Honors students

Students in the Honors Living-Learning Community join a supportive, close-knit environment in the campus residence hall's reserved just for Honors College students. In this stimulating intellectual and social atmosphere, you will enjoy opportunities for informal discussions and programs focusing on the main Honors College pillars of academic, social, personal, leadership, and vocational growth.

Your first year in the Honors Living-Learning Community is a special one, filled with new friendships, late-night study sessions, and unforgettable memories. To make that foundational experience as enriching and vibrant as possible for future students, the Honors College and Housing and Residence Life are working together to create a dedicated first-year community in DeHority Complex. 

At the same time, we're launching an exciting new opportunity for Honors students to continue their on-campus journey: the Honors Second Year Experience (HSYE), a community designed specifically for returning students ready to take the next step. 

Academic Peer Mentors:
Nell Miske
Jackson Sonner

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DeHority Complex

DeHority Complex is in close location to Ball Honors House, the home of the Honors College, and is housed by first-year students only. It’s also near Bracken Library, Pruis Hall, Emens Auditorium, and several academic buildings. Residence halls in the same neighborhood include Park and Woodworth.

DeHority is a four-story building that holds approximately 550 residents. Beginning in 2026, it became the first and only residence hall designated exclusively first-year students. This state-of-the-art residence hall has centralized air conditioning, free WIFI, a fitness room, spacious lounges and study spaces, a laundry room, a music room, and kitchenettes.

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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Join Ball State University's Honors Signature Experience, where academic excellence meets vibrant community living.  Participants engage in two interconnected Honors College courses per academic year, culminating in an enriching trip. This immersive experience ensures not only guaranteed LLC residence hall placement but also a transformative journey of academic and personal growth, shaping lifelong connections and fostering a deep sense of belonging. 

For the 25-26 academic year, the Honors Signature Experience will offer two themed connected courses, each centered around an engaging, interdisciplinary course. Based on your interests and academic background, you will be placed in one of these cohorts, where you’ll develop close connections with faculty members and peers while exploring complex questions from multiple perspectives. The experience will culminate in an immersive off-campus trip tied to the course theme.

Fall 2025 Honors Signature Experience Courses:

  • HONR 101: Moonlight on the Wabash: An Exploration of the Hoosier State (3 credits) – Beth Dalton
  • HONR 101: The Meaning of Life (3 credits) – Bridget Lester
The Honors Signature Experience offers a unique opportunity to form lasting connections, engage in interdisciplinary learning, and explore complex ideas both in and outside of the classroom.

 

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  • Must be a first-year student. 

  • Must be an Honors College student at Ball State University. 

  • Must be willing to find and live with a roommate who is also an Honors student with the Honors College (approximately 400 students). 

  • Guaranteed room space in DeHority Complex, ensuring a room (bedspace) in the hall with your Living-Learning Community. 

  • Access to exclusive themed classes in both the fall and spring semesters, providing a unique and engaging academic experience. 

  • Access to a trip directly associated in the linked course associated with the Signature Experience.  

  • Priority to participate in LLC experiences and opportunities, offering an interdisciplinary off-campus experience.

Honors Signature Experience students have seven (7) days to accept their offer before it expires. 

Honors Signature Experience participants are required to have a roommate who is also enrolled in the Honors College.

The connected class will be listed on your transcript like any other class you enroll in. 
No, the program is free. The connected class will appear as credit hours you are enrolled in, just like any other class you enroll in when it comes to the billing of tuition. 

Your New Hub: Klipple Hall

The HSYE will be located in Klipple Hall (Noyer Complex), a fantastic home base for your sophomore year. With an on-site dining location and a central spot on campus, it’s the ideal spot for you to dive deeper into your Ball State experience. Here, you’ll live with a close-knit group of fellow Honors students, building on the connections you’ve already made.

A Look Inside the Honors Course:

This interactive one-credit course centers on leadership development and features direct engagement with leaders from the Muncie community and beyond. You will participate in practical discussions and projects focused on how to immediately apply these leadership skills to your academic and co-curricular life, preparing you for success as a student and future alum.

How Room Sign-Up Works

HSYE participants get priority access to choose a room in Klipple Hall. The sign-up process is spread over three days to make it simple:

  • Day 1: SYE Students & Roommates: The first day is exclusively for students accepted into the HSYE and their chosen roommate. They will be able to select their guaranteed space in Klipple Hall.  
  • Day 2: All On-Campus Honors Students: We’re excited to offer a special sign-up day for all Honors students to continue their experience within an Honors Living-Learning Community through the newly designated Honors Second-Year Community in Klipple Hall. Eligible students will have the chance to select a room in Klipple Hall during an exclusive room selection period. Students who prefer to live in another residence hall may choose their space when room selection opens for all returning students.  
  • Day 3: Traditional Sign-Up: Sign-up becomes available for all other returning students, with access to all available rooms in any hall that welcomes returners. 

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a current Honors student, you can apply for the HSYE in your Housing Application when the application opens on Tuesday, November 5. Students will have until January 2026 to indicate interest in the Honors Second-Year Experience. 

This is your opportunity to secure a spot in a unique community and continue building your path as a leader. 

  • Have lived on campus for at least one (1) semester.
  • Be enrolled in the Honors College at the same time you are completing your returning student housing application.
  • Agree to be enrolled in the connected class experience as determined by the Honors College.
  • Maintain Community: Continue living and learning alongside your Honors peers. 
  • Leadership Focus: Develop essential leadership skills through dedicated coursework and real-world engagement. 
  • Guaranteed On-Campus Housing: Secure your spot in an Honors-focused residential community for your second year. 
  • Seamless Transition: A structured pathway to continue your on-campus Honors experience. 
Yes! There is not a roommate requirement for the Honors Second Year Experience. However, the roommate who is accepted into the Honors Second Year Experience will dictate where both roommate will live. 
DeHority Complex will become a first-year student only residence hall starting in Fall 2026. This is a permanent change that ensures new students have a strong, supportive start to their own Honors journey. This choice is to create space for the Honors College to grow and to have space in DeHority Complex to accommodate these students. The Honors Second-Year Experience in Klipple Hall is the official pathway for you to continue living in a community surrounded by your Honors peers.
If you are interested in a residence hall other than Klipple Hall, you will simply wait until the standard room selection process for returning students. At this point you will any of the available returning student bed spaces. 
The connected class will be listed on your transcript like any other class you enroll in. 
No, the program is free. The connected class will appear as credit hours you are enrolled in, just like any other class you enroll in when it comes to the billing of tuition. 

Experiences

Each Living-Learning Community has notable experiences for students. For the Honors LLC this includes:

  • Honors LLC Kick Off: This large, historically well-attended program helps residents in the Honors LLC make connections and participate in friendly competition at the beginning of the academic year.
  • Four-Year Planning Assistance: Traditionally, the Academic Peer Mentor of the Honors LLC’s hosts a program to help students prepare for their “four-year planning meeting” with their academic advisor.

Resource Room

Experience unparalleled academic support and collaborative learning opportunities within the Honors College Living Learning Community. Our resource room is a vibrant hub designed to foster dynamic discussions and facilitate collaborative intellectual endeavors that define the essence of the Honors LLC experience. Stocked with an array of learning materials and cutting-edge technology, the resource room empowers you to excel in diverse projects and pursuits. 

Moreover, our community offers ample space for engaging with peers. Adjacent to the resource room, you'll find two seminar rooms thoughtfully themed around captivating subjects like the indigenous history of Indiana and the rich narrative of Muncie's development. These spaces provide an inspiring backdrop for deepening your understanding and connecting with fellow Honors Students. Elevate your academic journey and immerse yourself in a stimulating environment tailored to nurture your intellectual curiosity and growth. 

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