Admitted Students

You’re #ButlerBound!

It’s time to celebrate! The good stuff is just beginning.

Welcome, Bulldog!

Recently admitted to Butler? You’re in—be proud! All of your hard work and accomplishments have paid off, and we think you’d make a terrific Bulldog.

Whether you’ve already decided to join us or you’re still making up your mind, you’ll find resources on this page for admitted students and their families. Find out more about your next steps in the enrollment process, register to attend an admitted student visit, and prepare to have an incredible college experience. 

Don’t hesitate to contact your admission counselor if you have questions that aren’t answered here. We’re here to help!

2024–2025 FAFSA Updates

Update as of 3/14/24: Given the ongoing FAFSA delays, we will work with families who need extended time to make the enrollment decision. While May 1 remains our enrollment deposit deadline, Butler will accept deposits after May 1 and offer a refund of the enrollment deposit through June 1.

Update as of 2/6/24: The U.S. Department of Education has delayed FAFSA applicant data release to colleges until mid-March 2024. As soon as we are able to access the data, we will work quickly to extend financial aid offers. We now anticipate Butler offers will be sent to incoming students within 3–4 weeks of our office receiving the data.

Our Priority FAFSA Filing Deadline is extended to April 15, 2024. Students will be notified upon receipt of their FAFSA data.

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Butler Bound Days

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Admitted College Info Sessions

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Schedule a Visit

Come see us

We’re sold on you. Now, the ball’s in your court. Even if you’ve been to campus, you may find that a second visit tells you what you need to know. Our Admitted Student Visits will give you an up-close look at Bulldog life.

Financial Aid Next Steps

Make sure you’ve filed the FAFSA—the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. We’ll need that to determine your eligibility for gifts and other assistance.

find your people

Connect with fellow admitted Bulldogs through Nearpeer, a free app exclusively for incoming Butler University students and parents. Meet other incoming students with common interests, find a workout partner, study buddy, or potential roommate, and get answers about attending Butler!

I’m so there.

If your decision is made, congrats, Bulldog! Let’s make it official. New students must submit a $500 deposit to secure a spot in the incoming class.

After you’ve paid the deposit, take a deep breath. The hardest part is over—you’ve decided! But we’ve got a lot to do. Get an email account. Start the New Student Registration process. Complete your housing application. Let’s get started.