Checklist & What to Bring
Prior to arriving at New Student Registration, there are several things you need to complete. Thoroughly read this New Student Registration website and share this information with your parents. This site will contain the most up-to-date information available.
Checklist
Priority Action Items
- Read through this New Student Registration website and share this information with your parents. This site contains the most up-to-date information available.
- View the
Admitted Student Quick Start video
to learn how to reset your password and how to access these
important Butler accounts:
- BUMail (your Butler email)
- My.Butler (your Butler account)
- Blackboard (your placement exams)
- Log into your BUMail email account and set up preferences. Check this email account regularly as it is now Butler's primary means of communicating with you. Over the summer, Welcome Week and orientation information will be sent to you via this email address.
- Log in and review your My.Butler To Do list for placement exam requirements.
- Read the Placement Exam website thoroughly and take all required placement exams using Blackboard by the due date.
Important Action Items
- Prepare for your academic advising appointment by reading the Core Curriculum information from your packet and review this advising website.
- Complete the Admitted Student Evaluation from your packet.
Additional Action Items
- Housing contracts, if completed, can be collected by the Residence Life office at the Everything You Need Fair.
- Health records and insurance information can be submitted online via a secure portal beginning May 15. The Health Center will also be available during the Everything You Need Fair if you have any questions.
What to Bring
To be prepared for the day, it is recommended that students bring the following:
- A pen and notebook for taking notes during college meetings and the advising appointments
- A list of departments and programs to visit during the Everything You Need Fair
- Core Curriculum pamphlet (from the advance packet)
- Recommended Courses for First-Year Students booklet (March and April participants will receive this upon arrival)
- A list of course options to discuss with your academic advisor (Core, major-specific, and electives)
- Completed Admitted Student Evaluation (from the advance packet)
- Housing and dining forms (if completed)
- Health Center forms (if completed)
