FAQs

You should apply whenever you feel ready to begin your Online Program, deadlines vary between each program. For more information regarding deadlines, check out your program's website. To request more information about individual programs within the Online Graduate Professional Education portfolio visit the program listing at Online Graduate Programs

Inquire with your program regarding transfer credit options.

Each program has different documentation requirements to complete your application. Check within your program to obtain a list of required documents and materials.

Congratulations! Welcome to the Baylor Family.

You are an important part of the Baylor community. We are honored to support you throughout your education and career journey. 

You should have received an email with important information and details on the steps to complete your enrollment, to include; confirm your acceptance, visit your Student Center in BearWeb, complete your grad school and program orientation, review financial aid options, meet with your Baylor Program Director, Staff or advisor. 

Depending on your program, you will have a student success coach who will be reaching out to you by email, phone or text, whatever is your preferred method of communication.

We can't wait to welcome you to your first day of class! 

As a member of the Baylor Family, your academic program will provide advising assistance. Contact your academic program staff for advising assistance.

The official Baylor Bookstore is Follett. They accept online orders and will ship products to your indicated address. However plan for extra time to receive materials.

Baylor provides several free, downloadable software and discounted software products. Find the list of available products with the link above.

Veterans Educational and Transition Services ensures the academic success of Baylor's military and veteran students.

Use the link here to contact a veteran advisor.

When you earn your Baylor degree online, you receive the same Baylor diploma as on-campus students. There will not be a online distinction on your diploma.

Each Baylor Online Program is unique and have their own timelines for completion. This also varies based on how many credits you choose to take each semester.

For more information or to estimate how long it will take to complete your degree, visit your program's website.

As long as you're approved by your college, all students enrolled in an online program at Baylor are welcome to attend their graduation ceremony on campus in Waco.

In order to be eligible, you must file for graduation. This application and approval process takes place through your college and the Graduate School.

For more details on the graduation process, click here.

You will receive your Baylor degree by mail, or at the ceremony if you decide to attend.

After graduation you will become an alumnus of The Baylor University and are strongly encouraged to join the Baylor Alumni Network. For additional information to at https://www.baylor.edu/alumni/

Baylor's degree program will have varying requirements. Your program may require campus immersion visits, weekly online class meetings or intensive face to face sessions. For more information, contact your program advisor.

Click the link below to estimate your cost of attendance. Please note, these are only estimations.

Cost of Attendance

Baylor University Net Price Calculator

Please visit this link below for more information on your GI Bill and financial aid options.

For Online Graduate student aid options, please visit the website below.

Student Financial Services

Baylor offers online students the same financial aid opportunities offered to campus students. If you are interested in pursuing federal loan assistance, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Baylor's Federal School Code is 003545.

If you need more information on financial aid, please visit our financial aid page or call 254-710-2611 to speak to a financial aid counselor.

The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Baylor's Federal School Code is 003545.

Upon enrollment of your course, you will receive log in information to your program's course. If you have questions, please direct them to the staff of the program in which you are enrolled.

Each program has different modes of online environments. Please direct your questions to your degree program staff.

Each degree program will have a unique class structure. For program specific questions, please contact staff within their offices.

For tips on taking online courses, please click the link here.

Each program will administer their unique schedules.