How to Apply
Applying to Butler Overseas
Butler Overseas welcomes students from across the globe who are eager to be part of a bold, international learning experience. Enrollment for the inaugural 2027 cohort is limited to just 40 students, ensuring a close-knit and immersive academic community.
The application for 2027 is now available. Apply now via the Common App.
High School Coursework
Prospective Butler Overseas students are expected to have the following academic preparation:
English: 4 years
Mathematics: 3 years
Laboratory Science: 3 years
Social Studies/History: 3 years
World Language: 2 years of the same language
Application Checklist
Below is a summary of what you’ll need to apply. The Butler Overseas admission team must receive all required materials before your application can be reviewed.
While requirements may vary for domestic and international students, all applicants are expected to submit the following:
Students applying to Butler Overseas can apply using the Common App. Butler requires a non-refundable $50 application fee (paid via the Common App).
After submitting your Common App, you’ll be able to access the Butler Overseas Application Supplement through your student status page.
The supplement includes short-answer questions designed to help us learn more about your interests, your passion for global issues, and what excites you about the Butler Overseas experience.
As a part of the online application, students will be asked to respond to short answer writing prompts.
Request that your school counseling office or registrar send us your official high school transcript electronically. Include all high schools previously attended. Transcripts should reflect coursework completed through your junior year.
Applicants will be asked to provide the name and contact information of someone who can submit a recommendation on their behalf. Once submitted, the recommender will receive a set of specific questions and prompts to answer.
We know you’re more than standardized test scores—that’s why we’ve made them optional.
If you choose to apply with standardized test scores, you can submit them in three different ways: submit self-reported scores on the application for admission, submit official scores directly from testing services, or ask your high school to send an official transcript, if your high school includes test scores on its transcripts. We accept the SAT (code 1073) or the ACT (code 1180).
If you self-report your scores, you are required to have official scores sent from the testing service or provided on an official transcript from your high school before you begin classes.
Your résumé is a great way to give us a snapshot of how you spend your time and what matters to you. It doesn’t have to be formal—feel free to keep it simple and straightforward. Be sure to include things like school activities, clubs, personal interests, volunteer work, and any jobs or family responsibilities you’ve taken on. Those all help paint a fuller picture of who you are.
Eligibility
The Butler Overseas program is currently designed for students who hold a U.S. passport or are U.S. citizens (including U.S./dual citizens). Applicants must be eligible to live, travel, and study abroad under U.S. citizenship (or dual-citizen) status.
If you do not meet these citizenship criteria but are interested in studying at Butler University, please explore our other undergraduate programs or contact the Office of Admission for guidance.