Friday, October 2, 2026
Transfer Visit Day
9 a.m.
Calendar: Undergraduate Admissions
A photo of campus is overlayed by the text "Transfer Visit Day" and "Campus Visit Event" with a red design embellishment.Transfer Visit Day is a unique opportunity for prospective transfer students to visit our campus and learn more about Ball State University!
Beginnings 2026: The First-Year Foundations Student Show
10 a.m.
Calendar: School of Art Calendar
students in the atrium art galleryThe 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.
"Halloween: Celestial Origins" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
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+.
Graduate Student Government Association: General Meeting
5 p.m.
Calendar: Graduate School
Attend the Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA) general body meeting where you can connect with fellow graduate students.
"Space Slays: The Killer Universe" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
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+.