The First-Year Experience

Orientation

Orientation is when we throw out the welcome mat and introduce all new students to the Butler campus…and the Butler Way. It’s a whirlwind series of days where you’ll be immersed in the college experience for the first time. That means a lot of new places and new faces, but you’ll get the hang of it quickly. In fact, we’ll make sure of it by keeping student mentors close by to answer any questions and keep things going smoothly.

First-Year Seminar

Butler’s First-Year Seminar (FYS) introduces you to a topic of your choice from over 40 subjects. It also brings you into a close-knit community of first-year students who will be your seminar companions in a small class cohort. Taught by faculty members from disciplines across the University, your FYS group will also work with the same professor all year.

Getting Involved

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to put your mind to work at Butler. But what about the rest of you? Luckily, Butler is a great place to expand your horizons far beyond the classroom. Whether you’re picking up an old passion or finding a whole new one, Butler gives you endless opportunities to stay fulfilled. Getting involved with campus groups sharpens teamwork, communication skills, decision making, and problem solving.

Student Well-Being

In a college environment where you are finally on your own, it’s easy for new pressures and responsibilities to take a toll on how well you are treating yourself. At Butler, you’re not alone—and we’re here to help. We have the people and the facilities to restore yourself, whether physically or emotionally, so you can focus on having the best possible student experience. You’ve got this. And we’ve got you.