The Vibrant Baylor Campus
The Baylor campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the country.
A Caring Future
LinkWithin a Christian community, the Louise Herrington School of Nursing prepares nurses for professional practice, health care leadership and service to society.
Alexander Hall
LinkAlexander Hall was opened on September 13, 1940, and currently provides housing for the Honors Residential College.
All University Sing
LinkAll University Sing has been a tradition since 1953. Student organizations perform 7-minute, Broadway style productions in competition with one another.
Armstrong Browning Library
LinkThe McLean Foyer of Meditation within the Armstrong Browning Library takes its inspiration from Leighton House in London.
Baylor Ballpark at Sunset
LinkOpened in 1999, Baylor Ballpark (part of the Turner Riverfront Complex) is one of the finest collegiate baseball facilities in the nation.
Baylor Bear
LinkStudents voted in 1914 to name the bear the official "Patron Saint of all Baylordom."
Joy and Lady
LinkJudge Joy Reynolds ("Joy") and Judge Sue Sloan ("Lady") currently serve as Baylor's mascots.
Baylor Bear Basketball
LinkBaylor faithful cheer the Bears and Lady Bears to victory in regular and postseason play in the Ferrell Center.
Baylor Law School
LinkEstablished in 1857, the Baylor Law School moved into the beautiful Sheila & Walter Umphrey Law Center in 2001. The facility is situated on the banks of the Brazos River.
Baylor Line Camp
LinkBaylor Line Camp provides incoming students their first high-energy experience and introduction to traditions.
Baylor Missions
LinkBaylor students serve in ministry opportunities year-round — to understand and use the knowledge and skills they gain at Baylor to serve people around the world.
Baylor Engineering Research
LinkBaylor is like few other institutions - set apart by an unwavering Christian identity, an enduring dedication to transformative education, and a strong and growing commitment to research.
Baylor Sciences Building
LinkThe design of the Baylor Sciences Building supports diverse teaching and learning styles in an atmosphere which encourages learning both inside and outside the classroom and laboratory.
Baylor Sciences Building at Dusk
LinkThe Baylor Sciences Building creates a connection between the traditional science departments, encouraging an interactive science community and supporting multidisciplinary collaborations in research and teaching.
Baylor Sciences Building Reflections
LinkFollowing the tradition of Burleson and Old Main, the Baylor Sciences Building is adorned with iconic spires.
Baylor Skyline
LinkThe spires of Burleson and Old Main join with the silhouette of Pat Neff to create a remarkable skyline.
Bearathon
LinkThe Bearathon has earned a reputation as the "The Toughest Half-Marathon in the State of Texas."
Brooks College
LinkBrooks College is a unique residential college at Baylor University that draws on lasting traditions, and orienting students toward meaningful relationships within a vital intellectual community.
Robbins Chapel Stained Glass
LinkIn the Baptist tradition of Baylor University, the Robbins Chapel provides a spiritually inspiring location for personal or small group worship and prayer.
Burleson Hall
LinkErected in 1887 and dedicated to "female education and piety," Burleson Hall originally housed a female dormitory named in honor of President Rufus Burleson's wife, Georgia. Burleson Hall is currently home to the School of Education.
Burleson Quadrangle at Dusk
LinkFew locations at Baylor are more beautiful or more photographed than Burleson Quadrangle.
Burleson Quadrangle from Above
LinkBurleson Quadrangle, including Old Main and Burleson Hall, is framed by Carroll Library to the east and Carroll Science Hall to the west.
Carroll Science Hall
LinkCarroll Science Hall, a Baylor addition nearly 15 years after Old Main and Burleson Hall, is the beautiful home to several Arts and Sciences programs.
Campus Life
LinkBaylor is large enough to offer the academic challenge students need and small enough to care about each student as an individual.
Center for Professional Selling
LinkThe Center for Professional Selling in the Hankamer School of Business is recognized as one of the premier information and leadership resources for collegiate students and sales professionals in the nation.
Christmas Tree Lighting
LinkThe annual tree lighting ceremony is one the central events of the Christmas season at Baylor.
Commencement
LinkThe culmination of the Baylor experience is commencement, when students receive their coveted diplomas and are commissioned for worldwide leadership and service.
Courtside at the Ferrell
LinkThe Courtside Players rev up volleyball and basketball crowds inside the Ferrell Center.
Diadeloso Concert
Link"The Day of the Bear," otherwise known as Diadeloso, started in 1934 as a way to "bring smiles to the faces of students" by giving them a break from classes.
Diadeloso Fun
LinkConcerts, games, competitions, and even camels highlight the annual "Day of the Bear" festivities.
Exploring Truth
LinkResearch at Baylor offers graduate students the ability to learn alongside world-class faculty who enjoy an atmosphere in which research, teamwork, and faith are valued.
Floyd Casey Stadium - Field-level
LinkEach season, thousands of green- and gold-clad Bear fans fill Floyd Casey Stadium for Big 12 Conference action.
Founders Mall
LinkLocated between Waco Hall and Pat Neff Hall, Founders Mall is dedicated to the three men whose vision and leadership brought Christian higher education to Texas.
Founders Mall Aerial
LinkThe vision of Rev. William Milton Tryon, Rev. James Huckins and District Judge R.E.B. Baylor are honored at Founders Mall.
Fountain Mall
LinkThousands of faculty, staff, students and their families have passed through the beautiful Baylor campus.
Freshman Follies
LinkFreshman Follies is designed to give students a break after the first few weeks of school and allows them time to bond with their fellow freshmen over food fights, games, shaving cream wars, music and a dunking booth.
Getterman Stadium
LinkGetterman Stadium opened in 1999 and houses one of the nation's premier collegiate softball programs.
George W. Truett Theological Seminary
LinkGeorge W. Truett Theological Seminary is a traditional, evangelical seminary committed to our historic Baptist principles.
Habitat for Humanity
LinkBaylor's Habitat for Humanity chapter was the first collegiate chapter in the country, and it has remained an excellent opportunity for students to reach out and help the local community.
Homecoming Parade
LinkSince Nov. 24, 1909, the Baylor Homecoming parade has been a first-class extravaganza of color.
Howdy Dance
LinkHOWDY is Baylor's official TEXAS welcome and celebrates everything Baylor and everything Texas.
Island Party
LinkIsland Party began in 1999 as an outlet for Baylor students and the Waco community to both worship and come together to witness God's power.
Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center
LinkHooper-Schaefer is home to the Baylor theatre and art departments and includes three state-of-the-art theater spaces.
Jones Concert Hall
LinkJones Concert Hall of the School of Music is a majestic, 1,000-seat hall located in the Glennis McCrary Music Building.
Judge R.E.B. Baylor Statue
LinkThe statue of Judge R.E.B. Baylor was unveiled on Feb. 1, 1939, and and honors the university's namesake.
Late Night at the SLC
LinkEstablished in 2001, Late Night gives new students the opportunity to meet leaders from more than 160 student organizations and learn about the many opportunities for campus involvement.
Mayborn Museum Complex
LinkOpened in May 2004, the Sue and Frank Mayborn Natural Science and Cultural History Museum Complex brings together the resources of the Harry and Anna Jeanes Discovery Center and the Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village.
McLane Student Life Center
LinkThe McLane Student Life Center is the hub of student recreational life at Baylor.
McMullen-Connally Faculty Center
LinkThe McMullen-Connally Faculty Center provides spacious and modern dining for faculty, executive staff, prospective faculty candidates and visiting speakers.
Memorial Lampposts
LinkAs the sun sets on Baylor's campus, memorial lampposts adorned with Baylor banners light the ways of time.
Minglewood Bowl
LinkMinglewood Bowl sits nestled between Brooks College and Brooks Flats along Waco Creek and is a favorite student hang-out.
Ministry in Action
LinkFor 20 years, Baylor students have joined with Mission Waco for Church Under the Bridge, a ministry of worship and service with people of diverse backgrounds.
Moody Library
LinkMoody Library is one of several Baylor libraries that together house over 2.5 million bound volumes as well as numerous electronic resources.
Move-in Day with Judge Starr
LinkBaylor volunteers, including President Ken Starr, welcome new students to campus with the usual show of Texas friendliness that is known as Move-In Day.
Old Main
LinkOld Main was completed in 1887 and served as Baylor's sole academic building to represent learning and progression for the expanding country.
Old Main at Sunrise
LinkOne of the earliest structures on campus, Old Main originally housed classrooms, a library, laboratories, a studio and a chapel.
On Topic with Ken Starr
LinkPresident Starr welcomes many notable guests to campus, including this 2012 visit by the first female Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor.
Parent and Family Weekend
LinkBeginning as a single day in 1960, this special event provides a unique opportunity to introduce the University to parents and family members.
Pat Neff Hall in the Fall
LinkFall brings wonderful color to campus - here adorning Pat Neff Hall with Baylor gold.
Pat Neff Hall in Winter
LinkOccasionally, Waco receives a dusting of snow that gives Pat Neff Hall and Founders Mall a wintry beauty. The green lit dome reflects another home athletic victory.
Paul L. Foster Success Center - Sid Richardson
LinkThe Paul L. Foster Success Center brings together an assortment of academic and career support offices to assist students.
Powell Chapel in Truett Seminary
LinkThe Paul W. Powell Chapel features stained glass windows illustrating characteristics that enhance the gifts of a person answering God's call to ministry.
Santa's Workshop
LinkSanta's Workshop is an event to provide an uplifting Christmas experience for children from the Waco community.
School of Social Work
LinkBaylor School of Social Work students learn about human dignity, the power of hope, the need for justice, caring as the foundation for effective change, and service that transforms lives and communities.
Simpson Center - Highers Athletic Compex
LinkThe Simpson Athletics and Academic Center is the centerpiece of the Highers Athletics Complex at Baylor University.
Skyline at Dusk
LinkThe spires of Burleson and Old Main and the dome of Pat Neff frame a beautiful Central Texas sunset.
Southwest Securities Financial Markets Center
LinkThe Hankamer School of Business' Southwest Securities Financial Markets Center creates a boardroom atmosphere, but also provides classroom functionality, videoconferencing and a place for students to conduct financial research.
Steppin' Out in our Community
LinkSteppin' Out strives to enhance student involvement in community service and attain community awareness, interaction and collaboration between Baylor University and the Waco community.
Students on the Quad
LinkStudents gather in the Burleson Quadrangle near the heart of Baylor's campus.
Theatre Arts
LinkBaylor's Theatre Arts Department is an elite program combining an excellent liberal arts education with rigorous training in both academic and artistic fields of theatre study.
Tidwell Bible Building
LinkTidwell Bible Building is a place for research, instruction and worship, a living memorial to longtime Baylor religion professor Josiah Blake Tidwell.
Truett Seminary Covenant Groups
LinkTruett Seminary students meet to grow in self-discovery, the practice of spiritual disciplines, worship and discussion, all in preparation for life in Christian ministry.
Waco Creek
LinkWaco Creek provides a peaceful walkway stretching from the Family and Consumer Sciences Building to the Bear Habitat.
Waco Hall
LinkWaco Hall was built in the late 1920s with the help of the Waco community, assuring Baylor University would remain in Waco.
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