University Calendar

This Fall 2026 we will once again be offering Saturday Children’s Art Classes provided by Art Education students in the School of Art at Ball State University.

Join a free public tour of works selected by a DOMA gallery guide.

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.

Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Recommended for adults and ages 10+.

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece! Recommended for ages 8+.

The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical of all time, is a timeless and bittersweet fable of young love, heartbreak, and discovery told with breathtaking poetry, gentle humor, and theatrical simplicity. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Hilda’s search for answers draws her into the mysterious world of a woman who claims to speak with the dead in this haunting exploration of grief, perception, and the fragile boundary between belief and doubt. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical of all time, is a timeless and bittersweet fable of young love, heartbreak, and discovery told with breathtaking poetry, gentle humor, and theatrical simplicity. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

This in person, interactive workshop invites you to delve into the intricate tapestry of cultural influences that shape our thoughts, behaviors, and decision-making.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

*If you need any accommodations to participate in this session, please contact learndev@bsu.edu*People and Culture invites you to attend one of the upcoming open forums about the Classification Architecture and Compensation Project.

The session will offer insights into how adult learning systems in the United States, Thailand, and Cambodia support learning across the lifespan and how cultural values influence access, participation, and meaning making in lifelong learning. Participants will also have an opportunity to reflect on and share their own experiences with lifelong learning and consider how these ideas connect to their personal and community contexts.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Join us for this lunch and learn style session where we will explore the qualities that contribute to healthy, supportive relationships.

*If you need any accommodations to participate in this session, please contact learndev@bsu.edu*Sponsored Projects Administration is launching Cayuse Sponsored Projects (SP) on July 1st as a modernization of our research administration platform.

The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all eligible students at studentaid.gov. Filing a new FAFSA early each year ensures that you’ll be considered for the maximum financial aid available!

The Joseph and Marcella Hollis Award is for faculty and students who wish to conduct psychology-based research projects. This competition is open for Graduate Students and Faculty Members only.

Second Fall 2026 Semester eBill is due. Students, Authorized Payers, or Guest Payers may pay the total amount due or minimum payment by the due date. For more information, visit bsu.edu/ebill.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Come learn about China!

Modifications of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Quorum Sensing Molecules Installed by Cytochrome P450 168A1

Join fellow graduate students for food and conversation at Roots Burger Bar

Register below to attend a webinar about Ball State's Online Transition to Teaching Program for Secondary Education.

Ball State Libraries in collaboration with the Department of English invites you to an evening of poetry with the Indiana Poet Laureate, Curtis Crisler, and several Ball State students who have had the opportunity to workshop their poetry with the Poet Laurette.

University Libraries and the Creative Writing Program Visiting Writer Series and Women’s, Gender and African American Studies welcomes Indiana poet Laureate, Curtis L. Crisler, Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 pm at the Multicultural Center.

The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all eligible students at studentaid.gov. Filing a new FAFSA early each year ensures that you’ll be considered for the maximum financial aid available!

Transfer Visit Day is a unique opportunity for prospective transfer students to visit our campus and learn more about Ball State University!

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Discover Your Path to Success: Accelerate Your Career with a Master's Degree in Information and Communication Sciences!Are you at a pivotal moment in your career? Wondering what comes next after earning your undergraduate degree? The Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) offers an exciting path forward for graduates from all walks of life. Whether you choose our accelerated 11-month on campus program or our flexible six-semester online format, you'll have the opportunity to elevate your career, regardless of your previous experience or field of study. At CICS, we integrate leadership, business acumen, and technology expertise to help you redefine your professional future. CICS has consistently been recognized for excellence. Our online Information Technology program is highly ranked by U.S. News and World Report, and The Wall Street Journal named us the best in the nation for debt-to-income ratio for Master's programs in July 2021. These accolades highlight our dedication to providing a world-class education that drives success.What makes CICS stand out is our inclusivity—students from both traditional and non-traditional technology backgrounds thrive here. With expert faculty, a close-knit cohort experience, social learning opportunities, hands-on projects, and professional development activities, CICS equips you with the skills you need to be a confident leader, strategic thinker, and adaptable innovator. Our graduates are in high demand for their communication expertise, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to excel in dynamic environments.Ready to take the next step? Discover how CICS can open doors and set you on a path to a successful career. Join us for an information session to explore the program, hear from faculty, and learn about the benefits of becoming part of our community. Register today, and we'll provide all the details you need to get started.

When you’re seeking external funding, you need to write concisely and persuasively to make your point to your audience. Join Sponsored Projects Administration and The Writing Center for a hands-on workshop! We’ll be using Ball State’s Aspire internal grants application as an example, including how to respond to reviewer feedback. The principles you’ll learn can be applied to a myriad of sponsors.

*If you need any accommodations to participate in this session, please contact learndev@bsu.edu*Word counts and page limits can be frustrating when you’re trying to communicate the great work you’ve been doing. You want to highlight your accomplishments, the work you plan to do, or why you deserve to be chosen for funding or an award—but how can you do all of that within limited space?

Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recommended for adults and ages 8+.

Attend the Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA) general body meeting where you can connect with fellow graduate students.

From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all eligible students at studentaid.gov. Filing a new FAFSA early each year ensures that you’ll be considered for the maximum financial aid available!

Ball State Preview Days are special opportunities for high school students and their families to visit our campus and learn more about Ball State University!

This Fall 2026 we will once again be offering Saturday Children’s Art Classes provided by Art Education students in the School of Art at Ball State University.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

In postwar London, a sharp-witted private investigator and her sister race to solve a high-stakes mystery as voices from Sherlock Holmes radio broadcasts blur the line between inspiration and obsession. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.

Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recommended for adults and ages 8+.

From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all eligible students at studentaid.gov. Filing a new FAFSA early each year ensures that you’ll be considered for the maximum financial aid available!