How to Apply to Ball State Study Abroad
Once you’ve decided that you want to study abroad, follow the application process below:
1. Choose your study abroad adventure.
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2. Apply to your program. Click the apply button on your program’s information page. Make sure you’re logged in with your Ball State credentials, select your term, and you’ll see a checklist of what you need to do to complete your application.
3. Commit to your decision. After you’ve been officially accepted, take a little time to think about it. You might still have some questions for financial aid, your academic advisor, or your family—have the conversations you need to, and when you’re ready, click the commit button.
4. Get ready to go! Your application will guide you through post-decision tasks like choosing courses, arranging equivalent credits in your department, and flight itineraries. You’ll also have a pre-departure orientation to attend.
Where can I go?
Ball State Study Abroad offers programs all over the globe in six of the seven continents. To the right is a visual overview of all of the countries we partner with for study abroad. For more specific countries, you can search through a list of all of our programs here.
Application Cycle
While specific programs may have deadlines outside of these cycles, most programs will use the following dates:
Study Abroad Application Cycle
Term |
Applications Open |
Applications and Scholarships Due |
Commitment Deadline |
Spring/Winter Break | June 15 | Sept. 15 | Oct. 1 |
Spring Break | Sept. 1 | Dec. 1 | Dec. 15 |
Summer | Nov. 1 | Dec. 1 | Feb. 15 |
Fall/Academic Year | Jan. 15 | March 15 | April 1 |