Spring Orientation Schedule
See below for the outline of the 2026 Spring Orientation schedule. A detailed schedule with exact times and locations will be sent to incoming students December 2025.
The Office of New Student & Family Programs welcomes you to Spring Orientation!
Join us on Thursday, January 8 from 7:00–9:00 PM ET for a virtual meeting on Zoom where you’ll meet other new students and learn more about Orientation, which runs from Thursday, January 8 through Sunday, January 11. The first day of classes is Monday, January 12.
A schedule of events is listed below. Please note: all times are in Eastern Time.
Exact times of 2026 Spring Orientation events will be confirmed in December 2025. Thanks for checking back in as we get closer to the dates.
7:00–9:00 PM Join other new and transfer students for this required Zoom session.
8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM Office of Parking Services open
4702 Sunset Ave. (Parking Garage, Suite 500)
Students should plan to visit the Office of Parking Services to acquire ID cards.
9:00 AM–12:00 PM Student check-in and move-in.
Residential students can pick up their housing key at Atherton Union 316 during this time.
All new students can check-in with Orientation staff at the Atherton Union 3rd floor common area, picking up goodies and asking questions about the weekend.
12:00 PM–1:00 PM Lunch
Students and families are welcome to enjoy lunch either on-campus or off.
If you wish to eat on campus, A-Town Cafe is open from 11:00 AM—7:30 PM where students will be able to utilize meal plans via their ID cards. If looking for a close option, Chatham Tap is a restaurant & pub located on campus, 4702 Sunset Ave. (Parking Garage).
1:15 PM–3:15 PM Succeeding at Butler, Orientation Kick-Off
Dugan Hall 118
In this session, Butler students and families will be able to hear from and interact with a number of campus offices. This event is required for all incoming students. Families are also welcome to attend.
3:30 PM–4:45 PM
- Students: College Meetings
Dugan Hall 121
Incoming students will meet with members of their respective College. This event is required for all incoming students. - Families: Supporting Your Bulldog
Dugan Hall 118
This session provides Butler families a chance to engage a Butler student support services on campus.
5:15 PM–9:30 PM Dinner and Indianapolis social event
Dugan Hall Lobby
All incoming students are welcome to join us for dinner and an off campus excursion.
8:45 AM–9:30 AM Breakfast
Dugan Hall 118
Light breakfast items will be available for students.
9:20 AM–9:30 AM Welcome and day overview
Dugan Hall 118
9:30 AM–10:20 AM Healthy Campus & Exploring Campus Resources
Dugan Hall 118
This session will explore elements of healthy relationships and provide an overview of Title IX processes. Required for all incoming students.
10:30 AM–11:20 AM Identity + Me Session
Dugan Hall 118
This engaging session will build skills of self-reflection, communication, trust, and appreciation for diversity. Required for all incoming students.
11:30 AM–12:30 AM Lunch
Dugan Hall 118
A catered lunch will be provided for students.
12:30 PM–3:00 PM Campus Tour
Start at Dugan Hall lobby
Join your Spring Orientation Guides for a tour of campus, noting your class locations and other good to know spots.
3:00–4:30 PM Student Orientation Meeting
Dugan Hall 121
Meet with your Spring Orientation Guides. Required for all incoming students.
5:30–6:30 PM Dinner
A-Town Cafe
Join other incoming students and Orientation leaders for dinner.
6:30-9:30 PM Social event in Indianapolis
Off campus
Join other incoming students and Orientation leaders for an off-campus excursion (we’re thinking escape rooms). We’ll meet at the south entrance of Atherton Union, inside near the stone bulldog.
11:00 AM–1:00 PM Brunch in Broad Ripple
Meet inside Atherton Union right inside the doors adjacent to the stone bulldog
Join your Orientation leaders and staff for brunch out in nearby Broad Ripple.
1:00 PM–3:00 PM Shopping outing in Indianapolis
Meeting location TBD
Get those last minute items to start off the semester right. Meeting location and store location TBD.
6:00 PM–7:00 PM Dinner
A-Town Cafe
Spring semester classes begin!
5:00 PM–7:00 PM Winter Involvement Fair
Reilly Room, Atherton Union
Want to get involved? A number of key student clubs and organizations will be ready to meet new and returning students to get them plugged in with the latest.