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 2025
December 2024Recommended FAFSA Filing Period
Mid-January 2025Financial aid offer notification begins (Early Decision applicants only)
February 2025Placement exams become available
February 1, 2025Non-refundable $500 enrollment deposit due (Early Decision applicants only)
February 15, 2025Butler’s Priority FAFSA Deadline
Mid-February 2025Financial aid offer notification begins (Early Action and Regular Decision applicants)
March 10, 2025Housing Application opens
April–July 2025New Student Registration appointments offered
May 1, 2025National Candidates Reply Date
Enrollment deposit deadline (Early Action and Regular Decision applicants)
June 1, 2025First-year housing application modification deadline
July 1, 2025Take action on loans and report outside scholarships. Learn more about these important next steps
July 7, 2025First-year housing and roommate assignments are sent beginning on this date
August 1, 2025Deadline to submit final transcripts
August 23, 2025Move-in Day
Orientation begins
August 27, 2025First day of classes