This program is for adults with at least a high school education who are interested in not-for-credit learning experiences for personal or professional enrichment. It is necessary to apply for AFE status with the University. First time applicants should submit this completed form and upload proof of highest educational degree received (i.e. final official high school transcript indicating date of graduation, or university diploma or transcript).
This application should be submitted no later than two weeks before the start of the term in which you intend to audit courses. The college and/or departments of instruction will review your application, and you will be notified by the Office of Registration and Records of approval to enroll as an AFE student. Once you have been approved for AFE registrations, you do not need to submit the education documents again but must continue to request coursework at least two weeks in advance of the term for review and specific course approval.
You may direct questions to the Registration and Records Office at (317) 940-9203; registrar@butler.edu.
After your application has been approved, Registration and Records will register you on the first day of the term if there is still a seat available in the class. The AFE fee (50% of the per-credit hour undergraduate non-degree rate, found on the Student Accounts webpage) together with any additional course-related fees are payable at the time of registration and are not refundable. Only the cancellation of the course by the University would constitute reason for a refund of the AFE fee
AFE students are considered “non-degree seeking” students. Courses taken in this program will be designated as an “audit” on an official transcript and may not be changed to “credit” enrollment later in the term.
Participants in the AFE program must adhere to the University Rules of Conduct, conducting themselves in a manner compatible with the University's functions as an educational institution. The University Rights and Responsibilities Statement includes a description of misconduct categories as well as possible sanctions if misconduct occurs. Participants who are removed from a class will not receive a refund.
After your application has been approved, Registration and Records will register you on the first day of the term if there is still a seat available in the class. The AFE fee for lifelong learners who are 55 and older ($125 per credit hour) together with any additional course-related fees are payable at the time of registration and are not refundable. Only the cancellation of the course by the University would constitute reason for a refund of the AFE fee
