Key Documents Chart

Early Decision 1 (Binding)

November 1

No later than December 15

February 15*

Online application through goBAYLOR ApplyTexas Common Application

Application Essay Early Decision Agreement Official high school transcript Official SAT and/or ACT scores** Short answer responses submitted through goBaylor

CSS Profile and FAFSA if requesting need-based aid Priority Deadline: November 1***

January 15

Résumé

SAT: October 2 ACT: September 11

Accept, deny, ask for further supporting materials, reconsider during Regular Admission

*All deadlines are by 5 p.m. CST. If you are accepted less than two weeks before, or any time after the above deadlines, please refer to the deadline listed in your acceptance letter.

**Learn more about our Test Optional policy.

***If you are seeking a non-custodial parent waiver or do not need financial assistance, you will have the opportunity to fill out a waiver if accepted. These waivers do not need to be completed by the FAFSA/CSS Profile November 1 deadline.

****To expedite your application file completion process, we highly recommend you select Baylor as an automatic recipient prior to your exam. If you request this after the exam, this will delay your application file.

Early Decision 2 (Binding)

February 1

No later than March 1

April 1*

Online application through goBAYLOR ApplyTexas Common Application

Application Essay Early Decision Agreement Official high school transcript Official SAT and/or ACT scores** Short answer responses submitted through goBaylor

CSS Profile and FAFSA if requesting need-based aid Final Deadline: February 1

March 15

Résumé Letters of recommendation

SAT: December 4 ACT: December 11

Accept, deny, ask for further supporting materials, reconsider during Regular Admission

*All deadlines are by 5 p.m. CST. If you are accepted less than two weeks before, or any time after the above deadlines, please refer to the deadline listed in your acceptance letter.

**Learn more about our Test Optional policy.

***To expedite your application file completion process, we highly recommend you select Baylor as an automatic recipient prior to your exam. If you request this after the exam, this will delay your application file.

Early Action

November 1

No later than January 15

May 1*

Online application through goBAYLOR ApplyTexas Common Application

Application Essay Official high school transcript Official SAT and/or ACT scores**

CSS Profile and FAFSA if requesting need-based aid Priority Deadline: November 1***

February 1

Résumé Letters of recommendation Short answer responses submitted through goBaylor

SAT: October 2 ACT: September 11

Accept, deny, ask for further supporting materials, reconsider during Regular Admission

*All deadlines are by 5 p.m. CDT. If you are accepted less than two weeks before, or any time after the above deadlines, please refer to the deadline listed in your acceptance letter.  

**Learn more about our Test Optional policy.

***If you are seeking a non-custodial parent waiver or do not need financial assistance, you will have the opportunity to fill out a waiver if accepted. These waivers do not need to be completed by the FAFSA/CSS Profile November 1 deadline.

****To expedite your application file completion process, we highly recommend you select Baylor as an automatic recipient prior to your exam. If you request this after the exam, this will delay your application file.

Regular Admission

February 1

April 10

May 1*

Online application through goBAYLOR ApplyTexas Common Application

Application Essay Official high school transcript Official SAT and/or ACT scores**

CSS Profile and FAFSA if requesting need-based aid Final Deadline: February 1

April 10

Résumé Letters of recommendation Short answer responses submitted through goBaylor

SAT: December 4 ACT: December 11

Accept, deny, waitlist offer

*All deadlines are by 5 p.m. CST. If you are accepted less than two weeks before, or any time after the above deadlines, please refer to the deadline listed in your acceptance letter. 

**Learn more about our Test Optional policy.

***To expedite your application file completion process, we highly recommend you select Baylor as an automatic recipient prior to your exam. If you request this after the exam, this will delay your application file.