Advising
In this section:
Why Meet with an Advisor?
Academic advisors help current students do more than just enroll in classes. Here are a few more reasons why you should make an appointment with an advisor:
- Discuss degree completion and complete paperwork
- Find courses you need to stay on track toward your degree plan
- Better understand college policies and procedures
- Changing your major
- Dropping a course
- Struggling academically (GPA is in a danger of falling below 2.0)
- Planning to transfer to another college or university
Chart Your Own Course
Need to make a change to your current academic plan? Here’s the information you need.
Make an Advising Appointment
Advising appointments are for enrollment only. If you have not yet applied, visit Getting Started and follow the steps.
Appointments are NOT required and are limited during peak enrollment times. Students can walk-in to any location and meet with an advisor without an appointment. Current or returning students in good standing can fill out the release to enroll online form and get permission to enroll themselves online.
Advising Locations
715 E. 13th St.
Andover, KS 67002
316.323.6259
Hours
Monday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Students must be checked in 30 minutes prior to closing. Walk-ins are welcome Monday - Friday.
901 S. Haverhill Rd.
El Dorado, KS 67042
600 Building
316.322.3163
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Students must be checked in 30 minutes prior to closing. Walk-ins are welcome Monday - Friday.
Dole Center - Education Bldg. 412
McConnell AFB, KS 67221
316.323.6050
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Students must be checked in 30 minutes prior to closing. Walk-ins are welcome Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. During college holidays, please call for hours.
2626 S. Rock Rd., Suite 116
Wichita, KS 67210
316.323.6060
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Students must be checked in 30 minutes prior to closing. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday.
Andover
715 E. 13th St.
Andover, KS 67002
316.323.6259
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Students must be checked in 30 minutes prior to closing. Walk-ins are welcome Monday - Friday.
El Dorado
901 S. Haverhill Rd.
El Dorado, KS 67042
600 Building
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. most Wednesdays.
Call 316.322.3230 to confirm availability and schedule an appointment in El Dorado.
Rose Hill
712 Rose Hill Rd.
Rose Hill, KS 67133
316.776.9429
Council Grove
131 W. Main
Council Grove, KS 66846
620.767.5158
Marion
701 E. Main, Hill Building
Marion, KS 66861
620.382.2183
Due to limited services at these locations, please call in advance.
Credit Hour Guidelines
Class load requirements may vary based on financial aid regulations. Contact Financial Aid or more info.
Fall and Spring
Full-Time Student: 12 or more hours
Part-Time Student: Less than 12 hours
Maximum Hours: 18 hours
Summer
Full-Time Student: 6 or more hours
Part-Time Student: Less than 6 hours
Maximum Hours: 12 hours
Best Practices and Success Strategies
Students who are actively involved in their own education tend to excel academically and accomplish their educational goals. Here are a few recommendations that will help you succeed.
- Identify the resources Butler has available to help you succeed.
- Identify how you learn best. Do you learn by feeling, watching, doing, or thinking?
- Read your course syllabus and quickly identify the best way to contact your instructor, course attendance policies, instructions, and due dates for completing and turning in assignments.
- Communicate with your instructors regarding your academic progress.
- Don’t overload your school schedule as it relates to work and family obligations. Too many commitments can cause students to do poorly in their classes.
- Plan on two hours of study time per credit hour in your semester schedule. Credit hours x 2 hours of study outside of class = total in class and study hours per week