Application Process for International Students
Want to learn more about Baylor? Check out our brochure just for international students!
STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR ADMIT TYPE
Freshman - A freshman applicant is a student who is attending university for the first time at the undergraduate level. You're a Freshman student if your most recent graduation is or will be from high school (and you have not attempted additional university coursework after completing secondary school).
Transfer - A transfer applicant is a student who has completed secondary school requirements for high school graduation and has attempted additional university coursework afterwards. You're a transfer student if you have attempted college credits after graduating from high school (excluding the summer immediately after high school graduation).
Post Baccalaureate- A Post Baccalaureate (Post-Bacc) applicant is a student who has already earned a bachelor's degree. Post Baccalaureate students may pursue a second bachelor's degree from Baylor if they are seeking a different degree with an alternate major from the original bachelor's degree and major.
STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR APPLICATION DEADLINE
International Freshmen Applicants - Fall Admission
NOVEMBER 1
- November 1 Binding (Early Decision) - for students who commit to attending Baylor if accepted; receive a decision no later than December 15
- November 1 Non-Binding (Early Action) - receive a decision no later than February 1
FEBRUARY 15
- February 15 Non-Binding (Regular Decision) - receive a decision no later than April 10
NOVEMBER 15 - SPRING ADMISSION
- Regular Admission - non-binding; rolling decisions
We strongly encourage International Freshman students to apply by the November 1 deadline, so we have sufficient time to receive documents and process your application file.
Interested in an international pathway for Business majors? Explore our Baylor & Trinity Western University pathway that allows business students to receive their BBA from Baylor and their MBA from TWU in British Columbia, Canada.
International Transfer & Post-Baccalaureate Applicants
Spring Application Deadline: November 15
Fall Application Deadline: June 1
STEP 4: CHOOSE YOUR APPLICATION METHOD
Regardless of your application choice, you must create a goBAYLOR account to track your application status. This is where we will communicate what is needed to complete your application file and additional enrollment steps for accepted students. Applicants via Common App will receive separate emailed instructions on how to activate their goBAYLOR account. Please allow 24-48 hours to process.
PRO TIP: Whatever email address you apply with will be used to communicate important information throughout the application cycle and in the summer after you graduate. We recommend using a personal, non-school-affiliated email address that you will check often and use long-term.
STEP 4: REVIEW THE APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Your goBAYLOR account will show exactly what items we have received and what is needed to complete your file by the deadline.
We accept high school transcripts in these two ways:
OFFICIAL: Official transcripts can be mailed from your high school in a sealed and signed envelope or sent digitally through a secure electronic source (i.e. Parchment, Naviance, TREx, Slate.org, Scribbles, National Clearinghouse, SCOIR and Greenlight). If the electronic service requires an email address please have the company email documents to admissions@baylor.edu. Your high school counselor can also email a high school transcript and it will be considered official if submitted from a school email address as verification. Paper transcripts may be mailed to the following address:
Baylor University
Undergraduate Admissions
One Bear Place #97056
Waco, TX 76798
UNOFFICIAL: Unofficial transcripts are sufficient to complete your application file, however, please note that final enrollment at Baylor is contingent upon receipt of an official transcript. If you would like to submit an unofficial transcript to complete your application file, simply upload a scanned copy in your goBAYLOR account or email international_admissions@baylor.edu and include as an attachment.
Requirements for All Transcript Submissions:
• If using outside credential evaluators, Baylor will only accept evaluations from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES). If you choose to use one of these services, Baylor requires copies of the original transcripts to accompany the evaluation. Each transcript is reviewed on an individual basis and should be verified by contacting international_admissions@baylor.edu.
• Transcripts or mark sheets must include: years of enrollment, course titles and all marks earned for each course for 6 semesters. If your school's education system only has three years of secondary school, please have the previous year submitted as well.
• Transcripts should be submitted in the original language and accompanied by an official literal English translation.
• Although original documents are preferred, certified photocopies are acceptable when a signature and the stamp from the school or government official is included. Copies received through fax or email are not considered official. Students can self submit transcripts as long as they are in official, sealed envelopes from their secondary school.
- Applicants from schools with external exams or leaving certificates should have their exams or certificates submitted to Baylor directly from the secondary school (IGCSE, GCE, WAEC, CBSE, IB,WASSCE, etc.). If you are unsure about which transcripts or exams are required for your country's education system, see our Required Secondary School Credentials by Country page.
- We do not accept provisional results slips or electronic statements of results. Please have your school email us your final official exam results/certificates at international_admissions@baylor.edu.
If you have not yet taken your examination, your admission may be contingent upon our receipt of your exam results.
Important Note: Students are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. When you apply, you will be required to choose the following when responding to the “Preferred testing plan” question:
“I opt in to having my test scores reviewed for admission.” OR “I opt out.”
The decision to apply with or without test scores should be carefully thought through and is considered final. If an applicant has previously submitted test scores to Baylor but indicates on the application that they would not like their scores considered, test scores will not be viewed during application review. International students who apply without test scores have the option to complete an interview as part of the application process so that we may get to know you better. Learn more about our Test Optional policy.
We accept SAT or ACT scores in these three ways:
- SELF-REPORTED: You may self-report your best test scores on your application for admission. We will use these scores when we review your file, so please make sure they are accurate and correct - entering false information, even by accident, could disqualify your application. If accepted, you will need to have the testing agency send your official scores to our office by May 1.
- SUBMITTED FROM THE TESTING AGENCY: Test scores can be sent through the College Board or ACT student website. Baylor's SAT code is 6032, and Baylor's ACT code is 4062. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
- SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT: We can accept test scores listed on an official high school transcript.
If you plan on submitting test scores as part of your application, please be aware of the latest possible test dates we will accept based on your admission plan:
November 1 Binding (Early Decision) and November 1 Non-Binding (Early Action)
- SAT: October 4, 2025
- ACT: October 18, 2025
February 15 Non-Binding (Regular Decision)
- SAT: December 6, 2025
- ACT: December 13, 2025
Please submit one of the following items to satisfy this requirement. We accept unofficial or official scores for an initial admissions decision. Self-reported scores are not accepted.
Be aware, an official score sent directly from the testing agency is required before registering for classes, if admitted.
- Transcript (mark sheet) showing the completion of one year of full-time study at a high school located in the United States
- Statement of completion from one full year of full-time study at a high school where English is the official language of instruction
- SAT reading score of 26 or a score of 520 or greater on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Baylor's SAT code is 6032.
- ACT English score of 20. Baylor's ACT code is 4062
- IELTS score of 6.5 (We will accept IELTS Indicator), TOEFL score of 80 (We will accept TOEFL Home Edition and your TOEFL MyBest Score.) Baylor's TOFEL institution code is 6032, PTE score of 60 and Duolingo English Test score of 110.
*Students who do not meet the minimum requirement as listed above may be individually considered for admission through a holistic review process.
If you are seeking need-based scholarships you are eligible for as an international student, you must fill out a CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE to apply for aid. You may explore our scholarships page to review department and specialty scholarships to apply and compete for scholarships you are eligible for.
Confirmation of Financial Resources: Applicants who are non-citizens living outside of the United States must demonstrate the ability to meet the expenses of Baylor University. To satisfy this requirement, you may complete this step by filling out and submitting this online form.
A short essay is required as part of the application process.