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Important Dates and Deadlines

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Fall & Summer Starting Semesters

Admission Plan Application Opens Application Deadline Decision Notification Date Deposit Deadline
Early Decision (Binding) August 1 November 1 No later than December 15 February 15*
Early Action August 1 November 1 No later than January 15 May 1*
Regular Admission August 1 February 1 April 10 May 1*

*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.

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Admission Plan Application Opens Application Deadline Decision Notification Date Deposit Deadline
Regular Admission August 1 November 15 Rolling December 15*

*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.

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Baylor offers more than 125 majors and programs, many of which are ranked nationally. Whether you know which program you're interested in or if you're looking for recommendations, this is a great place to start.

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