Key Documents Chart
| Application Deadline | November 1 |
|---|---|
| Decision Notification Date | No later than December 15 |
| Deposit Deadline | February 1* |
| Where to Apply | Online application through goBAYLOR Common Application |
| Key Documents | Application Essay Early Decision Agreement Official high school transcript Official SAT and/or ACT scores** Short answer responses submitted through goBAYLOR |
| Financial Aid | FAFSA if requesting need-based aid FAFSA Early Deadline: November 1 |
| Financial Aid Notification | February 1 |
| Recommended Items | Résumé Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS) |
| Latest Possible Test Dates**** | SAT: October 3 ACT: October 17 |
| Outcome | Accept, deny, ask for further supporting materials, reconsider during Regular Admission |
*All deadlines are by 5 p.m. CST. If you are accepted less than two weeks before, or any time after the above deadlines, please refer to the deadline listed in your acceptance letter.
**Learn more about our Test Optional policy.
****To expedite your application file completion process, we highly recommend you select Baylor as an automatic recipient prior to your exam. If you request this after the exam, this will delay your application file.
| Application Deadline | November 1 |
|---|---|
| Decision Notification Date | No later than February 1 |
| Deposit Deadline | May 1 |
| Where to Apply | Online application through goBAYLOR Common Application |
| Key Documents | Application Essay Official high school transcript Official SAT and/or ACT scores** |
| Financial Aid | FAFSA if requesting need-based aid FAFSA Early Deadline: November 1 FAFSA Priority Deadline: February 1 |
| Financial Aid Notification | March 15 |
| Recommended Items | Résumé Letters of recommendation Short answer responses submitted through goBAYLOR Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System |
| Latest Possible Test Dates**** | SAT: October 3 ACT: October 17 |
| Outcome | Accept, deny, ask for further supporting materials, reconsider during Regular Admission |
*All deadlines are by 5 p.m. CDT. If you are accepted less than two weeks before, or any time after the above deadlines, please refer to the deadline listed in your acceptance letter.
**Learn more about our Test Optional policy.
****To expedite your application file completion process, we highly recommend you select Baylor as an automatic recipient prior to your exam. If you request this after the exam, this will delay your application file.
| Application Deadline | February 1 |
|---|---|
| Decision Notification Date | April 10 |
| Deposit Deadline | May 1 |
| Where to Apply | Online application through goBAYLOR Common Application |
| Key Documents | Application Essay Official high school transcript Official SAT and/or ACT scores** |
| Financial Aid | FAFSA if requesting need-based aid FAFSA Early Deadline: November 1 FAFSA Priority Deadline: February 1 |
| Financial Aid Notification | April 10 |
| Recommended Items | Résumé Letters of recommendation Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System Short answer responses submitted through goBAYLOR |
| Latest Possible Test Dates*** | SAT: December 5 ACT: December 12 |
| Outcome | Accept, deny, waitlist offer |
*All deadlines are by 5 p.m. CST. If you are accepted less than two weeks before, or any time after the above deadlines, please refer to the deadline listed in your acceptance letter.
**Learn more about our Test Optional policy.
***To expedite your application file completion process, we highly recommend you select Baylor as an automatic recipient prior to your exam. If you request this after the exam, this will delay your application file.