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This program is unbelievably bad. Run poorly, constant issues with third party platforms, advisors do absolutely nothing to help. I had to withdraw from a class because their Shadow Health system didn’t work for the first four weeks of the semester despite spending about five hours on multiple calls with the customer support team. I was forced to withdraw from the course and they refused to give me my money back even though it was their issue. They schedule exams on the same days as clinical competencies,... Read More only giving a one day option to do both. I had work that day and couldn’t find a shift switch so I had no option to complete the competency, which is an automatic fail. The instructor did not get back to me when I asked why this was the case. They change requirements mid semester and do nothing to help secure clinical placements, including refusing to provide the paperwork required from the school to match with a clinical site. There are no lectures and its supposedly an asynchronous program, however every class has group projects every week despite everyone choosing the asynchronous program given that we all work full time and have families. The work is busy work and does not prepare you to be a nurse practitioner. The course work and course calendars are poorly made and instructions make no sense, even things as simple as explaining basic due dates. My cohort is all straight A students and despite this nobody understands what the expectations are for the classes. It’s a very disappointing program. Highly recommend finding a different program.

Ball State University was a great fit for me. Here is why Ball State may be a good fit for you. Are you searching for a school that offers a variety of ways to get involved on campus? Searching for a place to go that feels small town, but you have access to nearby larger cities? Are you searching for a diverse array of professors and educators who will make you feel seen and heard? Ball State may be a good fit for you. During my time at Ball State, I was able to get real-life experiences with on-campus... Read More media organizations, developing hands-on skills, which really set me up for success in the field I was studying.

I don’t believe the degree was helpful in obtaining a career. The instruction did not mirror the requirements of the employment opportunities that I experienced. The administration was HORRIBLE. The on-campus experience was fine, except for parking which is HORRIBLE. The school nickels and dimes you to death. Even something as simple as obtaining a copy of your transcripts for a completed degree that you paid tens of thousands of dollars to get, costs $18, and only the admin can send it on your behalf.... Read More Clearly they are wasting tuition dollars building more and more buildings. Too many close friends graduated as unemployed debtors. Can’t really recommend this schools just from my experience. You can get better bang for your buck for an in-state bachelors degree. Can’t speak to architecture or journalism, which might be cost-effective. Seemed like those kids did decent upon graduation. But again, expensive for what you’re getting IMO. Don’t do a meal plan. Don’t do on-campus housing. Rent textbooks online when possible.

This school is a joke. Starting from advising to the financial aid office. I have had numerous examples and personal experiences with advising, financial aid, and other departments. No one wants to help you, financial aid just wants as much money as possible. They refuse to answer questions, they have put me on hold for 30 minutes and put me on speaker so all of their colleagues can hear our conversations. They have told me numerous inconsistencies with my questions about my money they owe me and... Read More won’t release to me. They don’t offer me the max amount I am owed. They had held me loan that I have been accepted for over a month. I’ve had no aid from the beginning of the year and have not been able to buy books, parking permits, pay tuition, rent, and much more because of the aid they have been holding from me receiving. They take my number down say they are going to call me back about my questions on my I haven’t received my aid I’ve been accepted for and never do. I have to keep calling them and they reluctantly have to talk to me and give me a different answer every call. That’s one of the departments at Ball State. The advising departments are bad too. They don’t tell you information you need to know before telling you what classes to take. I’ve made the biggest mistake going to Ball State.

I really enjoyed my undergraduate program at Ball State University. The professors at Ball State are extremely caring and understanding. These professors want you to excel in your studies. In my time at Ball State, I had so much support from my professors at all times. My professors made learning fun, and they wanted you to enjoy learning. I never wanted to miss a class at Ball State. I was so happy to be there and to hear their stories and how passionate they were to teach us. My experience at Ball... Read More State for my undergraduate degree is the reason I am okay with commuting an hour and a half each week to continue my education at Ball State for my graduate degree.

I would have to say this is a big regret. The FNP program is the worst. The instructors expect you to teach yourself. They act like you should know how document correctly, even though you have never done it. I agree with Renee's post about changes happening in the middle of the semester and not knowing exactly what to do. This school does not understand that most everyone is a working adult. Don't try and get help from the instructors, because that is not going to happen. Don't start this school... Read More and then try to transfer because most school will only take 7 to 9 credits. Check out other school first.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a dietetics major at Ball State University. Within the program, I felt as though my classmates and faculty became a family. Faculty were very communicative and answered all questions. They were very supportive and always provided great resources when needed. The faculty came from varying backgrounds, which provided me with a multitude of perspectives within the nutrition field. This was very helpful when I was deciding on a career path. I would highly recommend Ball... Read More State University for dietetics or any other chosen major.

The NP program provides little to no support and does not provide a positive learning environment. This is my third degree (with a GPA average of 3.98) and I have never experienced such a lack of professionalism by staff and many of the instructors. There is a culture of rudeness in email correspondence. Course instructions and clinical packets are constantly revised and the school does not understand basic document control procedures of revisions to ensure a smooth transition to new procedures,... Read More leading to students having to keep track of multiple, conflicting email updates of changes and rigid adherence to the confusing plethora of new rules at the expensive of assignment grades and clinical assignments. Some instructors are incapable of writing comprehensible instructions and even less capable of answering requests for clarification. This program uses multiple third party websites which have functionality issues, yet staff do not care and will refuse to give grades for completed assignments, even when computer logs prove assignment submission. Failure/drop out rates for their pharmacology program are above 50and the pathobiology program is almost as bad. Not sure how they stay credentialed with these rates. The system is dysfunctional. Save your money, time, and self-esteem and steer clear of this program. Purdue, Indiana, and Indiana State are much better options.

Ball State University's Telecommunications Video Production program came highly recommended to me, and having been through the program, I certainly extend that recommendation. Having been interested in Video Production for a while, the program did not disappoint in educating me about video production- such as the aesthetics of storytelling, understanding the technological side of running a set, and understanding the importance of being a well-rounded individual and filmmaker. I got tremendous real-life... Read More experience working on film and documentary sets, experiences in which I am truly proud of.

The Master's program in Counseling Psychology at Ball State University was the only accredited counseling program in the state of Indiana at the time I attended. The program was well designed and allowed Counseling students an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills and become comfortable working in a clinical setting. The faculty was supportive and I always felt they had the best interests of the students in mind. The University library was second to none and the general atmosphere of the university... Read More was warm and welcoming.

Ball State University will provide you with an exceptional degree at an affordable rate. Choosing to go to Ball State was probably one of the best decisions I could have made. Ball State has dedicated faculty, a diverse student body, beautiful campus, and a lot of strong degree programs. The business administration program did not disappoint. I was given insight into entrepreneurship, management, economics, accounting, international business, finance, marketing, logistics and supply chain, statistics,... Read More information systems, etc. This wide-reaching program gives you options to pick some of your electives and have a say in what you want to learn about.

Ball State University is an excellent college. I felt that I not only experienced a well-rounded education for my degree, but I was also immersed in several opportunities to expand my level of openness to diversity. While attending Ball State university, I felt very welcomed by the Muncie community as well as students at the university. I felt at home. When I applied for my masters program, I felt well prepared for the upcoming curriculum, and I felt that I stood out among my fellow applicants due... Read More to the opportunities I seized while at Ball State University. The majority of professors at Ball State University truly care about their students, and will go above and beyond for each student. I felt that this is especially important for incoming freshmen because freshmen are often not prepared for the course load of college. For my degree program specifically, I was introduced to a multitude of courses that allowed me to have a very well-rounded psychological science learning experience. I took courses ranging from forensic psychology to psychology of diversity to abnormal psychology, all taught by intriguing professors that made the course fun and interesting. I looked forward to going to most of my courses and I feel that I will apply the information I learned throughout my undergraduate career. Outside of an academic setting, I had an amazing experience as an athlete at Ball State University. I felt that my team was incredibly close, and they felt like a family to me. I easily adapted to college because of my athletic team. I was provided with amazing friends before I even stepped onto campus. All in all, I had a great experience at Ball State University, and I would recommend pursuing an education at Ball State. #WEFLY #CHIRPCHIRP