in outdoor laboratories on and off campus. Our Field Station and Environmental Education Center has six properties featuring forests, meadows, tallgrass prairies, wetlands, and agricultural land.

The 17-acre Christy Woods in the heart of Ball State’s campus emphasizes native plants and native ecosystems of Indiana.

Classes and research groups also use local rivers and Lake Michigan for aquatic and fish studies.

Archaeology on a Buried Battlefield Our students have been in the trenches helping researchers unearth artifacts and history from an 18th-century battlefield in Ohio since 2010. Federally funded projects through Ball State’s Applied Anthropology Laboratories are providing new insights about the 787-acre site of Fort Recovery and its role in the war for control of America’s early frontier. Students have assisted with excavations and created a documentary, exhibits, and interpretive signs for the site. Today, a team from Ball State is designing a traveling exhibit for Native American communities.

Early Experience Through Ball State’s new Teacher-Scholar Program, first- and second-year students in any major can apply to help a professor with a research or creative project. The semester-long experience involves five hours of work per week and pays a $750 stipend. Students can also partner with faculty mentors from outside their major or academic area.

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Timely Economic Research Students work on fiscal policy and economic development projects in Ball State’s Center for Business and Economic Research. They assist director Michael Hicks and his staff with a variety of research, graphic design, and web development duties. The center conducts timely research, analysis, and forecasting on topics such as public finance, regional economics, manufacturing, transportation, and energy sector studies.

The center’s work has appeared in national and international media, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and National Public Radio.

Summer Chemistry Research Immersion Starting in their first year, our chemistry students gain extensive lab experience through a unique Summer program that is one of the nation’s largest of its kind for undergraduates. The Chemistry Research Immersion Summer Program (CRISP) enrolls more than 30 students annually, providing a valuable opportunity to work daily on original research projects with peers and a faculty mentor for 10 weeks.

The students build high-end technical skills using sophisticated equipment, and they learn how to present their discoveries to others.

Green Future for Brownfields As sophomores, an urban planning class analyzed the potential of several former industrial sites to become energy-producing solar farms for the local community.

Working with professor Sanglim Yoo and the Sierra Club’s Hoosier Chapter, our students surveyed, inventoried, and mapped brownfield properties for future development as sustainable “brightfields.” The students presented their research to officials and stakeholders and at conferences, and they created a guideline for Indiana communities.

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It’s been so eye-opening to see how much of an impact this line of work can have on communities and the futures of their residents.

— Casey Stamm, urban planning and development major, Pittsboro, IN

Kelsey Woodruff COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

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Ball State introduced me to opportunities that I was not even aware of before coming to college.

Participating in research completely shifted my career goals.

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Working in a professor’s lab has given Kelsey connections and confidence for a research career in health-related biology.

The first college student in her family, she originally aspired to be a doctor, but her lab experiences at Ball State changed her mind. She has been an assistant for biology faculty researcher Eric Rubenstein since her sophomore year, building skills in conducting experiments and communicating results through scholarly presentations.

Kelsey also took part in a National Science Foundation student research program and is an editor for Fine Focus, an international student microbiology journal produced at Ball State.

Class of 2022 Majors: Chemistry (biochemistry), pre-medicine Minors: French, biology Hometown: Centerville, IN (Centerville-Abington Senior High School)

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We Fly with Global Travel At Ball State, we respect and learn from differences in people, ideas, and opinions. That is why hundreds of our students travel around the world each year to engage with diverse countries and cultures, solve problems in distant communities, and study issues in an international context. They bring back with them a rich perspective that enhances their skills and career prospects—and our campus.

Study Abroad Our Rinker Center offers many options for studying abroad, from faculty-led programs taught by Ball State professors to independent exchanges at foreign universities. Our programs are open to all Ball State students, and they vary in length, location, and cost.

You will earn academic credit, and some of our opportunities include internships. bsu.edu/studyabroad

Unique Opportunities Here are some examples of our international experiences: • Geological sciences teams trekked to Mount Everest in Nepal to research groundwater contamination on the world’s tallest mountain and glacial melting in the Himalayas. They have also studied volcanic deposits in New Zealand.

• Art majors can study alongside international students at one of Poland’s oldest and largest art institutions through an exchange program with the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design, located in the historic city of Wroclaw, Poland.

• Architecture and planning professors routinely lead groups of students on design and cultural expeditions in Asia, Italy, and a 15-week Polyark/WorldTour.

• Each Summer, the Elementary Education Overseas (EDEL-O) program takes teaching majors to England for an eight-week professional development experience. Students take education classes and complete a practicum at a local school.

• In 2015, one of the first college classes to visit Cuba in more than 50 years was from Ball State. Our students spent their Spring Break documenting everyday lives on the island and learning about travel journalism, and then they produced a gallery exhibit.

• Honors College students enhance their humanities courses with a trip to Rome and Florence, Italy, where they explore both ancient and modern cultures.

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We Fly with Dedicated Professors Because our faculty teach most of Ball State’s classes, you’ll learn directly from passionate scholars who are experts in their disciplines.

Our faculty love to teach, and they treat their students as learning partners. They will inspire you with innovative ideas and high expectations, and they will help you meet them. They’ll give you personal attention and mentor you in the classroom and beyond.

Real-Life Challenges

Hands-on Experiences

Adam Kuban, associate professor of journalism, expects his students to get messy. In the thick of a project, he wants them to throw around ideas, push through difficulties, plan in real time, discover how to build partner relationships, and take calculated chances. “I’m always asking them, ‘Why did you choose to do that?’

‘Why that direction?’ ‘Why that creative choice?’” he says. “I want students to be able to think on a deeper level. Not just what and how to do things, but why they’re doing them.” In immersive learning projects, Kuban teaches students how to execute strategy and be efficient project managers and content creators. “I want them to identify a complex problem and work with a community partner to solve that problem, because that’s real life.”

Kristin Barry, assistant professor of architecture, once worked as an archaeological architect in Europe and the Middle East. Today she leads students on interpretive projects at historical sites across the Midwest, exploring how applied design and the built environment can illustrate history for a wider audience. “In my classes, we spend time outside the classroom whenever possible,” she says. “I try to give them hands-on experiences that deal with history. When we visit a site, we go to the archives to read old documents.

We visit the buildings that have stood the test of time. I think when students see and feel, they are more engaged.” Barry hopes her students gain a passion for sharing with others what they’ve learned and a deeper appreciation for important lessons of the past.

My flute studio professor, Dr. Mihoko Watanabe, encourages me to have a unique opinion. She enjoys hearing my thoughts and learning from them as much as I learn from her.

— Carolyn Kelley, music education major, Kokomo, IN 24 • bsu.edu/ballstatebound

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Building Careers Ted Neal, professor of art, is a national expert on building kilns and knows how to harness fire for creative purposes. He passes that knowledge on to his ceramics students, showing them how building kilns on a budget can help them establish a studio and find clients and customers quickly. Commercial kilns cost too much for many young artists. “Kiln building is a really unique part of our program,” he says.

“There aren’t many other programs that have that in their curriculum.”

Neal also teaches his students about the importance of being involved in the local community and building a social network. “There is no such thing as a successful artist who doesn’t engage their community,” he says. Students develop these skills through pottery sales and other events that benefit local nonprofits.

Diversity Mentors In the Pathways mentoring program, professors and other professionals help students from underrepresented backgrounds build relationships and skills they need to pursue a graduate-level education and establish future career goals. Participants can be students of color or with disabilities, low-income or LGBTQ students, student veterans, or members of other diverse groups. Students in the program meet informally with their mentors and attend special professional development and social events each semester. Students from all majors may apply to participate as early as their freshman year. bsu.edu/diversity/pathways

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The opportunity to grow and network with my professors before or after class, or even during office hours, has been one of the most powerful experiences of my college career.

Ball State’s professors are not just instructors—they are leaders, mentors, role models, and true trailblazers in the world of education, constantly striving to be the best they can be for their students.

— Jonathan Isbill, dietetics major, Hartsville, IN

Taiyé Black TEACHERS COLLEGE

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My professors are a huge reason for my success at Ball State. They carry high expectations, which makes me want to push myself to be the best I can be.

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Taiyé’s professors and classes fuel her passion to become an urban schoolteacher devoted to equity and justice. Through a required social justice course and a unique inner-city practicum experience, faculty mentors provide tools she will use to ensure a just classroom for her future elementary students. Her professors in the Schools Within the Context of Community program challenge her to learn and grow through discussion, reflection, and real-world events. Their high expectations and continuous feedback also help Taiyé discover who she is as an educator and as a woman of color in America.

Class of 2022 Major: Elementary education (educational technology) Hometown: Indianapolis, IN (Pike High School)

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We Fly with Personal Support You may be stepping out on your own when you come to Ball State, but you are not alone. We work hard to provide students the plentiful resources of a large university and the personal touches of a small college. From academic guidance to health services, we support you on the path to a fulfilling career and a meaningful life.

Academic Advising

Career Planning

From day one, you’ll work with a professional academic advisor to choose your major, map out a fouryear degree plan, and select courses.

After completing two semesters and declaring a major, you will transition from your freshman advisor to a faculty advisor in your major area. At both levels, your advisor will help you navigate your academic decisions. bsu.edu/advising

Starting in your freshman year, the Career Center can help you explore career options, build job skills, and land internships and employment. Resources include personalized career coaching, job search services, résumé assistance, practice interviews, and our Cardinal Career Link employment network. bsu.edu/careers

Learning Resources Looking for help with core classes or need to develop better study skills?

Our nationally certified Learning Center provides free tutoring in more than 150 courses ranging from math to Spanish.

Student academic coaches will help you set goals, get organized, manage your time, and find campus resources.

Or get one-on-one assistance with projects at the Writing Center or the Digital Writing Studio—both offer in-person and online sessions with trained tutors in various disciplines. bsu.edu/learningcenter bsu.edu/writingcenter

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Bracken Library Our centrally located main library offers both a quiet place to study and a one-stop resource for information and technology needs. It has helpful staff, wireless printing, and more than 400 computers. The Helen B. and Martin D. Schwartz Digital Complex provides access to digital collections and international media. You can also explore special collections of maps, music, historic materials, and rare books or even check out video equipment, cameras, and projectors.

At TechTime and the Technology Store, you can get computer support and buy hardware and software—often at a discounted price. bsu.edu/library bsu.edu/techcenter

Health Care Ball State’s Student Health Center includes a medical clinic, pharmacy, women’s center, physical therapy unit, and health education. Our Counseling Center provides free and confidential psychological services for students, including workshops, support groups, therapy, and self-help resources. bsu.edu/healthcenter bsu.edu/counselingcenter

Accessibility Ball State has a national reputation for supporting students with disabilities.

We are known for our accessible campus facilities. We also offer many services, including note-taking, interpreting, and adaptive computer technology.

Faculty mentors help students make a successful transition to college. bsu.edu/accessibility/students

First-Year Flight Path Ball State’s support for our students starts with our reimagined First-Year Experience, which empowers all new Cardinals to find their passion and purpose, succeed, and thrive from the beginning. Engaging activities, unique living-learning communities, and personalized academic and career resources will connect you with our campus and your peers. We will meet you where you are and ensure that your first year builds an amazing foundation for your lifelong journey to a bright future. bsu.edu/firstyear 29

The Beneficence Pledge Members of the Ball State Community...

• pledge to maintain high standards of scholarship and excellence to work with students, faculty, and staff to strengthen teaching and learning on campus.

• pledge to practice academic honesty to model and uphold academic integrity, to honor their peers and earn trust and respect from all members of the community.

• pledge to act in a socially responsible way to treat each person in the Ball State community with civility, courtesy, compassion, and dignity; to respect the property and environment of the campus.

• pledge to value the intrinsic worth of every member of the community to respect and learn from differences in people, ideas, and opinions.

We Fly with Our Engaging Campus Place matters, and that is particularly true on Ball State’s beautiful, perfectly sized campus. Our people, our culture, and our amenities foster a close-knit community while offering a vibrant array of activities and opportunities. New and renovated facilities provide a healthy, safe, and technology-rich environment that is disability- and eco-friendly.

Our campus is also alcohol- and tobacco-free.

Cherished Landmarks As a Cardinal, you’ll quickly learn about the many beloved landmarks on campus and the traditions around them. Our winged statue Beneficence welcomes visitors in the Quad, the historic center of campus with Ball State’s oldest buildings. Erected in 1937, she was the last commissioned work of sculptor Daniel Chester French, who’s best known for his Abraham Lincoln statue in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Another student favorite is the joyous Frog Baby sculpture playing in a fountain by Bracken Library. Students love to dress her up for cold weather and special occasions.

Nearby, the majestic Shafer Tower sports 48 custom-made bells that can play carillon music. Artist Stephen Knapp’s First Symphony lightpainting illuminates the front lobby of Sursa Performance Hall.

Sustainability Model Ball State is a national leader in environmental sustainability. In fact, Best Choice Schools ranks us among the 50 Most Affordable Eco-Friendly Colleges. We’ve also earned recognition from the Sierra Club, National Wildlife Federation, The Princeton Review, and other important groups over the years. In 2018, Second Nature awarded us two Marks of Distinction, which honor colleges that pursue high-performance goals for climate neutrality. Our current sustainability initiatives include: • campuswide geothermal heating and cooling system—considered the nation’s largest of its kind—that cuts our carbon footprint roughly in half and saves $2 million a year in energy costs; • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for all new buildings and major renovations;

Beneficence

• carbon commitment to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030; • solar power system and vegetative “green” roof on the recently built Health Professions Building; and • energy conservation competitions and chemical-free cleaning system in the campus residence halls. bsu.edu/sustainability

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Natural Arboretum Nature is on full display at Ball State. Our campus is internationally accredited as an arboretum, with more than 7,000 trees representing 200-plus species. Five designed and labeled tree trails encourage exploration. The 17-acre forest of Christy Woods serves as a living laboratory for scientific research, and our Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse preserves rare and endangered flowers in a tropical environment. bsu.edu/arboretum

Leading Planetarium Travel to distant stars and galaxies without leaving the campus. Our state-of-the-art Charles W. Brown Planetarium—the largest planetarium in Indiana—presents a variety of free programs throughout the year, some produced by students. Simulations on the 52-foot dome combine real images from spacecraft and telescopes with advanced computer graphics and scientific data. bsu.edu/planetarium

Advanced Technology State-of-the-art facilities throughout our campus power innovative teaching, learning, and research. In various labs and studios, students work with emerging media and video technology, 3D modeling and animation, and virtual simulations. Our students also create mobile apps, mix music, digitally fabricate building prototypes, and examine tiny cellular and molecular structures. Here are a few examples: • Our new Esports Center has state-of-the-art computers, a competition stadium for our varsity and club teams, and a control room for live, multicamera game-play streaming of Ball State esports events.

• The A. Umit Taftali Center for Capital Markets and Investing simulates a Wall Street-style environment for our business students with a Bloomberg Professional financial news feed and digital ticker tape data boards.

• Our Health Professions Building allows students to practice collaborative care in a variety of fully equipped simulation labs. Lifelike adult, child, and newborn manikins breathe, sweat, and bleed—and some even give birth.

• Our Music Media Production Studios put Ball State in the national spotlight among audio recording professionals. Our sophisticated facility is fully wired to record and broadcast performances in its numerous studios and Sursa Hall.

• The Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts’ world-class, circular virtual reality theater immerses our students in animated 3D, 270-degree visualizations of architectural and historical environments for innovative design and research projects.

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Homecoming Traditions One of our students’ favorite campus traditions since 1926, Homecoming is a week of fun, spirit-themed activities leading up to a home football game. Popular events planned by students include the Air Jam lip-sync contest, Bed Race down Riverside Avenue, Talent Search for scholarships, and parade. Student groups, residence halls, fraternities, and sororities compete for bragging rights and awards. bsu.edu/homecoming

Late Nite @ Ball State Every Saturday night during the academic year, students gather at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center for high-energy activities, games, crafts, music, and free food in a safe, comfortable environment. Our popular Late Nite @ Ball State events are planned and hosted by students with a special theme each week. The Late Nite Carnival caps off the year with outdoor amusement rides and games on campus every April.

Cardinal Pride When it’s game time, Charlie Cardinal and the 200-student “Pride of Mid-America” Marching Band lead fans in Ball State’s fight song and “Chirp! Chirp!” chant in The Nest, our student section in Scheumann Stadium and Worthen Arena. You will also see our endearing mascot at other events on campus.

Getting Around Our pedestrian- and bike-friendly campus makes it easy to get to classes and activities. If you do need a ride, our free shuttle buses run six days a week, and you can track them on your phone. Charlie’s Charter also offers a free lift, and our Motorist Assistance Program can help with a vehicle problem. bsu.edu/parking 35

We Fly with Arts and Culture Celebrate creativity, diversity, and even your own artistic talents through hundreds of cultural events at Ball State. Most are free or discounted for students. You are sure to have a good time and learn something new about the world and maybe yourself.

Touring Shows

Renowned Guests

Broadway hits, international dance troupes, and acclaimed musical acts of all genres visit our recently renovated, 3,300-seat Emens Auditorium and nearby Pruis Hall. Recent shows include Kinky Boots, Shanghai Ballet, Blue Man Group, magician Criss Angel, music legend Bob Dylan, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. bsu.edu/emens

Noted professionals and celebrities visit campus for lectures, workshops, and classes with students. Some are Ball State graduates, including Garfield cartoonist Jim Davis and Walk the Moon bassist Kevin Ray. Others are media icon Oprah Winfrey, actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) and Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black), rapper Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons, ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts, civil rights activist Angela Davis, jazz legend Wynton Marsalis, Oscar-winning movie sound designer Gary Rydstrom, and former Teen Vogue editor-in-chief and Project Runway judge Elaine Welteroth.

Intimate Concerts From jazz to opera, Sursa Performance Hall hosts a wide variety of chamber, orchestra, band, and choir concerts by student, faculty, and guest musicians.

Our elegant venue features unique acoustical tuning capabilities and one of Indiana’s few concert hall organs. bsu.edu/music/sursa

Compelling Theatre Our students and faculty present inspiring plays, musicals, and dance shows in University Theatre and provocative drama in the intimate Strother and Cave theatres. Recent productions include Shrek the Musical, co-directed by Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster, who originated Princess Fiona’s role on Broadway. bsu.edu/theatre 36 • bsu.edu/ballstatebound

Museum Treasures Explore creative works and cultures from around the world in the David Owsley Museum of Art. More than 11,000 items represent 5,000 years of civilization, including ancient coins and vessels, medieval to modern art, decorative arts and furniture, and works by Asian artisans and African tribes. In recent years, our museum became the first university venue to exhibit a collection of contemporary works confronting gender-based violence from the World Bank Art Program. bsu.edu/DOMA

Emerging Artists Our Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery showcases new works and exhibitions by student, faculty, and guest artists, from sculpture and ceramics to animation.

For 86 years, Ball State has honored top student artists in an annual competitive show juried by an outside professional. bsu.edu/art/atrium

Feature Films Watch recent hit movies such as the latest Star Wars or Marvel film for free on the big screen in Pruis Hall each week in our Friday Night Filmworks series. At the annual Frog Baby Film Festival, our Cardinal Filmworks club presents the year’s best student-produced works. bsu.edu/upb Watch for upcoming arts and entertainment events at bsu.edu/calendar/arts.

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Diversity Events A number of cultural activities promote diversity and inclusion. Our annual Unity Week, Women’s Week, and Disability Awareness Month feature national speakers, performances, exhibits, and films. Highlights include the annual Women of Song concert and the Latinxpalooza talent show. Our Multicultural Center—housed in a brand-new facility in the heart of our campus—also hosts workshops, films, and monthly conversations about diversity, social justice, and equity issues.

The Amazing Taste Each November, this vibrant festival offers food from nearly every continent and presents ethnic music, dancing, fashions, and cultural displays from many countries.

Students can even see exotic animals and taste bugs. The Amazing Taste won silver in the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards sponsored by the National Association of College & University Food Services.

International Insights Learn about different countries and customs from our international students over lunch or a cup of tea. Weekly presentations and monthly chats at the Rinker Center foster intercultural awareness and exchange. Students can also explore global cultures at events such as Language Night and Cooking Night. bsu.edu/rinkercenter

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Evan Morales COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

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Ball State gives me the tools that help me advocate for myself in an industry that is so competitive. My goals have never felt too out of reach here.

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As Evan pursues his passion for performing, he shares the stage with a supportive community that helps him succeed. His professors, peers, and experiences in the theatre program inspire him to excel and help him grow both as an artist and as a person. Performing in stage productions with other students, he values the attention to detail and collaboration that go into the shows. The process allows everyone’s voice to be heard. As a Peer Advocate Leader for Ball State’s Multicultural Center, Evan also inspires students across campus to embrace diversity and build inclusive communities.

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We Fly with Clubs and Causes Find your unique place and voice at Ball State through more than 400 student-run organizations and special programs on campus.

Whether you’re into gaming or global missions, performing arts or politics, recreation or religion, our groups connect students with similar interests and offer social, service, and leadership opportunities. Have fun while making a difference!

Multicultural Organizations Connect with a diverse group of students in a safe and welcoming environment.

Our many multicultural organizations—including the Asian American Student Association, Black Student Association, Latinx Student Union, and Spectrum (for LGBTQ students and allies)—provide cultural and educational programming. bsu.edu/BennyLink

Fraternities and Sororities A social fraternity or sorority can provide a family away from home. These supportive communities foster academic growth, philanthropy, leadership, ethics, and lifelong friendships. That’s why students in the 31 fraternities and sororities at Ball State have higher GPAs, stay in school and graduate at higher rates, are leaders among their peers, and make a significant impact on and off campus. bsu.edu/fsl

Excellence in Leadership Want to be a leader? Join our Excellence in Leadership program to build the skills you need. You’ll be challenged to analyze your leadership identity, examine multiple leadership styles, and work effectively in groups while engaging with the Ball State and Muncie communities. You can also meet nationally recognized speakers. bsu.edu/eil

The best aspect of Ball State is how involved you can get on campus and all the amazing people I’ve met. They have pushed me to prosper in everything I do.

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Where Do I Start?

Finding a student organization that is right for you has never been easier. Our Benny Link website provides a searchable list of all recognized groups at Ball State, arranged alphabetically and by category, along with information about upcoming events. We also kick off each year with a student activity fair during Welcome Week, where you can meet and connect with members of any groups that interest you. bsu.edu/BennyLink 41

Professional Groups Through student-run professional associations and clubs on campus, you can explore career opportunities, make industry connections, and attend conferences related to your major. Students can also build leadership skills for their careers by getting involved in the Student Government Association and residence hall councils.

Community Activism Many student groups at Ball State promote community and global causes—from mental health issues and diabetes education to school supplies for Kenya and rural water systems in Central America. You can join the Red Cross Club, Green Action Team, College Mentors for Kids, or Women Empowerment. You can race bikes or play human foosball to support a local charity. Here are a few other special opportunities: • Ball State University Dance Marathon’s annual 13.1-hour campus event benefits Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. The event attracts about 1,000 participants each year and has raised more than $4.6 million over the past 14 years.

• One weekend every April, the Student Action Team’s 24 Hours of Service event sends a few hundred students into the Muncie community for volunteer projects at local agencies and organizations.

• Cardinal Kitchen, a student-run food pantry on campus, has reduced hunger and food insecurity for more than 2,300 students and their families since 2016.

Volunteer Service Ball State has a half-century tradition of serving others through Student Voluntary Services (SVS), one of the largest student organizations on campus. Opportunities include tutoring children, visiting the elderly, caring for animals, and helping with food pantries, arts and recreation programs, and healthcare services. Students can volunteer on a regular basis or at a one-time event. bsu.edu/svs

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Rachel Vogelsang MILLER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

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I love the clubs that I am involved in at Ball State.

All of these campus organizations allow me to connect and grow personally and academically with other students.

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Rachel is gaining both lifelong friendships and valuable professional experiences through a variety of student groups on campus. Our chapter of the American Marketing Association connects her to case studies, networking opportunities, and national competitions that will benefit her career aspirations to work for a top market research firm. The Miller Business Honors Program and Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship provide supportive communities and leadership opportunities that foster her academic and personal growth.

Through these and other experiences specialized for her interests, Rachel has found her “groove” at Ball State.

Class of 2023 Majors: Marketing, business analytics Minor: Sociology Hometown: Liberty Township, OH (Lakota East High School)

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We Fly with Vibrant Housing Living on campus is convenient, and the benefits go far beyond being close to classes, recreation, and food. A residence hall is where your success begins and you will make lifelong friends. Our students say meeting new people, getting involved, and excelling in academics are reasons they love campus housing at Ball State.

Attractive Amenities In our residence halls, you’ll have a comfortable, safe, and affordable place to call home, complete with fitness rooms, computer labs, low-cost laundry facilities, and free internet.

Some halls also include special learning spaces such as media and design studios, a dance studio, music practice rooms, and a demonstration kitchen. Many of our facilities have been extensively renovated or newly built in recent years. bsu.edu/housing

Living-Learning Communities As part of a unique living-learning community, you will be closer to others pursuing similar majors or interests. Students in these communities excel academically and interact more with peers and professors outside of class. Students also enjoy special career-related activities such as field trips and networking with professionals. Our current living-learning communities are: • Art and Design • Business • CCIM (Communication) • Education • Emerging Media • Health Professions • Honors • Humanities and Music

• Kinesiology • Nursing • Social Sciences • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) • Theatre and Dance bsu.edu/housing/LLC

Premium Plan Perks Our Premium Plan freezes housing and dining rates for two years. With this option, you save money and get bonuses such as: • early move-in dates; • priority room sign-up for year two; • extra $50 per semester in your dining account (Dining Plus); and • free stadium lot parking permit (limited quantity) or additional $80 Dining Plus. bsu.edu/housing/rates

Getting Involved By participating in student organizations and activities in Ball State’s residence halls, you can develop leadership skills, positively impact our campus, and help others through community service. Join a hall council, volunteer with the Student Action Team, or earn full room and board as a resident assistant or academic peer mentor. bsu.edu/housing/involved

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See Our Halls Video tours, amenities, and rates for all of the campus residence halls at Ball State are available online at bsu.edu/housing/halls.

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We Fly with Fabulous Food What can you eat at Ball State? Just about anything you want. And it will be some of the best campus fare in the country. We have been ranked as one of America’s top colleges for food by The Daily Meal, Chowhound, Niche, and others in recent years. Our award-winning chefs use their culinary degrees to elevate the dining experience with professionally prepared, nutritious meals and snacks.

Dining Variety From early morning to late night, our numerous dining sites across campus offer a variety of cuisines and serving styles—from homestyle to high-end, cafés to convenience stores, and internationally inspired to locally sourced. A few examples include custommade sandwiches and wraps, colorful salad bars, comfort food entrées, brick-oven and flatbread pizzas, grilled burritos and burgers, custom sushi and poke bowls, and decadent desserts. We even have a build-your-own snack mix station. You’ll also find favorite franchises such as Starbucks, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Boar’s Head Deli, Quiznos, Papa John’s Pizza, and Sushi with Gusto. All of our dining locations have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. bsu.edu/dining

Convenient Locations Satisfy your appetite wherever you are at Ball State. Students love the artisanal offerings of Woodworth Commons and the lively food court of The Atrium near the center of campus. Meet up with friends at the Student Center Tally Food Court on the south end or check out our new state-of-the-art North Dining, which features an eclectic mix of authentic down-home barbecue, freshly baked treats, an enchanting Italian restaurant, Starbucks, and more. Elsewhere on campus, you can grab a bite to go at the Micro Café, Tom John Food Shop, and our food truck.

Special Needs Whether you’re lactose- or gluten-intolerant, have diabetes, or live with food allergies, we can help you eat safely anywhere on campus. Our professional wellness nutritionist will consult with any student who has a dining meal plan about nutrition and dietary accommodations, including special menu plans and food preparation. North Dining also includes a specialized “Big 8” allergen-free eatery that offers both packaged convenience items and an assortment of freshly made meals. bsu.edu/dining/dietaryneeds 46 • bsu.edu/ballstatebound

Sustainable Dining Green isn’t just a color on our salad bars. We promote sustainability throughout our campus dining. Our efforts include using locally produced food and certified sustainable seafood, recycling waste oils, composting coffee grounds, distributing reusable bags, and donating about 25,000 pounds of wholesome leftovers to local charities each year. bsu.edu/dining/about

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We Fly with Recreation and Fitness Whether you crave competition or just want to stay fit, our recreation programs will put you in the game and on the track to personal wellness.

You can enjoy a variety of gyms, pools, fields, courts, tracks, and programs at Ball State.

Amazing Rec Center Our crown jewel is the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center, named an outstanding facility by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association.

Designed with student input, this popular activity hub includes a 36-foot climbing wall, arena football-size indoor turf field, five-court gymnasium, 200-meter suspended track, and three-level cardio and strength training area. Multipurpose rooms accommodate fitness classes, sport club practices, and other programs. bsu.edu/reccenter

Outdoor Pursuits From trip maps to kayaks, our Outdoor Pursuits program has what you need for a weekend or weeklong adventure of backpacking, biking, climbing, fishing, canoeing, skiing, or camping. Get ready with help from the equipment rental and retail center, skills clinics and workshops, and other resources in the rec center. Our group trips have included canoeing on Florida’s Suwannee River, rock climbing in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, and skiing on West Virginia’s Snowshoe Mountain.

Team Sports

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With almost 50 active intramural sports and student-organized sport clubs, Ball State offers plenty of opportunities to take part in competition. From traditional favorites such as volleyball, basketball, and soccer to newer options like Quidditch, equestrian, ultimate Frisbee, wakeboarding, and dodgeball, there’s a team for every interest. bsu.edu/recreation

Whether you want to unwind with yoga, challenge yourself in cycling or mixed martial arts cardio, or have fun doing Zumba or aquatic exercises, our group fitness classes will meet your needs. REC Fit’s trained instructors teach about 50 classes each week for all levels of fitness. Buy a pass to attend just five classes a semester or try as many as you can handle.

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We Fly with Cardinal Athletics Cheer on our Cardinals in your favorite sport as they compete at the NCAA’s top level. Ball State teams know how to win, and our studentathletes succeed both on the court and in the classroom. Standouts have gone on to the NFL, NBA, PGA, LPGA, MLB, National Pro Fastpitch softball league, and the Olympics.

National Spotlight Our teams and players have won conference titles, advanced to national championships, and achieved notable rankings in soccer, softball, baseball, tennis, golf, gymnastics, swimming, volleyball, and track and field in recent years. Our football team earned its first-ever postseason bowl win in 2020 and finished the season nationally ranked.

A number of our athletes have earned All-American and Academic All-American honors. National sports networks televise several football and basketball games each season, while others are streamed live by ESPN+ and ESPN3.

Enhanced Venues From Scheumann Stadium to Worthen Arena, our athletic venues keep getting better for players and fans alike. Recent improvements have provided new or renovated training or competition facilities for most sports, including indoor practice buildings for football, basketball, and golf.

Division I Teams Baseball (men) Basketball (men/women) Cross Country (women) Field Hockey (women) Football (men) Golf (men/women) Gymnastics (women) Soccer (women) Softball (women) Swimming and Diving (men/women) Tennis (men/women) Track and Field (women) Volleyball (men/women) ballstatesports.com

Ball State Fight Song Fight team fight for Ball State We must win this game Onward now you Cardinals Bring glory to your name Fight! Fight! Fight!

Here’s to both our colors Cardinal and White Praying for a victory So fight, fight, fight!

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We Fly with Muncie, Indiana Ball State’s hometown of nearly 70,000 residents was ranked as one of America’s 30 best college towns by 24/7 Wall St., and is one of the least expensive college towns ranked by realtor.com. With plenty to do within walking distance of our campus and free city bus service for students, it is easy to explore all that our local community has to offer.

The Village

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Next to campus, the Village business district offers food, entertainment, and shopping. You can take a coffee break at The Cup, indulge your sweet tooth at Insomnia Cookies, and browse used books at White Rabbit. Pick up some vinyl at Village Green Records or get project supplies at Art Mart. Then grab a burger at Roots or Brothers, pizza at Greek’s, or Cajun/Creole at Yats.

Downtown Muncie—also known as DWNTWN—thrives with local shops, restaurants, arts venues and galleries, a convention center, and a hotel. Catch a show at Muncie Civic Theatre and an outdoor concert or movie on the lawn at Canan Commons. Stroll the monthly First Thursday gallery walk and grab a cup of coffee or tea at The Caffeinery.

Pick up some organic groceries at the Downtown Farm Stand or enjoy a meal with friends at one of the unique, locally owned restaurants. downtownmuncie.org

Minnetrista This cultural center near campus sits on property once owned by the Ball family along the White River. It hosts art and educational exhibits, a holiday luminaria walk, a farmers’ market, and other community events. Explore the Orchard Shop, the Nature Area, or several themed gardens. minnetrista.net

Model Aircraft At the Academy of Model Aeronautics national museum and international flying site, just east of Muncie, see America’s largest collection of model aircraft or attend an aerial competition. modelaircraft.org 52 • bsu.edu/ballstatebound

Outdoor Recreation Discover all the reasons to get outside in the Muncie area. Run, walk, or bike the 62-mile Cardinal Greenway across east central Indiana or six-mile White River Greenway near campus. Head to Prairie Creek Reservoir, a 1,275-acre man-made lake surrounded by 3,000 acres of rolling hills. It is great for fishing and boating and home to the annual Ironman 70.3 Muncie triathlon each Summer. You can also canoe down the White River or visit nearby Mounds State Park.

See it all at bsu.edu/muncie.

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Visit Ball State The best way to get a true feel for Ball State is to spend some time with us. Explore our campus, learn about your academic area of interest, or interact with our staff, students, and faculty through on-campus or virtual events and tours. Our visit options will help you see for yourself why Ball State is the right choice for you.

Getting Here Ball State is located one hour northeast of Indianapolis, just off Interstate 69 in Muncie, Indiana. Our campus is easily accessible from the Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Dayton (Ohio) airports. Directions, maps, lodging options, and more information are available on our website. For assistance, contact the Ball State Welcome Center in Lucina Hall at 866-770-3163 toll-free, 765-285-5683, or visitus@bsu.edu.

Join us today!

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London 3,944 Los Angeles 2,133 Louisville 175 Madison, WI 377 New York 682 Pittsburgh 332 St. Louis 301 Washington, D.C. 565

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Individual Visits

Preview Days

Transfer Visit Days

Fall: August 30–December 10, 2021 Spring: January 18–April 29, 2022 Summer: May 16–July 29, 2022

Ball State Preview Days let you explore a variety of academic departments and majors. Tour the campus and learn about admission criteria, student life, scholarships, and financial aid. Registration opens about one month before each event. Space is limited, so sign up early.

If you’re transferring from another college or university, these events are for you.

Learn more about Ball State and your academic area, take a guided tour, and discover our transfer resources, including credit transferability.

Campus Tours Schedule a student-guided walking tour of our beautiful, perfectly sized campus to see our amazing facilities, landmarks, and vibrant learning community firsthand. Or explore Ball State on your own with our self-guided tours. Plan your on-campus visit today at bsu.edu/visit.

Virtual Sessions Register for live virtual information sessions to interact with our admissions and financial aid staff or current students. Learn more about these opportunities at bsu.edu/visit.

Academic Appointments High school juniors and seniors and college transfer students may meet with an academic department in person or virtually when Ball State is in session, subject to faculty availability. Please request an appointment at least two weeks in advance.

Saturday, October 2, 2021 Saturday, October 16, 2021 Saturday, March 19, 2022 Saturday, April 23, 2022

Friday, October 29, 2021 Friday, April 1, 2022

Explore Ball State Day Students from diverse/underrepresented backgrounds can preview our academic, extracurricular, and social opportunities.

Thursday, March 3, 2022 Thursday, March 24, 2022

Experience Ball State Day Rising seniors can experience Ball State from the classroom perspective through mock classes and current students.

Monday, July 25, 2022

Take our virtual tour bsu.edu/virtualtour Get a 360-degree view of Ball State from your couch.

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Apply

for Admission Applying to Ball State is easy.

Visit bsu.edu/apply to use our convenient, comprehensive, and secure application. Find stepby-step guides for high school seniors, homeschooled students, transfer students, and others at bsu.edu/ballstatebound.

Admission to Ball State is selective, and we carefully evaluate all applications on an individual basis. Our goal is to identify students who have the ability, motivation, and intellectual curiosity needed to thrive in our innovative learning environment.

Apply early to ensure fullest consideration for scholarships and your preferred semester of enrollment. We review new applications as they’re submitted, and we will make a decision after receiving all of your credentials.

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Priority Deadlines Spring semester: December 1, 2021 Fall semester, scholarship consideration: December 1, 2021 Fall semester, admission only: March 1, 2022 Summer semester: April 1, 2022

Program Applications Our Honors College and some fine arts and design majors require additional information, materials, auditions, or interviews to review students for program admission and/or scholarships. You may apply for these programs in Ball State’s main application at bsu.edu/apply. Visit the websites below for requirements and deadlines.

We’re Test-Optional Ball State is a test-optional school, which means you can choose whether to provide your SAT or ACT scores to us when you apply for admission. We do not require them. This lets you decide how to most accurately portray your academic performance, particularly if your high school grades and curriculum are stronger than your standardized test scores. Choosing not to submit scores will not count against you in our review. bsu.edu/testoptional

Honors College bsu.edu/honors/apply Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning bsu.edu/cap/apply Art bsu.edu/art/admission Dance bsu.edu/theatredance/admission Interior Design bsu.edu/interiordesign/apply Music bsu.edu/music/auditions Theatre bsu.edu/theatredance/admission

Dual Credit Program Get an early start on your Ball State education with our Dual Credit Program, which allows you to earn college credit and high school credit at the same time.

Through our program, students can enroll in Ball State courses taught online by our instructors or take them on-site with certified teachers at their high school. The classes are the same as those offered to college students. Credits earned will help you establish your college academic record while also counting toward your high school graduation requirements.

bsu.edu/dualcredit

Freshman Criteria • College-preparatory diploma (honors recommended) • Strength of high school curriculum (including senior year) • Performance, curricular patterns, and grade trends in academic courses • Completion of required courses: • English, four years • math, three years (two algebra, one geometry) • science, three years (two with lab) • social studies, three years • foreign language (strongly recommended but not required) • SAT and/or ACT scores (optional) • Extracurricular activities

Other Advanced Credit See how to earn college credit early by alternative means such as Advanced Placement (AP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), our own departmental exams, military service, or work experience.

bsu.edu/admissions/credit

Steps to Apply to Ball State 1 2 3 4

Review our admission criteria.

Academics plus activities: bsu.edu/apply.

Apply for admission.

Online, easy, and secure: bsu.edu/apply.

Send us your school transcripts.

Or GED/TASC score report, if applicable.

Send your SAT/ACT scores (optional).

Use our school code: 1051 (SAT) or 1176 (ACT).

5

Tell us about yourself (optional).

One-page statement, résumé, or recommendation.

6

Apply for financial aid.

7

Follow us on social media.

8

Receive your admission decision!

Starting October 1: bsu.edu/finaid/apply.

Instagram/Facebook: @BallStateBound.

Watch your email and mailbox.

Steps to Enroll after Admission 1 2

Confirm your enrollment.

Submit your deposit: bsu.edu/confirm.

Set up your MyBSU credentials.

Instructions are sent upon admission.

3

Give your family proxy access.

4

Accept your financial aid awards.

Add permissions: bsu.edu/registrar/proxy.

Apply by April 15: bsu.edu/finaid/apply.

5

Reserve your campus housing.

6

Attend an Orientation session.

7

Join our Summer Bridge Programs.

8

Request a room: bsu.edu/housing/apply.

Prepare for college: bsu.edu/orientation.

Fun before classes: bsu.edu/summerprograms.

Move to campus and start classes!

It’s official: bsu.edu/welcomeweek.

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Invest in Your Success At Ball State, we make a high-quality college education accessible and affordable through competitive costs and generous financial aid. Our tuition is among the lowest in Indiana and among similar Midwestern universities, and our financial aid funds have more than doubled since 2013.

Financial Aid Options About 90% of Ball State’s incoming freshmen receive some kind of meritor need-based financial aid, including scholarships, grants, low-interest loans, work-study programs, and veterans benefits. Nearly 80% of our freshmen— about four of every five—get scholarships and/or grants. Each year, we provide nearly $300 million in aid through federal, state, institutional, and private programs each year. See what options are available. bsu.edu/finaid

Merit Scholarships We award multiyear, merit-based scholarships to incoming freshmen who demonstrate outstanding talent, leadership, and academic achievement.

You will be automatically considered for some of these awards when you apply for admission. Others require separate applications. Special scholarships are available for transfer students, Honors College students, and specific majors or areas of study. See all of our awards on our website.

Many national, regional, and community organizations also offer scholarships to new college students. Ask your high school guidance office about additional award opportunities and find other scholarships across the country using our helpful online search tools. bsu.edu/scholarships

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ESTIMATED 2022–23 ACADEMIC YEAR COSTS FOR NEW STUDENTS* Indiana Residents Out-of-State Residents

Tuition (12–18 credits per semester)** $8,434 $25,918 Room and board (14 meals per week)*** $10,676 Student services fee

$10,676

$1,344

$1,344

University technology fee

$336

$336

Recreation center fee

$174

$174

Health center fee

$152

$152

Residence hall technology fee***

$120

$120

$21,236

$38,720

TOTAL FIXED COSTS

Additional expenses (estimated): Books/supplies, $1,364; personal expenses/transportation, $2,700 to $3,200.

Cost notes: * Cost information is based on full-time, on-campus enrollment for the Fall and Spring semesters. **Additional course or program fees may apply, depending on major and course schedule. *** Standard residence hall rates and fees shown here are for 2021–22. Rates for 2022–23 will be set in 2022.

Actual room and board cost may vary depending on the type of room and meal plan requested. Detailed rates and options are available at bsu.edu/housing/rates.

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change the fees or charges for any semester or session.

Our most current rates are always available at bsu.edu/tuition.

Midwest Discount Students who are residents of Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Missouri, Kansas, or Nebraska may qualify for reduced out-of-state tuition through the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP). bsu.edu/msep

Applying for Aid To be considered for most financial aid options at Ball State, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov in the Fall or Spring before your first year of college.

Even if you may not qualify for federal aid, the information on your FAFSA can help determine your eligibility for other awards, including need-based Ball State scholarships. Follow the steps on page 60. bsu.edu/finaid/apply You will need to file a new FAFSA each year you’re in school. If more than one person in your family will be attending college, each of you must complete a separate application.

When to Apply You can submit your FAFSA beginning October 1. Some types of assistance are limited, so apply as early as possible for maximum consideration. The earlier you file, the sooner you will receive your awards. To ensure priority consideration for all available grants and loans, the federal processor must receive your FAFSA on or before April 15. Filing after this deadline may severely limit your eligibility for financial aid.

Print Options If you cannot complete the FAFSA online, you may print a copy of it or contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-433-3243 to request a copy.

CALCULATE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES SCHOLARSHIP CALCULATOR Find out if you might qualify for one of Ball State’s major merit-based academic scholarships by entering your high school GPA and your SAT/ACT scores. Try this tool at bsu.edu/scholarships.

NET PRICE CALCULATOR Get a preliminary estimate of all your financial aid and final college costs at Ball State by providing some key information about yourself.

Check out this free resource at bsu.edu/finaid/calculator.

Need Help?

Ball State is ready to assist you and your family through personalized financial aid advising, support services, and resources. Schedule an in-person or virtual one-on-one appointment today. Walk-in advising is also available daily.

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Lucina Hall, room 245 800-227-4017 toll-free 765-285-5600 finaid@bsu.edu bsu.edu/finaid/contactus

90%

new freshmen qualifying for financial aid

4 of 5

new freshmen receiving scholarships or grants

$12K

average freshman grants or scholarships awarded

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Steps to Apply for Financial Aid 1 2 3 4

Obtain a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. Create your own account at studentaid.gov.

File your FAFSA as early as possible.

Go to studentaid.gov. Use school code 001786.

Receive a Student Aid Report (SAR).

Carefully review this and correct any errors.

Respond to information requests.

Watch your email inbox. Reply immediately.

Get Connected After you apply for financial aid and gain admission to Ball State, you will receive mail and email notifications about your awards. To view and share your award information, you will need to establish the following online connections.

MyBSU Credentials Setting up your MyBSU username and password will let you use Ball State email and accept your financial aid awards.

Instructions will be provided when you’re admitted. You can request assistance at bsu.edu/helpdesk.

Proxy Access If you want your family or others to view or discuss your financial and academic information with Ball State, you can grant them proxy access after you’re admitted.

Learn more at bsu.edu/registrar/proxy.

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Review and accept your awards.

When we notify you, go to my.bsu.edu.

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Receive a state award notification.

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Accept your federal student loan.

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Request a parent loan (optional).

Make sure Ball State is your school choice.

Confirm your offer by July 15: my.bsu.edu.

Apply for this by July 1: studentaid.gov.

Tips for Success • Apply for admission to Ball State as early as possible.

• Provide complete and accurate information on your FAFSA. • Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool within the FAFSA to import your financial information.

• Carefully read all financial aid correspondence from Ball State and respond immediately.

• Check Indiana state grant status at scholartrack.che.in.gov.

• Designate Ball State as your first college choice on your FAFSA. • Set up direct deposit to receive any financial aid refunds.

• Meet with Ball State’s financial aid advisors during Orientation.

Apply for Aid!

bsu.edu/finaid/apply

The information presented here, correct at the time of publication, is subject to change.

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I am a proud Cardinal because Ball State is my home away from home, and it has changed my life for the better. My experience here has set me up for a bright and meaningful future.

—Rachel Shockney, accounting major, Lafayette, IN

Undergraduate Admissions 800-482-4BSU (4278) toll-free 765-285-8300 askus@bsu.edu bsu.edu/ballstatebound

Welcome Center 866-770-3163 toll-free 765-285-5683 visitus@bsu.edu bsu.edu/visit

Transfer Center 765-285-5604 transfer@bsu.edu bsu.edu/transfer

Mailing Address Office of Admissions Ball State University 2000 West University Ave. Muncie, IN 47306-2500 Ball State University practices equal opportunity in education and employment and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.

Ball State wants its programs and services to be accessible to all people. For information about access and accommodations, please call the Office of Disability Services at 765-285-5293; go through Relay Indiana for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals (relayindiana.com or 877-446-8722); or visit bsu.edu/disabilityservices.

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