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As finals approach, it’s completely natural to feel anxious or stressed as you wrap up the semester. In the midst of this, practicing good mental health habits and knowing the resources available to you can be very helpful.

If you’re searching for a university where you can grow academically, professionally and personally, Baylor offers an experience designed to help you thrive from day one. Here are five reasons students choose to call Baylor home.

Baylor students can participate in cutting-edge research in their chosen fields as early as their freshman year--a competitive advantage for students.

Trips with Baylor Missions combine faithful worldwide service with discipline-specific education. Over Spring Break, students were deeply impacted by sharing the love of Christ with the world, experiencing different cultures, growing in their faith, and using their vocations to impact communities near and far.

On Tuesday, March 3, Baylor commissioned students who are serving on mission trips across the U.S. and around the world over spring break, during the summer months and who recently served over winter break.

Spring Break is almost here (March 8-15, 2026), and the Baylor University Department of Public Safety is urging students, faculty and staff to travel smart. 

Since 2023, three notable sources — Conde Nast, Architectural Digest and U.S. News — each included Baylor on their lists of the nation’s most beautiful college campuses.

When it comes to pioneering education and ground-breaking research, Baylor has always been on the cutting edge.

Look back at global missions trips that led Baylor students around the globe to serve within their calling.

Baylor University turns 181 years old on February 1, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how — by giving you a little extra time to join the Baylor family! 

Why apply to Baylor before February 1? Discover the benefits of submitting your free application before the deadline!

The City of Waco has been home to Baylor University since 1886. The two have persevered and grown alongside one another through wars, economic downturns and incredible prosperity. Baylor and Waco partner regularly on a range of programs and activities, and one unique event is the annual Community Prayer Breakfast.

President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., invites students, faculty and staff to a special Dr Pepper Hour this afternoon as we welcome Doug McNamee, Baylor University’s new Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Meet the 2024-25 Baylor University Outstanding Graduate Student award recipients in instruction, research and dissertation.

Baylor University and Cordia have entered into a Predevelopment Agreement (PDA) to develop a solution to modernize the University’s energy system, delivering reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable energy for the 1,000-acre campus.

The Baylor experience is one of a kind. Discover 10 reasons why.

The dedication for the Memorial to Enslaved Persons will be held on Friday, Nov. 7 at 8:30 a.m. on Founders Mall, and everyone is invited to attend the outdoor ceremony.

Making your college decision can be full of hard choices, and that’s why Baylor is here to help. Register now for Premiere!

With the new school year in full swing, campus is buzzing with activity. Whether you are in your first year at Baylor and are adjusting to new environments, activities and routines or you are reacclimating to campus life, the start of the fall semester is an important time to review campus safety.

The Big 12 Fall Tour stops at Saturday's Baylor-Arizona State game at McLane Stadium, featuring a free tailgate concert with the Graham St. Clair Band at 4:30 p.m. at Touchdown Alley.

Baylor Connections, the University’s signature podcast, debuted a new video streaming option with today’s ninth season premiere episode.

Baylor University will conduct a regular test of Outdoor Warning Systems (tornado sirens) at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, along with a required test of the Baylor Alert emergency notification system.

Detailed information you need to know to plan ahead for Friday, Aug. 29, including parking lot and garage closures, campus operations and more.

Are you a Baylor faculty or staff member with a new vehicle or new license plate number? Or are you new to Baylor and will be parking on campus? As we near the fall semester, Parking Services says now is a good time for faculty and staff to update their vehicle information.

Price increases for faculty, staff and graduate student dining go into effect Aug. 1, better aligning with University expenses while still providing an exceptional, all-you-care-to-eat value.

Meeting human needs and showing Christ's love: the heart of Baylor Missions trips blends service and love across a variety of discipline-specific trips around the world.

Navigating college life can, at times, be overwhelming, stressful and exhausting for students. At Baylor, we want to remind our students that there are resources available — on campus and remote (including over the summer), some are available 24/7. 

Holistic wellbeing is incredibly important, and students are encouraged to reach out to these resources, their community and/or trusted faculty and staff.

As another semester winds down, finals are quickly approaching. It’s natural to feel a little anxious or stressed as you study and finish final projects, but developing good mental health habits and knowing the resources available to you can be incredibly helpful. 

As your spring semester at Baylor University comes to a close, please pay careful attention to the five items below. These are important reminders as you prepare to return to Baylor in the fall.  

Since 2007, the Great Hall inside Brooks Residential College has provided a unique dining experience for the Brooks community and other Baylor students, faculty and staff. 

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. This is the week that matters.

Baylor's relationally driven communities support the development of your learning and your faith. 

Learn more about Baylor's caring community and elite academics.

Lauren Daigle, multi-award-winning country music singer, is set to perform in concert at Baylor University’s Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12.

Students, faculty and staff and their immediate family members are invited to enjoy a county fair-themed complimentary lunch for the Diadeloso Noon Meal from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, in Memorial and Penland Dining Halls. All other dining halls will be closed until dinner service begins on its regular schedule. 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Baylor University remains committed to cultivating and maintaining a safe and healthy campus through awareness, prevention and education on issues of sexual assault and interpersonal violence. 

Baylor University President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., recently invited three university presidents to join her in sharing their experiences in an online webinar: “Remember the Fundamentals: Senior Leadership and College Athletics,” a program partnership between Inside Higher Ed and Baylor University.

Following the massive success of his 2024 national tour, GRAMMY-nominee and double Dove Award-winning artist Forrest Frank will bring his 2025 Child Of God Tour Part 2 to Baylor University’s Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. 

During its regular February meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents took several actions that will provide the foundation for an aggressive implementation of the University’s new strategic plan – Baylor in Deeds. 

University’s continued research growth elevates Baylor within new criteria from American Council on Education and Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

For more than 175 years, Baylor Law School has prepared students for the practice of law while embracing innovation to meet the needs of an evolving profession.

Baylor President Linda Livingstone will join Harvard's Education Now webinar to discuss leadership in higher education, addressing key challenges and opportunities facing universities in an evolving academic landscape.

Waco Civic Theatre’s Century Season continues with Sara Bareilles’ acclaimed musical “Waitress,” running Feb. 13 to March 2 for 15 performances. In honor of Baylor’s commitment to the local arts, Feb. 15 is “Baylor Night,” with all tickets discounted to $20 for Baylor students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Celebrating a tradition of community impact and service

Tammy Rodriguez shares how her Baylor experience influences her work in the healthcare field.

Each year on Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service, the Baylor University and Waco communities join others across the nation to participate in multiple events honoring Dr. King's life and legacy.

Baylor University has been awarded a $2.48 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative (RCII) to support a major expansion of the Black Gospel Archive (BGA) at Baylor University Libraries. 

“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”

Isaiah 7:14 (ESV) 

Starting in the Spring 2025 semester, the University is introducing one day of asynchronous instruction to ensure all students receive the full academic experience required by higher education accreditation standards. This spring the asynchronous day will fall on Saturday, April 26. This approach supports the necessary 75 instructional days each semester, including 70 classroom days and five final exam days, while accommodating Baylor holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Good Friday and, specifically, the Monday after Easter.

Baylor University is hosting the Texas Esports League Fall Finals December 14-15, 2024, brining to campus the best middle school and high school esports teams in Texas to compete for the title of state champion. 

Commitment IV: Address the University’s outdated energy plant, underground energy distribution network, and infrastructure to increase efficiency, improve resiliency and reliability, and to add capacity for future campus growth, while sustaining the environment through evolving technologies that reduce carbon emissions.

Twice each year, Baylor University students embody the spirit of service during Steppin' Out, a day when thousands of students step away from campus life to engage with and uplift the Waco community. 

As we prepare for Thanksgiving Break, the Baylor and Waco Police Departments remind our community of several safety tips for your personal safety and your property.

Meet this year’s Outstanding Graduate Student Award honorees for excellence in research, teaching and dissertation.

A new partnership with Waco Tours is set to enrich the Campus Tour experience by showcasing the vibrant city of Waco for prospective students and their families.

Several parking lots and roads on and around the Baylor University campus in Waco will be closed Tuesday and Friday-Saturday because of Baylor Homecoming-related activities. Baylor University Shuttle (BUS) services also will be modified.

Discover three benefits to applying before Baylor's early application deadline.

Whether you're reconnecting as an alum, new to campus, or a longtime part of the Baylor Family, Baylor Club membership offers the perfect way to get involved. Baylor Faculty and Staff are entitled to discounted membership rates.

Sept. 16-20, 2024, is Postdoc Appreciation Week across the nation. Postdoctoral researchers serve the Baylor community in research, teaching and more. Meet two of the many postdocs who advance the Baylor mission through their distinct role.

With the fall semester fully underway, it is vital to keep well-being at the forefront of your daily practices. Consider the following tips for taking care of yourself as you continue the school year. 

Welcome back, Bears! Or to some of you, welcome for the first time! I’m Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley, special advisor to Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone for equity and campus engagement, and my main job is to make sure that you have what you need to get a quality education at Baylor University! 

Baylor awards over $6 million in scholarship funds to prospective freshmen students. Discover how you can apply.

As we prepare for Move2BU, Baylor University will CLOSE some campus parking lots and interior streets on Tuesday and Wednesday. This will impact all of campus, so be prepared for delays, detours and disruptions to normal parking/traffic flow.

When Baylor announced a new campus dining contract with Chartwells Higher Education last fall, the nationally known university food service provider made a commitment to delivering innovation and best-in-class service to the campus community. Nine months of partnership and planning have led to a revamped dining experience –  Baylor Eats, which is powered by Chartwells. This new partnership combines Baylor’s dedication to providing a top-tier campus experience that supports the well-being and satisfaction of the entire University community with Chartwells’s dining and catering expertise.

On Monday afternoon, the Baylor network experienced a disruption focused on Microsoft and Google-based resources. As of 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, all network services were restored.

The Baylor University Office of the President and the Office of the Provost are looking forward to hosting David Brooks on September 10 at 6:30 p.m. for a special event in Waco Hall.

Are you a Baylor faculty or staff member with a new vehicle or new license plate number? Or are you new to Baylor and will be parking on campus? As we near the fall semester, Parking Services says now is a good time for faculty and staff to update their vehicle information.

Beginning in August, Student Parking Permits will be available online. In order to park in a campus parking facility, students must purchase a parking permit annually. Groups of students will be able to select permits on a staggered basis – beginning with On-Campus Residential Students – according to the dates outlined below.

Each fall, the University sets aside two days during the week before classes start during student move-in when faculty, staff and current students rally together to welcome new students and families by helping them move their belongings into their residence halls.

As we survive through this hot Texas summer and hopefully enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of the school year, parts of Founders Mall are being reimagined. If you look now, you will see the construction fences that signify years of preparation coming to fruition.

Summer classes and study abroad are hallmarks of the undergraduate learning experiences at which Baylor excels, but the possibilities begin — not end — there.  Learn how Baylor student Austin Emery is using his summer to invest in others.

Summer classes and study abroad are hallmarks of the undergraduate learning experiences at which Baylor excels, but the possibilities begin — not end — there.  Learn how Baylor student Austin Emery is using his summer to invest in others.

In the summer months, Baylor students eagerly apply themselves to pursuits that amplify their academic studies.

Voices from Baylor's Institute for Oral History archives share memories of Juneteenth celebrations in Texas.

Earlier this year Baylor University announced it would welcome new dining and facilities services providers to campus, effective June 1. The transition process began several months ago and will continue through the start of the fall semester. 

Hannah Stolze, a leading supply chain researcher, was drawn to Baylor by the chance to further integrate faith and discipline to meet global needs at a Christian research university.

Before Matthew Pierce (BBA ’09) enrolled at Baylor, he and his mother had a conversation about how they would fund his undergraduate education. Unsure of where the money would come from, Pierce’s mother reassured him that God would give him more on the journey than at the start.

Stephen Newby among ranks of faculty recruited to Baylor through Give Light philanthropic campaign.

As a Research 1 university, Baylor University provides undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct scientific research. Examples abound across campus. Two can be found in the laboratory of Dr. Brittany Perrine, assistant professor in the Department of CSD. 

As another semester winds down, it’s natural to feel a little stressed, but developing good mental health habits can be incredibly helpful for students, faculty and staff. Consider one of the following activities when you’re thinking about your mental health – they can actually be helpful year round. 

This week is Graduate Student Appreciation Week: a chance to celebrate the more than 5,500 graduate students who pursue their calling within an ever-growing roster of Master’s and Ph.D. programs at Baylor. Although they comprise nearly a quarter of the University’s overall enrollment, their contributions can fly under the radar. To those with whom they work and serve, however, their impact is widely recognized.

The Total Solar Eclipse and Diadeloso on the Baylor University Waco campus are less than one week away on Monday, April 8. Here are five important things to know about the events.

With more than 125 majors and programs, students can be sure they’ll get to study what they’re passionate about at Baylor University. And with an average class size of 27 students, Baylor students excel in their niches with the personalized help of their world-class professors. 

Baylor University will celebrate Diadeloso on Monday, April 8, the same day as the total solar eclipse. While much of Dia will be the same, there are some changes and additions you should be aware of before you join in the fun. 

For the first time since 2019, Baylor University is excited to welcome prospective students and families BACK to campus for Baylor Premiere, an all-day, in-person open house on Saturday, April 13. This event is the perfect time to explore Baylor’s award-winning campus, experience college life and interact with outstanding Baylor faculty and staff members from across campus. 

One of the University’s oldest traditions, “best hour of the week” delivers free frozen treats to local high school students and Baylor Alumni families across the country

Here at Baylor, we’re committed to hosting students from around the globe and providing them with a world-class education. We’re grateful for the contributions and perspectives that international students bring to our campus as they further their education and aspirations. Whether you’re thinking of becoming an International Bear or are part of the family already, numerous financial aid opportunities are available to help finance your Baylor education. 

The Baylor Club at McLane Stadium is more than just a dining destination; it’s a place where connections are made, and memories are created. Baylor Club offers a unique blend of upscale dining, social events, and professional networking opportunities, all against the backdrop of panoramic views of the Brazos River and the Baylor Campus. 

Baylor University announced today its new comprehensive partnership with FC Dallas as the club’s exclusive and official higher education sponsor. Included in the partnership, Baylor enters as an associate of the STEAM FC classroom program, FC Dallas’ School of Excellence Camps, and the FC Dallas Soccer Tour.