Saturday, August 24, 2024
8:00AM-6:00PM New and transfer student check-in
๐Hinkle Fieldhouse parking lot
- Residential Students: Set arrival time for check-in is based on a studentโs room location within the residence hall. This time is emailed in early August.
- Commuter Students: May arrive any time between 8:00 AMโ4:30 PM ET.
9:00 AMโ2:00 PM Brunch (first meal plan meal)
๐Atherton Union Dining Hall
Brunch is available for payment via credit (Visa and Mastercard accepted).
10:00 AMโ5:00 PM Relaxation Station
๐Orientation Tent, Butler Way Mall
Throughout the day, the Relaxation Station will offer restful and relaxing activities to help students and families. Take a moment to take a breath. Co-sponsored with the Student Government Association (SGA) Mental Health and Well-Being Board.
11:00 AMโ1:00 PM Butler Brew energy drink sampling: Lotus Energy Drinks
๐Orientation Tent, Clowes Mall
1:00โ3:00 PM Butler Womenโs Volleyball Game
๐Hinkle Fieldhouse, Main Gym
Free admission for students; parents & families can pay for a ticket at Gate 4! Concessions stand open for purchase.
2:00โ5:00 PM Irwin Library Open House โDuck Drop Event
๐Irwin Library
Drop by Irwin Library to try your hand at the famous Irwin Fountain Duck Drop competition. Meet library staff and faculty, learn about library services, and enjoy refreshments and a rest from the heat. The Duck Drop competition is a rite of passage you wonโt want to miss!
2:00โ5:00 PM Resource Fair
๐Orientation Tent, Atherton Mall
Drop in at the Resource Fair to meet with representatives from campus offices and external entities that serve and support our students.
5:30โ6:30 PMย ย Student-athlete welcome for athletes and parents (required for all new student athletes)
๐Hinkle Fieldhouse, Main Gym
Dinner will be served for student athletes and their families.ย Required for new student athletes, families are encouraged to attend.
7:30โ8:30 PM Student orientation group meeting (required)
๐Orientation Group Meeting Room
The location of your orientation group has been emailed to your @butler.edu email account.
8:30โ9:30 PM Family presentation and dessert reception
๐Clowes Memorial Hall
While students are in their required residence hall or commuter meetings, please come learn from University administrators on how we support our Butler families while also meeting and connecting with other Butler families. Dress is casual.
8:30โ10:30 PM Residence hall meetings for new students (required for residential students)
๐Residential College (ResCo) & Irvington House
8:30โ10:00 PM Commuter meeting for new students (required for commuter students)
๐Pharmacy Building Room 150
New commuter students will pick up their Orientation t-shirt and meet with campus representatives as well as returning commuter students.
10:00 PMโ12:30 AM First Night, Late Night @ BU!
๐TBD
New students, join us for free food and activities!
Orientation Week: Campus Locations and Hours of Operation
8:00 AMโ4:30 PM Office of Parking Services open
๐4702 Sunset Ave. (Parking Garage, Suite 500)
8:00 AMโ5:00 PM Starbucks open
๐Atherton Union
9:00 AMโ2:00 PM Brunch (first meal plan meal!)
๐Atherton Union Dining Hall
Brunch is available for students and guests. Students are able to utilize their meal plan via their student ID card and guests may use credit card (Visa and Mastercard accepted).
9:00 AMโ5:00 PM Spirit Shop open
๐Hinkle Fieldhouse
9:00 AMโ5:00 PM Bookstore open
๐Atherton Union
Online order pick-up available on the landing between the bookstore and Plum Market.
10:00 AMโ5:00 PM Plum Market Open
๐Atherton Union
(Visa and Mastercard accepted.)
11:00 AMโ3:00 PM Health and Recreation Complex open
๐Health and Recreation Complex (HRC)
1:00โ4:00 PM Student Accounts office open
๐Jordan Hall, Room 102
1:00โ9:00 PM Esports Park open
๐Esports Park, Butler Parking Garage
4:30โ8:30 PM Dinner
๐Atherton Union Dining Hall
Dinner is available for credit card (Visa and Mastercard accepted).