Baylor University

Baylor University requires a minimum of 124 semester hours to complete 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. Baylor University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Baylor University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 81% of students who start college at Baylor University graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
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Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Baylor University 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 Will I Take At Baylor University?

Baylor University 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 requirementor a math or science requirement.

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

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

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

Majors at Baylor University

When choosing a major, Baylor University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Baylor University.Baylor University 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. Baylor University false.Baylor University 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: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baylor University

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Does Baylor University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Baylor University offers 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 University Offer Online Classes?

❌ Baylor University false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Baylor University Give AP Credit?

✅ Baylor University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Baylor University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Baylor University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Baylor University.

Does Baylor University Require Internships?

🟨 Baylor University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can 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 University

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 University have any ROTC programs?

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

Baylor University 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 University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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