Student Handbook - Butler University

studies and enhance their feelings of community. In addition to the FIR, there are three faculty allies, who
sponsor cultural, educational, recreational and social programs with students.
Schwitzer Hall
Schwitzer Hall houses 450 female students. Schwitzer has a recreation room, kitchenettes, study lounge,
a computer room and vending area. The women of Schwitzer Hall participate in hall government, social programming
and all-campus events. The hall has been a spirited and fun home for many Butler women.
Schwitzer Hall also offers a Freshmen Living Learning Center with a faculty-in-residence. The FIR coordinates
study efforts and provides academically related and co-curricular programming to build strong relationships
while helping students to succeed in their studies and enhance their feelings of community. In
addition to the FIR, there are three faculty allies, who sponsor cultural, educational, recreational and social
programs with students. Schwitzer Hall also has an exploratory unit.
University Terrace
University Terrace Apartments houses 94 students in apartments ranging from one-person studios to
four-person, three-bedroom apartments. University Terrace is located at the corner of 52nd St. and Westfield
Blvd. This building is staffed by a residence life coordinator, a staff assistant, and four program assistants.
University Terrace Apartments feature central air, phone, cable and internet connections as well as bedroom
furnishings and major kitchen appliances. Students must apply to live in University Terrace as part of
spring housing lottery. Due to the unique layout of this building it is designated as non-freshmen housing.
Apartment Village
The Apartment Village provides a special housing option for junior, senior and graduate students. The
apartment-style complex, located along Boulevard Place, beside the Butler Bowl, houses approximately 500
students. The community is staffed by the assistant director of residence life and four apartment village assistants.
The apartments are designed with four single bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and kitchen.
They also feature central air, phone, cable and Internet connections. Each bedroom is furnished. Located in
the center of the village is a community center, the Dawghouse. The Dawghouse offers a laundry room, a
convenience store, a computer lab, a lounge/game room and a front desk.
Special residence units
The freshman living learning center is for early-admitted students who choose to live in a community
with some of their classmates and interact with faculty in residence. (Available in Schwitzer and Ross Halls)
The substance-free unit, where residents and guests may not smoke, use tobacco products or alcohol
while living on this unit. All residents are required to sign an agreement about their commitment to a substance-free
environment. (Available in Schwitzer, ResCo and Ross Halls)
The international living learning center provides international and American students with a unique
alternative living environment. Residents form an international community and participate in field trips,
dinners, dances and lectures. (Available in ResCo)
The exploratory residential unit provides exploratory major students with programming and camaraderie
for their first year. Programming will be determined by students’ needs and interests. (Available in
Schwitzer)
Fraternity and Sorority Housing
Many students also decide to join one of Butler’s 16 national fraternities and sororities, 14 of which offer
housing. Sophomores and upper class level students may live in a Greek house with which they are affiliated.
Off-campus housing
Living off-campus may be an option for senior students. Students are encouraged to become aware of the
laws, codes, and ordinances applicable in the community as they are expected to uphold the law, just as all
citizens. The monthly Greater Indianapolis Apartment Guide lists apartments/houses available for rent.
Before renting off-campus housing, students should ask the landlord to explain all rules. Students
should be certain that they understand and agree to everything in the lease. Some things to consider before
signing a lease:
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