TABLE OF CONTENTS
a lifetime of
achievement
starts here.
You’ve worked hard. Your GPA
and extracurricular activities are
impressive. Now, it’s time to map
out your future. What college will you
choose? Which one will inspire and
guide you to reach your goals?
Our Mission
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Student Body
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World-Class Professors
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Our Colleges 10
Spaces and Places 12
The Big 12 16
Faith Meets Learning 18
An Insider’s Guide 20
History Lesson 22
Our Traditions 24
Majors and Facts 26
Application Guide 28
At Baylor University, our goal is to
provide students with more than
a basic education. Here, you’ll find
accessible professors, small classes,
an active and engaging student body,
and campus organizations that strive
to serve our community and beyond.
You’ll also see how spirituality can help
you grow during your college career.
The result? Graduates with a
broadened perspective, amazing
memories and experiences that
undeniably shape their future.
Now, it’s your turn.
Are you ready to get started?
Baylor Sciences Building:
This 508,000-square-foot
facility offers students and
faculty state-of-the-art
classrooms, labs and more.
Our Mission
Above. Beyond.
It’s our promise to you.
It’s more than academics. And campus life. What brings
students to Baylor University is a unique approach to
higher education. Here, we balance faith and learning.
That means we place as much importance on a
rigorous curriculum and renowned professors as we
do on personal growth, discovery and life outside of the
classroom.
We sum up this approach with two simple words:
Above. Beyond. It’s our mission and our promise to you:
professors who go above and beyond the syllabus. A
student body that goes above and beyond to make you
feel welcome. An education that goes above and beyond
what you’ll find at other universities.
This is a college experience that will thoroughly prepare
you for the real world and get you on the path to
excellence, enlightenment and achievement. That’s above
and beyond.
That’s Baylor.
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Student Body
One more reason
to choose Baylor:
Thousands of friendly faces.
Something unusual happens when you first set foot on our campus. You
become part of something bigger. You become part of the Baylor family.
Don’t believe us? Talk to some Baylor students.
Time and time again, our students share stories about how they felt
instantly welcome at Baylor. That’s because our student body, community
leaders, club and organization members, and faculty are proud of Baylor
and welcome the opportunity to greet new students. They introduce
incoming classes to the campus and its many activities. So, new students
feel like they fit right in. And you will too.
Get involved.
With more than 260 clubs and
organizations, there’s always something
to do on campus. From intramural sports
to fraternities to student government and
more, Baylor offers a club or organization
for almost every interest. In fact, more
than 80 percent of students at Baylor
participate in at least one of them.
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So, join in. Grow your passion or find a
new one. Meet others who share your
interests. Don’t see something that
speaks to you? Start an organization on
campus and be eligible for our Outstanding
New Organization award.
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Where can
you go?
Our international studies
program can take you around
the world. Here are some of
the places you can visit:
Your gateway to the world.
As a Baylor student, you’ll spend plenty of time on campus and as
a part of our community. But our classrooms don’t end there. They
span around the globe.
Through our study abroad and exchange programs, students are
encouraged to explore and experience the world firsthand. Baylor’s
International Student and Scholar Services provides our students
with opportunities for a summer or a semester in one of more
than 60 programs. Last year alone, more than 900 students
traveled abroad for their studies.
Argentina
Austria
Belize
Brazil
China
Costa Rica
Dominica
East Africa
England
France
Germany
Great Britain
Hong Kong
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
Spain
Why study abroad?
“Study abroad changed my life and I constantly
discover new ways in which it has impacted me. It is
a tremendous opportunity that teaches life skills and
makes you immediately self-reliant. In addition, I feel
I can now adapt to any situation placed in front of me
and am thankful for the comforts of home.”
Sara Garrett
University Scholar
Class of ‘09
After choosing which college she would
attend, Sara chose to become a University
Scholar because she was interested in a
number of areas of study; however, a grea
t
deal of her time was spent studying the
Russian language. She participated in study
abroad opportunities as a Critical Language
Scholarship recipient.
Students as dynamic
as they are diverse.
With students and faculty representing all different
ethnicities, faiths and backgrounds, Baylor’s campus
is rich in culture and character. We believe that our
differences give us a chance to learn and grow. And
that they give us a broader perspective.
Each year, Baylor enrolls more than 400 students
from 80 countries around the globe, enriching our
campus with other cultures. Festivals and exhibits
celebrating numerous heritages fill the University
calendar. Guest lecturers from various countries also
share their viewpoints with our faculty and students.
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World-class Professors
Meet our faculty.
At Baylor, our world-class professors are as accessible as they
are knowledgeable.
Of course some classes are larger, but our average class
size is 28. We believe the more students communicate
with their professors, the more passionate they become.
Their understanding of the curriculum is deeper. And their
experiences are richer. You’ll find active mentoring and topnotch scholars across campus with a strong core curriculum
connecting each piece of your University experience.
Our faculty come from right here in Texas as well as from
across the country and around the world to give that personal
attention to our students. They are leaders in their respective
fields and were all drawn to Baylor for its strong spiritual and
intellectual community. A community that strives to make a
difference in the lives of students.
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*Based on “The Student Satisfaction Inventory” (SSI), a national survey that has been administered to more than two million college students in the past ten years.
In fact, you’re just as likely to find them debating with students
in the classroom as chatting over a cup of coffee. It’s this
personal attention and approachable nature that sets us apart.
And it’s one of the reasons the Student Satisfaction Inventory,
a national survey, found that Baylor students are more
satisfied with their undergraduate experience than students at
many other private institutions.*
What brought you here?
public universities, I
“Aft er teaching for 32 years in
igued with the vision
came to Baylor because I was intr
academic excellence,
of being a Christian university of
n to be synergistic
where faith and learning are see
rather than antithetical.
t values student/
I was also drawn by a culture tha
litated, not only
faculty relationships that are faci
many other special
by small class sizes, but also by
rning Groups and faculty
programs such as Engaged Lea
that wer e designed
who live in residential communities
to cultivat e this culture.
keen to use the gifts,
Maybe most importantly, I was
l experience that
talents, training and professiona
scientist to develop
God has given me as a mat erials
on improving the
a resear ch program that focuses
ple in underdeveloped
quality of life for the poorest peo
countries.
Dr. Walter Bradley
ring
Distinguished Professor of Enginee
Dr. Bradley, along with his Baylor students, has
partnered with Christian organizations overseas to:
• help develop low-cost, energy efficient Styrofoam/
concrete housing for Armenia,
• develop more clean burning, energy efficient woodburning cook stoves,
• assist in the design and construction of pedestrian
bridges in Africa, and
• develop and patent new, greener composite
material systems made from coconut fibers that
can be used to create automobile parts.
Dr Bradley reflects, “we have been able to be a
blessing to many poor people and have been greatly
blessed ourselves by these opportunities to have our
lives invested in something so significant.”
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Our Colleges
Eight distinct
colleges and schools.
Plenty of accolades.
With 147 degree programs across eight
undergraduate colleges and schools, you’ll find your
calling here. And no matter which direction you
choose, your education will have a solid foundation.
At Baylor, our academic programs are grounded in
liberal arts, providing our students with the analytical
skills that prepare them for real-world situations.
Excellence is the standard at Baylor. Our Hankamer
School of Business is ranked among the Top 25
private undergraduate business school programs by
BusinessWeek and U.S.News & World Report, with
high marks for accounting, entrepreneurship and
ethics programs. Our nursing school consistently
beats the national average for nurse certification
testing with a 90 percent first-time pass rate. Our
engineering program is ranked in the Top 25 among
the nation’s undergraduate engineering programs
by U.S.News & World Report. And for more than
10 years, our law school students have consistently
posted the No.1 pass rate on the Texas Bar Exam.
8 undergraduate colleges and schools
147 baccalaureate degree programs
74 master’s degree programs
29 doctoral degree programs
Fields for minors within programs
The choice is yours. Baylor offers a variety of degree programs that are nationally
recognized for academic achievement. Where will you find your calling?
College of Arts and Sciences
Baylor’s largest college offers more than 100 areas
of study within 26 academic departments. Specific
disciplines range from English and Journalism to Biology
and Mathematics.
baylor.edu/arts_sciences
School of Education
Students in Baylor’s School of Education have six degree
programs to choose from and earn a greater than 97
percent passing rate on state examinations for teachers,
counselors and administrators.
baylor.edu/soe
Honors College
With four distinct programs to choose from, this
innovative college offers academically rigorous courses.
Exciting learning opportunities abound for those seeking a
uniquely challenging university experience.
baylor.edu/honors_college
School of Engineering and Computer Science
More Baylor students pass the Fundamentals of
Engineering exam than from any other Texas engineering
program. Majors include Engineering, Bioinformatics,
Computer Science and more.
ecs.baylor.edu
Hankamer School of Business
Our nationally ranked business school offers a wide variety
of business programs, including Accounting, Economics,
Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Sports
Sponsorship & Sales and more.
baylor.edu/business
School of Music
Students experience a music program with two
orchestras, five bands, six choral ensembles, an opera
theater, jazz ensemble and more. Competitions and
recitals provide performance opportunities.
baylor.edu/music
Louise Herrington School of Nursing
Baylor offers both undergraduate and graduate nursing
programs. A variety of services and activities are also
available, like the Baylor Student Nurses Association and
the National Honor Society for Nursing.
baylor.edu/nursing
School of Social Work
Baylor takes a faith-integrated approach to social
work. Our commitment to serving others has created a
program that prepares graduates for working in social
service agencies, hospitals and more.
baylor.edu/social_work
For a complete list of degree programs, see page 24.
Preprofessional programs
80% of incoming students plan
on graduate or professional study
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Spaces and places.
Where you want to go.
Whether it is something new – academic buildings, parking facilities,
and green spaces – or something renewed – loving renovations of
our beloved historic structures – we’re always looking for ways to
improve our campus. And that means you’ll find the resources to
help you in your personal and academic growth.
There are places to study, from quiet areas in the Sciences Building
to Java City in Moody Library (check out a laptop while you’re there).
You’ll find great classrooms and labs, equipped with the technology
students and professors need. There’s the Paul L. Foster Success
Center where students find study areas and receive degree advising,
career counseling and more.
Sometimes you just need a quiet place to meditate or be introspective. You’ll find those places on campus, too, including our most
recent addition, the Robbins Chapel in Brooks Residential College.
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Game Day
Floyd Casey Stadium welcomes
50,000 cheering football fans
during Big 12 Conference games.
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The Big 12
Baylor Bears
and the big 12.
As a Big 12 university, we want to achieve top-ranked status. And we have.
A school-record 14 of Baylor’s 18 teams played in the postseason during the
2008-2009 academic year. We also are home to a pair of NCAA individual
champions, 20-plus All-Americans and five Big 12 championship teams. But
that’s not our only goal—our athletes are also classroom champions.
Since the beginning of the Big 12 Conference in 1996, Baylor has led the conference
in graduation rates five times and finished second three times. More than 4,000
of our student-athletes have made the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll over
the last 13 years, including a school-record 462 honorees during the 2008-2009
academic year.
NCAA Division I-A Athletics
Men’s
baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis,
and indoor/outdoor track and field
Women’s
basketball, cross country, equestrian, golf, soccer, softball, tennis,
indoor/outdoor track and field, and volleyball
2008-2009 Athletics Highlights
• 14 teams in postseason play
• 462 student athletes on
Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
• 63 student athletes with 4.0 GPA
• Two NCAA individual champions
• Five Big 12 team championships
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Faith meets learning
Practicing
what we preach.
Each year, Baylor students, faculty and staff volunteer more than
150,000 hours of their time locally. They serve the Waco community
through campus-wide activities like Steppin’ Out, a biannual event where
students, staff and faculty help those in need. Our students are also
involved in Habitat for Humanity, mission work and more. In fact, Baylor
established the nation’s first Habitat for Humanity campus chapter in
1987 and has since helped build 61 homes.
Putting our faith into action is an important component of life at Baylor.
You’ll find our students all over the world engineering bridges, helping to
grow tourism in countries such as Armenia, building power generators
to bring electricity to Honduran villages, and bringing fresh water to
rural villages. They apply their faith and knowledge toward serving
others. And learn lessons that will remain with them for a lifetime.
Why did you
join Engineers
with a Mission?
I looked into several different organizations
that already did engineering work in
developing countries at other universities,
but none were faith-based. One even had a
clause saying you couldn’t go in their name
with a religious purpose. I know engineering
is my calling from God — it’s what I’m
supposed to do and I wanted to find a way to
start using it for ministry and mission work.
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Leah Richter, Class of ’08
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An insider’s guide.
Located between Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth, the Waco area has a
population of 230,000, with 5 million visitors making their way here
annually. With a small-town feel and friendly people, there’s plenty to
do and see in this college town.
But where are the popular hangouts? What’s out there to do?
For fun and de-stressing, the McLane Student Life Center (SLC) is
the place to begin: racquetball to rock climbing, weight training to
Bearobics, basketball to swimming, you can find something to do.
From there, discover our intramural fields, Bear Trail, tennis courts,
and Student Life activities designed for you and your new friends.
For those who enjoy the great outdoors, Cameron Park offers
disc golf and plenty of trails along the Brazos River for hiking,
biking or dog walking. Go canoeing on the Brazos River or get
out on Lake Waco and spend some time on the water, or relax
on the greens at one of several area golf courses.
But wait, there’s more! For restaurants, boutiques, and
night life, students head to our revitalized warehouse district
which continues to flourish. You’ll find Broadway-style shows
at the Hippodrome Theater, free concerts in Indian Spring
Park, and numerous museums on- and off-campus.
When you arrive at Baylor, we want you to get out and explore
your community. You’ll be delighted by what you find. It might be
a quiet coffee shop perfect for reading or a barbecue restaurant
that will become a regular stop. We know you’ll find your
personal local favorites.
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History Lesson
A rich past.
Baylor University was chartered in 1845 by the Republic of
Texas. Today, Baylor is the state’s oldest institution of higher
learning in continuous operation and the largest Baptist
university in the world.
To say our history is rich is a bit of an understatement. Since
receiving our charter in 1845, we’ve achieved plenty of “firsts”
and established more than a few traditions. Traditions that we
continue to embrace and celebrate today.
A richer future.
In addition to honoring our past, Baylor is committed
to future growth and development. We’ve
established Baylor 2012, a 10-year plan to ensure
that Baylor remains on the cutting edge of research,
technology and innovation. Since the program’s
launch, we’ve completed the Baylor Sciences
Building, built residential communities and opened
The Highers Athletics Complex and the Simpson
Athletics and Academic Center.
Our faculty and staff are key to Baylor 2012 and
are discovering new knowledge through research
every day. In fact, the Carnegie Foundation for the
Advancement of Teaching classification system has
designated Baylor as a campus with “high research
activity.” Our students are remarkable in their own
right as well; 12 of them have been awarded the
prestigious Fulbright Scholarship over the past
three years.
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Baylor 2012.
It means positive changes in our future.
At Baylor, we embrace where we’ve been and look forward to
• Establishing an environment where learning can flourish
• Creating a truly residential campus
• Developing a world-class faculty
• Attracting and supporting a top-tier student body
• Initiating outstanding new academic programs
• Guiding all students through academic and student life programs
• Providing outstanding academic facilities
• Constructing useful and aesthetically pleasing physical spaces
• Enhancing involvement of the entire Baylor family
• Building with integrity a winning athletic tradition in all sports
• Emphasizing global education
• Achieving a $2 billion endowment
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Our tr aditions
We have many traditions.
And just as many reasons to celebrate.
It’s no secret. The Baylor community is an active one. Whether we’re celebrating
Homecoming with a bonfire or parade, a day free from classes at Diadeloso (the
Day of the Bear), or taking part in All University Sing, you’ll find students, staff
and faculty all joining in the festivities.
As an incoming freshman, you’ll be instantly immersed in Baylor’s culture during
Welcome Week.
You’ll meet other students and be introduced to the campus. Many freshmen also
join the Baylor Line, a group of students who show their spirit on the sidelines of
all football games held at Baylor’s Floyd Casey Stadium.
The point is, there’s always something to get involved with at Baylor. From Big 12
athletics to intramural sports to outreach activities to Slime Night, we’re steeped
in tradition. And we invite you to take part in all of them.
Another way Baylor embraces its
students is through its traditions.
Here are just a few:
• All University Sing: a giant campus-wide
talent competition
•Steppin’ Out: community service on a
grand scale twice a year
• Diadeloso: the Day of the Bear (our
mascot) helps students de-stress before
spring finals
• Serenade: men’s residence halls sing
at the women’s halls, with the women
returning the compliment later that week
• Native American Pow Wow: our Native
American Student Organization welcomes
4,000 people annually to this event
• Homecoming: the alums return and
current students showcase their care
for the university in the parade, Pigskin
Revue and Freshman Mass Meeting
• Christmas on Fifth Street: music, lights
and fellowship to begin the season
• Dr Pepper Hour: free ice cream floats
on Tuesday afternoons in the Bill Daniel
Student Center
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Baylor facts
Major Decisions
Colleges and
degree programs
Our offerings are as diverse as our
student body. Whether you’ve determined
a course of study or you’re in the process
of discovering what interests you, read on.
This overview provides you with a complete
list of our eight undergraduate colleges,
147 degree programs, preprofessional
programs and more. You’ll also find 74
master’s programs and 29 doctoral degree
programs at Baylor. After all, 80 percent
of Baylor’s incoming students plan on
graduate or professional study.
Degree Abbreviations
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science, Aviation Sciences
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music, Education
Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Bachelor of Science, Computing
Bachelor of Science, Education
Bachelor of Science, Electrical and
Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science, Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Family and
Consumer Science Bachelor of Science, Informatics
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Bachelor of Social Work
School of Engineering
A ND Computer Sci ence
Bioinformatics (BSI)
Computer Science (BSCS)
Computer Science Fellows (BSC)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (BSECE)
Engineering (BSE)
Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Scho ol of M usi c
Applied Music (BM)
Choral Music (BME)
Church Music (BM)
Composition (BM)
Instrumental Music (BME)
Music History and Literature (BM)
Pedagogy (BM)
Theory (BM)
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BA
BSAvS
BBA
BFA
BM
BME
BS
BSCS
BSC
BSEd
BSECE
BSE
BSFCS
BSI
BSME
BSN
BSW
C ol le ge of Ar t s a nd S c i e nc e s
American Studies (BA)
Anthropology (BA or BS)
Applied Mathematics (BS)
Architecture (BA)*
Art History (BA)
Asian Studies (BA)
Aviation Sciences (BSAVS)
Biblical & Related Languages (BA)
Biochemistry (BA or BS)
Biology (BA or BS)
Chemistry (BA or BS)
Child & Family Studies (BA or BSFCS)
Classics (BA)
Clinical Laboratory Science (BS)*
Communication Sciences & Disorders (BA)
Communication Specialist (BA)
Computer Science (BA)
Dentistry (BA or BS)*
Design, Theater Arts (BFA)
Earth Science (BA)*
Economics (BA or BS)
English (BA)
Environmental Health Science (BS)
Environmental Science (BS)
Environmental Studies (BA or BS)
Fashion Design (BA or BSFCS)
Fashion Merchandising (BA or BSFCS)
Film and Digital Media (BA)
Forestry (BA or BS)*
French (BA)
General Family & Consumer Science (BA or
BSFCS)
Geography (BA)
Geology (BS)
Geophysics (BS)
German (BA)
Greek (BA)
History (BA)
Interior Design (BA or BSFCS)
International Studies (BA)
Journalism (BA)
Language and Linguistics (BA)
Latin (BA)
Latin American Studies (BA)
Mathematics (BA or BS)
Medical Humanities (BA)
Medicine (BA or BS)*
Music (BA)
Neuroscience (BS)
Nutrition Sciences (BA or BS or BSFCS)
Optometry (BA or BS)*
Performance, Theater Arts (BFA)
Philosophy (BA)
Physics (BA or BS)
Political Science (BA)
Professional Writing (BA)
Psychology (BA or BS)
Religion (BA)
Russian (BA)
Slavic and East European Studies (BA)
Sociology (BA)
Spanish (BA)
Speech Communication (BA)
Statistics (BS)
Studio Art (BA or BFA)
Theater Arts (BA)
*Interuniversity program
Note: See preprofessional programs.
H onor s C ol le ge
Great Texts of the Western Tradition (BA) University Scholars (BA)
BIC, Baylor Interdisciplinary Core Program*
Honors Program*
*BIC and Honors are extraordinary programs leading
to various degrees.
Contact the Honors College for admission requirements.
Hankam e r S c h ool o f B u sin ess
Accounting (BBA)
Baylor Business Fellows (BBA)
Business for Secondary Education (BBA)*
Business French (BBA)
Business German (BBA)
Business Journalism (BBA)
Business Russian (BBA)
Business Spanish (BBA)
Distribution Management and Technology (BBA)
Economics (BBA)
Entrepreneurship (BBA)
Finance (BBA)
Financial Services and Planning (BBA)
Human Resource Management (BBA)
Information Systems (BBA)
International Business (BBA)
Management (BBA)
Marketing (BBA)
Media Business (BBA
Professional Selling (BBA)
Public Administration (BBA)
Real Estate (BBA)
Risk Management and Insurance (BBA)
Sports Sponsorship and Sales (BBA)
*With teacher certification
Founded: 1845, the oldest continuously operated university in Texas
Affiliation: Baptist General Convention of Texas
Location: 735-acre campus in Waco, Texas, with an area population of 230,000
Enrollment: 12.162 undergraduate and 2,379 graduate/professional students (fall 2008)
Faculty: 863 full-time faculty
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Average Class Size: 28
Degree Programs: 147 baccalaureate, 74 master’s, juris doctor, and 29 doctoral
Financial Aid: More than 84 percent of Baylor students receive some form of financial assistance
Academic Calendar: Semester system (fall, spring and two summer sessions)
Where We’re From: All 50 U.S. states, more than 80 countries
Outcomes: S c h ool of E duc at io n
Athletic Training (BSEd)*
Community Health (BSEd)*
Elementary Education (BSEd)
English Language Arts and Reading
Middle Grades (BSEd)
Secondary (BSEd)
Exercise Physiology (BSEd)*
General Studies in HHPR (BSEd)
Health Science Studies (BSEd)*
Life Sciences, Secondary (BSEd)
Mathematics
Middle Grades (BSEd)
Secondary (BSEd)
Physical Education All Level (BSEd)
Physical Sciences, Secondary (BSEd)
Recreation (BSEd)*
Science, Middle Grades (BSEd)
Social Studies
Middle Grades (BSEd)
Secondary (BSEd)
Special Education All Level (BSEd)
Spanish All Level (BSEd)
* Non-teacher certification
Louise Herrington School of Nursing
Nursing (BSN)
(Junior and senior years at Dallas, Texas, campus.)
80 percent of incoming students plan on graduate or professional study; social work, nursing and
education students consistently earn 94–100 percent pass rates for state exams; during the past
10 years, an average of 60 percent of the 130 to 160 premedical applicants annually completing the
premedical program are accepted for medical study; law school students consistently have No. 1 pass
rate for Texas Bar Exam
Student Organizations: More than 260 clubs and organizations, including 42 national and local sororities and fraternities
Residence Halls: 12 residence halls, some featuring Living-Learning Centers (LLCs); each room has high-speed Internet
connections; hall descriptions can be found at baylor.edu/CLL
Athletics, NCAA Division 1A, Big 12 Conference:
Men’s: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, indoor/outdoor track and field
Women’s: basketball, cross country, equestrian, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor/outdoor track
and field, volleyball
Library: Central libraries, special libraries and resource centers cover traditional texts, including more than 2.1
million bound volumes, more than 2.6 million microforms and government documents and thousands of
electronic and other resources; special libraries include the world-renowned Armstrong Browning Library,
emphasizing the works of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning and contemporaries
Technology: AirBear, our wireless network, covers almost all of campus
Volunteer Service: Baylor was the first to establish a collegiate chapter of Habitat for Humanity (1987); Baylor students,
faculty and staff give more than 150,000 hours in local volunteer service each year
S c h ool of SOCIAL WORK
Social Work (BSW)
P r e p r ofe s s i ona l*
Predental Hygiene
Predental
Premedical
Preoccupational Therapy
Preoptometry
Prepharmacy
Prephysical Therapy
Prephysician Assistant
Prepodiatry
Preveterinary Medicine
*Preprofessional programs are not majors;
they simply indicate professional goals.
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Application guide
Now what?
Apply.
To apply, simply fill out our Baylor Web
Application at baylor.edu/admissions.
You can then check the status of your
application online by logging into your
account.
A complete admissions file includes our
online application, official SAT/ACT scores
with the essay portion completed and
an official high school transcript showing
grades received through the end of the
junior year with a documented class rank.
Freshmen
To apply or for more information about application deadlines and
procedures, go to baylor.edu/admissions/freshman.
2010 Admission Deadlines
November 1
February 1
Completed applications received by November 1 will be
reviewed for the first round of admission notifications.
The advantages of first-round acceptance to the University
include priority in securing your space in the incoming
class through early deposit, which also serves as your
housing application and locks in your priority date for housing
assignments. Any admission applications received after
February 1 will be considered only on a space-available basis.
Transfer students
To apply or for more information about application deadlines and
procedures, go to baylor.edu/admissions/transfer.
Transfer student applications are reviewed on a rolling
admissions schedule. Admission notification is sent within
4 – 6 weeks of application review.
Check your application status by creating a
account
Be sure to create your login by visiting baylor.edu/admissions/gobaylor because this is the place when it comes
to communication with Baylor. Think of it as your all-access pass to anything you need to connect with Baylor
Admissions. From our online application, to following the progress of your admission file throughout the entire
process, to downloading really cool Baylor stuff –
gives you the access you need.
SEE FOR YOURSELF
If you’d like a personal guided tour, contact us in advance and we’ll
coordinate visits to classrooms, residence halls and dining areas.
You can even meet one-on-one with our professors.
You can also visit Baylor during one of our Premiere events. These weekend programs are
designed for you and your parents to attend presentations by professors, take a campus tour and
discuss financial aid. Review our Premiere events schedule at baylor.edu/visit/premiere.
To set up your Baylor visit, call us at 1-800-BAYLOR-U (option 1-2) or
send us an e-mail at campus_visits@baylor.edu. More information is available at baylor.edu/visit.
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Admission Services
One Bear Place #97056
Waco, TX 76798-7056
1-800-BAYLOR-U, option 1-1
or (254) 710-3435
E-mail: admissions@baylor.edu
Academic Scholarships
and Financial Aid
One Bear Place #97028
Waco, TX 76798-7028
1-800-BAYLOR-U, option 8-2
or (254) 710-2611
E-mail: financial_aid@baylor.edu
Campus Visits
One Bear Place #97331
Waco, TX 76798-7331
1-800-BAYLOR-U, option 1-2
or (254) 710-2407
E-mail: campus_visits@baylor.edu
Web
baylor.edu/admissions
Baylor University complies with
all applicable federal and state
nondiscrimination laws and does not
engage in prohibited discrimination
on the basis of race, color,
nationality or ethnic origin, sex,
age or disability in employment
or the provision of services.
Cert no. SW-COC-1730