Office of Student Life
Student Center 133
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306

Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET
Monday-Friday
Phone: 765-285-2621
Fax: 765-285-4241
E-mail: studentlife@bsu.edu

Cardinal Leadership and Service Seminar (CLASS)

Registration for the Cardinal Leadership and Service Seminar, C.L.A.S.S. 2016, has not yet opened for Summer 2012. Please check back in late May for updates.


Move to campus a few days early to gain valuable experience in areas related to service, citizenship, leadership, and academic success. During this three-day program, you will reflect on your expectations of college, meet fellow freshmen, and learn about campus resources and opportunities. C.L.A.S.S. is a Ball State tradition that has helped hundreds of new students ease into college life. Past participants have gone on to serve in prominent campus leadership roles including student mentors, student body president, and Ball State Board of Trustees student representative.

To participate in this program, complete the online registration form and either pay online or mail your payment to the Office of Student Life, SC 133. Once you register and your payment is received, more information will follow. Payment and registration must be submitted by July 27, 2012. Direct questions to the Office of Student Life, 765-285-2621.

Program Fee (includes meals, lodging, activities): $135.00

Program Dates: August 12-14, 2012

Maximum Participation: Limited to 125 students

Registration for C.L.A.S.S. is not yet open.

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Sunday, August 12 
12:45 p.m. Check-in at Student Center
1 p.m. Check-in to your residence hall assignment
3:15 p.m. Welcome, meet with mentors
4 p.m. Leadership Challenge Course
6 p.m. Dinner
7:15 p.m. Leadership as Involvement
9 p.m. Entertainment

Day 2 - Monday, August 13
8 a.m. Breakfast
9 a.m. Citizenship and Service
10:30 a.m. Community service project
1 p.m. Lunch 
2 p.m. Large group meeting
3 p.m. Small group meeting
5:30 p.m. Dinner
7 p.m. Diversity activity
9 p.m. Social activity

Day 3 - Tuesday, August 14
8 a.m. Breakfast
9 a.m. Seek and Find campus tour
12 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Small group closure session
4:15 p.m. Community closing activity
5:15 p.m. Picnic and graduation
6:15 p.m. International ice cream social