Program Overview

Graduate School

The Graduate School at Baylor University offers a wide range of programs and resources for graduate students.

About

The Graduate School is committed to providing academic excellence and supporting the research and professional development of its students.

Admissions

To be admitted to the Graduate School, students must meet certain criteria, including:

• Submitting test scores
• Meeting the April 15th deadline for fall offers
• Writing a personal statement International applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency and submit required documents.

Areas of Study

The Graduate School offers various areas of study, including:

• Interdisciplinary Research Areas
  • Health Research in the Social Sciences
  • Religion
  • Biomedical Research
  • Materials Science & Engineering
• Degrees and Programs
• Graduate Catalog
• Baylor Colleges and Schools
  • Army-Baylor
  • Baylor Law School
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
  • George W. Truett Seminary
  • Hankamer School of Business
  • Honors College
  • Louise Herrington School of Nursing
  • Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering & Computer Science
  • School of Music

Benefits & Financial Support

The Graduate School offers various benefits and financial support, including:

• Health Insurance Benefits
• Childbirth & Adoption
• Short-Term Leave
• Baylor Funding Opportunities

Faculty & Staff Resources

The Graduate School provides resources for faculty and staff, including:

• Provost's Incubator Fund
• For Graduate Program Directors
  • Responsibilities & Resources
• For Graduate Faculty
  • Graduate Faculty Awards
  • GPS Faculty Development Workshops
  • Graduate Faculty Rights & Membership
  • Catalog & Curricular Revisions
• For Program Admins & Coordinators
• Recruitment & Admissions
  • Graduate Enrollment Management Network (GEMN)
• Mentoring Resources
  • Mentoring in Business
  • Mentoring in Education
  • Mentoring in Engineering & Computer Science
  • Mentoring in Social Sciences
  • Mentoring in the Humanities
  • Mentoring in the Sciences

Student Resources

The Graduate School offers various resources for students, including:

• Professional Development
  • Research & Scholarship
  • Teaching & Pedagogy
  • Career Exploration
• Funding & Award Opportunities
  • Fellowships & Awards
  • Graduate Student Job Openings
  • Travel Awards & External Funding
• Campus Life
  • Graduate Student Association (GSA)
  • Things to Do at Baylor
  • Calendar & Deadlines
• Health & Wellness
  • Health Services & Telehealth
  • Counseling Center
  • Campus Recreation
• Faith & Scholarship
  • Baptist Scholarship
  • Conyers Scholars
  • Ramm Scholars
• Living in Waco
  • Waco Cultural Guide
  • Living in Waco
  • Housing, Transportation, & Nutrition

Doctoral Administrative Fellowship

The Doctoral Administrative Fellowship is a select program for doctoral students to gain administrative experience and a distinct perspective on the university's operations. Past and current fellows have played a key role in developing and overseeing Graduate School programs, including:

• Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS) workshops
• Conyers Scholars
• Teaching Capstone in Higher Ed (TeaCHE)
• Women in the Academy (WITA) Mentorship Program and Conference
• Graduate Student Leadership Committee (GSLC)

Expense Procedures

The Graduate School has established procedures for purchasing and reimbursing expenses, including:

• Purchasing via Ignite Marketplace
• Purchasing outside of Ignite Marketplace
• Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses

State Authorizations & Licensure

The Graduate School provides information on state authorizations and licensure for various programs, including:

• State Authorizations & Licenses
• Professional Licensure Disclosure by Program
  • Army Baylor Anesthesia Nursing (DNP)
  • Army Baylor Occupational Therapy (OTD)
  • Army Baylor Nutrition (MS)
  • Army Baylor Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Accounting
  • Athletic Training
  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice - Midwifery
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Educator Certification
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Specialist in School Psychology
  • Engineering
  • Interior Design
  • Juris Doctor
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Nursing BSN Programs
  • Nutrition Sciences
  • Occupational Therapy