Ball State's own commencement site had not yet published an exact Spring 2027 date; the 2026 ceremony ran Saturday, May 2, 2026, on the Quad and at Emens Auditorium and Worthen Arena.
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Ball State’s own commencement site had not yet published an exact Spring 2027 ceremony date as of this writing. The 2026 ceremony ran Saturday, May 2, 2026, with a university-wide ceremony on the Quad followed by college-specific ceremonies at Emens Auditorium or Worthen Arena, shown here as a labeled reference point.
Multiple ceremonies, one weekend
A single university-wide gathering followed by separate college ceremonies means family travel compresses into one real weekend even though the day is split across venues.
Where this fits with your hotel plan
See where to stay for the on-campus hotel, or sold out, now what for Anderson and Indianapolis.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Ball State's 2027 commencement?
Not yet exactly published as of this writing (the academic calendar places May Commencement activity within a May 1-16, 2027 window). The 2026 ceremony ran Saturday, May 2, 2026, shown here as a labeled reference point.
Where is the ceremony held?
A university-wide ceremony on the Quad, followed by college- specific ceremonies at Emens Auditorium or Worthen Arena.
Is there a hotel on campus?
Yes, but it's genuinely small — the Ball State University Hotel inside the Pittenger Student Center has just 24 rooms and one suite.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/ball-state/where-to-stay) for the on-campus hotel, or [sold out, now what](/ball-state/sold-out-now-what) for Anderson and Indianapolis.
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