Events for Prospective Students

Earn both a BA and MA in Sociology in only 5 Years! Ball State now has an Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Sociology. The AMP allows students to complete both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in 5 years (rather than the 6 years it typically takes to earn both degrees). 

Earn both a BA and MA in Sociology in only 5 Years! Ball State now has an Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Sociology. The AMP allows students to complete both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in 5 years (rather than the 6 years it typically takes to earn both degrees). 

By attending this session, you will hear from program faculty and students about the curriculum, program philosophy, comprehensive exams and dissertation, professional development, and application process. There will also be time for discussion regarding your questions.

Join Ball State cello professor Peter Opie and two distinguished guests for a day of learning and music making. Guest artist Caroline Kim is a prize-winning Canadian cellist and principal of the Ann Arbor Symphony. Guest artist Richard Aaron is a distinguished pedagogue and is on faculty at the Juilliard School and the University of Michigan. Event is free and open to the public with preregistration requested.

Join EMDD faculty as we discuss the EMDD master's program this October. Our two-year program offers hands-on professional development to enhance your resume, widen your skill sets, broaden your network, and curate a robust portfolio. Work with global organizations like Circle of Blue, one-of-a-kind artists like Garfield creator Jim Davis, or community partners like Big Brothers, Big Sisters. If you have a passion for technology, problem-solving, creativity, or storytelling, join us on October 5. Let's create change together.

Join us for a free virtual information session to learn more about our Master’s in Business Administration and Business Graduate Certificates at Ball State University. What’s more . . . We will discuss program details, course structure and admission requirements.We have new GRE and GMAT waiver options, making the Ball State MBA even more accessible.By attending this session, we will waive the cost of the $60 Ball State University Graduate School application fee. Once you have attended the session, you will receive more information about this offer.

Attend a live webinar to learn more about the online MAE in Elementary Education.

Do you wish to make an impact on a major city? In our program, you don’t just learn about urban design, you do urban design! A one-year Indy-based Master of Urban Design (MUD) degree from Ball State University’s College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) provides the skills to be an interdisciplinary leader in the design of our cities.

Join the College of Architecture and Planning for an information session, open house and trip to Indianapolis and find out more about the 2-year or 3- year M.Arch program. The Department of Architecture at Ball State University inspires students to engage the discipline of architecture with the grounding of a rigorous professional education and the confidence to innovate. We value the dialogue between critical thinking, designing, and making to advance the discourse in the profession. The faculty instill in students the power of doing and the importance of engagement in a rich variety of architectural practices.

Learn more about how you can make a difference in the public sector with a Masters in Public Administration from Ball State University. The program provides a theoretical understanding and practical awareness of public policy. Our graduates are equipped with the principles of management that enable them to successfully administer in the public sector.

Join Ball State flute professor Mihoko Watanabe and guest artist Sharon Sparrow of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for a day of learning and music making. Event is free and open to the public.

Are you interested in research or data analysis? Would you enjoy working for a state agency, non-profit organization, or institution of higher education? Are you considering earning a PhD, JD, or MD but are worried about getting lost in the competitive environment of a large program? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I want to encourage you to come learn more about how a Master’s Degree in Sociology can help you reach your goals.

Our program offers a blend of in person classes and clinical immersion at a variety of both on-campus and off-campus clinical education sites. We have state of art athletic training labs and classrooms that are part of the $62.5 million Health Professions Building. Graduates of our program are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification exam for athletic training.

Life is messy. Solving complex problems is what social workers do best. If you are interested in a versatile career helping diverse people, organizations, and communities in innovative ways, join us and learn more about the exciting new Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Ball State.

Join the Office of Graduate Admissions to learn about the opportunities that await you at Ball State University. Find your passion and purpose at Ball State with over 100 graduate programs to choose from, dedicated faculty that inspire our students, and a campus with premiere facilities. Discover all Ball State has to offer during our upcoming information session!

Learn more about Ball State and your academic area, take a guided tour of our campus, and discover our transfer resources including credit transferability.

Join Ball State clarinet professor Elizabeth Crawford and guest artist James Campbell for a day of learning and music making. James Campbell has been called “Canada’s preeminent clarinetist and wind soloist”, by the Toronto Star and has performed as soloist and chamber musician in over 35 countries with over 65 orchestras. Event is free and open to the public.

Join Ball State bassoon professor Keith Sweger and guest artist Andrew Brady of the Atlanta Symphony for a day of learning and music making. Event is free and open to the public.

Our program offers a blend of in person classes and clinical immersion at a variety of both on-campus and off-campus clinical education sites. We have state of art athletic training labs and classrooms that are part of the $62.5 million Health Professions Building. Graduates of our program are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification exam for athletic training. Once passing this exam you will be eligible to work in a variety of settings including but not limited to: collegiate athletics, secondary schools, performing arts, military and public safety, or hospital clinics.

Do you enjoy outdoor environments? Designing? Problem-solving? Thinking critically? Investing three exciting years in our nationally-ranked MLA program will prepare you for a vital, in-demand career planning and designing the landscapes in which we live, work, and play! Join the MLA program director for a virtual session about the LA profession, curriculum, costs, financial support, and application process. $60 application fee waived for attendees!

Join us for an interest session for Ball State’s Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) master’s program.  You will hear from the Program Director, meet faculty, and ask questions of current SAAHE students, and learn more about the application process.

If you aspire to earn a doctorate degree in psychology, enjoy conducting research, or are interested in being more competitive for entry into the workforce, one of our two-year master’s programs (Psychological Science or Clinical Psychology) at Ball State University might be the perfect match for you! Our programs’ mission is to prepare students for doctoral programs or employment in research and/or academic-related settings.

This online information session will help you explore if a PhD in Educational Psychology is right for you. You will get a chance to meet faculty, current students and alumni, see a virtual tour of the campus and department, and hear more about the application procedures, programmatic requirements and job prospects.

Come learn about composing, the art and skill of creating music. This event will be led by Ball State composition faculty with opportunities to meet current composition students. Event is free and open to the public.

Attend a live webinar to learn more about the master's in applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and special education.

Learn more about how you can make a difference in the public sector with a Masters in Public Administration from Ball State University. The program provides a theoretical understanding and practical awareness of public policy. Our graduates are equipped with the principles of management that enable them to successfully administer in the public sector.

Accelerated Masters Program (AMP) for Educational Psychology MS and Quantitative Psychology MS.This free online information session will explain how the Accelerated Masters Program works and discuss the Educational Psychology and Quantitative Psychology MS programs. You will learn what graduates of each of these programs end up doing and get information on how to apply to the program.

Join Ball State oboe professor Lisa Kozenko and guest artist Alex Klein for a day of learning and music making. Brazilian oboist Alex Klein is principal oboe of the Calgary Philharmonic, a Grammy Award-winning recording artist, and winner of the Geneva Competition. Event is free and open to the public.

If you aspire to earn a doctorate degree in psychology, enjoy conducting research, or are interested in being more competitive for entry into the workforce, one of our two-year master’s programs (Psychological Science or Clinical Psychology) at Ball State University might be the perfect match for you! Our programs’ mission is to prepare students for doctoral programs or employment in research and/or academic-related settings.

Life is messy. Solving complex problems is what social workers do best. If you are interested in a versatile career helping diverse people, organizations, and communities in innovative ways, join us and learn more about the exciting new Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Ball State.

Join us for an interest session for Ball State’s Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) master’s program.  You will hear from the Program Director, meet faculty, and ask questions of current SAAHE students, and learn more about the application process.

Do you enjoy outdoor environments? Designing? Problem-solving? Thinking critically? Investing three exciting years in our nationally-ranked MLA program will prepare you for a vital, in-demand career planning and designing the landscapes in which we live, work, and play! Join the MLA program director for a virtual session about the LA profession, curriculum, costs, financial support, and application process. $60 application fee waived for attendees!

Learn how Ball State University integrates an ACEND-approved dietetic internship with a MS in Nutrition and Dietetics (thesis and non-thesis options available) in a free information webinar. By attending, we will waive the cost of the $60 Ball State Graduate School application fee. Once you have participated in the webinar, you will receive more details on this exciting offer.

Do you wish to make an impact on a major city? In our program, you don’t just learn about urban design, you do urban design! A one-year Indy-based Master of Urban Design (MUD) degree from Ball State University’s College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) provides the skills to be an interdisciplinary leader in the design of our cities.

Life is messy. Solving complex problems is what social workers do best. If you are interested in a versatile career helping diverse people, organizations, and communities in innovative ways, join us and learn more about the exciting new Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Ball State.

Join the College of Architecture and Planning for a virtual information session and find out more about the 2-year or 3- year M.Arch program. The Department of Architecture at Ball State University inspires students to engage the discipline of architecture with the grounding of a rigorous professional education and the confidence to innovate. We value the dialogue between critical thinking, designing, and making to advance the discourse in the profession. The faculty instill in students the power of doing and the importance of engagement in a rich variety of architectural practices.

Join us for an interest session for Ball State’s Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) master’s program.  You will hear from the Program Director, meet faculty, and ask questions of current SAAHE students, and learn more about the application process.

This online information session will help you explore if a PhD in Educational Psychology is right for you. You will get a chance to meet faculty, current students and alumni, see a virtual tour of the campus and department, and hear more about the application procedures, programmatic requirements and job prospects.

Life is messy. Solving complex problems is what social workers do best. If you are interested in a versatile career helping diverse people, organizations, and communities in innovative ways, join us and learn more about the exciting new Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Ball State.

Join Ball State trombone professor Chris Van Hof and guest artist Christine Purdue Jones of the United States Air Force Band (Washington, DC) for a day of learning and music making. Event is free and open to the public.

Attend a live webinar to learn more about the online MAE in Elementary Education.

Life is messy. Solving complex problems is what social workers do best. If you are interested in a versatile career helping diverse people, organizations, and communities in innovative ways, join us and learn more about the exciting new Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Ball State.

Preview the academic, extracurricular, and social opportunities available at Ball State while gaining resources and information to guide you through high school and into college. Creating an inclusive environment for all students is imperative for building a successful college campus.

Explore a variety of academic departments and majors at Ball State, tour the campus, and learn about our admission criteria, student life, scholarships, and financial aid. Registration opens about one month before each event. Space is limited, so sign up early.

Preview the academic, extracurricular, and social opportunities available at Ball State while gaining resources and information to guide you through high school and into college. Creating an inclusive environment for all students is imperative for building a successful college campus.

Learn more about Ball State and your academic area, take a guided tour of our campus, and discover our transfer resources including credit transferability.

Celebrate your admission and learn more about Ball State with your family at this open house style event. You can explore your academic area of interest, speak with faculty, interact with current students, learn more about student life, tour the campus, and get answers to your admissions, orientation, and housing questions. Also pick up your official T-shirt!

Explore a variety of academic departments and majors at Ball State, tour the campus, and learn about our admission criteria, student life, scholarships, and financial aid. Registration opens about one month before each event. Space is limited, so sign up early.

Experience what Ball State is like from the classroom perspective. You’ll get to attend two mock classes taught by faculty, engage with current students, and learn more about what's next in the admission process. While you’re in class, your family will attend informational sessions related to important topics and next steps in the admission process.