Butler Community CollegeStudent Guide

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Public Trade School in El Dorado, KS. Operating on a semester system.

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El Dorado, KS
10K+ students
@butlercc.edu
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Student guide · Fall 2026 16 Week Session

The semester, explained for Butler Community College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 16 Week Session
Campus terms
11
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 16 Week Session runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

51 entries
  1. Fall 2026 1st 8 WeekFall 2026 1st 8 Week Session
  2. Fall 2026 10 WeekFall 2026 10 Week Session
  3. Fall 2026 Early 12 WeekFall 2026 Early 12 Week Session
  4. Fall 2026 16 Week SessionRelevant now
  5. Fall 2026 2nd 4 WeekFall 2026 2nd 4 Week Session
  6. Fall 2026 Late 12 WeekFall 2026 Late 12 Week Session
  7. Fall 2026 2nd 5 WeekFall 2026 2nd 5 Week Session
  8. Fall 2026 3rd 4 WeekFall 2026 3rd 4 Week Session
  9. Fall 2026 2nd 8 WeekFall 2026 2nd 8 Week Session
  10. Fall 2026 3rd 5 WeekFall 2026 3rd 5 Week Session
  11. Fall 2026 4th 4 WeekFall 2026 4th 4 Week Session
  12. Spring Intersession 2026-2027
  13. Spring 2027 1st 4 WeekSpring 2027 1st 4 Week Session
  14. Spring 2027 1st 5 WeekSpring 2027 1st 5 Week Session
  15. Spring 2027 1st 6 WeekSpring 2027 1st 6 Week Session
  16. Spring 2027 1st 8 WeekSpring 2027 1st 8 Week Session
  17. Spring 2027 10 WeekSpring 2027 10 Week Session
  18. Spring 2027 Early 12 WeekSpring 2027 Early 12 Week Session
  19. Spring 2027 16 Week Session
  20. Spring 2027 2nd 4 WeekSpring 2027 2nd 4 Week Session
  21. Spring 2027 Late 12 WeekSpring 2027 Late 12 Week Session
  22. Spring 2027 2nd 5 WeekSpring 2027 2nd 5 Week Session
  23. Spring 2027 3rd 4 WeekSpring 2027 3rd 4 Week Session
  24. Spring 2027 2nd 8 WeekSpring 2027 2nd 8 Week Session
  25. Spring 2027 3rd 5 WeekSpring 2027 3rd 5 Week Session
  26. Spring 2027 3rd 6 WeekSpring 2027 3rd 6 Week Session
  27. Spring 2027 4th 4 WeekSpring 2027 4th 4 Week Session

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Campus language

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11 terms

B

BCTV
Butler Community College Television, the student-operated cable television station.

C

Cummins Hall
A traditional-style residence hall located on the El Dorado campus.

G

Grizzlies
The official mascot and the collective name used for Butler students and athletic teams.
Grizzly Den
The snack bar and grill area offering quick meals and social space in the Student Union.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.

T

The Apartments
The 2000 Building residence hall, providing apartment-style housing for students.
The Butler Way
A common phrase referring to the college's standards of excellence in athletics and academics.
The Caf
The main dining hall located in the 4000 Building (Student Union).
The Lantern
The award-winning, student-run campus newspaper.
The Suites
The 5000 Building residence hall, featuring suite-style living arrangements.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
BOB
The Butler Online Building, which houses the distance learning and online education offices.
Canvas
The learning management system where students access course materials and submit assignments.
el_dorado_campus_dining_hall
El Dorado Campus Dining Hall
Grizzly ID
The official student identification card required for library access, meal plans, and campus events.
Hubbard Center
The dedicated facility for health sciences and nursing programs.
Late Start
Courses that begin mid-semester, typically lasting 8 weeks instead of the full 16-week term.
Pipeline
The primary online student portal used for checking grades, schedules, and financial aid information.
The 1000
The Welcome Center and administration building on the El Dorado campus.
The 4000
The Student Union building, housing dining services and student activities.
The 5000
The suite-style dormitory building.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 16 Week Session runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
11 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Recent Butler Community College Syllabus Analyses

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BA109

Entrepreneurship

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CH106

Intro to General Chemistry

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EC201

Principles of Macroeconomics

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MA135

College Algebra

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Life in El Dorado for Butler Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in El Dorado.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$806

Cost of Living Index

88

Student Population

1,500

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Limited local demand-response transit, Regional transit connections to Wichita

Nearest Airports

El Dorado/Captain Jack Thomas Memorial Airport, Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (regional hub)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

56.55°F

Avg Snowfall

6.9 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

East Parking Lot

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Located off Haverhill Road east of the 600 building.

West Parking Lot

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Located on the west side of the main campus.

Campus News

Latest updates from Butler Community College

Butler Foundation and Fine Arts Host Annual Art of Butler Event

The Butler Foundation, Fine Arts Department, and Redler Institute of Culinary Arts hosted the annual Art of Butler event to showcase student artwork and culinary talent for donors.

Nov 2, 2026

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Instrumental Music to Premiere 'Centennial Pulse'

Butler’s Instrumental Music Department premiered 'Centennial Pulse' by Grace Baugher-Dunlap, commissioned for the college's 100th anniversary.

Oct 7, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Butler Community College

Life Enrichment: Jeff Davidson and Trooper Ben Gardner

November 3, 2026

Hubbard Welcome Center, El Dorado Campus

Jeff Davidson presents American West history through music, followed by retired Trooper Ben Gardner speaking on purpose, service, and leadership.

Lydia Humphreys Art Exhibit Reception

November 5, 2026

E.B. White Gallery, 700 Building

A reception for the Lydia Humphreys art exhibit, which runs from November 2 through December 4, 2026.

Instrumental Music Chamber Recitals

November 30, 2026

700 Building Theatre

Brass and Percussion Recital at 7:00 PM; a free general admission event featuring student music chamber groups.

Dance Recital

December 3, 2026

700 Building Theatre

Student dance recital performance; tickets are available through the box office.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Butler Community College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

5 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Cummins Hall

Capacity: 113

Room types: Double room with adjoining bath, Triple room with adjoining bath

East Hall

Capacity: 268

Room types: Double room with adjoining bath, Triple room with private bath

On-Campus Apartments

Capacity: 32

Room types: double

Todd Burch Residence Hall

West Hall

Room types: Double room

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@butlercc.edu

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