FAQ Topic: Academics

Access schedules, grades, advisors, transcripts, audits, etc.

How can I check my BCRs (Butler Cultural Requirements)?

 Login and click Self Service > Student Center. In the Academics area, under the Other Academics dropdown, select BU Cultural Requirements and click on the  button. You will be able to view the events you have attended. Note: You may also run your Academic Requirement Report. However, it will only list the number of events you …

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How do I look up my early term grades?

Login and click  Self Service  Student Center. In the Academics section, select Early Term Grades from the “Other Academic…” dropdown and click on the button. If necessary, click the button and select the radio button next to the desired term. Click the button. Your early term grades for that semester appear. To return to the …

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How do I add classes to my planner?

Your planner can be used to store classes you’re interested in taking in future semesters, but that you may not be ready to enroll in immediately. By saving these classes in your planner, you can arrange them in planned future semesters and draw from the list when enrollment for those semesters draws near. The easiest …

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How can I buy my textbooks for class online?

Buy my books link

Beginning with Fall, 2008 classes, you’ll be able to quickly purchase your books for class through My.Butler by using a link to the Follett BookNow system. The classes you’ve enrolled in for the semester will create a corresponding list of textbooks that your instructors have requested. You’ll then have the opportunity to select and purchase …

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How do I view my placement test results?

Test Results choice on the Other Academic... dropdown

Continuing students can view their scores on placement tests from within the Student Center. Login and click  Self Service > Student Center. Under the Academics section, pull on the dropdown and select Test Results. Then click the button. The Butler Placement Tests tab appears. This tab shows your placement test results. You can also review …

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What is a ‘what-if scenario’ report and how do I create it?

Create new report button

The what-if scenario allows you to see the effect that changing your major would make in your progress towards satisfying your degree requirements. It allows you to specify a major and then generate an advisement audit based on that choice. To use the what-if scenario, follow these steps. Login and click  Self Service > Student …

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How do I set my default term (student view)?

Look Up button

Login and click  Self Service > Student Center. Under the Personal Information area, locate the User Preferences link and click it. On the User Preferences page, make sure the Institution listed is “Butler University.” From the Academic Career dropdown, select either “Graduate” or “Undergraduate.” In the Term text box, type in the current term code; …

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How do I view my transfer credit report?

Print Transfer Credit Report button

Login and click Self Service > Student Center. Under the Academics heading, click on the Other Academics… dropdown and choose Transfer Credit Report, then click the button. On the Transfer Credit Report screen, select Undergraduate or Graduate as appropriate from the Academic Career dropdown list, then click the   button. In a popup window, you …

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How do I know if I have a hold on my account?

Login and click  Self Service > Student Center. Your holds are listed in the upper right portion of the Student Center, under Holds. Click the link for more information about your holds, or click “View ‘hold’ impacts” to see a description of the effects of different holds on your account. Contact the appropriate office or …

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How do I look up my academic requirements (advising audit)?

Login and click  Self Service > Student Center. In the Academics area, under the Other Academics dropdown, select Academic Requirements and click on the button. Your advising audit appears onscreen. Requirement areas that haven’t been completely fulfilled yet will automatically be expanded. Sections of the audit that are minimized have already been satisfied.

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How do I look up my transcript?

View report

Login and click  Self Service > Student Center. Under the Academics section, click on the “Other academics…” dropdown and select “Transcript: View Unofficial,” then click the button. On the “View Unofficial Transcript” page, click the green  button. A new window will open. (Make sure you turn off your popup blocker on your browser!) Your transcript …

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How do I look up my grades?

Change term button

Login and click  Self Service > Student Center. In the Academics section, select Grades from the Other Academic… dropdown and click on the   button. If necessary, click the button and select the radio button next to the term you want. Click the  button. Your grades for that semester appear. To return to the Student …

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How do I find out who my academic advisor is?

Login and click  Self Service > Student Center. Your advisor’s name and telephone number is listed in the Advisor area in the right-hand column. Tip: To send a quick email to your advisor, click the Advisor button, then check the box next to your advisor’s name and click “Notify Selected Advisors.” To return to the Student …

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How do I view my weekly schedule?

Login and click on Self Service Student Homepage under the Academic Tools column. Click on the Student Center tile. In the Academics section of the Student Center, select the Class Schedule link from the Other Academic… dropdown and click the double-arrow Go button. Your schedule appears. Click the radio button next to “Weekly Calendar View” …

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How do I view my class schedule (study list)?

Login and click Self Service > Student Center. In the Academics section of the Student Center, select the Class Schedule link from the Other Academic… dropdown and click the button. Your schedule appears. Choose to display your schedule in “List View” or “Weekly Calendar View” by depressing the radio button next to the desired display …

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