Latest InFirst-Year Experience

Senior Rosa Trippel says past SOCs have given her such great advice about Butler that she wanted to have that same positive impact on this year’s first-year class.

Senior Sydney Riddle says she decided to be a Student Orientation Coordinator because she had a great Orientation experience and wants to create that same sense of community for this year’s first-year and transfer students.

Incoming first-year student Sahar Atmar shares how the small class sizes, science program, and job opportunities were the few reasons she chose Butler.

Incoming first-year student Reagan Craig chose Butler because of her ability to combine her two passions, psychology and criminology, into a double major.

Incoming third-year transfer student Mei-Lin Walters chose Butler because of the small community and location within a big city.

Incoming first-year student Jonah Miller shares how he felt right at home the minute he stepped on campus.

Incoming first-year student Luisa Hungria shares how she’s excited to dive into several organizations and Real Business Experience through the Lacy School of Business.

Meet the next generation of difference makers—the class of 2027! Meet Ashton Gianakos from Noblesville, Indiana.

Learn more about Orientation and the role of a Student Orientation Guide

Learn more about Bryan Furuness and Butler’s Faculty-In-Residence (FIR) program.

Learn more about first-year student Taylor Klescewski and why she chose Butler.

Learn more about first-year student Caroline Tomasello and why she chose Butler.