Transfer Important Dates

Transfer admission for all majors (except Pharmacy) is done on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage interested transfer students to complete the Butler or Common Application at least two weeks prior to the start of the semester. Transfer students who are interested in applying for the fall entry term are encouraged to complete the application by June 1 to maximize their consideration for transfer academic scholarship awards. The recommended transfer application deadline for spring is November 1 to maximize consideration for transfer academic scholarship awards.

Fall Semester Start

March 1: Suggested date to file or update the FAFSA
June 1: Priority application deadline for scholarship consideration 
August 1: Enrollment deposit refund deadline
Late August: Fall Semester begins

Spring Semester Start

November 1: Priority application deadline for scholarship consideration
January 1: Enrollment deposit refund deadline
Mid-January: Spring Semester begins

Pharmacy Deadline

Doctor of Pharmacy degree applicants with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher are encouraged to complete the PharmCAS application by January 6, 2020.

Need-Based Assistance Deadlines

Priority consideration for all need-based gift assistance is given to admitted transfer students who submit or update the FAFSA by the application deadline. After those dates, eligibility for gift assistance is subject to the availability of funds. 

If you have more questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@butler.edu.