Frequently Asked Questions
Incoming Students
Please review the incoming students FAQ sheet by clicking the
link below. The document may be printed for ease and future
reference.
Incoming Students FAQ Sheet
(PDF)
Returning Students
Please review the returning students FAQ sheet by clicking the
link below. The document may be printed for ease and future
reference.
Returning Students FAQ Sheet (PDF)
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The Activity Fee?
The Activity Fee is charged to all full time undergraduate
students in the fall and spring semesters. The fee
is charged per semester and funds student
activities, organizations, and events throughout the semester.
Please visit the
Programs for Leadership and Service Education (PuLSE) website
to explore upcoming events and student organizations.
The Health & Recreation Fee?
The Health and Recreation Fee is charged to all full time
undergraduate students in the fall and spring semesters and funds
the Health and Recreation Center (HRC). It is not a membership
fee but does allow students access to the center.
Please visit the Health and Recreation
Center website to explore the center online!
The Welcome Week Fee?
The Welcome Week Fee is charged to all incoming "new" and
transfer students. The one time fee funds activities, food,
and student events during welcome week at the beginning of the fall
semester. For details, please visit http://www.butler.edu/orientation-programs/
The New Student Registration Fee?
The New Student Registration Fee is a one time fee
for the academic year. The fee is charged to students who
attend a New Student Registration session. The fee funds
activities, food, presentations, and placement testing offered
during the New Student Registration sessions. Details
are available at http://www.butler.edu/registrar/new-students/overview/
Financial Aid?
If you need information about financial aid including
information concerning grants, scholarships, and loan programs,
please visit the Office of Financial Aid website at www.butler.edu/financial-aid,
email finaid@butler.edu, or call toll
free (877) 940-8200.
Housing & Meal Plans?
If you need information about housing, meal plans, or room
damage charges, please contact the Department of Residence Life at
(317) 940-9458 or 1 (800) 368-6852 ext. 9458. You may also send an
email to reslife@butler.edu or visit their
website at www.butler.edu/residence-life/.
Class Enrollment, Registration & Records?
Please contact the Office of Registration and Records at (317)
940-9203 OR (800) 368-6852 ext. 9203. You may also visit their
website at www.butler.edu/registrar, or email the office
at registrar@butler.edu.
Traffic Fines and Parking Decals?
Please contact the Butler University Police Department at (317)
940-9396, 1 (800) 368-6852 ext. 9396 or visit the department
website at www.butler.edu/bupd.
Student Health Services?
Please contact the Health and Counseling Center at (317)
940-9385, 1 (800) 368-6852 ext. 9385, or visit the websites:
Library Fees/Fines?
Please visit their website at http://libguides.butler.edu/ask