Applying Early Decision
Students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program have the option to apply to Butler University under Early Decision. Students who are ready to commit to attending Butler’s Nursing program and would like to receive early notification of their admission status are highly encouraged to apply Early Decision.
At this time, only students applying to the Nursing program can apply Early Decision. The application requirements for Early Decision are no different than the application requirements for any first-year student.
Early Decision is a binding commitment. If you choose to apply to Butler under Early Decision, we ask that you not apply Early Decision or Single Choice/Restricted Early Action to another institution. Those admitted to the Nursing program will be required to withdraw all pending applications to other colleges and universities and enroll at Butler.
Early Decision Important Dates
November 1: Early Decision application deadline
December 1: FAFSA Priority Deadline
December 20: Admission decisions released to students
Mid-January: Financial aid offers released to students
February 1: Non-refundable $500 enrollment deposit due
Early Decision Frequently Asked Questions
While both Early Decision and Early Action have a deadline of November 1, Early Decision is a binding commitment while Early Action is not. The binding decision means if you apply and are admitted via Early Decision, you will attend Butler. In addition, only students interested in applying to the Nursing program can apply Early Decision.
Students who apply to the Nursing program via Early Decision will receive priority admission consideration to the Nursing program. They will also receive their financial aid offer sooner than other admitted first-year students.
We encourage all students to file the FAFSA so they can explore all aid programs available to them. While it’s not required to file the FAFSA, it is highly encouraged that students applying Early Decision file the FAFSA as soon as possible, and no later than December 1 in order to receive your financial aid offer by mid-January.
If you apply via Early Decision, you will receive your admission decision by December 20 and you will receive your financial aid offer by mid-January.
No. At this time, only students applying to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program are eligible to apply Early Decision. For more information about how to apply as a first-year student, click here.