Returning Student Enrollment Checklist

Step 1: Apply for Admission

Complete the Application for Admission . You will receive an acceptance letter in the mail. If you need help with your Pipeline User Name or Password, please contact our Service Desk at 316.322.3306. You will need to reset your account within 90 days. Log in to Pipeline to access your Butler email and use it for all Butler communication.

Step 2: Complete the Scholarship Application

Use your Pipeline User Name and Password to login and complete the Scholarship Application .

Step 3: Apply for Federal Financial Aid

Complete your FAFSA online in order to apply for Federal Financial Aid

(Optional) Step 4: Complete a Career Assessment

If you are undecided about your college major, complete the 60 question Career Assessment in Career Coach at butlercc.emsicc.com and bring your results when you meet with an Academic Advisor. 

Step 5: Enroll with an Academic Advisor

Whether you are taking a class online or on one of our campuses, we recommend you enroll with an Academic Advisor at one of our campus locations . As a returning student you can also Request to be Released to Enroll online.

After enrollment, you can also log in to Pipeline to enroll online, add/drop classes, make payments, check your grades, etc.

Step 6: Set Up Payment

Payment can be made through your Student Account Center in Pipeline, in person, or over the phone. For detailed information on viewing your bill, making a payment, and setting up a payment plan, visit our Billing & Payment Information page or contact our Accounts Receivable Office at 316.322.3181

Submit payment for your classes or set up a payment plan at Accounts Receivable or via the Student Account Center in Pipeline under the Student Quick Clicks dropdown by the due date to avoid any late fees.

Step 7: Get Your Student Identification

Students are issued a photo identification card for each academic year. Students should carry their student id card at all times. The card admits them to all college activities and is used to identify those who have contracted for meals at the cafeteria. An I.D. is required to make purchases utilizing financial aid and to purchase computer software at the Butler Bookstores, or to utilize college computer labs. Cards are available as soon as students have registered for classes, and can be acquired at multiple locations:

El Dorado: Registrar’s Office. Hubbard Center.
Andover: Copy Center, 6000 building.
Wichita: Butler Service Center.

If you live in the residence halls, you can obtain a Parking Permit  at the East Dorm front office.

Step 8: Get Your Textbooks

Each course you are enrolled in has a code. This code is located on your course schedule (i.e. College Algebra is MA 135) To obtain your textbooks for your classes, visit the Butler Bookstore website and use the course code in the Textbook Lookup tool.