How to Apply to the Graduate Program

• The February 1 application deadline for admission to Fall 2012 has passed. 
• All openings to attend Interview Day 2012 are filled. 
• Applications for Fall 2013 are being accepted.

 Here is a step-by-step guide to apply to our program for Fall 2013:

1. Complete the application for admission to Ball State’s Graduate School.
2. Send one copy of your official transcript or transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work to the Graduate School, West Quad, room 100, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. The Graduate School does not need a copy of your transcript for work you completed at Ball State.
3. Send an e-mail to Philann Lewis with your resume including education, work history, organizations and activities, awards and honors, etc., and contact information for three professional references.
4. Complete the departmental online application. 
5. A complete application (admission to Ball State's Graduate School, a resume, contact information and departmental online application) must be received by February 1, 2013, in order to be invited to attend Interview Day.  Invitations to Interview Day will be extended to applicants with a complete application until all openings are filled.
6. Attend Interview Day.

Note:  The GRE is not required for the SAAHE graduate program.

If you prefer, you can send your application, resume, and references by U.S. mail to Philann Lewis, Ball State University, Administration Building, room 238, Muncie, IN 47306.

Interview Day for fall 2012-2013 admission is Saturday, February 25, 2012.      

If you are interested in a graduate assistantship in Housing and Residence Life as an assistant residence hall director or a resident manager in University Apartments, you must also apply to Housing and Residence Life.