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Cardinal Field Guide

A new student's guide to becoming a Cardinal

Produced for students by students

Muncie buses and Ball State shuttles make stops at Walmart, Scheumann Stadium, the L.A. Pittenger Student Center and other local landmarks. Kaiti Sullivan, DN File

No car? No problem.

University Police Department officers are an on-campus source for help. An officer is assigned to each residence hall to encourage a positive relationship with the department. Kaiti Sullivan, DN File

In case of emergency

Emergency services on campus

Where to park on campus

Staying in the know

Where to find information

Senior marketing major Brad Freidburger plays "beersbee" before the football game against Colgate University on Aug. 30, 2014 at the tailgate. The Scheumann Stadium overflow lot and the lawn of the Alumni Center are popular spots for tailgaters. Alaina Jaye Halsey, DN

Tailgating need to knows

Advice for enjoying game days

Getting to know your roommate

How to live with a stranger

The Career Center is on the second floor of Lucina Hall. Students can find job referrals, paperwork, career coaching and other resources in this office. amantha Brammer, DN File

How to make use of the Career Center

How to get an internship

How to move off campus and sign a lease

Student legal services can provide help with housing inspection forms or waivers for organization-run events. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

Legal help on campus

Students moving into residence halls will have the opportunity for drop-off appointments before their assigned move-in days. Rohith Rao, DN FIle

What to bring to college

Your ultimate college packing list

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Tips for class schedules

Making money in Muncie

Alternative ways to make money while in school

Ball State Bucket List: 50 things you need to do before graduation

Everything you have to do in your four (or more) years of college

Madeline Grosh, DN File

Campus involvement

A list of well-known student organizations at Ball State

The scramble light sits at the intersection of North McKinley and West Riverside avenues and will chirp to let pedestrians cross in any direction. The scramble light is most crowded after afternoon classes dismiss. Jaden Whiteman, DN File

Cardinal terms and what they mean

Thrift shopping at local stores like Attic Window can help save money on clothes. Unsplash, Photo Courtesy

Look good on a budget

Students walk past the Art and Journalism Building, which is connected on the second floor to Ball Communications, the David Letterman Communication and Media Building and the Robert Bell Building. Freshmen can avoid getting lost in campus buildings by pulling up their class schedule on their phones. Samantha Brammer, DN FIle

How to not look like a college freshman

Kristen Olson and Taylor West play Jenga in Charlie Town Sept. 22, 2018, before Ball State played Western Kentucky in football. Charlie Town is a tailgating opportunity, and takes place before every home football game. Eric Pritchett, DN File

Having fun on campus

North Dining's facility includes down-home barbeque, all-day breakfast and a variety of healthy food options. Rylan Capper, DN File

Best Ball State dining halls ranked