Baylor Campus Resources
Baylor's commitment to excellence and a broad range of academic programs offer students the rich traditions and growth opportunities of a large university with the personalized experiences and community of a smaller one. At Baylor, a wide range of services and resources are offered to help students maximize opportunities for success in their Baylor experience.
Student Life
Student Life seeks to enrich the Baylor experience through life-changing programs and services resulting in an integrated education known for leadership, service, Christian faith and the total development of students.
Enhance and expand your university experience through Campus Programs, Greek Life, Student Organizations and Traditions — a Student Involvement Specialist can help you out!
Learn about the many cultures represented on campus and explore opportunities to dialogue across differences.
Develop your faith and transform our local and global communities with pastoral care, missions, ministries and Chapel, one of Baylor's longest running traditions.
Global Involvement
Preparing students for worldwide leadership and service means providing opportunities to experience the world. Students choose from more than 100 study abroad programs and international mission trips, helping them grow as global citizens.
Student Success
The Paul L. Foster Success Center (PLFSC) provides a supportive environment for all students with a wide range of services intentionally designed to maximize opportunities for success in their Baylor experience.
Baylor’s Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) educates and empowers all students to discover and engage in effective paths for academic and personal thriving through learning strategies, self-management tools, holistic support and a sense of belonging in the Baylor community. Student resources include academic mentoring, peer-assisted study sessions, tutoring and more!
Student Opportunity & Accessibility Resources (SOAR) provides resources and programming aimed at supporting Baylor’s diverse student population. SOAR is dedicated to offering the research and scholarly opportunities and financial knowledge, skills, and support systems necessary for students to ensure their educational success at all levels.
The Office of Access and Learning Accommodation (OALA) creates an encouraging, supportive, and caring environment where students with disabilities feel they are accepted and valued as individuals. This is achieved by showing compassion, patience, and open-mindedness as well as through teaching responsibility.
Health & Safety
Baylor is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of all students by providing access to various health resources such as on-campus health services, counseling centers, and wellness, fitness and nutrition services.
Care Team Services provides support for students dealing with mental health, physical health, academic issues or anything else creating a barrier.
The Counseling Services mission is to foster wholeness for every student through caring relationships,cultural humility and integrated mental health services.
Campus Recreation encourages the entire Baylor community to live active and healthy lives through sports and competition, discovery in the great outdoors and achievement of personal fitness goals. The McLane Student Life Center (SLC) provides several opportunities for students to explore sports and fitness!
Public Safety
Baylor’s Department of Public Safety takes great pride in implementing a comprehensive, sustainable security platform that will effectively serve the Baylor University community and protect its members from harm while providing exemplary law enforcement, emergency management, fire safety, technical security and global safety services.
Student Engagement
Baylor provides specialized support to ensure all students feel welcome and engaged on campus. Explore the wide range of opportunities to help students overcome unique challenges and thrive in their academic pursuits.
Being a first-generation college student is a proud accomplishment. Baylor recognizes that you will face unique experiences as you begin this exciting journey and we look forward to supporting you!
Baylor University is dedicated to supporting the successful transition of our military-connected students to their new chapters in servant leadership.
Transferring comes with a unique set of challenges that not everyone can understand. The Office of Transfer Student Success can help you find a place to socially connect, encourage you to get the academic support you need and help you find where you belong here at Baylor!
Community Resources
Explore Baylor's hometown through cultural, social and recreational opportunities!
Explore Baylor's hometown through cultural, social and recreational opportunities and programs through discounts, giveaways and more.
Find a list of various resources to help assist you as you make your travel plans to Waco and Baylor. We'll do our best to make sure your travel and visit goes as smooth as possible.
There are a variety of transportation options available to access campus, including the Baylor University Shuttle, which creates quick connections to campus.
Parent Engagement
The Parent Engagement Office exists to help you and your student navigate a successful and fruitful journey at Baylor. We value the critical role you play in your son’s or daughter’s life and look forward to partnering with you over the next four years.