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› A great city for young professionals › Named the third best city in the nation for jobs by Glassdoor › Ranked in the top 25 best places to live for young professionals by U.S. News and World Report (2020 Rankings) › Rated one of the 21 best places to travel in 2021 by Condé Nast Traveler.
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WHEN YOU COME TO BUTLER, you’re getting more than just a world-class education. You’re joining the vibrant community of Indianapolis (Indy)—the 17th-largest city in the United States, and the perfect backdrop for hands-on learning. Nicknamed the Crossroads of America, Indy is a city of learners and doers. And Butler University plays a huge role in the life of the city. We partner with local businesses large and small so you’ll have incredible opportunities to explore your future career. And our strong relationship with the community gives students plenty of chances for servicelearning and volunteering. You’ll also discover museums filled with priceless art, exhilarating professional sports, and other experiences that will enrich your education and expand your worldview. Butler’s campus is only five miles from downtown, so Bulldogs really get the best of both worlds: a close-knit campus community with easy access to all that Indy has to offer.
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From career advising to networking events, Butler has many resources to help you find the internship or full-time job that’s right for you. Over 450 employers and organizations attend virtual job fairs and conduct interviews to recruit students for promising careers. If you’re ever wondering how to get started on your job search, the Career and Professional Success office will help set you on the right path.
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While at Butler, Art + Design and English double major MEGAN TRUE had the opportunity to complete three internships—one at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites—and the other two at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. She also conducted research during the Butler Summer Institute, and later presented the research at several conferences and was even published in an academic journal. She’s now pursuing her Master’s in Museum Studies at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. “My internship experiences played a key role in my admission to my master’s program. And my experiences at Butler in general without a doubt helped get me to where I am today.”
Whatever you’re interested in, there’s no teacher like experience.
That’s why we stress the importance of internships and hands-on learning. In fact, more than 75 percent of Butler students complete one or more internships for academic credit, and all business students complete two. That way, when you find your dream job, you’ll have the valuable experience— inside the classroom and out in the field—that employers desire most in a job candidate.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE COMPANIES THAT BULLDOGS HAVE INTERNED WITH IN THE PAST:
BUTLER PARTNERS WITH MORE THAN 3,000 COMPANIES EAGER TO HIRE STUDENTS FOR INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS . CROSSROADS of YOU
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There are colleges where you can spend four years and not know there’s a world outside campus. Butler isn’t one of those places. We’ve built community into the curriculum. Both our Indianapolis Community Requirement and Social Justice and Diversity courses give you a deeper look into your home in Indianapolis and encourage connection with the people and places throughout the city. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself volunteering long after these classes are done. Because when you get to know Indy, you’ll want to be a part of it.
100% of Butler students actively engage in partnerships in the Indianapolis community through the Indianapolis Community Requirement that is part of Butler’s Core Curriculum. 6
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Math Education major Maddie Jacobson completed her Indianapolis Community Requirement (ICR) as a firstyear student through a class called Making a Difference in the World. Through that class, she volunteered at A Caring Place—an adult daycare center—and quickly enjoyed spending time with a group of elderly people who had physical and cognitive impairments. After finishing her course, she continues to volunteer at the Center, and now serves as an Advocate for Community Engagement, helping to coordinate students’ volunteer hours and facilitating the relationship between the Center and Butler.
“My experience with the ICR greatly impacted growth in my personal confidence. The participants at A Caring Place made me feel welcomed, loved, and appreciated. They served me as I was serving them,” –Maddie Jacobson
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THE WORLD IS FULL OF
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SAM ROYAL, EROMO ALIGBE, KAMERON LEISURE, GERALYN MILLER, AND MAYA GRANDSTAFF all enrolled in the Engineering Projects in Community Services (EPICS) program, which allows students to form teams and develop cutting-edge software for local non-profit organizations. This team, paired with Butler’s Theatre Department, worked to develop a website where users can search for specific garments by size, color, and style while finding the garments’ locations in the tall hanging racks. Directors, show designers, and outside clients looking to rent costumes can access the massive inventory from anywhere. And, Royal says that while he didn’t expect sifting through costumes would help his career at first, a recent job interview proved otherwise when the recruiter was particularly interested in his EPICS work.
Whatever your major, you’ll have many opportunities to conduct real research and participate in experiential learning opportunities. Astronomy majors peer into space from our own Holcomb Observatory and from telescopes in Chile and the Canary Islands. Psychology students present their research alongside professors at national conferences in Washington, DC, and some students travel all the way to Panama to study tropical marine biology with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Never stop asking questions, because at Butler, you’ll be able to explore whatever fascinates you.
What will you discover?
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AT BUTLER, WE BELIEVE IN A TRULY GLOBAL EDUCATION. It starts on campus, with courses designed to provide you with broad cultural context and historical understanding. But that’s just the beginning. We encourage you to get out of the classroom, off campus, and even out of the country—because education doesn’t stop at Butler’s borders. Check out all of the opportunities you have for global learning at Butler. Take advantage of them. The lessons you learn from venturing beyond the familiar can’t be taught in a classroom alone, and they’re lessons you’ll never forget.
Visit butler.edu/study-abroad to find your perfect destination. STUDY ABROAD Butler has more than 200 study abroad and exchange programs in over 60 countries. Some programs focus on a certain academic area, while others can be tailored to your own interests. Choose to study for a summer term, a semester, or a full academic year.
GLOBAL ADVENTURES IN THE LIBERAL ARTS (GALA) Do you want to study abroad in more than one place? The GALA program might be perfect for you. GALA is a semester-long adventure across an entire global region, led by a Butler faculty member. You’ll also have guest professors join your group along the way to teach short classes related to whatever locale you’re in. It’s your chance to experience the global classroom, all while satisfying Core Curriculum requirements. WASHINGTON, DC AND NEW YORK CITY SEMESTER LEARNING PROGRAMS You don’t have to leave the country to expand your horizons. Spend a semester with students from other universities who are living, learning, and working in Washington, DC and New York City. You’ll earn Butler credits by taking classes in a variety of subjects and complete an internship targeted to your interests.
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COLLEGE GRADUATES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY COMPETE FOR JOBS. But the experience you gain during your time at Butler will put you far ahead of the competition, setting you up to go anywhere your aspirations take you. Indianapolis, a city filled with business and culture, is a perfect environment to get early career experience. We’re home to many state government offices as well as major businesses and corporations like Eli Lilly, Roche, Salesforce, and professional sports teams. Add to that our emphasis on hands-on learning, and you’ll likely build a strong network before you even graduate. So four years from now, your biggest challenge might be deciding where to live and which job offer to take.
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BULLDOGS MAKE THEIR PRESENCE FELT THROUGHOUT INDIANAPOLIS Like CHARLIE GRISWOLD, a Marketing and Finance double major who’s had two internships so far in his college career. His first was at Indy-based nonprofit Nine13sports, where he managed social media channels, wrote blogs, and organized logistics for a variety of projects. He also served as the Marketing Intern at Copper Mountain Technologies, also in Indianapolis, where he helped with a website redesign and advertising campaigns, among other projects. “I’ve had so much real-world experience through my classes in the Lacy School of Business and through my internships,” he says. “And, I love being in Indy. I have so many opportunities and connections, thanks to my Butler network.”
IN INDIANAPOLIS, you’ll be challenged
to put your education into practice, create a network, and gain valuable career experience to prepare you for the road ahead. You’ll have opportunities with a wide range of organizations based on your individual interests. Students have made an impact on children’s lives in our community’s classrooms, completed sociology research
on homelessness in the city, and gained experience interning with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis Colts. And that’s just the beginning.
Whatever your dream career, Indianapolis is full of ways to help you bring it to life.
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COMMITTING TO A COLLEGE is a big decision, but our graduates will tell you that their time at Butler was priceless. The experiences and opportunities that you have here can’t be found at most universities. Being close to Indianapolis means that you won’t have to wait until summer break to take part in internships and make connections. Thanks to our partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and school systems, you’ll be able to learn by doing all year long. And when you take advantage of cultural experiences like museums, live music, and shows, you’ll enhance your learning and discover your own passions. When you’re here, nearly everything you do is focused on your future. From the classes you take to the friends you make, life at Butler prepares you for what you’re going to do after graduation. There’s a reason that Butler graduates have a 99 percent placement rate and a median starting salary of $52,000—because we know where and how you learn can have a huge impact on your future.
2O21 PLACEMENT RATES Placement rate is based on responses from 90% of the class of 2021.
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college of communication
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college of education
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college of pharmacy & health sciences (Health Sciences and Healthcare
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Data is collected up to six months post-graduation from sources including students, employers, faculty, staff, parents, and online.
FINANCIAL AID If you have the drive and the desire to study at Butler University, we’re dedicated to helping you and your family make it work. Scholarships are offered to students who display academic excellence or promise in the performing arts or athletics. Needbased financial aid depends on your family’s ability to contribute to your tuition, as determined by the FAFSA.
You can also apply for grants, student loans, and student employment. Our financial aid counselors are here to help. Learn more at butler.edu/financial-aid. TUITION AND FEES To learn about tuition and fees, visit butler.edu/tuition.
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MIKAYLA EATON ’19
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Butler wasn’t on Mikayla Eaton’s radar until the winter of her senior year of high school when she heard about the University from a friend and decided to come for a campus tour. “As cliche as it sounds, I fell in love with Butler halfway through the tour. I could picture myself there for the next four years, and that’s when I knew I had to enroll.”
Her experiential learning opportunities didn’t stop there. Eaton also completed a sales co-op with Johnson & Johnson in Chicago during the fall semester of her senior year. While there, she helped develop and launch digital microsites for Walgreens Beauty Advisors, created sales dashboards, and analyzed data to build sales stories.
As a Marketing major with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Eaton served as the CEO for two student-run businesses through the Lacy School of Business’ First-Year Business Experience and Real Business Experience. “I had the opportunity to develop leadership, sales, and presentation skills that set me up for real-life business scenarios.”
Eaton earned a full-time job offer with Johnson & Johnson during her senior year after finishing her co-op. She now lives in Chicago and works as a sales analyst for the company’s top consumer brands: Neutrogena, Aveeno, Listerine, and Johnson’s Baby.
“I have so many memorable experiences from my time at Butler, and it really does fly by so quickly. I tried to take every opportunity I was given, and know that all of it—my experiences in the Lacy School of Business, my involvement in various student organizations, and even all-night study sessions with my best friends—contributed to my success post-graduation.”
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NICK HUANG ’18 Nick Huang decided on Butler, due to its emphasis on experiential education and real-world experience. “The fact that I could take an internship early on in my academic career was a game changer for me,” he says. Huang completed five internships during his time at Butler, including participating in the Butler in Asia summer internship program and interning with a senator in Washington, DC. He also studied abroad in Southern Africa through Butler’s Global Adventures in the Liberal Arts program. Those domestic and global experiences prompted Huang to research and pursue the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, an extremely competitive program that funds American citizens to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. After a lengthy interview process, Huang was
awarded the Fulbright and served as an English teacher in Macao. After finishing his Fulbright experience, Huang moved back to the States and secured a job at Google as a Product Manager, where he helps develop features for Google Voice Assistant.
“I can’t tell you the number of courses I had at Butler that required me to get in front of class and present, speak to large audiences, or collaborate and problem-solve with different people. Butler’s emphasis on teaching those soft skills—along with its focus on experiential learning and a true global education—has really made the biggest difference in my career.” CROSSROADS of YOU
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INDIANAPOLIS is a city that is filled with opportunity—and Butler plays a huge part in that. Whether you’re looking for the perfect summer job to gain hands-on experience before you graduate or to take in some culture and expand your horizons, Butler has connections to help you find these things—and more— in Indy. And because we believe that true education applies what you learn in the classroom to the community that you’ll call home for the next four years, your degree will be much more than a piece of paper. When you graduate, you’ll have an Instagram feed full of cherished memories, along with the skills and experiences you need for a successful career and a fulfilling life.
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If you’re ready to explore new possibilities and launch your future career, don’t wait any longer. Come to Butler University and start living it up on one of the nation’s most beautiful campuses in one of America’s most dynamic cities. CROSSROADS of YOU
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HOW TO APPLY: REQUIRED
› Common App with a non-refundable $50 application fee › Writing sample, personal statement, or essay (650 words or less) › Official high school transcript showing coursework completed through your junior year › A Secondary School Report completed by your school counseling office OPTIONAL
› SAT and/or ACT scores* › Résumé outlining activities and honors › Letter(s) of recommendation (1–2) *Students can apply with or without standardized test scores. If applying with scores, self-reported scores are accepted.
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Early Action Deadline Early Action benefits include full scholarship consideration and Honors Program eligibility.
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National Candidate’s Reply Date A $500 enrollment deposit is due to the Office of Admission. This deposit is refundable through May 1.
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The best way to get a feel for life at Butler is to experience it firsthand. Take a tour of campus. Meet current students. Watch the Bulldogs compete at Hinkle Fieldhouse or the Sellick Bowl. And definitely take time to explore the city of Indianapolis. We offer various types of visits (including virtual options!) throughout the year, some offered daily. Head to butler.edu/admission-aid to meet your admission counselor and schedule your visit.
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