Baylor University

Baylor University requires a minimum of 124 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Baylor has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 82% of students who start college at Baylor graduate within six years.

Baylor offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Baylor may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Baylor?

Baylor has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Baylor directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Baylor

When choosing a major, Baylor students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Baylor.

Student Designed Majors

Baylor allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Baylor does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Baylor

Baylor offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baylor University

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Does Baylor Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Baylor does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Baylor Have An Online Program?

❌ Baylor does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Baylor Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Baylor offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Baylor Have An Honors Program?

✅ Baylor offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Baylor.

Does Baylor Require Internships?

❌ Baylor does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Baylor University

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Baylor University Library

The main library on campus is the Moody Memorial Library and there are 8 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Baylor

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Baylor offers these dual degree programs:

•Clinical laboratory science

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Baylor have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Baylor has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Baylor include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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