Housing and Residence Life

Come to Schmidt/Wilson Hall on January 16, 2025 to enjoy donuts, playing games, and each other's company.

Dreary weather got you down? Join APM Regan and Ball State HPA Jan. 20 from 6:00-7:30 PM to learn how to "Beat the Winter Blues!" To help boost our spirits we will be making clay snowmen and FREE Greeks Pizza will be provided! Hope to see you there!

Join Schmidt/Wilson staff for a scavenger hunt in the building!

Join us for a fun-filled evening as we welcome new and returning residents to the hall!

Join NRHH during Unity Week to make blankets for Muncie’s Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) and reflect on the importance of unity and community!

Join APM Laura at Robert Bell for a full weekend of coding and fun! The Global Game Jam is your chance to collaborate with students and faculty to create something truly unique! Whether you're a seasoned developer or a first timer, this exciting event is all about creativity, teamwork, and pushing the boundaries of game design. The competition kicks off on Friday, January 24 at 7:00 PM and runs through Sunday, January 28. Enjoy a weekend of innovation, problem-solving, and community-building, with meals (lunch and dinner) provided to keep you fueled throughout the event!

Join APM Laura at Robert Bell for a full weekend of coding and fun! The Global Game Jam is your chance to collaborate with students and faculty to create something truly unique! Whether you're a seasoned developer or a first timer, this exciting event is all about creativity, teamwork, and pushing the boundaries of game design. The competition kicks off on Friday, January 24 at 7:00 PM and runs through Sunday, January 28. Enjoy a weekend of innovation, problem-solving, and community-building, with meals (lunch and dinner) provided to keep you fueled throughout the event!

Join APM Laura at Robert Bell for a full weekend of coding and fun! The Global Game Jam is your chance to collaborate with students and faculty to create something truly unique! Whether you're a seasoned developer or a first timer, this exciting event is all about creativity, teamwork, and pushing the boundaries of game design. The competition kicks off on Friday, January 24 at 7:00 PM and runs through Sunday, January 28. Enjoy a weekend of innovation, problem-solving, and community-building, with meals (lunch and dinner) provided to keep you fueled throughout the event!

Cardinal Closet, located in the Studebaker West Complex and run by the Student Action Team, offers free professional attire for students in need, open from 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Join Stu East staff for a creative vision boarding event with pizza, wings, drinks, and fun photo ops as we help you plan for the new semester and explore campus clubs!

Get ready for an exciting challenge that celebrates the incredible women who have shaped the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics! Join us on Tuesday, February 11th at 6:00 in the STEM Makerspace for "Women Who Innovate: STEM Trivia," a fun and empowering event that highlights the women in STEM fields. Whether you're a STEM enthusiast or just eager to learn, this trivia contest will test your knowledge, spark curiosity, and inspire you with remarkable women who innovated. Gather your team, put on your thinking caps, and compete for the title of STEM trivia champion (and prizes!) in this celebration of intellect, creativity, and innovation!

Craft Valentines and discover the art of reporting on holidays! Join APM Maddie on Wednesday, February 12 in the Botswin MPR for an event where we'll explore the ways reporters should go about reporting holidays! Get hands-on making beautiful Valentines while learning how journalists capture the essence of holidays through compelling narratives.

Join APM Laura for a fun and relaxing evening at The Sweet Self-Care Date, Tuesday, January 18th in the STEM Makerspace! Take a break from your studies and unwind while decorating delicious cookies and discovering new self-care habits to boost your well-being. Whether you're looking to learn mindfulness techniques or ways to manage stress, this event has something for everyone. Plus, don’t miss out on the chance to win exciting prizes in our raffle drawing at the end of the event! Treat yourself to a little self-care, creativity, and fun—see you there!

Show off your fashion-sense February 20th from 6:00-7:30 pm with APM Colin! He will be hosting a social-sciences themed costume contest in the Stu West basement. Jack's Donuts will be provided and three stylish winners will receive gift cards.

Want to Improve Your Writing? Curious about the Writing Center? Want Free Cookies? Join APM Regan on Wednesday, February 26th at 6:30 in the Stu West MPR for a fun, interactive, writing workshop where you’ll craft your own unique poems using magnet poetry! No experience needed – Just bring your imagination!

All Ball State residence halls will close on Saturday, March 1, at 9:00 a.m. and will reopen on Sunday, March 9, 9:00 a.m. for the 2025 Spring Break.

All Ball State residence halls will reopen on Sunday, March 9, 9:00 a.m. for students to return after the 2025 Spring Break.

Cardinal Closet, located in the Studebaker West Complex and run by the Student Action Team, offers free professional attire for students in need, open from 5:00–7:00 p.m.

All Ball State Residence Halls will close Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. for the end of the Academic Year.