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FAQs

Commencement

1. Who certifies graduates?
Degree Planners.
More Information: http://www.baylor.edu/registrar/

2. Where do I apply to graduate?
With your corresponding Degree Planner:

Arts & Sciences
Lana Conder
108 Burleson

Business
Hatt Fadal
106 Hankamer

Education
Ken Tebbe
107 Burleson

Engineering
Sharon Humphrey
220 Rogers

Music
Georgianne Van Dyke
107 Roxy Grove

Nursing
Diana Kohler
C107 BSB

Social Work
Angela Fields
124 SPKG

Records

1. Where can I get a statement of academic standing or verification of enrollment?
Academic Records - Suite 380 Robinson Tower

Registration

1. Why can't I register or drop/add on BearWeb?
BearWeb registration closes after the first week of classes. You must go to the Registration Office - Suite 370 Robinson Tower.

2. How can I audit a class, take a class pass/fail or take more than 18 hours in a semester?
Get permission and a petition from your academic Dean's office:

Arts & Sciences, 110 Burleson

Business, 204 Hankamer

Education, 119-A Burleson

Engineering, 210 Rogers

Music, 105 Roxy Grove

Nursing, C107 BSB

Social Work, 124 SPKG

3. If I drop a class and the instructor marks my form WF, does that affect my GPA?
Yes, a grade of WF calculates in your GPA just like a grade of F.

4. How do I register for a closed class?
A closed class means that the enrollment has met maximum capacity. You may contact the academic department and request they issue a permit. If they do, go to the Add/Drop option of Bearweb and enter the five-digit CRN (course reference number) of the course and SUBMIT.

Transcripts

1. Will you fax my transcript now and mail an official copy later?
Yes.

2. How many transcripts can I order in one day?
Ten.

3. What do you charge for a transcript?
No charge.

4. Will you send my transcript electronically?
At the moment we do not have access to send transcripts electronically.

Transfer Courses

1. Where do I have my transcripts sent from another college to Baylor?
New Students - Admissions, One Bear Place 97056, Waco, Texas 76798

Continuing Students - Academic Records, One Bear Place 97068, Waco, Texas 76798.

2. How long does it take for my transfer courses to be added to my Baylor record?
Summer work - 4 weeks. Other times - 2-3 days.

3. What courses transfer to Baylor?
Baylor equivalent course lists by college name can be reviewed at the following website: http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=54990 If a college is not listed, please call 710-1181. If a course is not listed, you must obtain permission from the department to transfer the course in as a Baylor equivalent and take it to Academic Records.

Veterans

1. Does Baylor offer any financial aid for veterans?
No. You may call the Texas Veteran's Commission at 254-299-9950.

2. Does Baylor accept the Hazelwood Act of Texas veterans?
No.