Monday, August 26, 2024
9:15AM-9:45PM Academic Day Welcome
📍 North Atherton Mall | Inclement Weather Location Orientation Group Rooms
Gather with your fellow students to discover the purpose and excitement of the Academic Day tradition. Plus, there might be some unexpected surprises to keep the fun rolling!
10:00 AM–1:15 PM Academic Day (required)
- College Meetings
📍Locations to be announced
Required for all new first year and transfer students - Department Meetings
📍Locations will be announced during college meetings.
Required for all new first year and transfer students - Department Meetings
📍Locations will be announced during department meetings.
Required for all new first year and transfer students
11:00 AM–1:00 PM Butler Brew Spotlight on Local Partners
📍Dugan Hall, Atrium
Grab some samples from our local partners for no cost!
1:30–2:30 PM Student Orientation Group Meetings (required)
📍The location of your orientation group will be emailed to your @butler.edu email account (around August 19 or 20, 2024)
Common Read Book Discussion
More information about this year’s common read is available on the New Student Orientation Canvas course.
2:30–4:00 PM Spaces for “We”
📍TBA
Spaces for “We” is a unique experience during which campus affinity groups of our underrepresented populations will informally gather with first year students to build connections, offer support, and enjoy the community! Allies welcome!
Locations will be reserved for the following identities:
- LGBTQIA+
- Students of Color
- Disabled/Students with Disabilities
- First Generation
- Commuters
- Jewish
- Muslim
Attendees can visit multiple spaces even if they do not share that identity. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP using this link to receive room locations. Questions can be sent to Lauryn Jones.
4:30–8:30 PM Dinner (for all students)
📍 Atherton Union, Dining Hall
Please bring your Butler University ID. Meal plans are accepted.
5:00–6:00 PM Special Dietary Needs?
📍 Atherton Union, Dining Hall
Maximize your meal plan! Meet with dining hall managers and learn about campus resources for those who have food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary needs. (Also offered on Tuesday at 12:00 PM)
5:00–10:00 PM JCA–Music Ensemble Auditions
📍Various locations, details online, advance sign-up required
Sign up for an audition and view details at this link If your placement audition time conflicts with an Orientation session, please contact Dr. Trae Blanco at tblanco@butler.edu.
6:00–7:30 PM Morton-Finney Diversity Scholars Kick-Off (Morton Finney Diversity Scholars only)
📍Fairview Community Room
Join new and returning Morton-Finney Diversity Scholars for program
overview, dinner, and activities.
7:00–8:45 PM Playfair
📍North Atherton Mall | Inclement weather location: Health and Recreation Complex (HRC)
Meet hundreds of new students while playing icebreakers and games!
8:30 (Immediately following Playfair)–9:45 PM Compass Center Ice Cream Social and Open House
📍Compass Center (The blue house across from Schrott)
Join The Compass Center communities to learn how to get involved in religious, spiritual, and secular organizations at Butler. Broad Ripple Ice Cream Shop (BRICS) sponsors the delicious ice cream offered!
10:00 PM–12:30 AM Late Night @ BU Co-Hosted with University Program Council (@Butler.UPC)
📍Atherton Union, Atherton Mall, Clowes Mall Tent
Join new and returning students to dance the night away at the Glow Rave in the tent. Head to the E-Sports Park to play video games. Design a tote bag or decorate a pencil case for your school supplies. Dig in the dirt and plant a mini plant for your room. Head to the firepits to build a s’more, play on the inflatables on the mall, and enjoy outdoor other exciting activities!
Orientation Week: Campus Locations and Hours of Operation
6:00 AM–11:00 PM Health and Recreation Complex open
📍Health and Recreation Complex (HRC)
7:00–10:00 AM A-Town Café open (breakfast for all students)
📍Atherton Union Dining Hall
Please bring your Butler University ID. Meal plans are accepted.
7:00 AM–7:00 PM Starbucks open
📍Atherton Union
8:00 AM–12:00 PM; 1:00–4:30 PM Office of Parking Services open
📍4702 Sunset Ave. (Parking Garage, Suite 500)
9:00 AM–5:00 PM Bookstore open
📍Atherton Union
Online order pick-up available on the landing between the bookstore and Plum Market.
9:00 AM–10:00 PM A-Town Market open
📍Atherton Union
11:00 AM–2:00 PM A-Town Café (lunch for returning students)
📍Atherton Union, Dining Hall
Please bring your Butler University ID. Meal plans are accepted.
11:00 AM–8:00 PM Trip’s Corner Market Open
📍Apartment Village
Grab and go options will be available. (Visa and Mastercard accepted.)