Frequently Asked Questions
Admission
1. Why do I need to apply to the business school?From a practical perspective, only business students who have been admitted to the business school can take courses in their majors and 4000-level business courses. The question then becomes, why have this hurdle? Our goal for having an admissions process is to enhance the classroom experience of each student as well as help students achieve their academic goals in a timely and reasonable manner. When students take courses in the correct sequence and achieve the academic standards determined by the school, everyone benefits. Unfortunately, sometimes students haven't taken courses in the correct order, have saved the "hard" classes for later, or just didn't demonstrate the aptitude it takes to be successful in a business curriculum. Successful students, then, find themselves in groups or classroom settings in which some students were not academically prepared, thus diminishing their educational experiences
2. When do I apply to the business school?
All students who have completed 60 semester hours must apply to the business school to continue taking business courses.
3. How do I apply to the business school?
Make an appointment with an academic advisor in the Undergraduate Programs Office, Hankamer 106, who will have you complete an application and will process your application during the appointment, and then advise you for courses in your major.
4. What are the requirements for admission to the business school?
Course requirements:
Math and English: Credit for ENG 1302 and 1304; Credit for MTH 1309 or MTH 1321
Lower Business Core (must earn a grade of C or better in each): BUS 1301, MIS 1305, ACC 2303 and 2304, ECO 2306 and 2307, QBA 2302 and 2305
GPA requirement: minimum 2.5 cumulative Baylor GPA
5. What happens if I haven't met the requirements by the time I have completed 60 semester hours?
Your admission will be deferred or denied. If you are not admitted because you have not completed the course requirements, your admission will be deferred and you will be required to take the courses in the subsequent semester. Failure to do so will delay starting your major courses and taking senior-level courses.
If you are not admitted because you have not achieved the minimum GPA, your admission may be deferred for one semester during which you will need to retake courses to bring your GPA up to the appropriate level.
If, after one semester of deferred admission, you have not met the requirements, your admission to the business school will be denied and you will have to change degree programs.
6. What other options do I have if I am not admitted to the business school?
You can change to any other degree program offered by the university. Be sure to talk to an advisor in that degree program so you can start making progress toward your new degree.
Advising
1. Who has to be advised?All pre-business students must be advised. If you have completed fewer than 30 semester you will be advised by Academic Advising offered through the University's Success Center. After you have earned 30 semester hours and until you have been admitted to the business school, you will be advised in the Hankamer Undergraduate office. Once you have been admitted to the business school, advisement is not required. However, we strongly recommend that you review your entire degree plan with an advisor. Though you are responsible for knowing what courses should be taken and in what order, advisors can help you avoid common pitfalls. Also, students admitted to the business school who are on academic probation must be advised to register.
2. When do I get advised?
Pre-business students must be advised before registration. Students who already have been admitted can be advised at any time. You will receive an email reminding you to make an advising appointment. The earlier you make an appointment, the better. As registration gets closer, it becomes harder to get an appointment.
3. How do I make an advising appointment?
Call the Undergraduate Programs Office at 710-1611.
Graduation
1. How do I apply for graduation?Once you have completed 75 hours, you make an appointment with an academic advisor in the Undergraduate Programs Office, Hankamer 106. During the appointment, you will file for graduation and complete a graduation plan which will outline your remaining degree requirements.
2. When should I get on the graduation list?
Once you have completed 90 hours. After you have completed a graduation plan with a business advisor, you will be put on the graduation list for the semester you expect to graduate.
3. How do I know if I qualify for graduation?
During the graduation plan appointment with a business advisor, you will complete a graduation plan which will include your remaining degree requirements. After you file for graduation with the academic advisor, the degree planner will put you on the graduation list. After you complete the these requirement you will qualify for graduation. You can check with your advisor or the degree planner if you have questions about graduation.
Other Questions
1. Who do I contact about internships?Marketing - Jerry Johnson 710-4864 or Jerry_Johnson@baylor.edu
Management - Ray Read 710-6192 or Ray_Read@baylor.edu
MIS - Tim Kayworth 710-4751 or Tim_Kayworth@baylor.edu
Accounting - Charles Davis 710-6138 or Charles_Davis@baylor.edu
Entrepreneurship - Ray Bagby 710-4156 or Ray_Bagby@baylor.edu
2. How do I change my major?
Already a business major? - Complete a Change of Major form in the Undergraduate Programs Office, Hankamer 106.
Changing to the business school? - Complete a Change of Major form in the Undergraduate Programs Office, Hankamer 106.
Changing out of the business school? - Contact the school or college you are changing to.
3. When do I register for classes?
Registration dates are determined by the number of hours you have completed and are on your Baylor transcript at the time you register. You can find out your date to register and other information at the registration website.
4. What are advanced business electives?
Every BBA student is required to complete 15 hours of electives. A minimum of 6 hours must be advanced business electives. 9 hours can be any level courses from the College of Arts and Sciences. All 15 hours can be from the business school. An advanced business elective can be any course offered in the business school that is at the 3000- or 4000-level with the exception of BUS 3302(this course is for non-majors only). You must meet any prerequisite requirements. Additional courses may be taken in your major but will figure into your major GPA. If you are getting a second major, courses in the second major can apply towards the electives.
5. What are advanced business electives?
Every BBA student is required to complete 15 hours of electives. A minimum of 6 hours must be advanced business electives. 9 hours can be any level courses from the College of Arts and Sciences. All 15 hours can be from the business school. An advanced business elective can be any course offered in the business school that is at the 3000- or 4000-level with the exception of BUS 3302(this course is for non-majors only). You must meet any prerequisite requirements. Additional courses may be taken in your major but will figure into your major GPA. If you are getting a second major, courses in the second major can apply towards the electives.
Transfer Credit
1. How do I know which courses will be accepted post-matriculation?First, check the equivalent course list on the Baylor website. If you find the school from which you want to transfer courses, look for the course you want to transfer. If is it there, you can take the course knowing it will transfer (as long as you have not transferred in more than 15 semester hours after starting classes at Baylor already).
2. What do I do if the course I want to transfer is not on the list?
Student who wish to attend a college not listed on the equivalent course list are required to submit an Equivalent Course Approval form prior to enrolling at another school.
3. Can I receive credit from another school while enrolled in classes at Baylor?
Transfer credit will not be given for courses taken at other college or universities while concurrently enrolled at Baylor. Please review Transfer Credit Policies.
4. How do I get my transcript to Baylor?
Current Baylor Students: Ask the school you attended to send an official transcript to the following address: Baylor University, Office of Admissions, One Bear Place #97068 Waco, TX 76798.
Prospective Students: Ask the school you attended to send an official transcript to the following address: Baylor University, Office of Admissions, One Bear Place #97056 Waco, TX 76798.
