The release of FAFSA data to colleges has been delayed until mid-March. We’ve extended our Priority FAFSA Filing Deadline for incoming students to April 15 and our Enrollment Deposit Refund Deadline to June 1. Learn more.

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 2024
December 2023Recommended FAFSA® Filing Period
February 2024Placement exams become available
March 15, 2024Housing application opens
mid-March 2024Butler receives FAFSA data (anticipated); financial aid notifications will begin going out 3–4 weeks of data receipt
April 1, 2024New Student Registration process opens
April 15, 2024Priority FAFSA® Filing Deadline (Extended)
April–July 2024New Student Registration appointments offered
May 1, 2024National Candidates Reply Date
Enrollment deposit deadline
June 1, 2024Enrollment Deposit Refund Deadline
Extended due to ongoing FAFSA delays
June 1, 2024First-year housing application modification deadline
July 8, 2024First-year housing and roommate assignments are sent beginning on this date
August 1, 2024Deadline to submit final transcripts
August 24, 2024Move-in Day
Orientation begins
August 28, 2024First day of classes