Saturday, August 24, 2024

8:00AM-6:00PM New and transfer student check-in

📍Hinkle Fieldhouse parking lot

  • Residential Students: Set arrival time for check-in is based on a student’s room location within the residence hall. This time is emailed in early August.
  • Commuter Students: May arrive any time between 8:00 AM–4:30 PM ET.

9:00 AM–2:00 PM  Brunch (first meal plan meal)
📍Atherton Union Dining Hall

Brunch is available for payment via credit (Visa and Mastercard accepted).

10:00 AM–5:00 PM  Relaxation Station
📍Orientation 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 AM–1:00 PM  Butler Brew energy drink sampling: Lotus Energy Drinks
📍Orientation Tent, Clowes Mall

1:00–3:00 PM  Butler Women’s Volleyball Game
📍Hinkle Fieldhouse, Main Gym

Free admission for students; parents & families can pay for a ticket at Gate 4! Concessions stand open for purchase.

2:00–5:00 PM  Irwin Library Open House —Duck Drop Event 
📍Irwin 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 won’t want to miss!

2:00–5:00 PM  Resource Fair
📍Orientation 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.

5:30–6:30 PM  Student-athlete welcome for athletes and parents (required for all new student athletes)
📍Hinkle Fieldhouse, Main Gym

Dinner will be served for student athletes and their families. Required for new student athletes, families are encouraged to attend.

7:30–8:30 PM  Student orientation group meeting (required)
📍Orientation Group Meeting Room

The location of your orientation group has been emailed to your @butler.edu email account. 

8:30–9:30 PM  Family presentation and dessert reception
📍Clowes 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.

8:30–10:30 PM  Residence hall meetings for new students (required for residential students)
📍Residential College (ResCo) & Irvington House

8:30–10:00 PM  Commuter meeting for new students (required for commuter students)
📍Pharmacy 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 PM–12:30 AM  First Night, Late Night @ BU! 
📍TBD

New students, join us for free food and activities!

Orientation Week: Campus Locations and Hours of Operation

8:00 AM–4:30 PM  Office of Parking Services open
📍4702 Sunset Ave. (Parking Garage, Suite 500)

8:00 AM–5:00 PM  Starbucks open
📍Atherton Union

9:00 AM–2:00 PM  Brunch (first meal plan meal!)
📍Atherton 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 AM–5:00 PM  Spirit Shop open
📍Hinkle Fieldhouse

9:00 AM–5:00 PM  Bookstore open
📍Atherton Union

Online order pick-up available on the landing between the bookstore and Plum Market.

10:00 AM–5:00 PM  Plum Market Open
📍Atherton Union

(Visa and Mastercard accepted.)

11:00 AM–3:00 PM  Health and Recreation Complex open
📍Health and Recreation Complex (HRC)

1:00–4:00 PM  Student Accounts office open
📍Jordan Hall, Room 102

1:00–9:00 PM  Esports Park open
📍Esports Park, Butler Parking Garage

4:30–8:30 PM Dinner
📍Atherton Union Dining Hall

Dinner is available for credit card (Visa and Mastercard accepted).