Key Documents Chart
Early Decision 1 (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 Priority Deadline: November 1*** |
| Financial Aid Notification | January 15 |
| Recommended Items | Résumé Self-reported academic record |
| Latest Possible Test Dates**** | SAT: October 2 ACT: September 11 |
| 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 do not need to be completed by the FAFSA/CSS Profile November 1 deadline.
****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 Decision 2 (Binding)
| Application Deadline | February 1 |
|---|---|
| Decision Notification Date | No later than March 1 |
| Deposit Deadline | April 1* |
| 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 Final Deadline: February 1 |
| Financial Aid Notification | March 15 |
| Recommended Items | Résumé Letters of recommendation Self-reported academic record |
| Latest Possible Test Dates*** | SAT: December 4 ACT: December 11 |
| 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.
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 Priority Deadline: November 1*** |
| Financial Aid Notification | February 1 |
| Recommended Items | Résumé Letters of recommendation Short answer responses submitted through goBAYLOR Self-reported academic record |
| Latest Possible Test Dates**** | SAT: October 2 ACT: September 11 |
| 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 do not need to be completed by the FAFSA/CSS Profile November 1 deadline.
****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 Final Deadline: February 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 4 ACT: December 11 |
| 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.