Student Handbook - Butler University

le for advanced placement credit. Placement in 300-level courses is by examination administered by the
Modern Foreign Languages department during the orientation period at the beginning of each semester. For
more information about departmental advanced placement in foreign languages, contact the head of the modern
foreign languages department.
Students who speak and write a foreign language with the proficiency of a native may apply for a proficiency
examination in French, Russian or Spanish. If the application is approved by the dean of the college
in which the student is enrolled and by the head of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages, and if
the results of the examination are deemed satisfactory, the student may receive a maximum of 11 hours of
credit in the language (the nine hours of advanced placement credit described above and two hours of upperdivision
credit for knowledge of the literature of the language).
Students who do not qualify for advanced placement with credit may receive placement in the advanced
courses in any department without receiving credit for the prerequisite courses if the department head is satisfied
that the student can perform adequately the work of the advanced course.
Advancement in the Colleges
Each professional college (business administration, education, pharmacy and health sciences and fine
arts) may set its own requirements for advancement in that college above the minimum standards established
by the University. Such requirements will be set forth in the University Bulletin, and students will be
bound by the requirements published at the time they enter the University.
Audit for Enrichment
This program is for adults with at least a high school diploma interested in not-for-credit learning experiences
for personal or professional enrichment Audit for Enrichment (AFE) students do not receive a grade
or transcript record of course work, they are not considered to be admitted or enrolled as regular students at
the University, nor do they have access to electronic course resources. To apply for AFE status with the University,
students should submit a completed Audit for Enrichment application along with proof of the highest
educational degree received (i.e., final official high school academic transcript indicating date of graduation
or university diploma or verification) to the Office of Registration and Records. The application must be
submitted no later than one month before the semester begins, though individuals cannot actually register
for AFE courses until the first day of instruction when it will be determined whether there are available seats
in the class. There is a non-refundable fee of $100 per credit hour due at registration. Questions should be
directed to the Office of Registration and Records at (317) 940-9205.
Blackboard at Butler
Blackboard is a web-based course management system that instructors may use to provide online resources
for their courses. All courses taught at Butler may be made available on Blackboard should instructors
choose. Tools available include: email, discussion boards, chat, class calendars, grade books and more.
The Butler Blackboard may be accessed at http://blackboard.butler.edu/.
Computer Lab and Classroom Facilities
Butler University supports over 15 student computing facilities, several of which are open 24 hours
during the fall and spring semesters. Standard applications include Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite
and web browsers. All computer labs have access to Butler’s online library resources, high volume laser
printers and network file storage. Most labs are available for use outside of scheduled class time. Visit
www.butler.edu/labs for hours and locations.
Available facilities include:
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