Cardinal Central staff helping student answer questions

What is Cardinal Central?

Cardinal Central—Ball State’s integrated, student-focused service center—is a convenient, one-stop location for business processes, resources, and information for students and their families.

Our office provides accurate informationquick responses, and first-contact resolution, as well as appropriate referrals when necessary.

To connect with a specialist, you can visit us, give us a call, send us an email, or schedule a virtual appointment.

Visit the Cardinal Central Student Portal

Students can visit the Cardinal Central Student Portal to find quick answers to general questions, submit a personalized request for support, or file essential forms.

A Student's Steps for Success

Identify the steps you should take for success in billing, financial aid, and registration on your journey toward graduation.

Follow these Steps

Students talking outside Cardinal Central office

 

Schedule a Virtual Appointment

Need help? Speak to a Specialist

Visit us

L.A. Pittenger Student Center room 120 Across from Starbucks and the Tally Food Court 2000 West University Avenue Muncie, IN, USA 47306

Office Hours

  • Academic Year:  M – TH 8 a.m. – 5p.m., F 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Summer:  M – TH 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., F 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Phone Hours

  • Academic Year: M – TH 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., F 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Summer:  M – TH 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., F 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Call us: 765-285-2222

Email us: cardinalcentral@bsu.edu