University Calendar

Make sure to register for the kick-off the semester with the Write On! Writing Retreat sponsored by the Writing Center & Graduate School

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

DOMA will be closed on Saturday, September 5, for the Labor Day weekend.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

This course is a part of the Cardinal Brand Ambassador Designation offered by Marketing and Communications. Learn how to create accessible digital communications across websites, PDFs, social media, images, and video so all audiences can effectively engage with Ball State messaging.

*If you need any accommodations to participate in this session, please contact learndev@bsu.edu*This workshop is hosted by the Teaching Innovation Team, part of the Division of Online and Strategic Learning.

Japanese Animation movie

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Connect and thrive: Peer lessons from returning international students

Camp Bracken has been postponed to Thursday, September 10.Bracken Library is hosting a tabling event where you can earn your merit badges at Camp Bracken! Win a limited-edition keychain that shows off your fortitude and enter a raffle to win an exclusive prize pack featuring a Camp Bracken t-shirt, hammock, and tote bag along with some camping snacks. Stop by to learn about various student organizations, University Libraries’ services, and take part in fun camp activities in the Craft Cabin.

*If you need any accommodations to participate in this session, please contact learndev@bsu.edu*Learn how to develop effective and accessible social media strategies for content planning, publishing, platform management, and account oversight.

What opportunities are available with a STEM degree?Let us show you at the first annual STEM Discovery Party, Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at Beyerl Hall!

Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

Second Fall 2026 Semester eBill is available view. Students, Authorized Payers, or Guest Payers may pay the total amount due or minimum payment by the due date. For more information, visit bsu.edu/ebill.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Discover Your Path to Success: Accelerate Your Career with a Master's Degree in Information and Communication Sciences! Are you at a pivotal moment in your career?Wondering what comes next after earning your undergraduate degree? The Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) offers an exciting path forward for graduates from all walks of life. Whether you choose our accelerated 11-month on- campus program or our flexible six-semester online format, you'll have the opportunity to elevate your career, regardless of your previous experience or field of study. At CICS, we integrate leadership, business acumen, and technology expertise to help you redefine your professional future. CICS has consistently been recognized for excellence. Our online Information Technology program is highly ranked by U.S. News and World Report, and The Wall Street Journal named us the best in the nation for debt-to- income ratio for Master's programs in July 2021. These accolades highlight our dedication to providing a world-class education that drives success. What makes CICS stand out is our inclusivity— students from both traditional and non-traditional technology backgrounds thrive here. With expert faculty, a close-knit cohort experience, social learning opportunities, hands-on projects, and professional development activities, CICS equips you with the skills you need to be a confident leader, strategic thinker, and adaptable innovator. Our graduates are in high demand for their communication expertise, problem solving abilities, and capacity to excel in dynamic environments.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

Join us at our second Block Party, in the Courtyard between HB and FB! We'll have food trucks, live music, lawn games and more. It's a perfect way to kick off family weekend.

Join the Honors College Peer Mentors and the Honors Association for Community Engagement (HACE) for our second annual Flapjack Fundraiser!

What's the buzz? Could it be bees, bats, butterflies, or even birds? Find out at the Pollinator Party at the BSU Nature Lab, Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, and Christy Woods from 10-3pm! Families and visitors can learn all about pollination from experts in our community, see examples of pollinators, and complete crafts and activities to learn more about our pollen-loving friends.

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.

Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Join us to learn more about Ball State's Psychological Science Master's program. With tracks that emphasize core psychological domains or align with the clinical science model, this two-year program prepares students for doctoral programs or employment in research and/or academic settings.

Provides support to aid in expenses associated with publication, reprints, article processing or open access charges, page charges, and subventions. Work must be accepted for publication or published in a refereed or other scholarly journal. Support can be used for open access, peer-reviewed publications listed in the Directory of Open Access Journals or for publication in subscription journals that allow some articles to become available openly based on a published fee schedule (sometimes known as hybrid open access).

For tenured and tenure-track faculty members looking to travel abroad for academic or creative activity Aspire offers the International Travel Program.

The Student Travel Program is available for currently enrolled students at either Ball State, Burris Laboratory School or Indiana Academy to present works at a professional meeting, or perform or exhibit creative works. The maximum award is $700 for graduate students and $300 for undergraduate/high school students. This competition is limited to invited presentations of papers, posters, creative works, or performances.

A maximum award of $500 is available per faculty member.

Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, these funds provide NTL faculty funding to support activities undertaken to advance their development as scholars, including, but not limited to, workshops or conference travel for excellence in teaching, scholarly presentations/performances, and/or for professional development.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

The Manager Meet-up series is designed to bring together managers from across the organization for a quick, valuable 30-minute session.

Lathay Pegues is an Indiana University graduate, Regional Emmy Award-winning journalist, and entrepreneur from Muncie, Indiana. After working as a reporter and anchor at television stations across the Midwest, he co-founded JohnTom’s Barbecue Sauce, inspired by his grandfather’s secret family recipe. Since taking the company full-time in 2014, Pegues has expanded the brand into numerous retail stores, and JohnTom’s was named “Best Sauce in Indiana” by Indianapolis Monthly.

*If you need any accommodations to participate in this session, please contact learndev@bsu.edu*People and Culture invites you to attend one of the upcoming open forums about the Classification Architecture and Compensation Project.

Join us for Funding Your Graduate Degree, a virtual session focused on the costs of studying at Ball State and the financial planning involved in becoming a graduate student.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

The Fall Cardinal Job Fair is one of the largest career events of the semester, welcoming 150+ employers and 1100+ students to Worthen Arena.