9:00–9:45 AM Wake Up With Wellness
📍Atherton Union Mall
Use this time for your best self-care: sleep-in, attend the 45-minute morning yoga* session on the mall, participate in Eco Therapy walking trails around campus, or do something you love to recharge – walk, run, meditate, read, write, or grab a coffee with a new friend.
*Note if you wish to attend yoga on the mall, please bring a mat, towel or blanket and wear comfortable clothing.
9:30–10:30 AM Food for Your Wellbeing with the Dietitian
📍Atherton Union Mall (Inclement weather location: Fairview Community Room)
Grab a healthy snack on the way to programs!
9:30–11:00 AM Starbucks Seasonal Drink Spotlight
📍Outside Starbucks
Sample the latest drinks from Starbucks! FREE!
9:45 AM–12:00 PM Student Orientation Group Meetings
📍The location of your orientation group will be emailed to your @butler.edu email account (around August 19 or 20, 2024)
Collective Unity
Orientation Group Rooms
The founding mission of Butler University includes a significant investment in equitable access to a college education and experience. During the Collective Unity session students will explore the many resources, settings, and opportunities to engage with diversity, equity, & and inclusion here at Butler. This session will prepare you for the role that each of us can play in continuing our institution’s founding and ongoing mission of a unified community in which all members can thrive.
Alcohol + You @ BU
Orientation Group Rooms
Learn how to BU|BeWell while navigating social situations during your college experience. This interactive session will debunk common myths around drugs and alcohol, and empower you to make healthy, informed decisions to keep you and your friends safe.
11:00 AM–1:00 PM A-Town Market Samplings
📍South End of Mall
Samples of A-Town Market favorites.
11:00 AM–1:00 PM Lunch
📍Atherton Union dining hall
Please bring your Butler University ID. Meal plans are accepted.
12:00–1:00 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 Monday at 5:00 PM.)
12:00–1:30 PM Commuter Student Meeting (required for commuter students)
📍Robertson Hall, Johnson Board Room
Lunch will be provided.
12:30–1:30 PM Honors Student Meeting
📍Jordan Hall Room 141
Official welcome and orientation for the newest members of the University Honors Program. Incoming Honors Program students will learn about mentors, program requirements, and other matters related to Honors at Butler. Lunch will be provided.
1:00 – 4:00 PM Commuter student center open
📍Atherton Union, Commuter Student Center, Room 011
Commuter students can hang out in this gathering space before the next required program.
1:30 – 2:30 PM Indiana State Grant recipients’s session (required for Frank O’Bannon Grant and 21st Century Scholar recipients)
📍Atherton Union, Reilly Room
All students who have been awarded an Indiana State Grant through the Frank O’Bannon Grant program OR the Indiana 21st Century Scholars program are required to attend this session. Your financial aid may be delayed in posting to your account if you do not attend. This session will explain the Indiana State requirements to ensure that you continue to receive your Indiana State Grants. If you are unsure if you are required to attend, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@butler.edu.
2:30 – 3:15 PM Money Matters—One on One Discussions
(This session is also offered on Wednesday at 4:00 PM)
📍Jordan Hall, Room 155
Representatives from Financial Aid and Student Accounts will assist you with any questions you have regarding your financial aid, loan options, billing statements, due dates and payment options. Feel free to stop by during this time to make sure you’re all set for financial success!
If you’re unable to stop by during this time, both offices are open during normal business hours:
- Financial Aid 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Email finaid@butler.edu | Phone: 317-940-8200
📍Robertson Hall, Lower Lever - Student Accounts 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Email: studentaccounts@butler.edu | Phone: 317-940-9353
📍Jordan Hall, 102
1:30 – 4:00 PM New Athlete Orientation (required for athletes)
📍Gallahue Hall, Room 104
2:00 – 4:00 PM Ballet Placement Class (required for incoming dance majors)
📍Lilly Hall, Studio 310
3:30 – 4:15 PM Student Disability Services Orientation (required for students registered with SDS only)
📍Jordan Hall, Room 141
If a student wants to learn more about how to register with SDS,
please email sds@butler.edu.
5:30 – 8:00 PM Student Involvement Fair: Block Party
📍Atherton Mall, Butler Way Mall
Meet representatives from many of Butler’s 200+ student groups. Hosted by the Office of Student Activities. For a list of all recognized student groups, visit Butler Engage.
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 AM–10:00 AM Breakfast
📍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–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.
11:00 AM–8:00 PM Trip’s Corner Market open
📍Apartment Village
Grab and go options are available. (Visa and Mastercard accepted.)
4:30–8:30 PM Dinner
📍Atherton Union Dining Hall
Please bring your Butler University ID. Meal plans are accepted.