University Calendar

August 24 | University classes for the Fall Semester begin

Join for a speed networking style session where you will virtually meet other graduate students in 5-minute increments

Join Music Librarian Jackson Harmeyer for a tour of the Music Collection, including music scores, books, reference sources, and physical media formats. We will also take a look at digital resources like databases and research guides. Our tour meets in the First Floor Lobby of Bracken Library, and we will walk downstairs to the Music Collection together.

Learn about Ball State University’s new degree audit system to help you stay on track of your course plan

*If you need any accommodations to participate in this session, please contact learndev@bsu.edu *Join the Employee Relations Team for Equal Opportunity and Search Committee training unpacking recent federal updates in civil rights law.

Learn from administrators across campus about the wonderful wellness resources available to you during your journey at Ball State

Our Study Abroad 101 sessions go over the basics of studying abroad and highlight some of our favorite programs you can participate in. A great chance to meet the members of the Study Abroad Office and get your questions answered! Location: Student Center SC102 - Yuhas Room

Learn about becoming a volunteer gallery guide at the museum.

Corey Parchman is a Ball State University alumnus, former NFL wide receiver, entrepreneur, business acquisition advisor, real estate developer, and best-selling author based in Indianapolis. During his athletic career, he played for five NFL franchises and set a 105-yard kickoff return record at Ball State. Today, he leads business acquisition, private equity, and real estate development ventures while supporting early childhood education in underserved communities.

Join the College of Health for the Wellness Olympics. Come see if your health is a gold medalist, by participating in one or more of our five events.

Learn key considerations for use of generative AI and how to maintain academic integrity as a graduate student

Join our current students and graduate faculty via zoom to learn more about the Graduate Program in the Department of Communication Studies, our two tracks: Organizational and Professional Communication and Development and the Classic Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the many impactful outcomes of our program.

Bring your family, friends, and join for a free meal and time to meet fellow graduate students. If bringing guests, please indicate how many (no more than 5).

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners.

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners.

Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 5:00 p.m.; This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

Learn more about this semester-long Study Abroad program in the U.K. while enjoying some English refreshments! You'll also have the chance to meet the BSU professors and other students interested in the program.

First Fall 2026 Semester eBill is due. 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.

Where can you go with a humanities or social science degree?Let us show you at the 9th annual Star Party, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. in Noyer Green!

Learn more about this semester-long Study Abroad program while enjoying some Spanish refreshments (tapas)! You'll also have the chance to meet the BSU professors and other students interested in the program.

Your Tech Resume: From Blank Page to Job Offer - Kendra Beutler from RoboSource

Register to attend a webinar about Ball State's online graduate special education programs: Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism Graduate Certificate in Autism

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.