Ball State University

Ball State University requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Ball State accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, Ball State has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Ball State offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Ball State may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At Ball State?

Ball State has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Ball State directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Ball State

When choosing a major, Ball State students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Ball State.

Student Designed Majors

Ball State allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Ball State does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Ball State

Ball State offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ball State University

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Does Ball State Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Ball State does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Ball State Offer Online Classes?

✅ Ball State has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Ball State Offer AP Credit?

✅ Ball State offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Ball State Have An Honors Program?

✅ Ball State offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Ball State.

Does Ball State Require Internships?

❌ Ball State does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Ball State University

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Ball State University Library

The main library on campus is the Alexander M. Bracken Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Ball State

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Ball State does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Ball State have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Ball State has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Ball State include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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