Prospective Students Current Students Faculty / Staff Alumni Parents Directory Contact Us Apply Make a Gift COVID-19 DASHBOARD Cardinals Care This Fall, we’re continuing our efforts to advance the health and safety of all Ball State students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. Stay informed with the plans, resources, and updates regarding COVID-19 policies, testing, and vaccinations below. You can also take the Cardinals Care Pledge to help us maintain a safe and compassionate campus culture. READ THE RESPONSE PLAN FOR STUDENTS READ THE RESPONSE PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES Key Things to Know I'm fully vaccinated. What's next for me? Once students and employees confirm their fully vaccinated status, they become eligible for our incentive program. Learn more. Are masks required on campus? Effective Monday, August 9, 2021, in keeping with updated guidance from the CDC, all employees, students, and campus visitors must wear a mask while inside any University building. Learn more. Who is subject to surveillance testing? Mandatory surveillance testing is a proactive mitigation strategy. The University will administer rapid antigen tests to randomly selected samples of unvaccinated students and employees on a weekly basis. Learn more. Vaccinations The vaccination clinic at Ball State’s Interprofessional Community Clinic is supported through the generosity of a grant from the Ball Brothers Foundation. It is being held in collaboration with the Delaware County Health Department and is available to the general public. LEARN HOW TO GET THE VACCINE REPORT YOUR VACCINATION Get Tested Through a partnership with IU Health, COVID-19 testing appointments are available 7 days a week for Ball State students or employees. Anyone who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or who has come in direct contact with someone who has tested positive should be tested. LEARN HOW TO GET TESTED SELF-REPORT POSITIVE RESULTS Plans and Resources This Fall, we’re returning to a traditional, in-person class setting for our students and faculty. Read the full Fall 2021 response plans for students and employees or see a full listing of COVID-19 plans and resources for students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES FOR EMPLOYEES FOR CAMPUS VISITORS General Resources COVID-19 Dashboard CDC Guidelines Testing and Contact Tracing Information Self-report Positive Test Results COVID-19 Vaccine Information Travel Standards Students and Families Find resources and information for Ball State students and families below. Student Response Plan Pre-Arrival Testing for Fall 2021 Surveillance Testing Dining Services Plan Recreation Services Plan University Libraries Plan Quarantine and Isolation FAQs Virtual COVID-19 Screenings International Student Arrival Plan CARES Funding HEERF Funding Academics and Admissions Admissions Graduate School International Online Education Financial Aid and Scholarships Colleges and Departments Helpful Links Map and Directions Calendar of Events Contact Us University Libraries Employment Opportunities Inclusive Excellence On-Campus Resources Resources myBSU Business Partners Emergency Preparedness Accessibility Consumer Disclosures Magazine News Center Connect with Ball State Ball State University 2000 W. University Ave. Muncie, IN 47306 800-382-8540 and 765-289-1241 Copyright © 2021 Ball State University Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Legal Information TTY Numbers Sitemap