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Undergraduate Admission Application
School of Extended Education (SEE)
Independent Learning, Internet, Off-Campus, and Televised Courses
General Information

This application is for off-campus, undergraduate students only. It can only be used for taking off-campus classes. The application, application fee, and official transcripts must be received and processed before you can register for a class. A $25 non-refundable application fee must be submitted for every status except re-enroll. Checks should be made payable to Ball State University and mailed to the appropriate address listed at the end of this application. Or the fee can be paid via credit card at www.bsu.edu/distance. Please allow 4 weeks to process your admission materials. If transcripts arrive sooner, your application may be processed sooner. Incomplete admission materials are only held six months. After that time, students must re-submit materials.

Are you an On-campus or Off-campus Student?
If you are currently enrolled on-campus at BSU, you do not need this application. You can skip the application step and go directly to the course registration process. If you apply through off-campus admissions (SEE), you can only take off-campus classes. If you apply through on-campus admissions (main campus), you can take BOTH on- and off-campus classes.

Traditional Age Students and Students Planning to Take On-Campus Classes
Traditional age students under the age of 23 and living in the state of Indiana must submit an on-campus application unless you are re-enrolling, applying as a guest, or applying for the Fast Track program. Any student planning to take on-campus classes must apply through main admissions. For an on-campus application, call 1-800-482-4278 or go online at www.bsu.edu.

Graduate Students
If you hold a bachelors degree and plan to take graduate classes, you must fill out a graduate application. The graduate application can be found at www.bsu.edu/gradschool. The only exceptions are, if you are taking undergraduate off-campus courses, or seeking a 2nd undergraduate off-campus degree.

Disability Statement
The Office of Disabled Student Development (DSD) coordinates the university?s efforts to accommodate students with disabilities. If you would like to discuss disability-related accommodations, contact DSD at 765-285-5293 (phone); 765-285-2206 (TDD); dsd@bsu.edu; or visit DSD?s Web site at www.bsu.edu/dsd.


Required fields are marked with an *.

Application Type*

Please select application type:

Regular
(Requires a $25 application fee and all transcripts.)
 Students who intend to work toward a degree, even if they have not decided upon a specific major, may apply as regular students. Official transcripts from your high school (or GED scores) and any educational institutions attended since high school must be requested at the time this application is submitted. High school transcripts are only waived if you have earned an associates degree.
Re-Enrollment
(No fee required but need transcripts from any school attended since BSU.)
 A re-enrollment application is to be completed by any undergraduate student who is inactive at Ball State University. Any student who was academically disqualified at BSU must contact the Office of Registration and Academic Progress at (765) 285-1722 for a reinstatement application. An official transcript will be required from any institution attended since leaving BSU.

Guest
(Requires $25 application fee and verification of good academic standing.)
 A student currently enrolled in another post-secondary institution, must apply as a guest student. Your current institution must submit an official transcript that indicates that you are currently in good academic standing, or complete the verification box in the ?For Guest Students Only? section of this application.
Re-Application
(Requires $25 application fee and official transcripts if record is no longer on file).
Any student who has previously applied to BSU but never attended, was denied, or postponed their admission to the university, is considered a re-applicant. A ?regular? application, application fee, and official transcripts will be required if materials are no longer on file.
Second Undergraduate Degree
(Requires $25 application fee and all transcripts.)
 Status is for any student seeking a second undergraduate degree or licensure UNRELATED to their current degree.
High School Special
(Requires $25 application fee except CTP students on free and reduced lunches.)
If you are NOT a participant of the College Transition Program (CTP), you may be asked for a letter of recommendation from your high school principal or guidance counselor.
Non-Degree
(Requires $25 application fee and official high school transcript or GED scores.)
 A student who wishes to enroll for personal and professional development rather than in pursuit of a degree may apply as non-degree student, provided you are not currently enrolled in another institution or planning to take graduate level courses.

  Please note: Financial aid is not available to non-degree students. The maximum number of semester credits that non-degree students may earn in 31. Students in good academic standing at the conclusion of the semester in which they have completed 20 semester credits may apply for regular admission. If admitted, students will be eligible to pursue degrees.


Personal Information

Social Security Number* - -

Note: If you elect not to provide your SSN, you must request a unique, 9-digit ID number and retain that number to access your future BSU records. If using financial aid, actual SSN is required.
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Suffix
Former Last Name (e.g. Maiden Name)
Birth Date* (mm/dd/yy)
Sex* Male   Female
Telephone Number* ( ) -
Street Address*
City*
State*
County of Residence, if Indiana*
Zip Code*
E-mail Address*


Biographical Information


Citizenship* United States citizen
Immigrant, Permanent Resident of:
       

Submit a copy of your I551 card. Nonresident aliens should apply through the Center for International Programs.
State of Residence (If you live within the US)*

Note: If you claim residence in Indiana, Ball State University reserves right to request documentary evidence in support of the claim before classification as an Indiana resident.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?* Yes   No


Race/Ethnic Background


Are you Hispanic or Latino?* Yes
No
I prefer not to respond

Note: This question is federally mandated by the U.S. Department of Education for statistical purposes.
What is your race/ethnicity?* (select all that apply) American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
None of the above items
I prefer not to respond

Note: Ethnicity is requested in order to fulfill reporting obligations to the federal government. Ball State is committed to fostering a diverse campus community in which people from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives respect and learn from one another. View our equal opportunity and affirmative action policy at www.bsu.edu/legal.


Admission Information


Semester and year for which you are applying*
Have you previously applied for admission to Ball State?* Yes   No

If yes, semester and year:


Did you attend?
Yes   No
High School Last Attended* (required if no GED)
Year of Graduation
City
State
Have you taken the GED?* (requried if no High School) Yes   No

If yes, then in what year


Work and Military Experience

Please list all recent periods of employment or military service. Attach additional pages if necessary.

Name & Address of Employer or Military Branch Position From (mm/yyyy) To (mm/yyyy)
/ /
/ /
/ /
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Previous College Experiences

This section must be completed if you are currently attending or have ever attended other colleges, universities, or post-high school programs on a part-time or full-time basis. Failure to list all colleges attended may result in loss of transfer credit, cancellation of admission, or both. Even if you enrolled for a brief time and did not complete courses or earn credit, or even if you do not desire to transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript or official letter verifying that you withdrew in good standing. Please note: Non-degree applicants must list all institutions but are not required to submit transcripts.
Name of Institution City State From (mm/yyyy) To (mm/yyyy) Degree Earned
/ /
/ /
/ /


Parent, Guardian or Spouse Information


Relation to Applicant* Independent (Skip the remainder of this section)
Father
Mother
Spouse
Guardian
Is this person your legal guardian? Yes   No
Is this parent/guardian or spouse a legal resident of Indiana? Yes   No
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Suffix
Telephone Number ( ) -
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code


Intended Major Information