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Find the space that’s right for you with The Haven!

With so many housing options open to Ball State students, it can be hard to stand out from the competition. The Havendoes exactly that. From flexible floor plans with high-end amenities to shared community spaces, The Haven has a space that’s right for you.




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Meal swipes: Best practices

If you live on campus, then it’s likely that you have a meal plan. You probably already have a good idea of how a meal plan works, but you’re bound to make some rookie mistakes when using it—like making the mistake of trying to buy a full lunch on a breakfast meal swipe at 10:59 a.m.


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Struggling in class?

College can be difficult. Between your course work, internships, balancing a job, and trying to make the most of your time at Ball State, it can be overwhelming! 


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Dining Halls – All You Need to Know

Finding a place to eat on campus is a simple task. Not only are dining halls and cafés located all around campus, but they also offer a wide variety, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. For all nutrition facts and allergen information, go to NetNutrition via the Ball State website. 



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Scheduling classes: A Survival Guide

Scheduling classes is one of the most stressful parts about college. While you’re not alone in planning your class schedule, it’s important to know all the steps to be successful. We’re here to walk you through any struggle you might have when picking what classes to take and when to take them.


Ball State Bucket List

With different events and landmarks accessible all year round, Ball State and Muncie are prime destinations for low-cost activities for everyone to enjoy. Here's a list of 50 bucket list items to complete by the time you graduate.


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The Bell Tower's Toll

Avoid walking under the Shafer Tower—lest you, too, are cursed to late graduation!



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First Day Fears

We’ve all been there. You’ve arrived to campus, hauled everything up to your room, decorated, met your roommate, said goodbye to your family and settled into your new residence hall. Everything is going great! But then you remember. You must start classes on Monday – Oh no.


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Living with Strangers

You’ve made it to college, the stress of waiting for that acceptance letter and deciding where to go is finally over! You have your room picked out, and now you’re ready to move in and start the new adventure but wait — you don’t know your roommate and you’ve never lived with them before!