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Next Steps After Acceptance

 Entering in the spring? Click here for your next steps.


YOU'RE ACCEPTED! Now what? 

To be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid, you must submit both the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile. The CSS Profile opens on October 1 and should be submitted by the deadline below that matches your chosen admission plan. Submitting these applications early allows you to be considered for the most available funds.

  • Freshman Early Decision and Early Action CSS Profile Priority Deadline: November 1
  • Final Deadline to submit the CSS Profile for all Freshman Admission Plans: February 1
  • Priority Deadline to submit the FAFSA for all Freshman Admission Plans: February 1

If you miss the final deadline, please submit an application as soon as possible to be considered for any remaining funds.

  • If interested, apply to the Elite Academic Opportunities like the Honors College, Business Fellows, Science Research Fellows.
  • College Transcript/dual credit evaluation – If you have already earned college hours, request your current transcript to be sent for evaluation. Spring grades can be sent at a later date.
  • Remember: If you're an Early Decision applicant, you must withdraw from other colleges per your signed Early Decision Agreement. 

Next, pay your deposit!


YOU'VE PAID YOUR DEPOSIT! Now what?

It's official: you're a Baylor Bear and your spot is secure. These next steps are crucial to get you enrolled. Many of these deadlines have severe consequences if they are not met on time, so it’s imperative that you take them seriously. If you have missed a deadline, please submit the required material immediately so that we can work with you to get back on track.

1. START HERE

DeadlineRequired for Enrollment
ASAPMake sure you’ve done all the checklist items in the Accepted section above
ASAPEnroll in DUO Two-Factor Authentication (required for Baylor login; you will not be able to submit your housing application or view your financial aid information in BearWeb without DUO)
ASAPLog in to Your Baylor Email Account at mail.baylor.edu using your BearID (your advisor will contact you through this email address! Be sure to check your email regularly)
ASAPRegister for Orientation
ASAPRegister for Baylor Line Camp (highly recommended)
ASAPReview the Criminal History & Occupational License Notice
May 1Submit All Official Test Scores (if applicable; students are not required to submit test scores for admission; learn more about our Test Optional Policy)
May 1Deadline to submit Your Housing Application to Participate in Roommate Matching and Choose Your Own Room
May 15Texas state law requires that students under the age of 22 submit documentation of current MCV4 Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination. Documentation is due by May 15. Failure to submit documentation will result in a hold being placed on your account. You will not be able to move into the residence hall or attend classes if the hold is in place.
May 27Submit Your Housing Application (if you haven't already; it only takes 5 minutes to complete)
June 1Complete Your Health Form (most submit this with BMV documentation)
July 15Submit Your Final High School Transcript (request a final transcript to be sent to Undergraduate Admissions with graduate date included; electronic transcripts are received faster - in 3-5 days versus 2-3 weeks for paper transcripts)
August 1Prepare for Move-In Day and Check Out the Recommended Equipment List


2. PREPARE FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING

DeadlineRequired for Enrollment
ASAPDownload the Navigate Student App*
ASAPSubmit the New Student Advising Questionnaire*
ASAPSubmit any Dual Credit or Credit by Exam (if applicable)*
ASAPComplete ALEKS/Course Placement Exam(s) (if applicable)*
ASAPComplete the Foundations Online Modules (highly recommended, but not required; this will take 1-2 hours to complete)
June 15Sign up for Advising (advisor will contact your Baylor email to schedule)
July 15Deadline to Register for Fall Classes
July 15Immediately After Registering for Classes, Complete Your New Student Orientation Checklist

*Required before advising/registering for classes


3. FINANCIAL SERVICES CHECKLIST

DeadlineRequired for Enrollment
ASAPLog in to BearWeb
ASAPSelect Your Meal Plan 
ASAPAdd Authorized Users (highly recommended, but not required)
ASAPReview Title IV Authorizations
ASAPReview Vehicle Registration/Parking Permit Information
June 15Submit Direct Deposit Information (highly recommended, but not required)
July 31Pay Your First Semester Bill (charges after July 1 are billed in August)

Log in to baylor.edu/gobaylor to view your current status regarding these next steps.

These deadlines are important, and there could be consequences if you do not meet them.

If you have a green check in goBAYLOR, then you're good to go and you don't need to take any further action on that checklist item. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to admissions@baylor.edu.

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