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SPRING 2024NEWSLETTERTRANSFER CENTER
GREETINGS FROM BALL STATE UNIVERSITY!I hope the start of this new year is going well for you and your campus. It’s hard tobelieve we’re already halfway through the Spring 2024 semester! Our Transfer Center has been busy personally assisting students in their transition to Ball State, many of whom are diligently and excitedly wrapping up certicates and degrees at theircommunity college.This newsletter is our way of ensuring you stay informed and equipped to supportstudents exploring or applying to Ball State. Whether you nd helpful information here or on our user-friendly Transfer Center website, our goal is to empower you to guide students with condence.At the heart of our Transfer Center’s mission is our commitment to ensuring transfer students have a smooth transition to Ball State, emphasizing their success and sense of belonging. We’re here not only for students but also for you and your campus. By working together, we can strengthen campus-to-campus partnerships and support students in achieving their goals.Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to create opportunities forstudent success.Chris SherckTransfer Center Director
VISIT OPPORTUNITIESThis spring, there are exciting visit days transfer students can take advantage of plus other opportunities designed to acquaint them with Ball State. Click the boxes to learn more.MARCH 22APRIL 12Students and their guests will be able to learn more about Ball State, our transfer student resources, and enjoy a campus tour. Learn moreThis open-house style event allows students who have been admitted to Ball State to connect with faculty and current students whilereceiving information about the next steps as a Cardinal. Learn moreStudents can schedule a campus tour and one-on-one appointment with our Transfer Center sta, or if students are unable to make it to campus, a virtual appointment can be scheduled. Click here for options.ABOUT THE TRANSFER CENTERThe Transfer Center facilitates a smooth transition for students by providing information on academic programs and admission criteria, personalized assistance regarding transfer credits, and helping create long-term academic plans formaximized success. For our Community College partners, we are always seeking collaboration opportunities to facilitate a smoother transition to a 4-year institution for your students. To enhance studentadvising, we welcome discussions with community collegeadvisors about course transferability and articulation agreement inquiries. To encourage strong pathways for your students, we are willing to deliver presentations to classes on transfer options.Our commitment extends to facilitating connections between community college faculty and Ball State faculty. Coordinating group visits for clubs, organizations, and academic programs is within our capabilities. Reach out to us to explore the myriad of possibilities of collaboration to promote student success.MORE OPPORTUNITIES
2024-25 FAFSA UPDATEThe 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all eligiblestudents at studentaid.gov. However, there are critical updates that we wanted to make you aware of based upon the U.S. Department of Education (ED) processing. Institutions across the country are not yet receiving FAFSA data. This means that ocal nancial aid oers will be delayed. We realize this is not an ideal situation; however, we are communicating with students about resources and updates as we receive them.TRANSFER APPLICATIONPROCESSUnderstand Ball State’sadmissions criteriaLearn if and how yourcredits will transferSubmit yourapplicationBrowse information foradmitted transfer students
TRANSFER STUDENT STORIESHear from current transfer students on why theychose Ball State.EXPLORE BALL STATE’SACADEMIC COLLEGESIMPORTANT DATESStudents are encouraged to apply as early as possible to attend the earliest Transfer Orientation dates. The initial TransferOrientation dates are: MAY 15, 16, 17Applying early and attending the rstorientation dates allow students to have premier opportunities to register for Fall 2024 classes. We have helpful eBooklets for each of our seven colleges. These provide valuable information on our 117 undergraduateprograms in an impactful, interactive way.EXPLORE NOW
CONNECTWITH US:Lucina Hall, Ball State University2000 W University Ave. | Muncie IN 47306transfer@bsu.edu765-285-5604 | bsu.edu/transfer