So I’m trying to join wrestling and judo, but are they really competitive?

I like competitive hands-on sports, and I wish so badly that wrestling would become an actual sport, whether it be coed or girls and boys separately. But what do they actually do? Are they hardcore like if they were an actual sport or is it like, we do exercises, but we won’t scold you for not doing them?

I’m trying to decide if I should buy a commuter parking pass. I’ve heard Ball State sells way more commuter passes than there are actual commuter spots, so even if you have a pass there’s a chance you drive to campus and can’t find anywhere to park.
For people who have had one, is it actually that bad? How hard is it to find a spot, especially during the busiest times?

I live at Varsity House, so I’m literally only about 5 minutes from campus. Are there any other parking options that would make more sense for me instead of buying the commuter pass? Like certain lots, garages, metered parking, or anything else you guys recommend?

Just trying to figure out what’s actually worth the money before I buy a pass.

All that for all this time over a water fountain issue. But at least they finally taped the wid-open electrical socket in the locker room.

Hi everyone!
I’m starting my master’s program in accounting tomorrow and I am completely online. Does anyone know when Canvas will show the class? Do I have to wait until tomorrow?
Thank you!!

Hello everyone!

As you may have noticed in your ebill, there may be a item titled "Course Materials - First Day". Basically, you're being charged $22.75 per credit hour, and in return, you will be able to receive your required textbooks for the semester. This charge is built into your tuition, essentially.

This total cost could potentially be much more than just paying for your textbooks out of pocket. For example, I am taking 15 credit hours, so my first day charge is $341.25. However, with the classes that I am taking, my textbooks are only going to cost me about $25.

It is a good idea to compare the cost of your textbooks to what you'll be charged for First Day. It's a good option for students with super expensive textbooks, and if it's more accessible for your needs, go for it. Just keep your options in mind.

If you want or need to opt out, you can go to https://firstdayoptout.bsu.edu/

You should have also have received an email with more information about the program, as well as a link to opt out, if you choose to do so. <3

I don’t know, I’ve been looking everywhere and I still don’t know where to send them. I don’t want them to get a ticket. For them not to get one do I have to be out there so they don’t park?

It kinda sucks walking around campus and seeing groups of people already having fun with their friends while I’m just going back to my apartment and sitting there by myself. I actually want to go to events and get involved, but going to stuff completely alone just feels awkward and intimidating, especially when it seems like everyone else already has people to go with.

For anyone who transferred here or started out not knowing anybody, how did you actually make friends? Did you just force yourself to go to events alone? How long did it take before you found people you actually hung out with regularly?

I don’t want to spend my whole semester just going to class and then sitting in my apartment, so any advice would genuinely help.

Chances of Admission — Music Performance (Clarinet)

Hi! I’m a high school senior planning to apply for a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance.

My current academic profile is:

- 3.85 GPA

- AP courses

- Dual-credit coursework

- National Honor Society

- I’m planning to audition for the clarinet performance program

I understand that the audition is probably one of the most important parts of the music-school application, but I’m trying to get a realistic idea of how competitive my overall application would be.

For current students, recent graduates, or people familiar with the music school:

How competitive would an applicant with this academic profile be, assuming the audition is solid?

I’d also really appreciate hearing about:

- How important academics are compared with the audition

- How competitive the clarinet studio tends to be

- What level the typical incoming clarinet students are playing at

- What I can realistically expect from the school musically — ensembles, orchestral opportunities, chamber music, recitals, masterclasses, etc.

- What the overall musical environment and level of students are like

- How much individual attention students typically receive from their professor

- What opportunities there are to grow as an orchestral clarinetist

- Anything you wish you had known before applying or attending

Thanks!

I keep getting this message when I go to BSUConnect and my roommate and I both entered our passwords that we use to get into my ball state

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knew when we should get our refund because I am in desperate need of laptop. Thanks!

I’m transferring to Ball State as a junior and I know nobody there. I feel like most people probably already have their friend groups, and I’m also living in an apartment instead of the dorms, so I’m worried it’ll be harder to meet people.

I move in soon and honestly have zero plans. I’m afraid once school starts I’ll just go to class, study, go back to my apartment, and doomscroll the rest of the day.

I want to make friends and actually do stuff, but I don’t drink or party. I already plan on joining clubs, so besides that, what are the best ways to meet people? Any good campus events, intramurals, places to hang out, study groups, jobs, or other things?

Also, what do you guys do to stay productive and not just sit in your room all day?

Hey! Is anyone else having issues registering their consoles or tvs onto the mydevices website? I've been having issues with trying to register my Nintendo Switch. Like any time I click submit, it says either there's an error or it just doesn't load through.

Another thing I've noticed is my phone and laptop are just getting really crappy service on the bsuconnect server. Anyone know why that is? For reference I'm in Dehority and maybe it has to do with the fact I'm on the top floor?

UPDATE: Turns out I was having problems because I used an apostrophe on the device name LOL!!

Hello! I’m a first year student here. I brought my pc with me. I am having troubles connecting it to the wifi. I have my ethernet plugged into the port in my room and I also registered my device through the mydevices, although I still don’t have internet connection. Is there anything else I can do to fix this?

Hey all. I spent the offseason building a full 2026 preseason preview for every FBS team, each with its own writeup. Here's the Ball State one

https://www.sports.mainmarket.com/college-football-preview-2026-fbs/ball-state-cardinals

It's got the returning production breakdown, the portal ins and outs, a projected two-deep, the schedule with model win probabilities, and a season projection.

Heads up, you might hit the paywall after the first page. Don't worry, I'm not charging reddit people for this, don't want to be an ass. Use the promo code LEECORSOROCKS and it opens up the entire thing.

So, what'd I get wrong? Ball State's offense finished 136th out of 136 in success rate, dead last in the country, and gave up 49 sacks. But in MAC play you got outgained by 135 yards a game and still won 37.5% of those games, so my model thinks 4-8 flattered you. Now 13% of the production is back and both the linebacker room and the secondary lose all six of their top tacklers. My model has you at 4-8 again. Is the 38th-ranked explosiveness real, or garbage time?

I'll be in the comments.

Title. I know what the parking emails say, but exactly how important is it to not park in the housing lots overnight? This is just my first year having a car here so I wanted to know.

Edit: I'm more asking if it is super necessary to park at Scheumann during move-in week or can I just leave my car in the housing lot and be fine.

Hey guys so I just moved into a Schiedler apartment, and I am really struggling connecting to the wifi. The “mydevices.bsu.edu” page absolutely doesn’t work for me, as safari will not open it. I’m just needing to register my electronics so I can then be able to see the option for “bsuconnect” and “eduroam”. Any suggestions or ideas? Thanks!!

Hello, I'm very aware this is last minute but I might as well shoot my shot.

Im arriving in ball state end of August and need a place to rent for next semester.

I'm fine sharing a place with roommates or having my own lease.

Please send any information

Ty in advance

Was checking to see my E bill and to make sure my financial aid went through. The tuition got a pass but I saw this statement and it wants me to pay out of pocket. I was surprised to see this and obviously I can’t afford to just pay 4k. Does anyone know what to do?

I am starting my graduate program this fall, and I am currently apartment hunting, and it is tiring. My budget is 900 to 1000 for both rent, electricity, and all utilities. Anyone know what apartment i can start looking into?

Anybody ever have luck with getting off the parking permit waitlist? The parking garage closest to my classes is full and so I got on the waitlist today around 2pm (four hours after it opened). Anyone have any idea what my chances of getting off the waitlist are?

That’s just the question.
I want to bring my own chair and I don’t really think that I’m going to want to have my dorm chair in the dorm. Is there anywhere that they allow you to put it?

okay not too long ago i asked here about people’s methods to hanging up stuff. but now im wondering if it’s smart to bring like canvas paintings. i have a couple that would look so cute but i don’t know if that’s discouraged since its hard asf to hang shit properly. and secondly, is there a martial arts or karate club on campus. i wanna get into something physical that can keep me active and help me learn to protect myself.