Welcome to the Ball State University
Honors College!
We are excited for you to be a part of the Honors College at Ball State. The Honors College fosters innovation in research, teaching, and learning through an independently created liberal arts curriculum, engaged faculty,
and an active living-learning community. Find important dates, admissions information, and planning your visit below.
Important Deadlines
June 1, 2024:
Confirm your Ball State enrollment
Register for Housing
Register for Orientation
You're a Ball State Cardinal!
Chat with a Current Honors College Student
Nothing compares to a personal conversation with a peer. Only a few years ago our students were in your shoes with many questions.
Call or schedule an Honors College inquiry chat with one of our student ambassadors at 765-285-1024 or honors@bsu.edu.
Opportunities and Scholarships
Explore the many opportunities and potential scholarships the Honors College has to offer our students.
Upcoming Important Honors College Information
Fall 2024
Visit the Honors College at your convenience—meet a student, take a tour, sit in on a class
Friday, July 26
Friday, October 18
Saturday, November 2
Friday, November 15
- Priority Application deadline to receive full consideration for Honors College scholarships
- Deadline for Whitinger Scholarship Application
Friday, January 3, 2025
- Deadline to submit your Honors College scholarship application
Spring 2025
Visit the Honors College at your convenience—meet a student, take a tour, sit in on a class.
Confirm your admission to Ball State and the Honors College!
Friday, March 21
April
- Schedule your Summer Orientation session
Friday, April 4
- Admitted Student Day - admitted students are invited to visit campus with their families at this open-house-style event.
May
- Transfer Student Orientation Days
June-July
- Meet your Honors College Academic Advisor and the Honors College staff during your orientation session; leave with your fall schedule in hand
August 18-22
- August 18 - First day of classes
- Honors College Convocation and other welcome week events