“Advising at Butler is broken. Some students get lucky and are matched with an engaged, present advisor, while others are left to fend for themselves. Advising should not be a game of chance, and it certainly shouldn’t leave students wondering if they are even on track to graduate.”
Butler Collegian Newscast 10/21/20
Multimedia Reporter Catalina Gallegos has this weeks campus updates including pumpkin carving events and more.
Online or in-person classes: The choice is yours
Butler students are able to see which courses are being offered online and in-person for the spring 2021 semester.
Butler students struggle to enroll in spring courses
A look into the enrollment process and why courses are capped, causing limited options for students.
Students stress over scheduling
Students continue to register and plan for classes this week as they deal with capacity issues and time conflicts. “I think registering for classes is as stressful as finals week,” sophomore Andrea Baker said. Baker said she experienced stress planning for science classes that are applicable to her pharmacy major. “My concern was getting into…
OPINION | Athletes need priority registration every semester
Athletes should be allowed to have priority registration every semester because athletes are training year-round, not just during their regular seasons. Right now, athletes have priority registration only during the semester their season falls on, but not the off-season. In most cases, the off-season is harder than the regular season due to extra practices. Teams…
Registration for summer courses opens today
Registration for summer courses at Butler University starts today, and officials say that the experience could help students catch up, boost their résumés or travel. For students who don’t want to spend their vacation lounging on the pool deck, a Butler summer session may be an option. Whether enrolling in classes, starting an internship, participating…
Cross-listing leaves students feeling frustrated
Students may now be shopping for next semester’s classes during advising, but it won’t be until next semester that some realize their classmates may be better or worse prepared than they are. Certain classes are cross-listed, or listed twice in the Butler University course catalog. The course may be listed under two different subjects or…