Student Handbook - Butler University

(spring formal recruitment pledges/associates). New associates may not use more than 10% of their allotted
“Dawg Bucks” for the spring semester during the first week of the term prior to cancelling their meal plans.
Personal property
Butler University shall accept no responsibility for the theft or loss of monies, valuables or other personal
effects of the student. The University cannot assume responsibility for loss of, or damage to, personal
property. Students are encouraged to make sure that their personal property is covered by their own insurance.
Refunds
If a student withdraws from Butler and the residence hall during the academic year, he/she may be entitled
to a refund of some room and/or board charges. Refunds are based upon the date the student officially
vacates the residence hall, which is the day he/she completes proper checkout procedures and returns all
keys. All refunds are made to the student’s account with the university.
Refunds for room charges will be made according to the schedule listed below:
• Withdrawal within the first week, 100 percent credited
• Withdrawal within the second week, 80 percent credited
• Withdrawal within the third week, 60 percent credited
• Withdrawal within the fourth week, 40 percent credited
• Withdrawal within the fifth week, 20 percent credited
• Withdrawal after the fifth week, No credit
Refunds for board charges will be made on a monthly basis beginning the first of the month following
the date a student officially vacates the residence hall.
Residence and board fees for orientation and welcome week are not refundable. Notwithstanding the
provisions of the University’s refund policies, if any disciplinary action results in the suspension or expulsion
of the student from the university or residence hall, the university may refuse to refund, in whole or in
part, such student’s room and board charges and fees. The student’s housing deposit will be refunded as
explained under "Housing Deposit."
Renting/Subleasing
Renting or subleasing of residence hall or apartment space is prohibited.
Residential requirements
All freshman not living at home with a parent must live in University residence halls. Sophomores and
juniors not living at home with a parent must live in a University residence hall, university apartment or in
a residential unit provided by a fraternity or sorority of which he or she is a member. All requests for approval
to live at home with a parent/legal guardian must include written permission from a parent or legal
guardian and be approved by the director of residence life.
This regulation applies during summer sessions, as well as during the regular academic year; it also applies
regardless of the number of academic hours taken. Students who move off campus during the semester
or a summer term will be required to pay the full charges due to the University.
This policy does not apply to married persons or persons who wish to attend Butler on a part-time basis.
Any changes in home address, permanent address or local address must be reported to the office of registration
and records.
Room and roommate assignments
The University attempts to comply with students´ housing preferences for rooms and roommates. However,
students are not guaranteed their specific assignment requests. Butler reserves the exclusive right to
make assignments and will do so without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or any
other legally-protected category. The department of residence life has the right to make changes in room
assignments.
Room consolidation
If one occupant of a room moves, leaving one remaining occupant, the remaining occupant, at the discretion
of the University, may retain the room accommodation with a new roommate of his/her choice, be as-
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