Program Overview

New Student Programs

The New Student Programs at Baylor University offer a range of initiatives designed to support students as they transition into university life. These programs are tailored to provide a comprehensive introduction to the academic, social, and cultural aspects of the university.

Our Programs

• Orientation & Advising: This program combines orientation with academic advising, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their academic journey.
  • Orientation + Baylor Line Camp Combined
  • Getting Ready for Orientation
• Baylor Line Camp: A camp experience that introduces students to the Baylor community and traditions.
  • Orientation + Baylor Line Camp Combined
  • Getting Ready for Orientation + Baylor Line Camp
  • Packing List for On-Campus Line Camps
  • Lost & Found Policy
• Welcome Week: A week-long program designed to welcome new students to the university.
  • A Waco Welcome
• Welcome Weekend - January 2027: A weekend program for new students starting in January.
  • Welcome Weekend Program Details
  • Welcome Weekend Cancellation & Refund Policy
  • Academic Advising
  • Foundations
  • Post-Advising Steps

Foundations

Foundations is a set of online modules that provide essential information for new students, covering topics from academics to financial matters. It is designed to be completed at the student's own pace, with the ability to pause and resume as needed. The estimated time to complete Foundations is about 1-2 hours.

Requirements

• Students are required to complete the full Foundations experience before their academic advising appointment.
• It is strongly recommended that students complete Foundations prior to signing up for their advising appointment.

Access

• Students will use their Bear ID and password to log into Foundations.
• In case of access issues, students are advised to close and restart their browser and log in again.
• Foundations will be available for access starting November 2025.

Year2@Baylor

Year2@Baylor is a program focused on supporting students in their second year at the university, offering events, activities, and resources tailored to their needs.

Components

• Events & Activities
• Campus Resources
• Year2 Engagement Plan

Leadership Opportunities

The university offers various leadership opportunities for students to engage with the community and develop their leadership skills.

Positions

• First Team
• Hospitality Crew
• O+BLC Leader
• Student Leadership Team
• Tradition Leader
• Welcome Week Leader
• Welcome Weekend Leader

First 50 Days

The First 50 Days initiative is designed to support new students during their initial period at the university, ensuring a smooth transition into academic and campus life.

About Us

Information about the New Student Programs team, including contact information and staff profiles, is available for students who wish to learn more about the programs and services offered.

Contact

• Meet Our Staff

New Student Task List

A comprehensive task list for new students to ensure they complete all necessary steps for a successful start at the university.

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