Prospective Students Current Students Faculty / Staff Alumni Parents Directory Contact Us Apply Make a Gift Coronavirus Disease VIEW DASHBOARD GET TESTED GET VACCINATED Cardinals Care Pledge Home About Ball State Administrative Offices Emergency Preparedness Pandemic Flu Information COVID-19 Cardinals Care Cardinals Care Pledge Consistent with the Beneficence Pledge, guided by our enduring values, and grounded in more than 100 years of history, Ball State University is committed to social responsibility. We view social responsibility as our collective and individual obligation to behave and act in ways that are in the best interest of others in our communities and our society. Now more than ever, it is important for all of us to focus on civility, courtesy, compassion, and dignity, and seek to understand one another by genuinely caring for each other. With our nation confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, we must rise to the occasion by being responsible for ourselves and each other during these unprecedented times. We are asking all members of the Ball State community to take the Cardinals Care Pledge. I pledge to: Care for Myself I will monitor my health on a daily basis and, when appropriate, I will seek professional care to prevent and treat COVID-19 symptoms. I will cover my cough and my sneeze, and I will wash my hands often. If I suspect I have symptoms of COVID-19, I will promptly communicate with staff and healthcare professionals who can help me manage my health. Care for Other Cardinals I will wear a mask to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to protect others. I will maintain physical distancing and stay home if I feel sick or if I believe I’ve been exposed to someone who has COVID-19. I will inform my instructors and fellow students who may be counting on me to complete courses and academic goals. Care for Our Campus and Community I will educate myself regarding regulations, requirements, and guidelines that I need to be aware of as part of the campus and community. I will abide by protocols set by businesses and other organizations to help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19. I will participate in educational programs to help take care of myself and others, and demonstrate respect and compassion for those around me. TAKE THE PLEDGE DOWNLOAD THE PLEDGE (PDF) SEE OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS COVID-19 CARDINALS CARE CARDINALS CARE PLEDGE Partner Pledge 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