Admitted Student Visits

Recently admitted to Butler? These visits are designed just for you.

On-Campus Visits

We know making a college decision is tough, and we’ve heard that it usually takes another campus visit (or two) to help you make up your mind.

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Admitted Student Visit

November–December 2024
Mondays at 1:30 PM ET or Thursdays at 10:30 AM ET

January–April 2025
Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:30 PM ET;
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM ET


We include a little bit of everything in this two-hour visit—a “what’s next?” admission and financial aid presentation, housing and course registration information, a current student panel, a campus tour, and lunch on us at A-Town Café, our main student dining hall.

You can expect this visit to last between 2–3 hours. We recommend you register at least two weeks prior to your visit to ensure there is available space.

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Butler Bound Days

Our unique full-day Butler Bound events are designed to give you an in-depth view of your academic college. Programming varies, but could include hands-on coursework, meeting with professors, touring facilities, and lunch on campus. An admission representative will be present to answer questions about the enrollment process.

College of Communication
Friday, January 31, 2025

College of Education
Monday, February 17, 2025

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Friday, February 21, 2025 or Friday, March 21, 2025

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Friday, January 24, 2025 or Friday, February 28, 2025

Exploratory Studies
Friday, January 17, 2025

Lacy School of Business
Friday, March 28, 2025
Registration for the Lacy School of Business Butler Bound event will open soon .

Jordan College of the Arts applicants attend on-campus auditions and interviews in place of Butler Bound events.

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True Blue: Arts

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Butler Ballet presents Midwinter Dances (Schrott Center)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Butler University Percussion Ensemble (Johnson Board Room, Robertson Hall)

True Blue: Arts features an on-campus reception and a production by talented students in our Jordan College of the Arts. A pre-show reception provides the opportunity to connect with other potential #ButlerBound families, current Butler students, and admission and financial aid staff. Refreshments will be provided. Optional campus tours will also be offered prior to the reception.

After the reception, we’ll head to the performance where you’ll be treated to an exhilarating evening immersed in the arts. Butler’s Ballet program is consistently listed as one of the top five collegiate programs in the nation, and Butler’s Percussion Ensemble will showcase an array of styles, from classical and rock to ragtime, Latin American, Brazilian, and Jazz. Join us to experience our student talent for yourself!

Tickets to the performance are provided for attendees.

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True Blue: Athletics

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Butler Bulldogs vs. Seton Hall Pirates (Men’s Basketball)

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Butler Bulldogs vs. Xavier Musketeers (Men’s Basketball)

True Blue: Athletics features an on-campus reception and a BIG EAST basketball game. A pre-game reception provides the opportunity to connect with other potential #ButlerBound families, current Butler students, and admission and financial aid staff. Refreshments will be provided. Optional campus tours will also be offered prior to the reception.

After the reception, we’ll head to historic Hinkle Fieldhouse—known as “Indiana’s Basketball Cathedral”—to watch the Bulldogs battle one of their BIG EAST rivals. Cheering on the Dawgs in Hinkle is one of the richest traditions and highlights of Butler student life, and you’ll get to experience it all firsthand.

Discounted tickets are $14 each with a limit of four tickets per admitted student. After registering for the event, you will receive an email with instructions on how to purchase the tickets.

Admitted College Info Sessions

Coming in 2025

Now that you’ve been admitted to Butler and know what you’re planning to study, get a head start with your academic career. This on-campus, small group visit allows you to meet directly with faculty or staff from your admitted college, giving you a taste for what life will be like in the fall.

Please note: This visit does not include a campus tour or admission/financial aid presentation. We highly encourage you to also register for one of our Admitted Student visits by logging in to your student status page.

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Sesión Informativa en Español

Coming Spring 2025

¿Qué programas ofrecemos? ¿Cómo es un día típico en Butler? ¿Qué puedes esperar del proceso de admisión? Esta introducción a Butler de 30 minutos, presentada completamente en español, también incluye tiempo para preguntas y respuestas con un consejero de admisión de habla hispana.

Virtual Visits

Admission Counselor Appointments (Virtual)

Weekdays

It’s crunch time! As you reach your final college decision, you probably have questions. Your admission counselor is here for them (and you).

Schedule a time to connect with your assigned admission counselor on Zoom. Parents are welcome, too.

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Admitted Student Visit (Virtual)

Coming Spring 2025


These Zoom information sessions offer a live delivery of the same information families receive in our on-campus Admitted Student Visit: a “what’s next?” admission and financial aid presentation, housing and course registration information, and an overview of academic and student life on campus.

We’ll leave plenty of time for questions, too.

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Sesión Informativa en Español (Virtual)

Coming Spring 2025

Incluimos un poco de todo en esta visita virtual: una presentación de “¿qué sigue?” en el proceso de admisión y ayuda financiera, información de alojamiento y registro de clases, y más. Esta visita está diseñada exclusivamente para estudiantes admitidos y sus familias, y se presenta totalmente en español. Esta visita también incluye un espacio para preguntas y respuestas con un consejero de admisión de habla hispana.

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DEI at Butler (Virtual)

Coming Spring 2025

At Butler, we are fully committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. No matter your gender, race, religion, ability, or socioeconomic status, you have a place and are welcome on our campus.

Join this virtual visit to learn more how DEI is infused into Butler’s academic and student experience. You’ll hear about student organizations, scholarship opportunities, curriculum, and the admission process. This visit will occasionally feature guest speakers from across campus. Led by our Assistant Director of Admission DEI, this Zoom session provides a terrific platform for individual student Q&A.

Incoming Student Summer Webinar Series

Coming Summer 2025

To help you and your family prepare for life at Butler, we’re hosting a number of informative virtual webinars—exclusively for incoming students—led by various members of our campus community.

All webinars take place from 7:00–8:00 PM ET on Zoom and include a presentation and time for questions and answers.