Upon arrival, you will receive an individual schedule for the day, including your specific academic advising appointment time. Parents will also receive a folder of useful information and a schedule of parent activities.

ID photos taken 
Smile! This will be the photo for your official Butler student ID. Following lunch, your ID will be ready to pick up and take home. Students can pick up IDs before departing campus at Irwin Library.

Everything You Need Fair
As you arrive, representatives from over 20 programs and services will be available throughout Irwin Library. This is a great opportunity to learn about programs and ask questions. See a full list of who will be on hand at the Everything You Need Fair.

This session will highlight Butler's Core Curriculum and provide information from Financial Aid.

Each major at Butler falls within one of six colleges. The college of your major will be indicated on your individualized schedule. During this student-only meeting, representatives from your college will review Core Curriculum requirements, major and college requirements, appropriate first semester courses, what to think about when crafting a course schedule with your advisor, and support services available to you. The college meeting is also a wonderful opportunity to meet your future classmates.

Whether this is your first or last child to go off to college, this is always a big transition for the entire family. This session will highlight "critical conversations" recommended for families, ways to keep connected to Butler and your student via social media, and the many support services available. Also included will be a discussion of FERPA privacy laws, an opportunity for Q&A, and advice from fellow parents.

Lunch will be provided and this is the perfect time for students and parents to reconnect to discuss all that you learned in your individual morning sessions. Feel free to visit Starbucks, the bookstore, or explore campus. 

While we would love to have you experience our cafeterias, classes will be in session and current Butler students will be using these facilities. Feel free to visit campus again to try out the many dining options.

Academic advising is an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a faculty member in the major you have declared. During the appointment, you will discuss your placement exam results, classes important to your major, the Core Curriculum, and potential electives. Appointments may range from 30 minutes to an hour and will take place sometime between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. Some departments will conduct a quick departmental meeting at 1:00 that will also help you prepare for your advising appointment.

Academic advising is a special opportunity for students to build rapport with a faculty advisor and therefore parents are asked to attend the College Meeting for Parents and Information Sessions during this time.

A hospitality area will be available in Irwin Library throughout the afternoon. Students are invited to mix and mingle with current Butler students before and after scheduled advising appointments and information sessions. Butler IDs will be available for students to pick up, campus tours will depart from this location, and if at any time you have a question, please stop by the information table. This is the perfect place to meet up with your family at the end of the day.

Representatives from the college of the student's major will discuss topics such as what is happening in the academic advising appointments, common classes taken in the first year, unique requirements for the major or college, support services available, and more.   

A hospitality area will be available in Irwin Library throughout the afternoon. Students are invited to mix and mingle with current Butler students before and after scheduled advising appointments and information sessions. Butler IDs will be available for students to pick up, campus tours will depart from this location, and if at any time you have a question, please stop by the information table. This is the perfect place to meet up with your family at the end of the day.

The following information sessions will be offered at both 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

Money Matters
Need help in evaluating the different options and developing a plan for your investment in a Butler education? Representatives from Financial Aid, Student Accounts and Student Employment will answer your questions and provide guidance on how to apply for the programs available to help pay the bill.

Campus Life: Residence Life and Dining Services
This session will provide you with information about living on Butler's campus.  Questions to be answered include: What is provided in residence hall rooms? When do you learn about your roommate? What support does your RA provide? Come learn how Butler's housing options are designed to meet student needs through their time as a Butler student. Information about dining services will also be shared. 

Go Above and Beyond
Do you want to get the most out of your Butler education? Do you want todo more? Are you already thinking about what you'll do after Butler? This session will introduce you to numerous opportunities for intellectual engagement. Consider opportunities to study abroad, conduct research, spend a semester interning in Washington, D.C. or many other locations across the country. Learn about who can assist you with exploring graduate school, gap year, and career options. Butler has something for everyone! Representatives from Study Abroad, Internship and Career Services and the Center for High Achievement and Scholarly Engagement (CHASE) will be available.

Transitioning to Butler: Welcome Week and Getting Involved
Come to this session to learn details about orientation and Welcome Week. We will also discuss the benefits of student involvement as well as the myriad of ways for students to connect with opportunities both on and off campus.

Full campus tours (including residence halls) will depart from Irwin Library at 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

The Residence Hall Open House will be available at Ross Hall and Schwitzer Hall from 1:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tour guides will be available in the lobbies of each hall.

If you have questions for or need a break, please feel free to stop by the Hospitality Room in Irwin Library between 1:45 p.m and 4:00 p.m.