Institution name

Ball State University

Total number of students

22147

Total number of international students

800

Contact address for international enquiries

2000 West University Avenue
MUNCIE 47306

Telephone

+1 765 285 5422

EFL telephone number

+1 765 285 5422

EFL email address

EFL email

EFL website address

EFL website

Venue / office name

College of Sciences and Humanities, Department of Biology

Address

Ball State University
Cooper Life Science Building CL 121
MUNCIE
Indiana
47306

Venue description

This department is located in Cooper Life Science Building. The building is named for Robert H. Cooper, a former professor of biology and coordinator of science and mathematics. It is one of the largest in the College of Sciences and Humanities with more than 600 students. Through small class and lab sizes, its faculty and students are often on a first name basis. In addition, students work alongside faculty on current and innovative research projects, gaining practical experience while earning their degree. The department also use the Field Studies and Environmental Education Center extensively in its programs. The FSEEC includes such properties as Christy Woods, the Cooper/Skinner Farm, Ginn Woods, the Donald E. Miller Wildlife area, the Hults Environmental Learning Center, the Wheeler Orchid Collection and Species Bank, and the Teaching and Research Greenhouse.

Telephone number

+1 765 285 8820

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

This university's apartment living for Ball State students is located close to campus. On-campus students are also encouraged to learn in the residence halls, as well as in the classroom. With five floor plans to choose from, it offers comfortable, affordable homes for single students and students with families. The apartments are located close to campus, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and schools. University Apartments offer two communities: Anthony and Scheidler Apartments. Apartments are available in one, two-bedroom styles, and townhomes are available in two- and three-bedroom styles. Utilities (including free cable and Internet) are included in the rates, which can mean real savings. Its services include utilities, except for land phone, are included in the rent; air conditioning is provided in Anthony units; cable service is provided. Premium cable channels are not available, however, most city cable channels are included as well as Ball State channels; residents may use the community room at no charge. Included is a wide-screen television and VCR, stereo sound system, kitchen, and moveable furniture; computer access to the main university computer system (including Internet access) is free, beginning August 1, 2008; a computer lab is available in the community building; parking is available in lots near the apartments; telephone service is provided by the university to the apartments at a low rate; coin Laundromats are available in Anthony and Scheidler communities. The monthly rent varies from $471 (for 1-bedroom) to $643 (3-bedroom). For more information contact: Ball State University Apartments, 3460 N. Tillotson Avenue, Muncie, IN 47304, Phone: +1 765 285 5095, mail - aptoffice@bsu.edu.