Baylor University

Baylor's mission is to educate students for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment in a caring community.

A campus majestic in beauty, Baylor's picturesque setting serves as a beautiful backdrop of our students' diverse and shared experiences.Baylor University in Waco, Texas, is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution.

Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 89 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions.

At Baylor's Truett Seminary, students are equipped with both knowledge and experience to pursue God's call to ministry.Students work in mentoring relationships alongside pastors, international missionaries and leaders of faith-based entities to gain a unique understanding of life in ministry and insight into the day-to-day operations of churches and organizations. Truett graduates are academically prepared and spiritually equipped to lead and to serve the Church and a world in need.

Community is a word that you will hear often around the campus of Truett Seminary. But "community" isn't just a word to us - it's a way of life. We are committed to learn together, worship together, live together, and journey together. AND it doesn't end at graduation. Lifelong friendships and networking opportunities follow Truett graduates long after graduation. We hope that you will take the next step to join the Truett Seminary community.

Truett Seminary's faculty are renowned for their excellence in teaching, their passion for the student body, and their exceptional body of publications. However, they are also known around the state of Texas and beyond for their commitment to the Church. Our faculty are leaders in church and missions. Not only do they teach the students of Truett Seminary what it means to be women and men of God who are called to serve the church, they lead by example.

The College of Arts & Sciences is Baylor University’s oldest and largest academic division, consisting of 25 academic departments and seven academic centers and institutes. The more than 5,000 courses taught in the College are the foundation upon which all Baylor students’ educational experiences build, and span disciplines from the arts and humanities to the social and natural sciences. The College offers outstanding master’s and doctoral programs, many of them nationally ranked, across all Arts & Sciences disciplines.

Since long before law schools across the country adopted the term “practice-ready,” Baylor Law’s rigorous program has equipped students with the problem-solving techniques, and practical, hands-on lawyering skills and character development necessary for success in the workplace and in life.Centrally located in Waco, Texas, in a beautiful facility on the banks of the Brazos River, Baylor Law is by choice one of the smallest law schools in the nation.

Since 1857, Baylor Law combines theory with practice throughout the curriculum and cultivates a commitment to service and responsibility in the community.Our unwavering dedication to professional excellence propels Baylor Lawyers to success in courtrooms, boardrooms, and communities all over the world.

Our school is located on the Baylor University Medical Center campus near downtown Dallas. Our four-story complex includes a student computer lab (open 24-hours a day, 7-days a week), spacious classrooms wired for multi-media and video presentations and conferencing, quiet study lounges and the state-of-the art Don A. and Ruth Buchholz Patient Simulation Lab.

We're truly glad you're interested in Baylor and invite you to come see where you could live, learn, play and worship as a future Bear.We offer many different options for you and your family to visit campus.In addition to the opportunities available on our website, you could be invited to other exclusive events not advertised online, so be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date. Prospective students and their families can schedule a visit experience Monday-Friday and some Saturdays. Customize your visit to maximize the day. Premiere is an all-day Saturday event designed just for prospective freshmen and transfer students. Parents are welcome. High school seniors have the opportunity to apply for these events after they have applied for admission to Baylor. These events offer discipline-specific campus visits as well as unique scholarship opportunities. We understand that as a transfer student you have unique questions and concerns when looking for your next college home. That's why we offer Transfer Fridays. The Baylor Family loves being together. That’s why we have year-round Traditions Experiences, which are perfect excuses to hang out, have fun and let loose with our favorite people.

Baylor is truly an international university with students from more than 90 countries. We recognize the richness that cultural diversity brings to our campus.Baylor makes it a priority to support international students throughout their years of studying. The Center for Global Engagement is a helpful organization that features activities and support programs especially for students who have traveled to Baylor from outside the United States.