Academic Advising

Navigating college life is no picnic. At Ball State, you're assigned an academic advisor from the time you enroll as a first-year student to the completion of your degree. Our personal, professional advisors work with you every step of the way to plan and guide your educational journey.

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Milestone Maps and Semester Checklists

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Academic Advising Syllabus

Learn about our vision, mission, goals, advisor and student responsibilities, and helpful resources by reviewing the Academic Advising Syllabus.

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Learn the Basics

Learn how to track your academic progress and make plans for future semesters. Find resources to calculate your GPA, schedule and register for courses, the process of academic warning, and more.

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Discover Your Path

Explore Ball State's majors or take a personality test to find out which one you align with. See the colleges and departments that offer each program to learn more about your chosen path.

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Apply to Graduate

Students expecting to complete their degree requirements must submit a graduation application in order to attend commencement and receive their diploma. See the full requirements and process to submit your application.

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