Upcoming Events
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Spring 2025 Graduation Application Deadline
All Day Event
Calendar: Graduate School
To receive your degree at the end of this semester, you must apply to graduate by the deadline, even if you don’t plan to attend the commencement ceremony.
Monday, March 17, 2025
Cardinal Financial Wellness Week Kick-Off
12 p.m.
Calendar: Student Financial Services
Get a picture with Charlie Cardinal as you join us in kicking off the first ever Cardinal Financial Wellness Week!
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
FAFSA Q&A Table | Cardinal Financial Wellness Week
11 a.m.
Calendar: Student Financial Services
Got FAFSA questions? We've got answers! Students who verify they have filed a 2025-26 FAFSA and have shared it with Ball State get a sticker and are entered into a contest for FREE Ball State swag.
What's Your Financial Personality? | Cardinal Financial Wellness Week
2 p.m.
Calendar: Student Financial Services
Did you know your personality impacts your financial habits? It's true! Find out how at this interactive seminar, where you will discover your Enneagram personality type and explore how that helps you predict how you might spend, save, and invest.
Living on a College Budget | Cardinal Financial Wellness Week
3 p.m.
Calendar: Student Financial Services
Let's talk about paying for what's not on the bill: textbooks, supplies, transportation, and saving for fun on the weekends!
Trivia Night | Cardinal Financial Wellness Week
6:30 p.m.
Calendar: Student Financial Services
Trivia Night at Brothers located in the Village. Show Me the Money! Come for the food, stay for the fun! Show what you know about financial wellness topics. The first 400 attendees get a FREE burger and select trivia winners will receive a CASH PRIZE!
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Money Mantras: Meditations for Financial Zen
10 a.m.
Calendar: Student Financial Services
Find your zen and reducing financial stress with money mindfulness meditation: a session that combines mindfulness and financial wellness. Pause with us to reflect on your financial goals, reduce stress around money, and learn about the emotional side of financial health.
FAFSA Q&A Table | Cardinal Financial Wellness Week
11 a.m.
Calendar: Student Financial Services
Got FAFSA questions? We've got answers! Students who verify they have filed a 2025-26 FAFSA and have shared it with Ball State get a sticker and are entered into a raffle for FREE Ball State swag.
Loan Forgiveness: Escaping the Debt Trap | Cardinal Financial Wellness Week
4 p.m.
Calendar: Student Financial Services
So you have student loans, or you're considering borrowing. What happens when it's time to start paying them back? In this session, we'll give you the tools for an informed approach to exploring student loan options as well as introduce you to the world of student loan forgiveness programs.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
FAFSA Q&A Table | Cardinal Financial Wellness Week
11 a.m.
Calendar: Student Financial Services
Got FAFSA questions? We've got answers! Students who verify they have filed a 2025-26 FAFSA and have shared it with Ball State get a sticker and are entered into a raffle for FREE Ball State swag.
Credit Score Consciousness | Cardinal Financial Wellness Week
12 p.m.
Calendar: Student Financial Services
Financial Wellness will provide an interactive presentation about credit scores, how to build credit, and why maintaining a healthy credit score is beneficial.
Your Guide to Finding Free Money | Cardinal Wellness Week
2 p.m.
Calendar: Student Financial Services
Want to get paid for going to school? Free money is waiting for you! This workshop will help you find scholarship opportunities, as well as explore how to use AI as a tool in your search. Bring your laptop for one-on-one assistance from a financial aid specialist.
Reach Your Destination, Fund Your Education | Cardinal Financial Wellness Week
4 p.m.
Calendar: Student Financial Services
Studying abroad is more affordable than you might think! How? Join us for a presentation about financial aid and scholarship opportunities available for study abroad programs, as well as ways to save for your next trip.
Money Moves: Board Game Night with Cardinal Cardboard | Cardinal Financial Wellness Week
6:30 p.m.
Calendar: Student Financial Services
Go all in for a night of fun and games with Cardinal Cardboard! We'll play money-themed classics, like Monopoly and The Game of Life!
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Final Spring 2025 Semester eBill Due in Full
All Day Event
Calendar: Student Financial Services
Final Spring 2025 Semester eBill is due in Full. Students, Authorized Payers, or Guest Payers may pay the total amount due. For more information, visit bsu.edu/ebill.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Admitted Student Day
8 a.m.
Calendar: Undergraduate Admissions
An admitted student to Ball State University holds a sign on campus with the text "Admitted Student Day" overlayed.Each Spring, all admitted students are invited to celebrate their admission and visit Ball State with their families at this open-house-style event on campus. Explore your academic area of interest, connect with faculty, interact with current students, learn more about student life, and get information about important next steps in your journey as a Ball State Cardinal.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Complete Your 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)
12 a.m.
Calendar: Financial Aid and Scholarships
If you need financial aid to help pay for college, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). The 2025–26 FAFSA form is currently available.
Friday, May 2, 2025
Spring Semester Ends
All Day Event
Calendars: Spring Semester 2025, Registrar
May 2 | Spring Semester Ends
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Summer 2025 Graduation Application Deadline
All Day Event
Calendar: Graduate School
To receive your degree at the end of this semester, you must apply to graduate by the deadline, even if you don’t plan to attend the commencement ceremony.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Fall 2025 Graduation Application Deadline
All Day Event
Calendar: Graduate School
To receive your degree at the end of this semester, you must apply to graduate by the deadline, even if you don’t plan to attend the commencement ceremony.
Monday, January 5, 2026
University classes for Spring Semester begin
All Day Event
Calendars: Spring Semester 2026, Registrar
January 5 | University classes for Spring Semester begin.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Spring Semester Ends
All Day Event
Calendars: Spring Semester 2026, Registrar
May 1 | Spring Semester Ends