Workshop Admission

The College of Architecture and Planning’s High School Summer Workshop is open to high school students of all backgrounds and professional interests. Applicants must have completed their sophomore or junior year of high school and in general must be ranked in the top 20 percent of their high school class and have a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better on a 4.0 scale. Or, they should have a combined PSAT score of 1100 and a GPA of 3.0 (B) or better on a 4.0 scale.

Students who don’t meet these criteria may still apply, but they may be asked to submit supporting materials such as a portfolio or a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

What It Costs
Fees for the 2010 workshop have not yet been set, but the 2009 workshop cost $998. The workshop fee includes all instruction and documentation, housing, linens, meals and snacks, and workshop materials as well as transportation and entrance fees for field trips. The fee does not include transportation to and from campus, although transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport can be arranged at an additional cost.

Dining services are provided on the campus, and a meal plan is part of the cost. The meal plan works on a debit basis, starting with a balance that will cover the meals a typical student would choose. More food is available—the dining service accepts cash and credit cards for expenses beyond the meal plan.

For students needing financial assistance, a fee reduction may be requested in writing and may be granted based on demonstrated need as long as funds are available.

How to Apply
Just download the application form and submit it to us by mail or e-mail. Also submit an official copy of your high school transcript, a nonrefundable deposit check for $75 (payable to Ball State University), and a current passport-size photo. Apply early—this workshop fills up quickly.

Send the application and materials to:
Ball State Summer Workshops
College of Architecture and Planning
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306

Learn More
Contact Melanie Smith at 765-285-5862 or msmith@bsu.edu.