Key Documents Chart

Early Decision 1 (Binding)

November 2

No later than December 15

February 1*

Online application through goBAYLOR ApplyTexas Common Application

Application Essay Early Decision Agreement Official high school transcript CSS Profile FAFSA Official SAT and/or ACT scores**

Résumé / ZeeMee profile Letters of recommendation Short answer responses submitted through goBaylor

SAT: November 7 ACT: October 24

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.

Early Decision 2 (Binding)

February 1

No later than March 1

March 15*

Online application through goBAYLOR ApplyTexas Common Application

Application Essay Early Decision Agreement Official high school transcript CSS Profile FAFSA Official SAT and/or ACT scores**

Résumé / ZeeMee profile Letters of recommendation Short answer responses submitted through goBaylor

SAT: December 5 ACT: December 12

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.

Early Action

November 2

No later than January 15

June 1*

Online application through goBAYLOR ApplyTexas Common Application

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

Résumé / ZeeMee profile Letters of recommendation Short answer responses submitted through goBaylor

SAT: November 7 ACT: October 24

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.

Regular Admission

February 1

April 10

June 1*

Online application through goBAYLOR ApplyTexas Common Application

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

Résumé / ZeeMee profile Letters of recommendation Short answer responses submitted through goBaylor

SAT: December 5 ACT: December 12

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.