Important Dates

We created helpful lists of important dates for all populations. Find your checklist below.
Transfer Important Dates
Spring (First-Year & Transfer) Important Dates

Important dates for first-year students entering fall 2026
December 1, 2025Recommended FAFSA filing date
Mid-January 2026Financial aid offer notification begins (Early Decision applicants only)
February 2026Placement exams become available
February 1, 2026Non-refundable $500 enrollment deposit due (Early Decision applicants only)
February 15, 2026Butler’s Priority FAFSA Deadline
Mid-February 2026Financial aid offer notification begins (Early Action and Regular Decision applicants)
March 9, 2026Housing Application opens
Mid-March 2026Financial aid offer notification begins (Jordan College of the Arts students, Morton-Finney Scholars Program, and Compass Center Scholars)
April–July 2026New Student Registration appointments offered
May 1, 2026National Candidates Reply Date
Enrollment deposit deadline (Early Action and Regular Decision applicants)
June 1, 2026First-year housing application modification deadline
July 1, 2026Take action on loans and report outside scholarships. Learn more about these important next steps. 
July 6, 2026First-year housing and roommate assignments are sent beginning on this date
Mid-JulyFirst semester e-bill becomes available
August 1, 2025Deadline to submit final transcripts
Deadline to waive coverage or opt-in to the University sponsored healthcare plan
August 22, 2026Move-in Day
Orientation begins
August 26, 2026First day of classes