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2023 Spring Application Process

The first day of the Spring 2023 semester is January 17, 2023!

Key Documents

Application Deadline November 15
Decision Notification Date Rolling
Deposit Deadline December 1*
Where To Apply Online application through goBAYLOR
Key Documents Application
Essay
Official high school transcript
Official SAT and/or ACT scores**
Recommended Items Self-reported academic record
Résumé
Letters of recommendation
Short answer response submitted through goBaylor
CSS Profile and FAFSA if requesting need-based aid
Additional Items (If Applicable) Early Graduation Statement
Break in Education Statement
Outcome Accept, Deny

*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.

How to Apply:

Your goBAYLOR account will show you exactly what items we have received and what is needed to complete your file by the deadline. We will begin reviewing applications in late September. Here are the documents that will be included on your checklist.

1. Completed Application for Admission

To apply using the Baylor Online Application, you start by creating a goBAYLOR account. Your goBAYLOR account will be important for tracking your application status and any next steps you might have. This is where we will communicate what is needed to complete your application file and additional enrollment steps for accepted students.

PRO TIP: Whatever email address you apply with will be used to communicate important information throughout the application cycle. We recommend using a personal, non-school-affiliated email address that you will check often and use long-term.

2. Essay

With the Baylor Online Application, the essay will be available in your goBAYLOR account.

3. Academic Record

SELF-REPORTED ACADEMIC RECORD (SRAR)—RECOMMENDED

With the Self-Reported Academic Record, or SRAR, you’re able to self-report your academic information, including coursework and grades, which will allow Baylor Admissions to process your application more holistically.

The Baylor SRAR is separate from your admissions application, so you will need to link it to your application through goBAYLOR. When completing the SRAR, you will want to make sure the information you enter matches your high school transcript, so we recommend having a copy of your transcript available.

 To learn more about SRAR, please visit baylor.edu/SRAR.

Transcripts must be received or postmarked by the application deadline to be considered for admission.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS:

An official transcript includes the school's official seal or the signature of a school administrator and is either sent directly from the school or submitted in an envelope sealed by the school. 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.

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS: 

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 admissions@baylor.edu and include as an attachment.

HOW WE ACCEPT THEM:

Electronic copies are only official if they are sent from a secure source (i.e. Parchment, Naviance, TRex, Slate.org, Scribbles, National Clearinghouse, SCOIR and Greenlight). Electronic transcripts are processed in 3-5 days. Copies and faxes are not accepted.

Paper transcripts may be mailed to the following address and are processed in 2-4 weeks. 

Baylor University
Undergraduate Admissions
One Bear Place #97056
Waco, TX 76798

REQUIREMENTS:

Your transcript must show: 

  • Name
  • Grades received up to the point of application*
  • GPA

*Note: If you have already graduated, you must submit your final high school transcript documenting your graduation date.

You will see a checkmark in your goBAYLOR account after we have reviewed your transcript and determined it satisfies the requirement. If you had only pass/fail or similar grading options during the spring 2020 term, please ensure that your high school transcript includes grades from other semesters, including fall 2019.

4. Test Scores

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:

“Yes, I want my test scores reviewed.” OR “ No, I don’t want my test scores reviewed.”

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. Students applying from secondary schools outside of the U.S. 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.

SAT and ACT scores:

  • 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.

Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores:

Homeschooled students may submit CLT scores in lieu of SAT or ACT scores.  All other applicants may submit CLT scores as an additional piece of academic information to be added to their application file. If you have taken the CLT and would like to submit your score to Baylor, please send your exam results via the CLT website.

PRO TIP: Send us all your test scores. We will combine your highest section scores from all test dates and review your best total score with your application.

5. Apply for Financial Aid - FAFSA & CSS Profile

To be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid, you must submit both the 2021 - 2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile.

Priority Deadline: November 15

If you miss this priority deadline, please submit the applications as soon as possible and you will be reviewed for eligibility on any funds that are available.

6. Other Requirements

Other steps might be required based on your individual circumstances. Check your goBAYLOR account to see if you need to submit any of these items. Some of the most common extra requirements include:

  • Early graduation: If you plan to graduate from high school in less than four academic years, please have your counselor submit documentation of this decision to Baylor. Early graduation statements can be emailed to admissions@baylor.edu.
  • Break in education statement: This is to let us know what you have been doing since high school graduation, beginning that FALL. Examples include taking a college course, travel or work.
7. Recommended Items

These items allow us to get to know you better and can enhance your application file. Submit them through your goBAYLOR account after submitting your application for admission.

  • Résumé
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Short Answer Response
    • The response we ask for really is short — only about 450 words. The question we ask is: What are you looking for in a university, why do you want to attend Baylor, and how do you see yourself contributing to the Baylor community?.

Submitting Your Application Materials

If you do not submit your application materials electronically, you can mail them to:

Undergraduate Admissions
One Bear Place #97056
Waco, TX 76798-7056

You may send materials separately, but clearly indicate your full name and date of birth on each item to help us match it to your application file.

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