Next Steps after Acceptance
Print this and check off your list! goBAYLOR has all the details, but this is a great starting point.
Entering in the spring? Click here for your next steps.
YOU'RE ACCEPTED! Now what?
- ASAP: File the FAFSA and CSS Profile (required for need-based aid).
- Fall 2025 Starting Semester
- 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 priority deadline on February 1. Check the FAFSA website for updates through December 2024. Submitting these applications early allows you to be considered for the most available funds.
Starting Semester CSS Priority Deadline FAFSA Priority Deadline Fall 2025 February 1, 2025 February 1, 2025 - If you miss these priority dates, please submit the applications as soon as possible and you will be reviewed for eligibility on any funds that are available.
- Fall 2025 Starting Semester
- If interested, apply to apply to the Elite Academic Opportunities like the Honors College.
- View your transfer credits in goBAYLOR under the "Application" tab.
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.
1. START HERE
| Deadline | Required for Enrollment |
|---|---|
| ASAP | Enroll in DUO Two-Factor Authentication (required for Baylor login) |
| ASAP | Log in to Your Baylor Email Account at mail.baylor.edu (your advisor will contact you through this email address! Be sure to check your email regularly) |
| ASAP | Review the Criminal History & Occupational License Notice |
| July 1 | Complete Your Health Form (most submit this with BMV documentation) |
| July 1 | Submit Your Proof of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination if you are under the age of 22 (allow 1-2 weeks for processing) |
| May 31 | Review Your Housing Options (housing available until filled; transfer students are not required to live on campus) |
| July 1 | Register for Orientation (highly recommended) |
| July 1 | Register for Baylor Line Camp (highly recommended) |
| July 15 | Submit Your Final College Transcript(s) |
2. PREPARE FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING
| Deadline | Required for Enrollment |
|---|---|
| ASAP | Download the Navigate Student App* |
| ASAP | Submit the New Student Advising Questionnaire* |
| ASAP | Complete ALEKS/Course Placement Exam(s) (if applicable)* |
| March 17 | Sign up to for Advising (the invitation to schedule an appointment will be sent to your Baylor email) |
| August 1 | Deadline to Register for Fall Classes |
*Required before advising/registering for classes
3. FINANCIAL SERVICES CHECKLIST
| Deadline | Required for Enrollment |
|---|---|
| ASAP | Log in to BearWeb |
| ASAP | Select Your Meal Plan (highly recommended, but not required) |
| ASAP | Add Authorized Users (highly recommended, but not required) |
| July 15 | Review Title IV Authorizations |
| August 1 | Review Vehicle Registration/Parking Permit Information |
| July 15 | Submit Direct Deposit Information (highly recommended, but not required) |
| July 31 | Pay 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.