CHOOSE YOUR
CORE CURRICULUM
All Butler students, whatever their major, gain a foundation in the liberal arts as part of the Core Curriculum. With components such as Social Justice and Diversity and the Indianapolis Community Requirement, students will expand their horizons and explore new perspectives. Core courses like First Year Seminar, Global and Historical Studies, and Analytic Reasoning will make you a sharper thinker, a more accomplished writer, and someone who has the ability to make connections between unrelated concepts. And the classes here are so engaging, you’ll be on a want-to-know basis.
CHALLENGE College of Communication › › › › › › › › › ›
Communication Sciences and Disorders† Creative Media and Entertainment Critical Communication and Media Studies† Esports Communication* Exploratory Communication Film Studies* Journalism† Music Industry Studies† Sports Media Organizational Communication and Leadership† › Strategic Communication: Public Relations and Advertising† › Web Design and Development†
College of Education › › › › › ›
› › › › ›
Diverse Learners* Early Childhood Education** Education* Elementary Education Exploratory Education Middle/Secondary Education Biology, Chemistry, English, French, German, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish, Special Education Recreation and Sports Studies* Special Education—Mild Intervention** Sport Coaching* Teachers of English Language Learners** Youth and Community Development
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences › › › ›
Health Sciences Healthcare and Business Pre-Pharmacy Pharmacy
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences › Actuarial Science† › African Studies* › Anthropology †
› › › › › › › › › › › › › › ›
› › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › ›
Anthropology and Psychology Anthropology and Religion Astronomy* Astronomy and Astrophysics† Biochemistry † Biology † Chemistry † Chinese Classics† Computer Science† Criminology † Criminology and Psychology Data Science* Economics (LAS) Engineering Dual Degree Program◆ Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Energy, Mechanical, Motorsports English† Environmental Studies† Ethics* Exploratory Natural Sciences Exploratory Studies French† Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Geography* German† History † History and Anthropology History and Classics History and Political Science Individualized Major International Studies† Mathematics† Multilingual Neuroscience* Peace and Conflict Studies† Philosophy † Philosophy and Psychology Philosophy and Religion Physics† Political Science† Psychology Psychology and Political Science Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration* Religion† Science, Technology, and Society † Sociology † Sociology and Criminology Sociology and Psychology Software Engineering † Spanish† Statistics†
Jordan College of the Arts
› Art + Design† › Art History* › Arts Administration Art + Design, Art History, Music, Theatre › Dance—Arts Administration › Dance—Pedagogy › Dance—Performance › Jazz Studies › Music† › Music Composition › Music Education › Music Performance › Music Therapy Dual Degree Program◆ ◆ › Musical Arts › Performance and Music Education › Theatre
Lacy School of Business › › › › › › › › › › › ›
Accounting† Business* Business Law* Economics (LSB)† Entrepreneurship and Innovation† Exploratory Business Finance† Healthcare Management* International Business† Management Information Systems† Marketing † Risk Management and Insurance†
Pre-Professional Programs In addition to declaring a major, students may indicate a pre-professional program of interest. Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Seminary, Veterinary Medicine Italics indicate an optional concentration within a given major. * Minor only † Three-Year Degree Option ** Secondary Licensure Option The Engineering Dual Degree Program is a five-year program that offers students a Bachelor of Science degree from both Butler University and Purdue University’s School of Engineering and Technology in Indianapolis. ◆◆ The Music Therapy Dual Degree program is a five or six-year program that offers students a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy degree from IUPUI in Indianapolis and either a Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from Butler University. ◆
your future is waiting. ADVENTURERS APPLY HERE.
KEY DATES Fall Semester Start
June 1: Priority application deadline for scholarship consideration August 1: Deposit refund deadline Late August: Fall semester begins
Spring Semester Start
It’s never been a better time to be a Butler Bulldog! Head to butler.edu/apply to get started.
November 1: Priority application deadline for scholarship consideration January 1: Deposit refund deadline Mid-January: Spring semester begins
Transfer Application Requirements
To submit a transfer application, you need to have 12 or more credit hours of college coursework after high school graduation (completed or currently enrolled) or be seeking a second bachelor’s degree. • Official transcript from each college or university attended, submitted electronically to transferadmission@butler.edu or mailed directly from the issuing institution. (Applicants must be in good standing with their previous colleges/universities, earning grades of C- or higher.) • Additional materials may be required for admission consideration; other requirements may be set by specific programs.
College Transfer Credit Info To be transferable, coursework must meet the following criteria: • It was earned at a regionally accredited institution • It was a 100-level course or higher • The student received a grade of C- or better in the course* How credits transfer will be based on an individual evaluation of the coursework. Questions about your specific coursework and credits transferring to Butler for your intended major? Contact the Office of Registration and Records at 317-940-9203 or registrar@butler.edu. More information can also be found at butler.edu/admission/transfer. *Due to COVID-19, Butler University will accept transfer credit for coursework that was taken Pass/No Pass or Credit/No Credit at another college or university for Spring 2020 and/or Summer 2020.
®
riority consideration for all need-based gift assistance is P given to students who file the FAFSA. Update your FAFSA by adding the Butler code: 001788
INVEST IN YOURSELF At Butler, you can be assured that everything you put into your education will give you that much more in return. Admitted students may be eligible for: • The Transfer Scholarship • Phi Theta Kappa Award • Butler Grant • Jordan College of the Arts Award • Athletic Grant in Aid Learn more at butler.edu/financial-aid. Tuition and Fees 2021–2022 Tuition: $42,410 Fees: $990 Estimated Housing and Meals: $14,850 Total Direct Costs: $58,250 Indirect Costs (books, transportation, misc. expenses): $4,460 (est) Total Cost of Education: $62,710
PLAN A VISIT
(virtual or in-person!)
OFFICE OF ADMISSION, BUTLER UNIVERSITY, 4600 SUNSET AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208
888-940-8100 | transferadmission@butler.edu | butler.edu/admission/transfer |
thebutlerblue
butleru
butleru
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.
INDIANAPOLIS,
INDIANA
CHOOSE YOUR
CORE CURRICULUM
All Butler students, whatever their major, gain a foundation in the liberal arts as part of the Core Curriculum. With components such as Social Justice and Diversity and the Indianapolis Community Requirement, students will expand their horizons and explore new perspectives. Core courses like First Year Seminar, Global and Historical Studies, and Analytic Reasoning will make you a sharper thinker, a more accomplished writer, and someone who has the ability to make connections between unrelated concepts. And the classes here are so engaging, you’ll be on a want-to-know basis.
CHALLENGE College of Communication › › › › › › › › › ›
Communication Sciences and Disorders† Creative Media and Entertainment Critical Communication and Media Studies† Esports Communication* Exploratory Communication Film Studies* Journalism† Music Industry Studies† Sports Media Organizational Communication and Leadership† › Strategic Communication: Public Relations and Advertising† › Web Design and Development†
College of Education › › › › › ›
› › › › ›
Diverse Learners* Early Childhood Education** Education* Elementary Education Exploratory Education Middle/Secondary Education Biology, Chemistry, English, French, German, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish, Special Education Recreation and Sports Studies* Special Education—Mild Intervention** Sport Coaching* Teachers of English Language Learners** Youth and Community Development
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences › › › ›
Health Sciences Healthcare and Business Pre-Pharmacy Pharmacy
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences › Actuarial Science† › African Studies* › Anthropology †
› › › › › › › › › › › › › › ›
› › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › ›
Anthropology and Psychology Anthropology and Religion Astronomy* Astronomy and Astrophysics† Biochemistry † Biology † Chemistry † Chinese Classics† Computer Science† Criminology † Criminology and Psychology Data Science* Economics (LAS) Engineering Dual Degree Program◆ Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Energy, Mechanical, Motorsports English† Environmental Studies† Ethics* Exploratory Natural Sciences Exploratory Studies French† Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Geography* German† History † History and Anthropology History and Classics History and Political Science Individualized Major International Studies† Mathematics† Multilingual Neuroscience* Peace and Conflict Studies† Philosophy † Philosophy and Psychology Philosophy and Religion Physics† Political Science† Psychology Psychology and Political Science Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration* Religion† Science, Technology, and Society † Sociology † Sociology and Criminology Sociology and Psychology Software Engineering † Spanish† Statistics†
Jordan College of the Arts
› Art + Design† › Art History* › Arts Administration Art + Design, Art History, Music, Theatre › Dance—Arts Administration › Dance—Pedagogy › Dance—Performance › Jazz Studies › Music† › Music Composition › Music Education › Music Performance › Music Therapy Dual Degree Program◆ ◆ › Musical Arts › Performance and Music Education › Theatre
Lacy School of Business › › › › › › › › › › › ›
Accounting† Business* Business Law* Economics (LSB)† Entrepreneurship and Innovation† Exploratory Business Finance† Healthcare Management* International Business† Management Information Systems† Marketing † Risk Management and Insurance†
Pre-Professional Programs In addition to declaring a major, students may indicate a pre-professional program of interest. Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Seminary, Veterinary Medicine Italics indicate an optional concentration within a given major. * Minor only † Three-Year Degree Option ** Secondary Licensure Option The Engineering Dual Degree Program is a five-year program that offers students a Bachelor of Science degree from both Butler University and Purdue University’s School of Engineering and Technology in Indianapolis. ◆◆ The Music Therapy Dual Degree program is a five or six-year program that offers students a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy degree from IUPUI in Indianapolis and either a Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from Butler University. ◆
your future is waiting. ADVENTURERS APPLY HERE.
KEY DATES Fall Semester Start
June 1: Priority application deadline for scholarship consideration August 1: Deposit refund deadline Late August: Fall semester begins
Spring Semester Start
It’s never been a better time to be a Butler Bulldog! Head to butler.edu/apply to get started.
November 1: Priority application deadline for scholarship consideration January 1: Deposit refund deadline Mid-January: Spring semester begins
Transfer Application Requirements
To submit a transfer application, you need to have 12 or more credit hours of college coursework after high school graduation (completed or currently enrolled) or be seeking a second bachelor’s degree. • Official transcript from each college or university attended, submitted electronically to transferadmission@butler.edu or mailed directly from the issuing institution. (Applicants must be in good standing with their previous colleges/universities, earning grades of C- or higher.) • Additional materials may be required for admission consideration; other requirements may be set by specific programs.
College Transfer Credit Info To be transferable, coursework must meet the following criteria: • It was earned at a regionally accredited institution • It was a 100-level course or higher • The student received a grade of C- or better in the course* How credits transfer will be based on an individual evaluation of the coursework. Questions about your specific coursework and credits transferring to Butler for your intended major? Contact the Office of Registration and Records at 317-940-9203 or registrar@butler.edu. More information can also be found at butler.edu/admission/transfer. *Due to COVID-19, Butler University will accept transfer credit for coursework that was taken Pass/No Pass or Credit/No Credit at another college or university for Spring 2020 and/or Summer 2020.
®
riority consideration for all need-based gift assistance is P given to students who file the FAFSA. Update your FAFSA by adding the Butler code: 001788
INVEST IN YOURSELF At Butler, you can be assured that everything you put into your education will give you that much more in return. Admitted students may be eligible for: • The Transfer Scholarship • Phi Theta Kappa Award • Butler Grant • Jordan College of the Arts Award • Athletic Grant in Aid Learn more at butler.edu/financial-aid. Tuition and Fees 2021–2022 Tuition: $42,410 Fees: $990 Estimated Housing and Meals: $14,850 Total Direct Costs: $58,250 Indirect Costs (books, transportation, misc. expenses): $4,460 (est) Total Cost of Education: $62,710
PLAN A VISIT
(virtual or in-person!)
OFFICE OF ADMISSION, BUTLER UNIVERSITY, 4600 SUNSET AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208
888-940-8100 | transferadmission@butler.edu | butler.edu/admission/transfer |
thebutlerblue
butleru
butleru
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.
INDIANAPOLIS,
INDIANA
When you come to Butler, you’re getting more than just a world-class education. You’re joining the vibrant community of Indianapolis—the 17th-largest city in the United States, and the perfect backdrop for handson learning.
INDIANAPOLIS • Ranked among the top 25 places to live for young professionals by U.S. News and World Report (2020)
UNIVERSITY STATISTICS Undergraduate enrollment: 4,492 Students from 46 states and 22 countries
4,492 UNDERGRADS
Students of Color and International: 17% Out-of-state: 55% vs. in-state: 45%
TRANSFER STUDENTS ENTERING in 2021 Enrolling: 83 GPA (middle 50%): 3.36–4.09
65+
ACADEMIC MAJORS
Data reflective as of August 2021
TRANSFER STUDENTS by COLLEGE College of Communication: 8
12:1
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
300+
PARK-LIKE ACRES
• Offers a vibrant arts scene, including theatre and dance companies, a major symphony orchestra, and world-class museums
CAMPUS is LOCATED 5 MILES from DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS
BULLDOGS DO MORE
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: 21
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
• Home to multiple professional sports organizations, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis Colts, and the Indiana Pacers
College of Education: 4 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: 28
24
• Ranked third best city for jobs in America by Glassdoor (2020)
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, enjoying an outdoor concert in Indy, volunteering in the community, taking in a performance at the Butler Arts and Events Center, or just hanging out with your friends in the lounge of your residence hall. Believe us, it’s going to be a blast.
Jordan College of the Arts: 4 Lacy School of Business: 18
OUTCOMES for 2020 GRADUATES
%
97
PLACEMENT RATE
72
%
EMPLOYED
25 % GRAD SCHOOL
COMPANIES EAGER TO HIRE STUDENTS FOR INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS
2,500+
STUDENTS WITH ONE or MORE INTERNSHIPS
over 75%
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY
$52,000
3%
STILL LOOKING
Data is collected up to one year post-graduation from sources including students, employers, faculty, staff, parents, and online.
• • • • • •
130+ student organizations 20 NCAA Division I Athletic teams 30+ intramural and club sport options 7 sororities and 7 fraternities 31% of students participate in Greek Life 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
SOME CLASSROOMS REQUIRE PASSPORTS Butler has over 200 study abroad and exchange programs in over 60 countries for you to choose from. Study for a summer term, a semester, or a full academic year.
Fairview House
Some of the Indianapolis companies Butler students have interned with:
RESIDENCE LIFE Butler offers a residential campus and most first-year students, sophomores, and juniors live on campus. You’re never far from anything you need—your classes, the library, the Health and Recreation Complex, and late-night snacks are always within walking distance. There are a variety of campus housing options available, including pod-style, suite-style, and apartments.
DINING Your sustainably-sourced food will be cooked from scratch, utilizing local ingredients whenever possible, including produce grown right on campus from The Farm at Butler. You’ll enjoy dining with friends at Atherton Marketplace, perusing the salad or sushi bar at the brand new Plum Market Kitchen, or grabbing a coffee at the campus Starbucks. Plum Market Grab a bite to eat at the new Plum Market Kitchen.
NEW SCIENCES COMPLEX A $100 million expansion and renovation of Butler’s Sciences Complex is nearly complete, with classes meeting in the Complex starting this fall. The state-of-the-art facility includes high-tech classrooms that promote learning by doing, labs that mimic the set-up at top research companies, and work spaces encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration.
BUTLER DOWNTOWN IS INDIANAPOL
INDIANA
When you come to Butler, you’re getting more than just a world-class education. You’re joining the vibrant community of Indianapolis—the 17th-largest city in the United States, and the perfect backdrop for handson learning.
INDIANAPOLIS • Ranked among the top 25 places to live for young professionals by U.S. News and World Report (2020)
UNIVERSITY STATISTICS Undergraduate enrollment: 4,492 Students from 46 states and 22 countries
4,492 UNDERGRADS
Students of Color and International: 17% Out-of-state: 55% vs. in-state: 45%
TRANSFER STUDENTS ENTERING in 2021 Enrolling: 83 GPA (middle 50%): 3.36–4.09
65+
ACADEMIC MAJORS
Data reflective as of August 2021
TRANSFER STUDENTS by COLLEGE College of Communication: 8
12:1
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
300+
PARK-LIKE ACRES
• Offers a vibrant arts scene, including theatre and dance companies, a major symphony orchestra, and world-class museums
CAMPUS is LOCATED 5 MILES from DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS
BULLDOGS DO MORE
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: 21
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
• Home to multiple professional sports organizations, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis Colts, and the Indiana Pacers
College of Education: 4 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: 28
24
• Ranked third best city for jobs in America by Glassdoor (2020)
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, enjoying an outdoor concert in Indy, volunteering in the community, taking in a performance at the Butler Arts and Events Center, or just hanging out with your friends in the lounge of your residence hall. Believe us, it’s going to be a blast.
Jordan College of the Arts: 4 Lacy School of Business: 18
OUTCOMES for 2020 GRADUATES
%
97
PLACEMENT RATE
72
%
EMPLOYED
25 % GRAD SCHOOL
COMPANIES EAGER TO HIRE STUDENTS FOR INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS
2,500+
STUDENTS WITH ONE or MORE INTERNSHIPS
over 75%
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY
$52,000
3%
STILL LOOKING
Data is collected up to one year post-graduation from sources including students, employers, faculty, staff, parents, and online.
• • • • • •
130+ student organizations 20 NCAA Division I Athletic teams 30+ intramural and club sport options 7 sororities and 7 fraternities 31% of students participate in Greek Life 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
SOME CLASSROOMS REQUIRE PASSPORTS Butler has over 200 study abroad and exchange programs in over 60 countries for you to choose from. Study for a summer term, a semester, or a full academic year.
Fairview House
Some of the Indianapolis companies Butler students have interned with:
RESIDENCE LIFE Butler offers a residential campus and most first-year students, sophomores, and juniors live on campus. You’re never far from anything you need—your classes, the library, the Health and Recreation Complex, and late-night snacks are always within walking distance. There are a variety of campus housing options available, including pod-style, suite-style, and apartments.
DINING Your sustainably-sourced food will be cooked from scratch, utilizing local ingredients whenever possible, including produce grown right on campus from The Farm at Butler. You’ll enjoy dining with friends at Atherton Marketplace, perusing the salad or sushi bar at the brand new Plum Market Kitchen, or grabbing a coffee at the campus Starbucks. Plum Market Grab a bite to eat at the new Plum Market Kitchen.
NEW SCIENCES COMPLEX A $100 million expansion and renovation of Butler’s Sciences Complex is nearly complete, with classes meeting in the Complex starting this fall. The state-of-the-art facility includes high-tech classrooms that promote learning by doing, labs that mimic the set-up at top research companies, and work spaces encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration.
BUTLER DOWNTOWN IS INDIANAPOL
INDIANA
When you come to Butler, you’re getting more than just a world-class education. You’re joining the vibrant community of Indianapolis—the 17th-largest city in the United States, and the perfect backdrop for handson learning.
INDIANAPOLIS • Ranked among the top 25 places to live for young professionals by U.S. News and World Report (2020)
UNIVERSITY STATISTICS Undergraduate enrollment: 4,492 Students from 46 states and 22 countries
4,492 UNDERGRADS
Students of Color and International: 17% Out-of-state: 55% vs. in-state: 45%
TRANSFER STUDENTS ENTERING in 2021 Enrolling: 83 GPA (middle 50%): 3.36–4.09
65+
ACADEMIC MAJORS
Data reflective as of August 2021
TRANSFER STUDENTS by COLLEGE College of Communication: 8
12:1
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
300+
PARK-LIKE ACRES
• Offers a vibrant arts scene, including theatre and dance companies, a major symphony orchestra, and world-class museums
CAMPUS is LOCATED 5 MILES from DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS
BULLDOGS DO MORE
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: 21
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
• Home to multiple professional sports organizations, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis Colts, and the Indiana Pacers
College of Education: 4 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: 28
24
• Ranked third best city for jobs in America by Glassdoor (2020)
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, enjoying an outdoor concert in Indy, volunteering in the community, taking in a performance at the Butler Arts and Events Center, or just hanging out with your friends in the lounge of your residence hall. Believe us, it’s going to be a blast.
Jordan College of the Arts: 4 Lacy School of Business: 18
OUTCOMES for 2020 GRADUATES
%
97
PLACEMENT RATE
72
%
EMPLOYED
25 % GRAD SCHOOL
COMPANIES EAGER TO HIRE STUDENTS FOR INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS
2,500+
STUDENTS WITH ONE or MORE INTERNSHIPS
over 75%
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY
$52,000
3%
STILL LOOKING
Data is collected up to one year post-graduation from sources including students, employers, faculty, staff, parents, and online.
• • • • • •
130+ student organizations 20 NCAA Division I Athletic teams 30+ intramural and club sport options 7 sororities and 7 fraternities 31% of students participate in Greek Life 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
SOME CLASSROOMS REQUIRE PASSPORTS Butler has over 200 study abroad and exchange programs in over 60 countries for you to choose from. Study for a summer term, a semester, or a full academic year.
Fairview House
Some of the Indianapolis companies Butler students have interned with:
RESIDENCE LIFE Butler offers a residential campus and most first-year students, sophomores, and juniors live on campus. You’re never far from anything you need—your classes, the library, the Health and Recreation Complex, and late-night snacks are always within walking distance. There are a variety of campus housing options available, including pod-style, suite-style, and apartments.
DINING Your sustainably-sourced food will be cooked from scratch, utilizing local ingredients whenever possible, including produce grown right on campus from The Farm at Butler. You’ll enjoy dining with friends at Atherton Marketplace, perusing the salad or sushi bar at the brand new Plum Market Kitchen, or grabbing a coffee at the campus Starbucks. Plum Market Grab a bite to eat at the new Plum Market Kitchen.
NEW SCIENCES COMPLEX A $100 million expansion and renovation of Butler’s Sciences Complex is nearly complete, with classes meeting in the Complex starting this fall. The state-of-the-art facility includes high-tech classrooms that promote learning by doing, labs that mimic the set-up at top research companies, and work spaces encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration.
BUTLER DOWNTOWN IS INDIANAPOL
INDIANA
CHOOSE YOUR
CORE CURRICULUM
All Butler students, whatever their major, gain a foundation in the liberal arts as part of the Core Curriculum. With components such as Social Justice and Diversity and the Indianapolis Community Requirement, students will expand their horizons and explore new perspectives. Core courses like First Year Seminar, Global and Historical Studies, and Analytic Reasoning will make you a sharper thinker, a more accomplished writer, and someone who has the ability to make connections between unrelated concepts. And the classes here are so engaging, you’ll be on a want-to-know basis.
CHALLENGE College of Communication › › › › › › › › › ›
Communication Sciences and Disorders† Creative Media and Entertainment Critical Communication and Media Studies† Esports Communication* Exploratory Communication Film Studies* Journalism† Music Industry Studies† Sports Media Organizational Communication and Leadership† › Strategic Communication: Public Relations and Advertising† › Web Design and Development†
College of Education › › › › › ›
› › › › ›
Diverse Learners* Early Childhood Education** Education* Elementary Education Exploratory Education Middle/Secondary Education Biology, Chemistry, English, French, German, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish, Special Education Recreation and Sports Studies* Special Education—Mild Intervention** Sport Coaching* Teachers of English Language Learners** Youth and Community Development
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences › › › ›
Health Sciences Healthcare and Business Pre-Pharmacy Pharmacy
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences › Actuarial Science† › African Studies* › Anthropology †
› › › › › › › › › › › › › › ›
› › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › › ›
Anthropology and Psychology Anthropology and Religion Astronomy* Astronomy and Astrophysics† Biochemistry † Biology † Chemistry † Chinese Classics† Computer Science† Criminology † Criminology and Psychology Data Science* Economics (LAS) Engineering Dual Degree Program◆ Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Energy, Mechanical, Motorsports English† Environmental Studies† Ethics* Exploratory Natural Sciences Exploratory Studies French† Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Geography* German† History † History and Anthropology History and Classics History and Political Science Individualized Major International Studies† Mathematics† Multilingual Neuroscience* Peace and Conflict Studies† Philosophy † Philosophy and Psychology Philosophy and Religion Physics† Political Science† Psychology Psychology and Political Science Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration* Religion† Science, Technology, and Society † Sociology † Sociology and Criminology Sociology and Psychology Software Engineering † Spanish† Statistics†
Jordan College of the Arts
› Art + Design† › Art History* › Arts Administration Art + Design, Art History, Music, Theatre › Dance—Arts Administration › Dance—Pedagogy › Dance—Performance › Jazz Studies › Music† › Music Composition › Music Education › Music Performance › Music Therapy Dual Degree Program◆ ◆ › Musical Arts › Performance and Music Education › Theatre
Lacy School of Business › › › › › › › › › › › ›
Accounting† Business* Business Law* Economics (LSB)† Entrepreneurship and Innovation† Exploratory Business Finance† Healthcare Management* International Business† Management Information Systems† Marketing † Risk Management and Insurance†
Pre-Professional Programs In addition to declaring a major, students may indicate a pre-professional program of interest. Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Seminary, Veterinary Medicine Italics indicate an optional concentration within a given major. * Minor only † Three-Year Degree Option ** Secondary Licensure Option The Engineering Dual Degree Program is a five-year program that offers students a Bachelor of Science degree from both Butler University and Purdue University’s School of Engineering and Technology in Indianapolis. ◆◆ The Music Therapy Dual Degree program is a five or six-year program that offers students a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy degree from IUPUI in Indianapolis and either a Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from Butler University. ◆
your future is waiting. ADVENTURERS APPLY HERE.
KEY DATES Fall Semester Start
June 1: Priority application deadline for scholarship consideration August 1: Deposit refund deadline Late August: Fall semester begins
Spring Semester Start
It’s never been a better time to be a Butler Bulldog! Head to butler.edu/apply to get started.
November 1: Priority application deadline for scholarship consideration January 1: Deposit refund deadline Mid-January: Spring semester begins
Transfer Application Requirements
To submit a transfer application, you need to have 12 or more credit hours of college coursework after high school graduation (completed or currently enrolled) or be seeking a second bachelor’s degree. • Official transcript from each college or university attended, submitted electronically to transferadmission@butler.edu or mailed directly from the issuing institution. (Applicants must be in good standing with their previous colleges/universities, earning grades of C- or higher.) • Additional materials may be required for admission consideration; other requirements may be set by specific programs.
College Transfer Credit Info To be transferable, coursework must meet the following criteria: • It was earned at a regionally accredited institution • It was a 100-level course or higher • The student received a grade of C- or better in the course* How credits transfer will be based on an individual evaluation of the coursework. Questions about your specific coursework and credits transferring to Butler for your intended major? Contact the Office of Registration and Records at 317-940-9203 or registrar@butler.edu. More information can also be found at butler.edu/admission/transfer. *Due to COVID-19, Butler University will accept transfer credit for coursework that was taken Pass/No Pass or Credit/No Credit at another college or university for Spring 2020 and/or Summer 2020.
®
riority consideration for all need-based gift assistance is P given to students who file the FAFSA. Update your FAFSA by adding the Butler code: 001788
INVEST IN YOURSELF At Butler, you can be assured that everything you put into your education will give you that much more in return. Admitted students may be eligible for: • The Transfer Scholarship • Phi Theta Kappa Award • Butler Grant • Jordan College of the Arts Award • Athletic Grant in Aid Learn more at butler.edu/financial-aid. Tuition and Fees 2021–2022 Tuition: $42,410 Fees: $990 Estimated Housing and Meals: $14,850 Total Direct Costs: $58,250 Indirect Costs (books, transportation, misc. expenses): $4,460 (est) Total Cost of Education: $62,710
PLAN A VISIT
(virtual or in-person!)
OFFICE OF ADMISSION, BUTLER UNIVERSITY, 4600 SUNSET AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208
888-940-8100 | transferadmission@butler.edu | butler.edu/admission/transfer |
thebutlerblue
butleru
butleru
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.
INDIANAPOLIS,
INDIANA