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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. Whether you’re picking up an old passion or finding a whole new one, Butler gives you endless opportunities to stay fulfilled.

Getting involved on campus sharpens your communication and decision-making skills, turning leadership, service, and learning into a habit. Not to mention giving you countless memories that will last a lifetime.

And off campus, you’ll find a whole world of unique experiences as you explore your favorite new hometown, Indianapolis. Can there be too much of a good thing? Not at Butler.

has never been this much fun.

If you’re a fan of classic, cramped dorm rooms, Butler just might not be the place for you. Our first-year residence halls feature media and gaming areas, outdoor study areas with firepits, convenient laundry, and more. It’s a great place to bond with your suitemates, make new friends, or just unwind. All first-year students will live in one of two residence halls: Irvington House or Residential College.

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Let’s face it. You spend most of your time in college outside of class, and Butler offers the ultimate college experience. With more than 200 student organizations ranging from advocacy to culture to service to health and well-being (and tons more!), there’s truly an organization for everyone.

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Sample of Student Organizations:

Black Student Union

Get your game on at Butler’s new Esports Park, home to Butler’s esports club and varsity teams, which compete in the BIG EAST Conference.

Butler University Dance Marathon

Club and Intramural Sports

College Mentors for Kids

Esports

Greek Life

Latinx Student Union

Manuscripts Literary Magazine

Model United Nations Club

Religious Groups

Student Government Association

Volunteer Center

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Greek Life is about more than just socializing. It’s character building that leans hard into leadership, resulting in philanthropic efforts that involve the entire campus. Maybe that’s why over one-third of Butler students take advantage of membership in one of our seven fraternities and seven sororities.

Whether you’re participating in service projects, connecting with alumni mentors, planning formals and other social events, for many, Greek Life is college at its best.

Sigma Gamma Rho

One hundred years ago, seven Black women founded the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority on Butler’s campus— the only historically Black sorority to be established at a predominantly white institution.

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PERFORMING ARTS

PERFORMANCES HELD

Creativity THRIVES here

Butler is at the center of Indianapolis’ thriving arts and cultural community. Located in the heart of campus, Clowes Memorial Hall is a home for passion, innovation, and the highest caliber of student and professional performance. On any given night, you might see a professional Broadway show, student productions from our Jordan College of the Arts, or a speech by a Pulitzer Prize winner.

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Butler is known nationwide for its athletic prowess. Whether you’re competing in one of our 20 NCAA Division 1 athletic teams, participating in our 40+ intramural or club sports, or on the sidelines in the Dawg Pound, there are endless opportunities to show your Bulldog pride. If fitness is more your thing, you can feel the burn at our Health and Recreation Complex.

When looking for athletic and recreational options at Butler, you can do literally anything. Except stand still.

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Our picture-perfect campus—located in Indianapolis, one of the nation’s largest cities—is not one to be missed.

Learn more and schedule your experience at butler.edu/visit.

The classes and coursework at Butler are designed to challenge and strengthen your intellectual side. But what about the rest of you? At Butler, you’re not alone—and we’re here to help. We have the people and the facilities to restore yourself—physically and emotionally—so you can focus on having the best possible student experience. You’ve got this. And we’ve got you.

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At Butler, we embrace our differences. That’s what makes us special. That’s what makes us strong. We are a place for everyone, and we take that responsibility seriously.

Efroymson Diversity Center

The Efroymson Diversity Center (better known on campus as The DC) serves as a resource and home to many identitybased and cultural student organizations, including:

Advocates for Autism

Asian and Pacific Islander Alliance

Black Student Union

Butler LGBTQIA+ Alliance

Diversity Program Council

Gender Equity Movement

Latinx Student Union

South Asian Student Association

Students of Color Allied in Healthcare

Center for Faith and Vocation

The Center for Faith and Vocation (better known as the CFV) is dedicated to helping the Butler community live a life of purpose, meaning, and contribution. It supports several student organizations, including:

Butler Catholic Community

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Hillel

Muslim Student Association

Orthodox Christian Fellowship

Secular Student Alliance

Voices of Deliverance Gospel Choir

Young Life

As part of the Core Curriculum, all students take at least one academic course related to social justice and diversity.

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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 14th largest city in the United States, and the perfect backdrop for hands-on learning.

Indy is a city of learners and doers and Butler 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 launch your future career. And, our campus is only five miles from downtown, so you’ll get the best of both worlds: a close-knit campus community with easy access to all Indy has to offer.

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 Indy, and making new friends.

Can there be too much of a good thing? Not at Butler.

Your Future

HOW TO APPLY:

Required

› Common App with a nonrefundable $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 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.

KEY DATES:

Application opens

Early Action Deadline

Early Action benefits include full scholarship consideration and an admission decision by December.

Recommended FAFSA Filing Period begins

The FAFSA for 2024–2025 will open in December 2023

Regular Decision Deadline

Financial aid notification begins

Butler’s Priority FAFSA Deadline

National Candidate’s Reply Date

A $500 enrollment deposit is due to the Office of Admission. This deposit is refundable through May 1.

Butler University admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Butler University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.