Winter Break: 10 Things to Know

University Offices are closed for Days of Beneficence from December 23, 2025 @ 3 p.m. through January 2, 2026. The campus will open again on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 8 a.m. Please note that any and all emails and questions will be answered in the order they were received. However, we ask that you allow 3-5 business days from January 5, 2026 to address all concerns received during the break.

Check your unofficial transcript before ordering official transcripts to make sure all grades are posted and/or your degree has been posted.

You may still order transcripts through Parchment during Days of Beneficence. These orders will be processed through Parchment. If you are expecting to see a degree listed on your transcript, please check your unofficial transcript before placing your order.

Transcripts ordered through Self-Service Banner will be printed and mailed on or after January 5, 2026.

For Billing or Financial Aid information/questions, please contact Cardinal Central at cardinalcentral@bsu.edu. Please note that the campus is closed for winter break beginning December 23, 2025 @ 3 p.m. through January 2, 2026. Response times may be longer during this time.

Planning on graduating? Check your degree status in Stellic or your unofficial transcript in Self Service Banner before ordering official transcripts. Degrees are awarded in multiple sessions. Once it has been confirmed through Advising, your degree will be placed on the next awarding date.

Tentative Degree Awarding Dates:

• December 19, 2025
• January 7, 2026
• January 9, 2026
• January 16, 2026
• January 23, 2026
  • Please note that all incomplete grades should be resolved before 4:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026 to have your degree rolled for the Fall 2025 term.

Enrollment verifications for Spring 2026 will be available using Self-Service Banner on December 10, 2025 as long as you registered before December 10, 2025. If you register on or after December 10, you will be able to obtain an enrollment verification for Spring 2026 from our office starting January 5, 2026. Any emails received before that date will not be processed until after January 5, 2026.

You can manage your Proxy Information in Self Service Banner using MyBallState. 

View your Spring 2026 schedule through Self Service Banner using MyBallState. If you have questions or concerns about your upcoming schedule, please contact your Academic Advisor for assistance. Please note that the campus is closed for winter break beginning December 23, 2025 @ 3 p.m. through January 2, 2026. Response times may be longer during this time.