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Looking to reenroll, reinstate, or become a guest student at Ball State? You’ll need to complete our special undergraduate application as part of your admission process. 

High School Students and Recent Graduates
If you recently graduated from high school and have not attended college, please review admission criteria for first-time freshmen and apply using our regular undergraduate application.

What is a Special Applicant?

The special undergraduate application should be completed by individuals seeking one of the following enrollment circumstances:

  • Reenrollment — you previously attended Ball State as a degree-seeking undergraduate student after high school or have become inactive due to non-attendance.

  • Reinstatement — you previously attended Ball State as a degree-seeking undergraduate student and were academically separated.

  • Guest Student — you are enrolled at another college or university and want to take Ball State undergraduate courses for credit to transfer back to your home institution.

  • Audit Student — you wish to sit in on an undergraduate class for no academic grade or credit and will not be taking any other Ball State courses for credit.

  • Non-Degree Seeking Student— you wish to enroll for undergraduate courses and not pursue a degree.

  • Early College Credit* — you are a current high school student and wish to take courses for early college credit. Early College Credit is not the same as Dual Credit.

READY TO APPLY?

It's time to FLY! After reviewing the information listed above, you are now ready to complete our online application for admission.

APPLY TO BALL STATE

Your admission application and all required materials must be received at least two weeks before the start of classes for a given term to be considered for admission to Ball State. We recommend you do so by the priority deadline of your intended entry term.

Questions?

If you need assistance with any part of your application process, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

We’re here to help you every step of the way!