Interested in pursuing a master's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban and regional planning, or historic preservation at Ball State University? The following information and related links will help you apply for admission to these programs.

General Guidelines
All applicants for graduate programs at Ball State must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Admission is determined on the basis of individual qualifications and satisfactory performance on all required materials. Ball State's equal opportunity and affirmative action policy is available online.

Prospective graduate students must apply to and meet the admission requirements of both the Graduate School and the appropriate department within the College of Architecture and Planning. Applicants must be accepted by the Graduate School before the individual department can review their application. To expedite the process, students should submit their application materials to the department at the same time they apply to the Graduate School.

To learn more about pursuing a graduate education at Ball State in general, visit the University Graduate School online.

Applying to the Graduate School
Ball State's Graduate School requires prospective students to submit a completed university application for graduate admission and one official transcript from each higher education institution you have attended. Applicants must submit these materials to the Graduate School at least four weeks before the term in which they wish to begin graduate study. Submission of application materials after the deadline may defer enrollment to a subsequent term.

You can apply online to the Graduate School, or request a printed graduate application and viewbook by e-mailing gradschool@bsu.edu or calling (765) 285-1297 or (866) 285-GRAD toll free.

NOTE: International students must follow different application procedures.

Applying to CAP
Each of the master's degree programs in the College of Architecture and Planning has unique admission and application requirements and deadlines. For details, explore each program online and/or contact the appropriate graduate advisor.

Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are available annually to qualified students in each master's degree program. These assistantships include stipends and tuition waivers. However, students are still responsible for the dedicated fees. Graduate assistants support research, teaching, and other departmental and college programs.

Financial Aid
Stafford Student Loans, scholarships, and other financial aid programs also are available to help graduate students meet the costs of pursuing a degree. For more information on these options, contact the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid.

Campus Visits
We encourage all prospective graduate students to visit Ball State to meet our faculty and students, tour our facilities, and find out more about our programs firsthand. To arrange an appointment, please contact the CAP department or program of your choice.

For More Information
Contact the appropriate graduate advisor, or contact:

Graduate School
(765) 285-1297
(866) 285-GRAD toll free
gradschool@bsu.edu

For complete information on programs and requirements, please consult the Ball State University graduate catalog.