8 a.m.-2 p.m.
MOVE IN TO RESIDENCE HALLS

8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
BOOKSTORE OPEN

9 a.m.-5 p.m.
RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICE OPEN

10 a.m.-3 p.m.
STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE OPEN
Aramark Dining Services office open

12 - 6 p.m.
HELP DESK OPEN AND COMPUTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE IN RESIDENCE HALLS

1:30-5 p.m.
THE FOLLOWING OFFICES WILL BE OPEN:

Financial Aid
Learning Resource Center
Registration and Records
Student Accounts

2-3:30 p.m.
OPTIONAL INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS FOR PARENTS

2-3:30 p.m.
OPTIONAL RESIDENCE HALL MEET AND GREET FOR NEW STUDENTS

2 - 5 p.m.
RESOURCE FAIR
Pick up your welcome week schedule and orientation group assignments here. Meet with representatives from campus offices as well as banks and spiritual organizations.

2-6 p.m.
REGISTER FOR DAWG ALERT
Dawg Alert^® Plus gives Butler administrators the ability to reach
students, faculty and staff, on and off campus via text messages,
voice and email alerts in the event of a campus emergency,
weather-related delay or closing.

3-4:30 p.m.
STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES MEETING

5-8 p.m.
FAMILY DINNERS ON THEIR OWN

6-8:30 p.m.
OFF-CAMPUS/COMMUTER STUDENT DINNER

Off-campus students can enjoy dinner, a panel and meet other new students. New off-campus students: please pick up your personal Welcome Week schedule including orientation group assignments at this location.

8-9:30 p.m.
RESIDENCE HALL MEETINGS FOR NEW STUDENTS - REQUIRED

8-9:30 p.m.
PARENTS AND SIBLINGS DESSERT RECEPTION

9:30 -11 p.m.
NEW STUDENT KICK-OFF SOCIAL - THE QUEST

11 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
NEW STUDENT LATE NIGHT EVENT
Casino night and D.J. - Co-sponsored by residence life

8:30-9:45 a.m.
LEGACY BREAKFAST
invitation only

8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
BOOKSTORE OPEN

9-11:15 a.m.
BRUNCH
Provided by Welcome Week Programs

9-11:15 a.m.
EFROYMSON DIVERSITY CENTER OPEN HOUSE

9-11:15 a.m.
REGISTER FOR DAWG ALERT^®

9-11:15 a.m.; Reopen 1-4 p.m.
ARAMARK DINING SERVICES OFFICE OPEN

9:45- 10:45 a.m.
CATHOLIC MASS

9:45- 10:45 a.m.
ECUMENICAL SERVICES

10-11 a.m.
ATHLETIC WELCOME FOR ATHLETES AND PARENTS

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
BUTLER UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION
REQUIRED for new students, families are welcome to attend. Join President James Danko, Faculty, Staff and the Butler community as we celebrate the start of the 2012-2013 academic year.

12:30-1 p.m.
NEW STUDENT PHOTO
BUTLER UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION RECEPTION
Immediately following the Butler University Convocation

2-2:30 p.m.
FAMILY FAREWELL
Please use this time to say goodbye before student orientation groups begin.

2:30-3 p.m.
OPTIONAL PARENT SESSION
Student affairs deans discuss campus life, programs and services.

2:30-5:15 p.m.
STUDENT ORIENTATION GROUP MEETINGS - REQUIRED
optional for transfer students

5:30-7:30 p.m.
CAMPUS PICNIC FOR NEW STUDENTS

7:30-9:45 p.m.
STUDENT LIFE AT BUTLER - REQUIRED

10 p.m. - midnight
LATE NIGHT SOCIAL

7:30-8:25 a.m.
BREAKFAST

8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
ORIENTATION GROUP MEETINGS - REQUIRED

ACADEMIC DAY
Student and faculty orientation guides will lead you through the day's activities. Please bring:a pen, paper, your Outcasts United book and readers guide. The author, Warren St. John, will be available to autograph your book during lunch.

8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
BOOKSTORE OPEN

9 a.m.-1 p.m.
ARAMARK DINING SERVICES OFFICE OPEN

2:45-3:30 p.m.
COLLEGE MEETINGS - REQUIRED for ALL new students

3:45-5 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS - REQUIRED for ALL new students

4:30-6:30 p.m.
DINNER

6:45-8:45 p.m.
PLAYFAIR
Meet hundreds of new students in just two hours! Ice cream social and open house immediately following Playfair.

8-10 p.m.
JCFA - Voice studio placement hearings for voice majors
JCFA - MT101 Exemption Exam - by invitation only
LH133 - String Sections

Butler Symphony Orchestra sign up in advance for an audition time at Lilly Hall, Room 157.

9 p.m.-midnight
LATE NIGHT SOCIAL

7:30-8:25 a.m.
BREAKFAST

8:30-9:15 a.m.
FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN INFORMATION SESSION
Atherton Union, Reilly Room

All students who have accepted a Federal Direct Loan are REQUIRED to attend one of the sessions offered. Seating is limited. If the session is full you will be asked to attend another session. Your student loan funds may be delayed in posting to your student account if you do not attend a session. (Also offered on Tuesday at 9:25 and 10:20 a.m. and Wednesday at 4 p.m. Note location change to Jordan Hall, Room 141 on Wednesday.)

8:30-11 a.m.
NEW ATHLETE ORIENTATION
REQUIRED for new student athletes

8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
BOOKSTORE OPEN

9-11 a.m.
BALLET PLACEMENT CLASS
new dance majors only

9:25-10:10 a.m.
FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN INFORMATION SESSION

10:15-11:15 a.m.
Morton-Finney Leadership Program Meeting - REQUIRED for all students who received Morton-Finney Scholarships

10:20-11 a.m.
FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN INFORMATION SESSION

11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
BULLDOGS INTO THE STREETS (BITS)
Over 450 new students join returning student leaders to serve the
Indianapolis community in one afternoon. Sponsored by the Butler
University Volunteer Center. Lunch, T-shirt and transportation will be provided.

Noon-1:30 p.m.
LUNCH

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
OFF CAMPUS/COMMUTER STUDENT GATHERING
Dinner will not be provided.

4:30-7:30 p.m.
DINNER
The semester meal plan begins with this dinner. Please don't forget your ID!

5-7 p.m.
BLOCK PARTY
Meet representatives from Butler's 150+ student organizations. Sponsored by Programs for Leadership and Service Education (PuLSE).Take a look at the recognized student organizations at http://www.butler.edu/involvement/

5-7 p.m.
JCFA - Piano placement for music and dance majors

5-10 p.m.
JCFA - Music Ensemble Auditions
Percussion auditions for Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra Lilly Hall, Room 320. Sign up in advance for an audition time at Lilly Hall,
Room 320 or contact Professor Jon Crabiel at jcrabiel@butler.edu to schedule an audition time.

5:00-8:00p.m.
LH 145 - Woodwind and Brass auditions for Wind
Ensemble and Butler symphony Orchestra

Sign up in advance for an audition time at Lilly Hall, Room 157

6-8 p.m.
JCFA - jazz Ensemble/Jazz Combo Auditions

Sign up in advance for an audition time at Lilly Hall, Room 246

8-8:30 p.m.
CAMPUS SAFETY AND CITY SMARTS
Get tips from the pros about playing it safe on campus and in the city. Learn about Butler's Community of Care and services that are in place to support your safety and well being as you transition into your new living environment.

CLASSES BEGIN

12:30-1:50 p.m.
MUSIC AT BUTLER WANTS YOU IN CHOIR
All non-music majors interested in singing in University Choir are invited to attend the first rehearsal in Lilly Hall, Room 120, and speak with the conductor, Professor Henry Leck. (Students may receive credit by registering for ES 117 01, MWF 12:30-1:50 p.m.)

4-4:45 p.m.
FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN INFORMATION SESSION

5:15-6:45 p.m.
MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD REHEARSAL

7 and 8:30 p.m.
RED CUP CULTURE PRESENTATIONS - REQUIRED
ALL students will be required to attend one of four sessions offered. Check with your resident assistant for your unit's time and date. Real talk about the BU party scene, the choices you will face, and tips from peers about playing it safe and having fun!

3-4:30 p.m.
GET HIRED FAIR
Several campus offices and community organizations will be present to discuss job opportunities, how to apply for an on-campus job, and to help you navigate through Federal Work Study.

4:30-5:30 p.m.
LILLY SCHOLAR NETWORK EVENT SOCIAL
by invitation only

7 and 8:30 p.m.
RED CUP CULTURE PRESENTATIONS - REQUIRED

1-2 p.m.
ALL-DEPARTMENT MEETING FOR THEATRE MAJORS - REQUIRED

12 - 7 p.m.
BUTLER UNIVERSITY RESALE NETWORK (B.U.R.N.) SALE
B.U.R.N will be holding a yard sale of gently used items including couches, chairs, appliances, etc. All earnings will be donated to the Wheeler Mission to support the homeless!

7 p.m.
WOMEN'S SOCCER VS. INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

7:30-9:00 p.m.
HYPNOTIST JIM WAND
Acclaimed hypnotist, Jim Wand, returns to Butler for a Welcome Week tradition. Wand has worked with Jay Leno and Chris Rock among others.

9:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
ACTIVITIES UNDER THE STARS FEATURING "THE HUNGER GAMES"
Observatory (weather permitting) | Rain site: Atherton Union, Reilly Room
High-ropes course, movie, food trucks and outdoor games. Please wear close-toed
shoes. Sponsored by Peers Advocating for Wellness for Students (PAWS), the
Department of Recreation, Center for Faith and Vocation, the Student Government
Association, and Programs for Leadership and Service Education.

8 - 9 a.m.
UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM ORIENTATION WELCOME SESSION
for honor students only

9 a.m.-5 p.m.
MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD "BAND CAMP"

11 a.m.-2 p.m.
COLLEGE 101: TRANSITION TO SUCCESS
Come learn how to be successful in college and hear tips from
current Butler students. Lunch will be provided. Registration
is limited-please register ((( http://www.butler.edu/learning/college-101-registration/)))

4-6 p.m.
HONORS ORIENTATION SESSION
for honor students only

9 p.m.
"DRIVE-IN" MOVIE - "THE AVENGERS "
Atherton Mall | Rain site: Jordan Hall, Room 141
Bring a blanket and relax with friends. Sponsored by SGA Films committee..

11 p.m.
SGA COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT featuring Gentlemen Hall
Atherton Union, Reilly Room
Please bring your Butler ID.

8:45-9:30 p.m.
TRANSFER STUDENT DESSERT RECEPTION

12:00.m.-2:15 p.m.
BUTLER REMIX - REQUIRED
Robertson Hall, Johnson Room

Welcome from Butler University President James Danko, lunch,
information fair and keynote speaker.

2:45-3:30 p.m.    
COLLEGE MEETINGS- REQUIRED for ALL new students

3:45-5 p.m.    
DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS - REQUIRED for ALL new students

4:30-5:30 p.m.    
TRANSFER STUDENT DINNER "FUEL UP FOR BLOCK PARTY"

2-3:30 p.m.
OPTIONAL INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS FOR PARENTS

2 - 5 p.m.
RESOURCE FAIR

STUDENTS WILL PICK UP WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE AND ORIENTATION GROUP ASSIGNMENTS HERE

Meet with representatives from campus offices as well as banks
and spiritual organizations

8-9:30 p.m.
PARENTS AND SIBLINGS DESSERT RECEPTION

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.    
BUTLER UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION
REQUIRED for new students, families are welcome to attend.

Join President James Danko, Faculty, Staff and the Butler community as we celebrate the start of the 2012-2013 academic year.

BUTLER UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION RECEPTION
Immediately following the Butler University Convocation

2-2:30 p.m.
FAMILY FAREWELL
Please use this time to say goodbye before student orientation groups begin.

2:30-3 p.m.     
OPTIONAL PARENT SESSION
Student affairs deans discuss campus life, programs and services.