Key Documents Chart
Early Decision (Binding)
| Application Deadline | November 1 |
|---|---|
| Decision Notification Date | No later than December 15 |
| Deposit Deadline | February 15* |
| Where to Apply | Online application through goBAYLOR ApplyTexas 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 |
CSS Profile and FAFSA if requesting need-based aid |
| Financial Aid Notification | February 1 |
| Recommended Items | Résumé Self-reported academic record |
| Latest Possible Test Dates**** | SAT: October 7 ACT: September 9 |
| 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.
***If you are seeking a non-custodial parent waiver or do not need financial assistance, you will have the opportunity to fill out a waiver if accepted. These waivers should be completed by January 15 if your situation qualifies. Please visit our appeals page for more information and click on CSS Profile Noncustodial Parent Waiver Request. If your situation does not apply and the waiver is not approved, the non-custodial parent CSS Profile should also be submitted by the final deadline of February 1 to be considered for the most available funds.
****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.
Early Action
| Application Deadline | November 1 |
|---|---|
| Decision Notification Date | No later than January 15 |
| Deposit Deadline | May 1* |
| Where to Apply | Online application through goBAYLOR ApplyTexas Common Application |
| Key Documents | Application Essay Official high school transcript Official SAT and/or ACT scores** |
| Financial Aid | CSS Profile and FAFSA if requesting need-based aid CSS Profile Priority Deadline: November 1*** FAFSA Priority Deadline: March 1*** |
| Financial Aid Notification | March 15 |
| Recommended Items | Résumé Letters of recommendation Short answer responses submitted through goBAYLOR Self-reported academic record |
| Latest Possible Test Dates**** | SAT: October 7 ACT: September 9 |
| 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.
***If you are seeking a non-custodial parent waiver or do not need financial assistance, you will have the opportunity to fill out a waiver if accepted. These waivers should be completed by January 15 if your situation qualifies. Please visit our appeals page for more information and click on CSS Profile Noncustodial Parent Waiver Request. If your situation does not apply and the waiver is not approved, the non-custodial parent CSS Profile should also be submitted by the final deadline of February 1 to be considered for the most available funds.
****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.
Regular Admission
| Application Deadline | February 1 |
|---|---|
| Decision Notification Date | April 10 |
| Deposit Deadline | May 1* |
| Where to Apply | Online application through goBAYLOR ApplyTexas Common Application |
| Key Documents | Application Essay Official high school transcript Official SAT and/or ACT scores** |
| Financial Aid | CSS Profile and FAFSA if requesting need-based aid CSS Profile Final Deadline: February 1 FAFSA Priority Deadline: March 1 |
| Financial Aid Notification | April 10 |
| Recommended Items | Résumé Letters of recommendation Self-reported academic record Short answer responses submitted through goBAYLOR |
| Latest Possible Test Dates*** | SAT: December 2 ACT: December 9 |
| 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.