How to Apply
Incoming freshmen and transfer students pursuing a major in art must apply to the University. There are no additional admission requirements for entering the School of Art.
Scholarships
The School of Art provides scholarships to incoming first-year students and rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors to help cover tuition at Ball State. Our scholarship decisions are based on students’ academic ability and financial need. First-year students do not need to apply for these awards. If you meet the criteria and are selected to receive a scholarship, we will notify you in late May or June. Search for scholarships.
School of Art Laptop Policy
The School of Art at Ball State University requires students to have a laptop. The laptop will serve as a creative tool and portable studio, allowing students to work fluidly between the studio classroom and other workspaces on campus. For more information and policy click here.
Students in the School of Art’s programs in studio art, graphic design, and visual arts/animation complete introductory courses in drawing and 2D, 3D, and 4D Foundations, as well as global art history in their first year of study.
If you are a student who is currently enrolled at Ball State pursuing another major and would like to become an art major, you may begin taking Foundations courses anytime.