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BETWEEN THE LINES AS A BUTLER STUDENT you might wish you had more hours in a day because Butler offers countless things to do and Bulldogs want to do it all. Nearly everyone is involved with something outside of class. We seek out new experiences every day by joining clubs, playing on teams, volunteering in the community, and making lifelong friends along the way.
So when you come to Butler, study hard for your classes, but make time for fun, too because that’s one of the best ways to learn. The most powerful skills you acquire in college could come from the most unexpected places.
At Butler, we’re learning lessons for life—and class is in session.
INSIDE HOUSING and DINING........................................................4 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS...............................................6 GREEK LIFE.........................................................................8 ATHLETICS....................................................................... 1O THE ARTS.......................................................................... 12 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION ���������������������������� 14 LIVING in INDIANAPOLIS................................................ 16 TUITION and FEES........................................................... 18 STUDENT LIFE................................................................. 2O HOW to APPLY................................................................. 22 LIFE is in SESSION
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FIrst-year residence hall Irvington House LIVING ON CAMPUS
HEALTH AND RECREATION
Moving into your first place away from home is liberating and exciting. And at Butler, you’ll share this experience with new roommates and neighbors—all part of a campus community that makes residence halls feel more like homes. Some of your best relationships will begin right here. Most first-years, sophomores, and juniors live on campus. You’ll never be far from anything you need—your classes, the library, the Health and Recreation Complex, and late-night snacks are just a short walk away.
It’s easy to stay active at Butler because right next to Hinkle Fieldhouse is the state-of-the-art Health and Recreation Complex (HRC). Inside is everything you could ask for—basketball courts, a six-lane swimming pool, group fitness classes, an elevated indoor track, three fitness floors, and more. You’ll receive a full membership to the HRC, so you can access its equipment, programs, and services any time you want.
CAMPUS DINING
BUTLER RESIDENCE HOUSING
From traditional residence hall rooms to It’s hard to miss home-cooked meals when campus apartments, Butler offers a variety of you have them right here at Butler. Your housing options for students. sustainably-sourced food will be cooked from Irvington House* Apartment Village scratch, utilizing local ingredients whenever Residental College* University Terrace possible, including produce grown right on Fairview House Butler Terrace campus from The Farm at Butler. You’ll enjoy *First-year housing dining with friends at Atherton Marketplace or perusing the salad First-year residence hall, Residential College, is in the midst or sushi bar at the brand new Plum of extensive renovations, including updates to all suites Market Kitchen. If you’re looking and bathrooms, which are set to be complete in summer for a quick pick-me-up, head to 2022. The project also reimagines outdoor spaces, with new the campus Starbucks or Chatham lounge areas and terrace seating. Phase 2 of renovations will Tap. You can choose whatever meal include an overhaul of the campus dining space. plan and flex dollars work best with your schedule and enjoy full access to a wide variety of delicious, made-from-scratch food and snacks to get you through your day.
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EXPLORE YOUR PASSIONS PASSIONS. FIND YOUR PURPOSE. EXPLORE YOUR PA SSIONS. FIND YOUR PURPOSE.
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LIVING AT BUTLER means living
in the center of everything. At least it’s going to feel that way because you’ll be constantly heading to a club meeting, cheering on the Bulldogs, hitting the gym, volunteering in the community, catching a show at the Butler Arts and Events Center, or just hanging out with your friends. Believe us, it’s going to be a blast. Whatever your interests—volunteering, rock climbing, esports, fashion design, Asian culture, dance—there’s probably a club for it at Butler. We have more than 140 student organizations, intramural and club sports, and volunteer opportunities yearround. And if you don’t find the organization you’re looking for, you can make your own. Taking part in new and unique experiences at Butler isn’t a choice—it’s a way of life.
A SAMPLE OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS BEST BUDDIES BL ACK STUDENT UNION BUTLER UNIVERSITY DANCE MARATHON BUTLER UNIVERSITY STUDENT FOUNDATION CLUB AND INTRAMURAL SPORTS COLLEGE MENTORS FOR KIDS ESPORTS GREEK LIFE L ATINX STUDENT UNION
MANUSCRIPTS LITERARY MAGAZINE MODEL UNITED NATIONS CLUB RELIGIOUS GROUPS STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION UNIVERSITY PROGRAM COUNCIL VOLUNTEER CENTER
GET READY TO GET YOUR GAME ON when the Butler Esports Park opens its doors
in fall 2022. This space will consist of high-performance gaming PCs and consoles, coworking spaces, a cafe, a studio and production room, and more. It will also serve as the home to Butler’s esports club team and the varsity team, which competes in the BIG EAST Conference.
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For over one-third of Butler students, building lasting relationships, developing skills as leaders, and organizing all-campus fundraisers through Greek Life is college at its best. With the potential to explore new experiences and activities, our chapters—consisting of seven fraternities and seven sororities—plan formals and social events, service projects, and stay connected with alumni mentors while maintaining GPAs that are, on average, above 3.4. In any given year, members of Butler’s Greek organizations contribute more than 20,000 hours in service to over 200 Indianapolis area nonprofits.
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BUTLER HAS BEEN AFFILIATED WITH NINE HISTORICALLY BLACK FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES, INCLUDING SIGMA GAMMA RHO, WHICH WAS FOUNDED ON BUTLER’S CAMPUS 100 YEARS AGO. 8
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YOU’RE CHEERING LOUD FOR THE BULLDOGS,
thousands of eyes are glued to a single ball, and you watch Butler sink a winning shot in the last minute of a game. It’s a surreal experience, being surrounded by your classmates decked head-to-toe in Butler blue, witnessing a historic victory unfold. And next year, you could be part of it. What really makes the Dawgs great isn’t our two national championship runs, historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, or the BIG EAST Conference. It’s how we play—The Butler Way. It means we always put team above self. It means working hard in the classroom and in the gym, even when no one’s watching. It keeps us in the game (even when we’re dog-tired) and passing to the open man rather than taking a contested shot of our own. Across every sport, we let our play do the talking—and the way we play speaks volumes.
varsity sports MEN’S
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football* Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field
WOMEN’S
Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field Volleyball *Pioneer Football League
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BREAK FROM THE ORDINARY—
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The delicate wave of a ballerina’s arm, an entire choir singing in harmony, a classic play performed live on stage—these are the kinds of artistic expression that can enlighten us, inspire us, and move us to tears. Butler is at the center of Indianapolis’ thriving arts and cultural community. Located in the heart of campus, the Butler Arts and Events Center and Clowes Memorial Hall is a home for passion, innovation, and the highest caliber of student and professional performances. On any given night, you might see professional Broadway shows; student productions by Butler Ballet, Theatre, and School of Music; art exhibitions; or a speech by a Nobel or Pulitzer Prize winner. There’s always something to entertain, engage, and inspire you. Off campus and around Indy, you’ll find an exciting local arts and food scene. From internationally acclaimed museums to intimate music venues and theatres, film festivals to street fairs, farm-to-table restaurants to taco trucks, you’ll experience a city that opens your mind and sparks your imagination.
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Center for Faith and Vocation
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College life can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a challenge. Late nights, hard work, unfamiliar situations—they all add up. At Butler, we emphasize the importance of health and well-being, and give you access to the resources you need to make your next four years your best four years. Through many services within Student Affairs and our campus partners, we guide students to make smart, healthy decisions and to help one another succeed from the moment they set foot on campus, through Commencement, and beyond.
diversity, equity, and inclusion
As part of the Core Curriculum, all students will take at least one academic course related to social justice and diversity. This course teaches students to identify and explain the causes and impact of privilege, power, and oppression while recognizing the multiple intersecting dimensions of identity and inequity. Outside of academics, the Efroymson Diversity Center (known as the “DC” around campus), is a resource for students that offers programs, student organizations, and plenty of opportunities to enrich the educational experience. The DC’s programs challenge students to think critically, engage in a diverse campus environment, and further their academic and personal development. The Center for Faith and Vocation (CFV) is another on-campus resource committed to providing a space for students to live a life of purpose. This Center supports students, faculty, and staff—whether you identify as a person of faith, a dedicated questioner, or someone who hopes to use college as a time to explore your own passions.
Efroymson Diversity Center
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THERE’S NO SHORTAGE of fun in Indy. Art festivals, Colts games, outdoor concerts, the Indy 500—these could all be part of your college experience. We’re a short drive from Eagle Creek Park’s 4,000 acres of trails and ponds for running, biking, or canoeing. And we’re just five miles north of downtown, with easy access to public transportation that will help you get around the bustling heart of the 17th-largest city in the country. Indianapolis also allows you to have more exciting jobs, internships, and service-learning experiences than you might find elsewhere. Indy is filled with businesses, organizations, and Fortune 500 companies that will help you advance your career and get involved. Butler and Indianapolis are truly linked, and being a Bulldog means you’re part of this thriving, inspiring, and wellconnected community.
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YOUR COLLEGE DEGREE IS MORE THAN... ...a piece of paper to frame and hang in an office. It’s a collection of experiences, memories, and relationships you build over several years. At Butler, you’ll learn plenty from your classes and your books, but it’s the things you do along the way that matter most. It’s your experiences that will open doors for your career, your friends who will make the journey worthwhile, and your memories that will bring you happiness for a lifetime. That’s what makes Butler a priceless investment. 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 the investment. There are options for grants and scholarships to assist with finances, and our financial aid counselors are here to help. Learn more at butler.edu/financial-aid.
TUITION AND FEES DIRECT COSTS 2022–2023
TUITION
$43,470 $15,260 (est.)
HOUSING & MEALS FEES
$990
INDIRECT (EST.) COSTS 2022–2023
BOOKS, SUPPLIES
$1,100
TRANSPORTATION
$1,100
MISC. EXPENSES
$2,260
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE
$64,180
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EXCITING TIMES
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WHEREVER YOU DECIDE TO ATTEND COLLEGE, this time is just the beginning of your journey as an adult, so make it count. Ask any Bulldog and they’ll tell you that joining the Butler community started one of the best chapters of their life. That’s because at Butler, you’re preparing for your future by experiencing life to the fullest—joining clubs, playing sports, completing internships, volunteering in your city, and making new friends. It’s your time to expand your positive influence on the world and develop the skills you need for a happy and successful life. Butler University is waiting for you.
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SEE FOR YOURSELF. KEY DATES
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
AUG. 1
Application opens
OCT. 1
FAFSA becomes available
NOV. 1
Early Action Deadline Early Action benefits include full scholarship consideration and Honors Program eligibility.
DEC. 1
Recommended FAFSA Filing Date
FEB. 1
Regular Decision Deadline
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.
mid-feb Financial aid notification begins MAR. 1
Butler’s Priority FAFSA Deadline
MAY 1
National Candidate’s Reply Date A $500 enrollment deposit is due to the Office of Admission. This deposit is refundable through May 1.
APPLY NOW! WE THINK YOU’D MAKE A GREAT BULLDOG. BUTLER.EDU/ADMISSION-AID
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