Baylor University Graduate School

Graduate Student Association

We are a community that strives to enrich the quality of academic and social life for students of each graduate program of Baylor University as well as advocate the rights of these students and voice their concerns.

GSA's Vision

GSA believes an excellent graduate experience takes a holistic, integrative approach to graduate education that invites engagement in compelling scholarship and research, facilitates enriching careers, nourishes personal well-being, and cultivates a culture of belonging and collegiality.

GSA's Goals for 2023-24

Every year, GSA's executive team and cabinet craft and pursue new goals to better meet the needs of the growing and diversifying Baylor graduate student body. 

Educate and Connect...

graduate students with resources at Baylor and in the Waco community 

Advocate...

for graduate students’ basic needs by drafting resource proposals and connecting with senior Baylor administration

Ensure...

GSA represents and meets the needs of Baylor’s increasingly diverse graduate student population 

Events

GSA hosts events every semester to accomplish our vision. Check out our opportunities for sharing your research, networking with students and faculty across campus, fun community events, and more!

Apr
1
2024
Picnic on Fountain Mall
5:00 - 7:00 pm

For graduate students, faculty, and staff, as well as their families and furry ones! Bring your own dinner and dog to our GSAW kickoff picnic on the lawn of Fountain Mall. GSA will provide drinks, desserts, and dog treats. There will be lawn games, food, and fun! 

Apr
2
2024
Donuts & Coffee in the GRC
9:00 - 11:00 am

Come enjoy donuts and Common Grounds coffee in the Graduate Research Center to get your week of studying and work off to a great start!

Apr
2
2024
Grads @ the Ballpark!
6:30 - 9:00 pm

Come cheer on Baylor's Baseball team as they face off against Houston Christian University. Graduate students will all plan to sit in the same area for the game. Tickets are free for students and affordable to families. 

Apr
3
2024
GSA Assembly & Appreciation Lunch
12:00 - 1:30 pm

Join us in Barfield Drawing Room (2nd Floor, SUB) as we celebrate and appreciate graduate students with lunch, a word from the Deans of the Graduate School, an introduction of the new GSA officers for 2024-2025, and the first of our raffle giveaways!

Apr
4
2024
Pop's Lemonade!
2:00 - 3:00 pm

Join us in front of Morrison Hall (the home of the Graduate School offices) for Pop's Lemonade and more raffle giveaways. The Dean and Associate Deans of the Graduate School, as well as staff, will be there to welcome you! 

Apr
5
2024
GSA at the Movies
7:00 - 10:00 pm

Join the Graduate Student Association at the Waco Cinemark (2400 Creekview Dr) for "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," popcorn, and drinks. There are limited tickets, so be sure to RSVP for this event!

*RSVP coming soon!