Chiara Biddle, Alumna of Ball State Honors College, Dean Jim Buss and his predecessor Dean John Emert posing for photos throwing up Ball State's Beloved "Chirp Chirp"

Alumna Chiara Biddle

Shares Her Honors College Experience

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2023 Whittinger Scholars posing for photos outside of the Honors College building with Dean Jim Buss

Why Honors?

The Honors College fosters a community where all curious and engaged students are invited to participate in learner-directed interdisciplinary studies that enhance critical thinking skills, encourage collaboration, and complement a student’s major area of study.

The Honors College provides an environment for personal transformation where students see themselves from a fresh perspective at Ball State.

Scholarships

As an Honors student, you may be eligible for some of Ball State's most prestigious and generous scholarships plus exclusive scholarships awarded by the Honors College. University resources can also help you pursue prominent national and international scholarships and fellowships such as the Fulbright, Rhodes, and Udall programs.

Honors College Events

Alumni and Friends

Your connection to Ball State can continue after graduation. Our alumni are important to helping us maintain our transformative community by mentoring students, providing career guidance, supporting our scholarships, and more.

About Us

Honors College

Ball Honors House (BA), room 104
Muncie, IN 47306

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Summer: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

765-285-1024

765-285-2072