The Culture of Brooks College

The traditions and culture developed within Brooks College create a lasting identity for students. The collegiate experience is a transformative one that helps students feel a part of something bigger than themselves.

Community Covenant
During the Summer and Fall of 2007, a College Community Covenant which captures the essence of what it means to be a member of Brooks College was developed under the leadership of the College Council.

College Dinner
The breaking of bread together is the most universal human experience of community and one of the oldest traditions of the Christian church...

The College Grace
A traditional prayer offered each Sunday evening before the college dinner, the college grace acknowledges God's gifts, seeks the Lord's continued blessing, and in hope longs for the peace made possible through Jesus Christ.

High Table
The High Table is a prominent, elevated table in the Great Hall reserved for esteemed guests of the College along with students of the College who are singled out for special recognition...

Coat of Arms
In the Coat of Arms one finds a large cross in the middle that symbolizes the Christian commitment of Baylor University and Samuel Palmer Brooks...

Immortal Message
This, my message to the Senior Class of 1931, I address also to the seniors of all years, those seniors of the past and those seniors yet to be...

One Entrance
The archway of Brooks College is much more than simply an architectural feature; it is the sole portal into a unique community...

Student Interaction
"When a multitude of young men and women, keen, open-hearted, sympathetic, and observant, as young men and women are, come together and freely mix with each other, they are sure to learn from one another..."

Student Leadership
Brooks College offers a variety of formal and informal opportunities for students to learn and practice leadership...

Academics
Truth is the inexorable essential of all character, art, literature, and achievement that is worth while...

Identity
Since Brooks College is an academic society, being admitted to Brooks College will provide a sense of identity to students, long after they have graduated from Baylor...

Expectations
What is expected of you as a student?

Faculty Interaction
"An education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."

Traditions
Now they wouldn't be secret if they were on the website!

Merchandise
Brooks College Merchandise will be available in the Baylor Bookstore...