Orientation and Beyond:
The First Few Weeks
9:00 AM–4:00 PM Information Gazebo – Ask a Dawg!
📍Starbucks Gazebo (rain/heat location: inside Starbucks)
Have a question and don’t know who to ask? Stop by the Information Gazebo. Student Orientation Guides and staff from the Office of New Student & Family Programs will be at the gazebo to help. Grab a snack and get your questions answered.
4:00–4:45 PM Money Matters – One-on-One Discussions
📍 Jordan Hall 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! Please have your Butler student ID card. (This session is also offered Tuesday at 2:30 PM)
Please note: If you’re unable to stop by during this time, both offices are open during normal business hours:
- Financial Aid 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | Email: finaid@butler.edu | Phone: 317-940-8200
📍Robertson Hall, Lower Level - Student Accounts 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | Email: studentaccounts@butler.edu | Phone: 317-940-9353
📍Jordan Hall, 102
5:00–7:00 PM Alpha Chi Omega S’mores
📍Alpha Chi lawn
This event is a fundraiser for the Alpha Chi Foundation. All students are welcome to come hang out, grab a snack, and get to know their peers. It will be $3 for one s’more or $5 for two. Payment will be collected through Crowd Change and cash. It is a great opportunity to get introduced to life on campus and start the year off on a positive note by giving back to the community!
5:30–7:00 PM Popsicles with the Poodles
📍Atherton Gazebo / Starbucks Gazebo
For the event members of the sorority will be at the gazebo with popsicles and music! We want to give student a chance to end their first day of classes with something fun and sweet. Students can ask our members about their experiences at Butler as a student, they can ask questions about the sorority, or they can just hang out and get to know some of our members.
6:00–9:00 PM Kampfire with the Kappas
📍Fairview Firepits
Join the Lambda Eta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for an evening of fun, fellowship, and good vibes at our Kampfire with the Kappas! Enjoy s’mores, music, and great company under the stars. This is a perfect opportunity to relax, connect, and kick off the semester with the Nupes.
7:00 and 8:30 PM Modern Love: Consent and Healthy Relationships Workshop (required for all new residential students)
Various locations
The Modern Love workshop provides students with an in depth look at what healthy relationships look like from a variety of lenses (romantic or platonic) and engages students in conversations about how culture influences how we view relationships. Students will practice new techniques to communicate their boundaries, practically apply new tools to a variety of situations, and explore the resources available for those who experience sexual or relationship violence.
Students will participate in their residence hall units. Contact your RA to find your designated date, time, and location for this session.
We understand that our students come to campus with a wide variety of experiences and that the content found in the Modern Love workshop could be activating, particularly for those who have experienced interpersonal violence. If you are concerned how the content might affect you or wish to ask for alternative education, please reach out to Katie Wood, Health Promotion Specialist (kewood1@butler.edu).
9:00 AM–4:00 PM Information Gazebo – Ask a Dawg!
📍Starbucks Gazebo (rain/heat location: inside Starbucks)
Have a question and don’t know who to ask? Stop by the Information Gazebo. Student Orientation Guides and staff from the Office of New Student & Family Programs will be at the gazebo to help. Grab a snack and get your questions answered.
2:15–3:00 PM On-Campus Jobs 101 Session
📍Atherton Union, Room 302
Not sure how to locate an on-campus job? Plan to attend an informal session discussing how best to navigate the Get Hired! job fair, conducting a job search, important steps after landing a campus job, and additional helpful resources.
3:00–5:00 PM Get Hired! On-Campus Job Fair
📍Atherton Union, Reilly Room
Come learn about on-campus and near-campus part-time job opportunities from University departments, affiliates, and community partners looking for student workers. If you need information regarding Federal Work Study or how to find an on-campus job, representatives from Student Employment and Career and Professional Success will be present. Bring your student ID to scan at the door.
6:00–8:00 PM Theta Twist
📍825 W. Hampton Dr. Indianapolis
Kappa Alpha Theta is selling Ben’s Soft Pretzels and lemonade, all proceeds are donated to Kids Voice of Indiana (CASA) and the Theta Foundation. CASA is an organization recruits trains, and supports volunteers to advocate for foster children in our community. The Theta Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose vision is to give every Theta an opportunity to make a difference. Whether you’re coming for the food, the philanthropy, or just to hangout with friends, we’d love to see you there!
- Ben’s Soft Pretzel and Lemonade = $8.50
- Ben’s Soft Pretzel = $7.50
Otherwise it is free to attend the event and meet Kappa Alpha Theta and Butler Students!
Payment for pretzels and lemonade will be collected via Crowd Change or cash. A QR code will be presented at checkout outside of the Theta house.
7:00–9:30 PM Men’s Soccer Vs. Detroit Mercy
📍 Sellick Bowl
Come cheer on the Dawgs!
7:00 and 8:30 PM Modern Love: Consent and Healthy Relationships Workshop (required for all new residential students)
Various locations
The Modern Love workshop provides students with an in depth look at what healthy relationships look like from a variety of lenses (romantic or platonic) and engages students in conversations about how culture influences how we view relationships. Students will practice new techniques to communicate their boundaries, practically apply new tools to a variety of situations, and explore the resources available for those who experience sexual or relationship violence.
Students will participate in their residence hall units. Contact your RA to find your designated date, time, and location for this session.
We understand that our students come to campus with a wide variety of experiences and that the content found in the Modern Love workshop could be activating, particularly for those who have experienced interpersonal violence. If you are concerned how the content might affect you or wish to ask for alternative education, please reach out to Katie Wood, Health Promotion Specialist (kewood1@butler.edu).
9:00 AM–4:00 PM Information Gazebo – Ask a Dawg!
📍Starbucks Gazebo (rain/heat location: inside Starbucks)
Have a question and don’t know who to ask? Stop by the Information Gazebo. Student Orientation Guides and staff from the Office of New Student & Family Programs will be at the gazebo to help. Grab a snack and get your questions answered.
11:00 AM–1:00 PM Cone-Sent Ice Cream Bar
📍Atherton Union, North Lobby Starbucks Table
Sponsored by the Health Promotion Office
What does ice cream have to do with consent? Come find out. Stop by for free ice cream sundaes! All you have to do is ask.
12:00–2:00 PM Women’s Volleyball Vs. Evansville – Big Dawg Kickoff
📍Hinkle Fieldhouse
Come cheer on the Dawgs!
5:00–9:00 PM IKEA Shopping Trip
📍Atherton Union, bus transport to IKEA
Meet at the Atherton Union Bulldog statue to get a ride to IKEA for a weekend shopping trip for all those dorm room essentials and the full IKEA experience. Transportation on the provided buses is a requirement of participation.
5:30-7:00 PM Back-to-school party with Lambda x A-Phi
📍Lambda Chi Alpha chapter house lawn
Stop by Lambda for a great way to kick-off the semester! We will have Ice cream, a dunk tank, lawn games, and a raffle! Students can buy tickets to dunk a Lambda or Phi, get a treat, enter the raffle, or just come by to meet people and hangout! All proceeds will be split between Lambda and Alpha Phi’s philanthropies!
7:00–9:00 PM Women’s Volleyball Vs. Purdue Ft. Wayne – Big Dawg Kickoff
📍Hinkle Fieldhouse
Come cheer on the Dawgs!
8:00 PM–12:00 AM Late Night Programming
📍 TBD
Late night event details coming soon.
5:00–7:00 PM Women’s Volleyball Vs. Middle Tennessee State – Big Dawg Kickoff
📍 Hinkle Fieldhouse
Come cheer on the Dawgs!
8:00 PM–12:00 AM Bulldog Bash
📍Atherton Union
Get ready for a whirlwind of fun at this year’s Carnival-themed Bulldog Bash. Step right up and join us for an evening filled with dazzling lights, vibrant colors, and nonstop entertainment. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of a classic carnival, complete with nostalgic games, delicious treats, and exciting prizes. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on Bulldog Bash—where the magic of the carnival comes alive!
Labor Day–No Classes
8:30 AM –1:30 PM Bulldogs Involved Through Service (BITS)
📍Schrott Center for the Arts
Join us for this time-honored Butler tradition and get to know your new city through service! Students will volunteer with returning student leaders for this large-scale service event while engaging with different organizations throughout Indy. Participants will receive a BITS t-shirt, a free lunch, and all transportation is provided!
To learn more about upcoming programs and opportunities, follow @ButlerActivities, @Butler.SGA, @Butler.UPC or visit butlersga.org!
If you still need to pick up your student ID, please visit Parking Services and bring a valid government-issued ID to get set up.