Butler University

Butler University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Butler University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Butler University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 81% of students who start college at Butler University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Butler University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Butler University?

Butler University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Butler University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Butler University

When choosing a major, Butler University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Butler University.Butler University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Butler University false.Butler University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Butler University

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Does Butler University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Butler University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Butler University Have An Online Program?

❌ Butler University false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Butler University Give AP Credit?

✅ Butler University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Butler University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Butler University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Butler University.

Does Butler University Require Internships?

🟨 Butler University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Butler University

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Butler University Library

The main library on campus is the Irwin Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Butler University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Butler University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

•Music Therapy: Indiana University--Purdue University Indianapolis

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Butler University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Butler University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Butler University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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