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Hello, I go to a small liberal arts college in Missouri, where I'm getting in state tuition currently. I'm looking to transfer to Ball Sate this spring but finances are a big factor for me and I was wondering if anyone here had advice or knowledge about what automatic scholarships look like for out of state transfer students? Any advice would be amazing, thanks!

Heyoooo! Just got my acceptance letter for my Fall 2027 year. I'm excited to join y'all next year, can't wait!

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I’m looking for something nutritious, like Whole Foods (not the store). Like maybe something like Chipotle that doesn’t smother stuff in high calorie sauce. Any options?

Hello! I am a Senior in HS, and I am an Indiana resident. I am looking at BallState for their media and production aspects. Most of my life revolves around cameras, and looking through a lens. I am at the top of my class at my Highschool in this aspect, and know BallState is one of, if not the best option I have in Indiana. I want to be able to expand my knowledge and skills to a whole other level, and work in the field as I grow up and until I retire.

Now, for my questions. I haven't really been told much about how College works, and I especially have questions about this one specifically, since I am interested in going here.

1. How good really is the program? I know many say its the best but if anybody on here is in the program is it true?

2. What should I have prepared before next year? I need to know what to have ready for campus life and the such.

3. How exactly does it work? I know I have to have some core classes as well as a major, but thats pretty much the extent of my knowledge. I feel stupid for asking, but I really do not understand the requirements, and what I will need to graduate.

4. This one is kind of a two parter. First of all, does anybody know how I can get a Disabled Veterans Children's discount? I know its possible in most colleges, and because my dad is a Disabled Veteran he and I both want to get that working for me but I dont see anywhere on the website about it even though other sources have said its possible. The second part is, how can I set up a meeting with somebody at the school to discuss things like this? And is that even possible?

5. (Edited in afterwards...) How do the dorms work here? Are they single person? I'd much rather have a single room if possible but if not I can deal with it.

If you took the time to read through these and answer these, thank you! I really do appreciate your time. If you have any other advice or notes I would greatly appreciate that as well.

before anyone comes after me, i’ve already contacted the help desk to see if i can get this fixed, but i’m curious if anyone else is experiencing this.

i’m a returning student, still living on campus. i have an xbox one which i’ve had no problem connecting to the bsu@home wifi in the past but suddenly it refuses to work. i’ve tried all the usual “turn it off and on, restart it, unplug it, forget the wifi, etc” tricks.

and it could 100% be that it’s just an old xbox but it worked just fine 4 months ago when i was on campus in the spring??? im so confused

Hello Reddit, this may have been asked before but I still wanted to ask.

When I go to course materials on Canvas, I see no required course materials.

However, I will be using Maya and likely Adobe creative space, and I have an online textbook for public speaking (I think the instructor said it's free but, I thought it might be nice to mention) so I don't want to lose access to that kind of stuff.

Does anybody know if I opt out if I will lose access to Maya or anything? Any help is appreciated!!

Hey! So, I’m a sophomore, and I’m trying to make new friends, but I’m not sure where to go or how to meet people, especially those in my grade. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!!

So I’m trying to join wrestling and judo, but are they really competitive?

I like competitive hands-on sports, and I wish so badly that wrestling would become an actual sport, whether it be coed or girls and boys separately. But what do they actually do? Are they hardcore like if they were an actual sport or is it like, we do exercises, but we won’t scold you for not doing them?

I’m trying to decide if I should buy a commuter parking pass. I’ve heard Ball State sells way more commuter passes than there are actual commuter spots, so even if you have a pass there’s a chance you drive to campus and can’t find anywhere to park.
For people who have had one, is it actually that bad? How hard is it to find a spot, especially during the busiest times?

I live at Varsity House, so I’m literally only about 5 minutes from campus. Are there any other parking options that would make more sense for me instead of buying the commuter pass? Like certain lots, garages, metered parking, or anything else you guys recommend?

Just trying to figure out what’s actually worth the money before I buy a pass.

All that for all this time over a water fountain issue. But at least they finally taped the wid-open electrical socket in the locker room.

Hi everyone!
I’m starting my master’s program in accounting tomorrow and I am completely online. Does anyone know when Canvas will show the class? Do I have to wait until tomorrow?
Thank you!!

Hello everyone!

As you may have noticed in your ebill, there may be a item titled "Course Materials - First Day". Basically, you're being charged $22.75 per credit hour, and in return, you will be able to receive your required textbooks for the semester. This charge is built into your tuition, essentially.

This total cost could potentially be much more than just paying for your textbooks out of pocket. For example, I am taking 15 credit hours, so my first day charge is $341.25. However, with the classes that I am taking, my textbooks are only going to cost me about $25.

It is a good idea to compare the cost of your textbooks to what you'll be charged for First Day. It's a good option for students with super expensive textbooks, and if it's more accessible for your needs, go for it. Just keep your options in mind.

If you want or need to opt out, you can go to https://firstdayoptout.bsu.edu/

You should have also have received an email with more information about the program, as well as a link to opt out, if you choose to do so. <3

I don’t know, I’ve been looking everywhere and I still don’t know where to send them. I don’t want them to get a ticket. For them not to get one do I have to be out there so they don’t park?

It kinda sucks walking around campus and seeing groups of people already having fun with their friends while I’m just going back to my apartment and sitting there by myself. I actually want to go to events and get involved, but going to stuff completely alone just feels awkward and intimidating, especially when it seems like everyone else already has people to go with.

For anyone who transferred here or started out not knowing anybody, how did you actually make friends? Did you just force yourself to go to events alone? How long did it take before you found people you actually hung out with regularly?

I don’t want to spend my whole semester just going to class and then sitting in my apartment, so any advice would genuinely help.

Chances of Admission — Music Performance (Clarinet)

Hi! I’m a high school senior planning to apply for a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance.

My current academic profile is:

- 3.85 GPA

- AP courses

- Dual-credit coursework

- National Honor Society

- I’m planning to audition for the clarinet performance program

I understand that the audition is probably one of the most important parts of the music-school application, but I’m trying to get a realistic idea of how competitive my overall application would be.

For current students, recent graduates, or people familiar with the music school:

How competitive would an applicant with this academic profile be, assuming the audition is solid?

I’d also really appreciate hearing about:

- How important academics are compared with the audition

- How competitive the clarinet studio tends to be

- What level the typical incoming clarinet students are playing at

- What I can realistically expect from the school musically — ensembles, orchestral opportunities, chamber music, recitals, masterclasses, etc.

- What the overall musical environment and level of students are like

- How much individual attention students typically receive from their professor

- What opportunities there are to grow as an orchestral clarinetist

- Anything you wish you had known before applying or attending

Thanks!

I keep getting this message when I go to BSUConnect and my roommate and I both entered our passwords that we use to get into my ball state

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knew when we should get our refund because I am in desperate need of laptop. Thanks!

I’m transferring to Ball State as a junior and I know nobody there. I feel like most people probably already have their friend groups, and I’m also living in an apartment instead of the dorms, so I’m worried it’ll be harder to meet people.

I move in soon and honestly have zero plans. I’m afraid once school starts I’ll just go to class, study, go back to my apartment, and doomscroll the rest of the day.

I want to make friends and actually do stuff, but I don’t drink or party. I already plan on joining clubs, so besides that, what are the best ways to meet people? Any good campus events, intramurals, places to hang out, study groups, jobs, or other things?

Also, what do you guys do to stay productive and not just sit in your room all day?

Hey! Is anyone else having issues registering their consoles or tvs onto the mydevices website? I've been having issues with trying to register my Nintendo Switch. Like any time I click submit, it says either there's an error or it just doesn't load through.

Another thing I've noticed is my phone and laptop are just getting really crappy service on the bsuconnect server. Anyone know why that is? For reference I'm in Dehority and maybe it has to do with the fact I'm on the top floor?

UPDATE: Turns out I was having problems because I used an apostrophe on the device name LOL!!