BUTLER UNIVERSITY INFORMATION SHEET
2016-2017
Official University Name and Address
Office responsible for International
Exchange Students
Contact Person Information
Languages of Instruction
APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS
Language Requirements for
Undergraduate and Graduate
Students
GPA Requirement
Level of Study
Faculties/Schools Available to
Exchange Students
Exchange Program Information
Online Syllabus (if available)
Restrictions for Exchange Students
Application Deadline
Required Application Materials
Exchange Application Form (if
available on-line)
Dates of Academic year
Fall Semester, 2016
Spring Semester, 2017
Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Center for Global Education
Sarah ONeall, Associate Director for International Exchanges
Center for Global Education
Butler University
4600 Sunset Avenue, JH 138
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(e-mail) smoneall@butler.edu
(Phone)317-940-8272 (Fax)317-940-3232
website: www.butler.edu/global-education
English
Minimum level of English Proficiency: 530 PBT with at least
one class completed in English with all assignments completed
in English.
https://www.butler.edu/admission/international/international-
application-process
2.0
Undergraduate only
College of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,
Jordan College of Fine Arts, College of Education, College of
Communication
http://www.butler.edu/global-education/exchange-students/how-
to-apply
N/A
MBA classes are not permitted
May 1 (for fall arrival); October 1 (for spring arrival)
Application, transcript, TOEFL score, proof of funds ($8400
USD per semester), legible copy of valid passport, proposed
course form
https://www.butler.edu/admission/international/international-
application-process
Arrival: August 15 if going to Kings Island (optional, but
strongly encouraged, trip); August 16 if not going on optional
trip (see welcome email)
Orientation: August 17-21, 2016
Classes start: August 24, 2016
Break (from-to): Sept. 5; Oct. 13-14; Nov. 21-25, 2016
Final Exams: December 12-16, 2016
Arrival: January 5, 2017
Orientation: January 6-7, 2017
Classes start: January 9, 2017

Course information (ie:web links to
on-line syllabus, course schedules and
descriptions)
Full-time course load (how many
credits per course)
Language Courses (if available)
Required Courses for Exchange
Students (if any)
Transcript Issue Date
HOUSING AND
ACCOMMODATION
Housing Information
Housing/Meal Plan Costs
Housing Application (if available
online)
Housing Application Deadline
Housing Deposit Information and
Payment Methods
OTHER INFORMATION
Total Number of Students
Visa requirements
Insurance requirements
Immunization requirements
Estimated living expenses (per
semester)
Campus Maps
Airport Pick-up and Buddy Program
Extracurricular Clubs
Break (from-to): Jan. 16; March 6-10, 2017
Final Exams: April 26-May 2, 2017
http://www.butler.edu/coursesearch
Minimum of 12 hours and typically 3 hours credit per course;
students may take a maximum of 18 credit hours
N/A
N/A
Spring semester/academic year: Early July
Fall semester: Early February
Please visit the website for the Office of Residence Life at
https://www.butler.edu/residence-life
Room & Board Rates: https://www.butler.edu/tuition
Housing applications/contracts are provided in the admit packet
July 15 (fall arrival); December 15 (spring arrival)
Students must pay $100 deposit upon submission of housing
contract/application. They may pay via check or credit card.
Undergraduate: 4000 Graduate: 500
Minimum TOEFL scores and adequate proof of funding (link
above).
Check with the U.S. embassy for your country.
Students are REQUIRED to purchase Health Insurance through
Butler University. http://legacy.butler.edu/health-services/new-
student-requirements/
Students must show proof of immunizations by completing the
Immunization Form sent in the Admission Packet.
Housing: $3600 - $4905 (depending on type of housing chosen)
Meal Plans: $650 - $3315 (depending on type of meal plan)
Linen package: $80 (optional)
Books: Approximately $500
Kings Island Trip: $100 (Fall only, optional)
Misc./Personal: $1000
http://legacy.butler.edu/campus-map/
Organized by the Office of International Student Services -
http://legacy.butler.edu/international/
http://legacy.butler.edu/involvement/