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Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning

  
The R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) is among the most prestigious architecture programs in the nation, known for providing students with experiential and immersive learning opportunities.

Whether your dream is to become an architect, urban planner, interior designer, construction manager, or landscape architect, our comprehensive programs are designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence for professional success and leadership.

Discover ECAP

Learn more about ECAP through our digital e-booklet! Check out all of ECAP's majors, student experiences, and more in this comprehensive resource guide of our college.

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FACILITY TOURS

The Architecture Building houses the R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) and its Departments of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, and Center for Energy Research/Education/Service (CERES). Nationally recognized, ECAP was Indiana's first state-supported architectural school.

A clickable image of the Architecture Building. Click to open a virtual tour that further explores the facility and its various resources.

An image of the Applied Technology Building at Ball State University during sunset.

The Applied Technology Building houses ECAP's Department of Construction Management and Interior Design. Facilities include the Robert G. Hunt Center for Construction Management and the University Design Center.

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Located at Ball State's CAP: INDY in the heart of Indianapolis, the Center for Civic Design (CCD) is a hub for education, activity, and advocacy where students engage in planning, development, design and construction that shapes cities, towns, and neighborhoods. The primary focus of CCD is to find community partners and organizations in need of assistance with projects. While CCD's main focus area is Indianapolis and the larger metropolitan area surrounding the city, the Center also welcomes work in communities throughout the state and occasionally overseas.

Housing Options

North West Residence Hall

Opened in 2021, North West Hall is the newest hall at Ball State and is home to the Design Living-Learning Community.

This state-of-the-art residence hall has centralized air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a fitness room, spacious lounges and study spaces, a game room, a music room, and a resource room with technology available to be checked out. The hall is coed and has semi-private bathrooms (a bathroom shared by a small number of students). Furniture within the hall is loftable, allowing students to truly tailor their living space.

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Student Organizations

The Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning also offers a variety of student-run clubs and organizations to further enhance your professional development. A few examples include:

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

 

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The best way to get to know our campus is to visit us in person or virtually through student- or self-guided tours, information sessions, special events, and more. Select from the options below or launch our full Virtual Campus Tour. We can't wait to welcome you!

 

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