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
May 1, 2025:
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 2025
Visit the Honors College at your convenience—meet a student, take a tour, sit in on a class
July 2025
- July 25: Experience BSU Day - offers a deep dive into the Ball State academic experience for high school seniors.
August 2025
October 2025
November 2025
- Emens Leadership Scholarship application due mid November
- Priority Application deadline to receive full consideration for Honors College scholarships.
December 2025
Spring 2026
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!
January 2026
March 2026
- March 20: Transfer Visit Day - prospective transfer students are invited for a campus visit.
April 2026
- April 10: Admitted Student Day - admitted students are invited to visit campus with their families at this open-house-style event.
June 2026 & July2026
- Meet your Honors College Academic Advisor and the Honors College staff during your orientation session; leave with your fall schedule in hand.
August 2026
- August 13 - Freshman Honors College Convocation - Honors Freshman meet faculty, staff, honors students, and organizations.
- August 17 - First day of classes