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The Jordan College of the Arts (JCA) is where passionate students, like you, come to prepare for a career in the arts. We’re a community of artists from all disciplines, collaborating in over 300 productions, performances, creative programs, and exhibitions each year.
You’ll have the flexibility to choose your own path—whether that’s double majoring, studying abroad, or participating in campus activities and organizations—all while being immersed in Indianapolis’ thriving arts scene.
Expect to be challenged from your first days on campus to embrace your individuality and dive into your creative discipline.
“The best part about JCA is the wide variety of available courses. I have many interests in an assortment of artistic topics and I’ve been able to explore those in great length with personal connections from each professor. The community is so welcoming and passionate. It makes me excited to learn every day.”
Gabriella Tzougros Arts Administration
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Gabriella’s Day
7:30 AM: Wake up and grab breakfast at Starbucks
8:30 AM: First class of the day: Introduction to Modern Dance
10:00 AM: Study break in Irwin Library
11:00 AM: Second class of the day: Principles of Microeconomics
12:00 PM: Lunch at Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house
2:00 PM: Last class: Leadership and Artistic Vision
5:00 PM: Work a shift at the Butler Arts and Events Center Box Office
7:00 PM: Grab dinner and have homework time together with friends on campus
11:00 PM: Sleep!
Acting
Art + Design†
Arts Administration
Art + Design, Art History,
General, Music, Theatre
Art History
Dance–Arts Administration
Dance–Pedagogy
Dance–Performance
Graphic Design*
Jazz Studies
Museum Studies*
Music†
Music Composition
Music Education
Music Performance
Musical Arts
Painting*
Performance and Music
Education
Photography*
Theatre
*Minor only †Three-year degree option
Learn more about these and all of our other 90+ majors at majors.butler.edu.
FEATURED EMPLOYERS: By the numbers: CLASS OF 2023 JCA STATS*
ATLANTA BALLET
COLORADO BALLET
INDIANA LANDMARKS
INDIANA REPERTORY THEATRE
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
WESTFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
*Data is collected up to six months post-graduation from sources including students, employers, faculty, staff, parents, and online.
PERFORMANCE VENUES
You’ll have access to several state-of-the-art performance spaces, including the 2,000-seat Clowes Memorial Hall and the 454-seat Schrott Center for the Arts. With more than 300 student, faculty, and professional performances each year, Butler is a destination for exceptional arts experiences and an incubator for future art professionals.
AUG. 1 NOV. 1 DEC. FEB. 1
FEB. 15 MID-MARCH MAY 1
Application opens
Early Action Deadline
Early Action benefits include full scholarship consideration and an admission decision by December.
Recommended FAFSA filing period
Regular Decision Deadline
Butler’s Priority FAFSA Deadline
Financial aid offer notification begins
National Candidate’s Reply Date
A $500 enrollment deposit is due to the Office of Admission. This deposit is refundable through May 1.
