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2013 2014 Bulletin Volume 116 May 2013

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES HANKAMER SCHOOL OF BUSINESSSCHOOL OF EDUCATION SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE HONORS COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MUSIC LOUISE HERRINGTON SCHOOL OF

NURSING SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS AND ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SERVICES

PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATIONThis publication provides a description of those programs and activities of Baylor University which

are indicated in the title and text. It is not an offer to make a contract.The administration and faculty of Baylor University believe that the educational and other programs

of Baylor University, including those described herein, are effective and valuable, and that they provide skills and/or understanding in keeping with the subject matter of the program.

The ultimate results of programs offered, however, in terms of achievement, employment, professional licensing, or other measure, are also dependent on factors outside the programs, such as the personality and energy of the students, governmental or institutional regulations, and market conditions. Therefore, except as specifi cally stated herein, Baylor University makes no representation or contract that following a particular course or curriculum will result in specifi c achievement, employment or qualifi cation for employment, admission to degree programs, or licensing for particular professions or occupations.

It is sometimes necessary or appropriate to change the programs offered. Baylor University retains the right to terminate or change any and all aspects of its educational and other programs at any time without prior notice.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICYBaylor University complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, and does

not engage in prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, gender, age, or disability in either employment or the provision of services. The University is governed by a predominantly Baptist Board of Regents and is operated within the Christian-oriented aims and ideals of Baptists. Baylor is also affi liated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, a cooperative association of autonomous Texas Baptist churches. As a religiously-controlled institution of higher education, Baylor University is exempted from compliance with some provisions of certain civil rights laws, including some provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

EQUAL ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSBaylor University provides equal access to all University educational programs to every qualifi ed

student. However, if any student requires special personal services or equipment, the student will be responsible for the expenses thereof. This policy includes the expense of providing personal tutors, personal attendants, medical technicians, and so forth. The Offi ce of Access and Learning Accommodation will assist such student in communicating with the proper community or governmental agency to secure any available fi nancial assistance to meet his or her needs.

DIRECTORY INFORMATIONDirectory information is that information that is customarily made public without the written consent

of the student. However, under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a student may ask Baylor University not to disclose directory information by making written notice to the Offi ce of the Registrar. Request for nondisclosure will be honored by the University until notifi ed in writing that information should no longer be withheld. Directory information includes: name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, dates of attendance, level and classifi cation, University ID card photograph, previous institution(s) attended, major fi eld of study, awards, scholarships, honors, degree(s) conferred and date(s), full-time/part-time status, earned hours, expected graduation date or degree candidacy, thesis and dissertation titles and advisors, past and present participation in offi cially recognized sports and activities, physical factors of athletes (age, height, weight), and date and place of birth.

STUDENT AID INFORMATIONFinancial aid programs available to undergraduate students include academic and need-based

scholarships, grants, Federal Work-Study, federal educational loans, and alternative loans through various private lenders. Students interested in consideration for fi nancial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov. Visit the Student Financial Aid Offi ce website at www.baylor.edu/sfs for additional information regarding the fi nancial aid application process.

The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between Baylor University and any applicant, student, students family, faculty, or staff member. Baylor University reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, or change fees, tuition, rules, calendar, curricula, degree programs, degree requirements, graduation procedures, and any other requirement affecting students. Changes will become effective at the time the proper authorities so determine, and the changes will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled. This catalog is a general information publication only, and it is not intended to, nor does it contain all regulations that relate to students.

TABLE OF CONTENTSGeneral Information ........................................................................................................................... 2

Mission Statement of Baylor University ................................................................................... 4

Historical Highlights of Baylor University ............................................................................... 5

Board of Regents ....................................................................................................................... 6

Administration ........................................................................................................................... 7

Accreditations and Memberships ............................................................................................... 8

Academic Calendar .................................................................................................................. 10

Admissions .............................................................................................................................. 14

Credit by Examination ............................................................................................................. 17

Advanced Placement in Foreign Language ............................................................................. 18

National and International Scholarships .................................................................................. 18

Student Financial Aid ............................................................................................................... 20

Financial Costs ......................................................................................................................... 26

General University Regulations ............................................................................................... 30

Registration and Course Load .................................................................................................. 32

Curriculum Organization ......................................................................................................... 37

Examinations ............................................................................................................................ 38

Grading Policies ....................................................................................................................... 38

Deans Academic Honor List ................................................................................................... 40

Graduation With Latin Honors ................................................................................................. 40

Academic Actions and Student Success .................................................................................. 40

Degree Requirements ............................................................................................................... 42

Other Requirements for Graduation ......................................................................................... 44

College of Arts and Sciences ............................................................................................................ 47

Hankamer School of Business ........................................................................................................ 137

School of Education ........................................................................................................................ 185

School of Engineering and Computer Science .............................................................................. 221

Honors College ............................................................................................................................... 247

School of Music .............................................................................................................................. 271

Louise Herrington School of Nursing ............................................................................................. 295

School of Social Work .................................................................................................................... 315

Interdisciplinary Programs and Additional Academic Services ...................................................... 325

Courses of Instruction ..................................................................................................................... 339

Faculty ............................................................................................................................................. 637

Index ............................................................................................................................................... 681

4 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Baylor University is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and

service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas and affi liated with the Baptist General Convention

of Texas, Baylor is both the states oldest institution of higher learning and the worlds largest Baptist university. Established to be a servant of the church and of society, Baylor seeks to fulfi ll its calling through excellence in teaching and research, in scholarship and publication, and in service to the community, both local and global. The vision of its founders and the ongoing commitment of generations of students and scholars are refl ected in the motto inscribed on the Baylor seal: Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana For Church, For Texas.

Pro Ecclesia. Baylor is founded on the belief that Gods nature is made known through both revealed and discovered truth. Thus, the University derives its understanding of God, humanity, and nature from many sources: the person and work of Jesus Christ, the biblical record, and Christian history and tradition, as well as scholarly and artistic endeavors. In its service to the church, Baylors pursuit of knowledge is strengthened by the conviction that truth has its ultimate source in God and by a Baptist heritage that champions religious liberty and freedom of conscience. Without imposing religious conformity, Baylor expects the members of its community to support its mission. Affi rming the value of intellectually informed faith and religiously informed education, the University seeks to provide an environment that fosters spiritual maturity, strength of character, and moral virtue.

Pro Texana. Integral to its commitment to God and to the church is Baylors commitment to society. Whereas that society in the mid 1800s was limited to Texas, today Baylors sphere of infl uence is indeed the world. The University remains dedicated to the traditional responsibilities of higher education dissemination of knowledge, transmission of culture, search for new knowledge, and application of knowledge while recognizing the global proportions these responsibilities have assumed. Moreover, within the context of an ethnically and culturally diverse community, Baylor strives to develop responsible citizens, educated leaders, dedicated scholars, and skilled professionals who are sensitive to the needs of a pluralistic society. To those ends, Baylor provides expanded opportunities for civic education and for church and community service at home and abroad.

Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana. Baylor University is committed to excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. Within the undergraduate programs, the University seeks to familiarize students with the principal bodies of knowledge, cultural viewpoints, belief systems, and aesthetic perspectives that affect the world in which they live. Within the graduate and the professional programs, the University provides advanced educational opportunities to develop ethical and capable scholars and practitioners who contribute to their academic disciplines, professional fi elds, and society. Baylor encourages all of its students to cultivate their capacity to think critically, to assess information from a Christian perspective, to arrive at informed and reasoned conclusions, and to become lifelong learners. Beyond the intellectual life, the University pursues the social, physical, ethical, and spiritual development of each student.

Aware of its responsibility as the largest Baptist educational institution in the world and as a member of the international community of higher learning, Baylor promotes exemplary teaching, encourages innovative and original research, and supports professional excellence in various specialized disciplines. Advancing the frontiers of knowledge while cultivating a Christian world-view, Baylor holds fast to its original commitment to build a university that is Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana.

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HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF BAYLOR UNIVERSITYBaylor University was founded under the leadership of Judge R.E.B. Baylor, Reverend James

Huckins, and Reverend William Milton Tryon, three farsighted pioneer missionaries working through the Texas Baptist Education Society. They, along with other associations, sent representatives in 1848 to create the Baptist State Association, which later became the Baptist State Convention.

1845Baylor chartered on February 1 by the Republic of Texas.1849Instruction in law began.

1857School of Law organized.1883School of Law closed.1920School of Law reorganized.

1886Baylor merged with Waco University and moved to Waco.1903College of Medicine organized in Dallas by assuming responsibility for operations of the

University of Dallas Medical Department.1943Moved to Houston.1969Given independent status.

1903College of Pharmacy organized in Dallas.1930College of Pharmacy terminated.

1905Theological Seminary organized in Waco.1907Separated from Baylor University.1910Moved to Fort Worth.

1918College of Dentistry organized in Dallas by taking over the State Dental College, founded in 1905.

1971The College was separately incorporated in 1971, although Graduate programs continued to be offered through Baylor University.

1996The College became a part of the Texas A&M System on September 1.1919Baylor Hospital organized in Dallas, now Baylor University Medical Center.1919College of Arts and Sciences organized.1919College of Fine Arts organized, which consisted of offerings in music and in expression.

1921Terminated in favor of the present School of Music.1919School of Education organized.1921Training School of the Texas Baptist Memorial Sanitarium, originally organized as a

diploma-granting program in 1909, incorporated into Baylor University as Baylor Hospital School of Nursing.

1950The School of Nursing reorganized as an academic unit of Baylor University offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

2000Renamed Louise Herrington School of Nursing in honor of Louise Herrington Ornelas.

1921School of Music organized.1923School of Business organized.

1959Renamed Hankamer School of Business in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hankamer of Houston.

1947Graduate School organized.Graduate study and degrees have been offered since 1894.

1951Graduate program in hospital administration established in conjunction with the Army Medical Field Service School, Fort Sam Houston.

1971Graduate program in physical therapy added at Fort Sam Houston.1971Program in physicians assistant added in collaboration with the Army Medical

Field Service School, Fort Sam Houston; terminated in 1977.1972Army Medical Field Service School renamed Academy of Health Sciences of

the U.S. Army.1973Baylor University Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Army Academy of

Health Sciences affi liated over 20 programs of instruction with 150 course offerings for academic credit at Baylor University; terminated in 1977 for all programs except Health Care Administration and Physical Therapy.

1987University School organized. Responsibilities reassigned to other academic units in 1992.1993George W. Truett Theological Seminary organized in Waco.

1994Seminary classes began.1995School of Engineering and Computer Science organized.2002Honors College organized.2005School of Social Work granted independent status from the College of Arts and Sciences.

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BOARD OF REGENTS

Joel T. Allison Miles Jay Allison Robert Bob E. Beauchamp Albert C. Black, Jr. Linda Brian Duane Brooks Kenneth Ken Q. Carlile Jerry K. Clements Gary D. Elliston Jennifer Walker Elrod James Cary Gray David H. Harper Milton Hixson

W.D. Dan Hord III Christopher B. Howard Neal T. Buddy Jones Mark A. McCollum Ronald D. Murff Ramiro Abraham Pea, Jr. Jeff D. Reeter William K. Robbins, Jr. C. Clifton Robinson Philip W. Stewart R. Dary Stone Richard S Willis Ronald L. Wilson

REGENTS EMERITIGeorge C. Anson

Drayton McLane, Jr.W. Winfred Moore

Regents as of May 31, 2013


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ADMINISTRATIONGeneral Administration

Kenneth Winston Starr, B.A., M.A., J.D. ...............................................................................PresidentJohn M. Barry, B.A., M.A. ..................................Vice President for Marketing and CommunicationsCharles Beckenhauer, B.A., J.D. ................................................................................General CounselElizabeth Davis, B.B.A., Ph.D. ................................................................Executive Vice President and ProvostKenneth L. Hall, B.S., M.Div., D.Min. ....................................... Senior Vice President for University Development and Strategic InitiativesKevin P. Jackson, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. ..................................................Vice President for Student LifeKarla Leeper, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. .................... Vice President of Executive Affairs and Chief of Staff Ian McCaw, B.Comm., M.S. ................................................................................Director of AthleticsPattie Orr, B.S., M.Ed. .....................................................Vice President for Information TechnologyReagan M. Ramsower, B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D. ..............................Senior Vice President for Operations

and Chief Financial Offi cer

Academic Offi cersShelley Conroy, R.N., M.S., Ed.D. ................................. Dean, Louise Herrington School of NursingJon M. Engelhardt, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. ..................................................... Dean, School of EducationDavid E. Garland, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. ...................... Dean, George W. Truett Theological SeminaryDiana R. Garland, B.A., M.S.S.W., Ph.D. ..............................................Dean, School of Social WorkThomas S. Hibbs, B.A., M.A., M.M.S., Ph.D. ..................................................Dean, Honors CollegeDennis L. O'Neal, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. .................Dean, School of Engineering and Computer ScienceJ. Larry Lyon, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. .................................................................... Dean, Graduate SchoolTerry S. Maness, B.A., M.S., D.B.A. .........................................Dean, Hankamer School of BusinessWilliam V. May, Jr., B.M.E., M.M.E., Ph.D. ....................................................Dean, School of MusicLee C. Nordt, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. ...................................................Dean, College of Arts and SciencesPattie Orr, B.S., M.Ed. ..................................................................................................Dean, LibrariesBradley J.B. Toben, B.A., J.D., LL.M. ................................................................Dean, School of Law

Enrollment Management Offi cersJennifer Carron, B.A. .................................................... Assistant Vice President, Admission ServicesDiana M. Ramey, B.S.E., M.Ed. ..........................Associate Vice President, Enrollment ManagementSinda Vanderpool, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. .........................................Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Enrollment Management

Student Life Offi cersBurt Burleson, B.A., M.Div., D.Min. ................................................................... University ChaplainElizabeth D. Palacios, B.A., M.S.Ed., Ph.D. .......................................Dean for Student DevelopmentMartha Lou Scott, B.S., M.P.A., Ed.D. .............................. Associate Vice President for Student LifeJeff Doyle, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. ............................................Dean, Student Learning and Engagement

Campus SafetyJames Doak, B.S. .......................................................................................................... Chief of Police

8 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPSBaylor University consists of 11 colleges and schools located in Waco, Dallas, and San Antonio.Baylor University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission

on Colleges to award bachelors, masters, specialist, and doctors degrees. Individuals who wish to contact the Commission on Colleges pertaining to the accreditation status of the University may write the Commission at 1886 Southern Lane, Decatur Georgia 30033-4097, or call at (404) 679-4501. In addition, the University and its schools and departments are accredited by, and/or hold membership in, the following organizations:

GeneralThe Association of Texas Colleges and UniversitiesThe Association of American Colleges and UniversitiesThe American Council on EducationThe Southern University ConferenceThe American Council of Learned SocietiesThe Texas Council of Church-Related CollegesThe Association of Southern Baptist Colleges and SchoolsThe Lilly Fellows National Network of Church-Related Colleges and UniversitiesThe American Association of University WomenThe American Society of Allied Health Professions

College and SchoolsCollege of Arts and Sciences Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Phi Beta KappaHankamer School of Business AACSB International The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Beta Gamma SigmaSchool of Education The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Program Accreditation by the State Board for Educator Certifi cation Society for Public Health Education-American Association for Health Education Kappa Delta PiSchool of Engineering and Computer Science Computer Science: B.S.C.S. degree accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission

(CAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering

programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

Graduate School The Council of Graduate Schools The Association of Texas Graduate Schools The Conference of Southern Graduate Schools The Midwestern Association of Graduate SchoolsSchool of Law The Association of American Law Schools Accredited by the American Bar AssociationSchool of Music The National Association of Schools of Music The Texas Association of Music Schools Pi Kappa LambdaLouise Herrington School of Nursing


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Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners

The Southern Regional Education Board, Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing The American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Social Work Council on Social Work Education

George W. Truett Theological Seminary The Association of Theological Schools

Departments and ProgramsAmerican Studies: Member, The American Studies Association and The American Studies

Association of TexasAthletic Training: Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training EducationAviation Sciences: Member, The University Aviation AssociationChemistry: Approved by the American Chemical SocietyCommunication Sciences and Disorders: Accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation

in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Communication Studies: Program in Radio-The Broadcast Education Association Associate Member, National Association of Educational BroadcastersCommunity Health: SABPAC (SOPHE-AAHE Baccalaureate Program Approval Committee)Family and Consumer Sciences: Accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer

SciencesGraduate Program in Health Care Administration: Approved by the Accrediting Commission on

Education for Health Services AdministrationInterior Design: Accredited by the Council for Interior Design AccreditationJournalism, Public Relations and New Media: Accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education

in JournalismGraduate Program in Physical Therapy: Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical

Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy AssociationModern Foreign Languages: Member, Association of Departments of Foreign Languages and South

Central Modern Language AssociationNutrition Sciences: Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and DieteticsPolitical Science: American Political Science AssociationPsychology: Program in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D. Degree) accredited by American Psychological

AssociationTheatre Arts: National Association of Schools of Theater

10 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

2013 2014 ACADEMIC CALENDARFall 2013/Spring 2014

SUMMER SEMESTER 2013Invoice and Graduation - SummerMay 2 Summer Financial Settlement begins. View E-Bill and make payment online

at www.baylor.edu/ebill. Students confirm attendance and check financial settlement online at www.baylor.edu/bearweb.

20 Summer invoice payment and confirmation due date. (Summer Session I & II, Minimester and Full Summer Session). Cancellation date for any student who has a Minimester in their schedule.

30 Deadline for summer Financial Settlement. Students that registered prior to May 28 for either Summer Session I, II, or Full Summer Session must pay and confirm attendance by 5 p.m. to prevent class cancellation. If allowed to re-register after cancellation, a $100 re-registration fee will be assessed.

June 6 Last day for graduating seniors to file for August graduation with the respective deans.

July 1 Deadline for Financial Settlement for those registered for Session II only after May 27. Classes will be cancelled if not settled by 5 p.m. If allowed to re-register a $100 re-registration fee will be assessed.

August 2 Correspondence courses must be completed by this date for August graduation. 2 Incomplete courses must be completed by this date for credit for August

graduation. 15-16 Administrative check on candidates for graduation. 16 Truett Seminary Commencement 17 Commencement, Ferrell Center, 9:30 a.m. 17 Residence halls close at 2:00 p.m. for summer graduating seniors.

Minimester May 20 - June 7May 19 Last day to register for Minimester through BearWeb. 19 Residence halls open at 1:00 p.m. for May Minimester. 20 Class sessions begin for Minimester. 21 Students that withdraw from the University for the Minimester session after

this date will receive a notation of W (Withdrawal) on their transcript in all classes (through May 31).

21 Classes dropped after this date for the Minimester session will be recorded as a W (Withdrawal) on the transcript (through May 31).

21 Last day to drop a class without advisor approval. 27 Memorial Day Holiday 31 Last day on which a student may drop a class for the Minimester session. 31 Last day on which a student may withdraw from the University for the

Minimester session.June 7 End of Minimester; fi nal examinations for Minimester. 8 Residence halls close at 6:00 p.m. for May Minimester residents.

Full Summer Session June 4 - August 14April 19 June 5 Registration/schedule changes through BearWeb for full semester.June 4 Late registration begins. 4 Classes for Full Session begin. 11 Last day to register or add courses for the Full Summer Session. 13 Students that withdraw from the University for the Full Summer Session

after this day will receive a notation of W (Withdrawal) on their transcript in all classes (through July 23).

13 Classes dropped after this day for the Full Summer Session will be recorded as a W (Withdrawal) on the transcript (through July 23).

13 Last day to drop a class without advisor approval.July 4 Independence Day Holiday 23 Last day on which a student may drop a class for the Full Summer Session. 23 Last day on which a student may withdraw from the University for the Full

Summer Session.August 14 End of Full Summer Session; fi nal examinations for Full Summer Session.


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Session I June 4 - July 9April 19 June 5 Registration/schedule changes through BearWeb for Session I.June 3 Residence halls open at 1:00 p.m. for Session I residents 4 Classes for Session I begin. 4 Late registration begins. 6 Last day to register or add courses for Session I. 6 Last day for credit by examination in enrolled courses. 7 Students that withdraw from the University for Session I after this day will

receive a notation of W (Withdrawal) on their transcript in all classes (through June 26).

7 Classes dropped after this day for Session I will be recorded as a W (Withdrawal) on the transcript (through June 26).

7 Last day to drop a class without advisor approval. 26 Last day on which a student may drop a class for Session I. 26 Last day on which a student may withdraw from the University for Session

I.July 9 End of Session I; fi nal examinations for Session I. 10 Residence halls close at 6:00 p.m. for Summer Session I residents.

Session II July11 - August 14April 19 July 12 Registration/schedule changes through BearWeb for Session II.July 10 Residence halls open at 1:00 p.m. for Summer Session II residents. 11 Classes begin for Session II. 15 Last day to register or add courses for Session II. 15 Last day for credit by examination in enrolled courses. 16 Students that withdraw from the University after this day for Session II will

receive a notation of W (Withdrawal) on their transcript in all classes (through August 2).

16 Classes dropped after this day for Session II will be recorded as a W (Withdrawal) on the transcript (through August 2).

16 Last day to drop a class without advisor approval.August 2 Last day on which a student may drop a class for Session II. 2 Last day on which a student may withdraw from the University for Session

II. 14 End of Session II; fi nal examinations for Session II. 15 Residence halls close at 1:00 p.m. for Summer Session II residents. 17 Residence halls close at 2:00 p.m. for summer graduating seniors.

FALL SEMESTER August 26 - December 9April 19 - August 30 BearWeb will be open to all eligible students for registration and schedule

changes.July 6 Fall Financial Settlement begins. View E-Bill and make payment online

at www.baylor.edu/ebill. Students confi rm attendance and check fi nancial settlement status online at www.baylor.edu/bearweb.

31 Fall invoice payment and confi rmation due date. A $100 late payment fee will be charged if fi nancial settlement is not complete (payment must be received) by the due date.

31 Residents who are not fi nancially settled for the fall semester may lose their fall assignment and/or be reassigned to another living area.

August 14 Deadline for Fall Financial Settlement. Students must pay and confi rm attendance by 5:00 p.m. to prevent class cancellation. If allowed to re-register after cancellation, a $150 re-registration fee will be assessed.

21 Designated halls open for fall semester. Specifi c information posted on the Move2BU website.

22 Designated halls open for fall semester. Specifi c information posted on the Move2BU website.

23 Academic Convocation 25 Truett Seminary Fall Convocation 26 Class sessions begin. 26 Assessment of $100 late registration fee begins. 26-30 BearWeb will be open for late registration and schedule changes. 30 Last day to register through BearWeb for Fall 2013 term.


September 2 Labor Day Holiday (no classes). 3 Late registration and schedule changes can be made in the Offi ce of the

Registrar (or with your academic advisor through September 4). 3 Last day for graduating seniors to fi le for December graduation with their

respective deans. 4 Last day to register or add a class. 4 Last day for credit by examination in enrolled courses. 5 Assessment of change in schedule fee begins. 11 Students that withdraw from the University after this day will receive a notation

of W (Withdrawal) on their transcript in all classes (through November 5). 11 Classes dropped after this day will be recorded as W (Withdrawal) on the

transcript (through November 5). 11 Last day to drop a class without advisor approval. 20-21 Family Weekend 30 Faculty begin submitting Academic Warnings for students with substandard

academic performance.October 8 Academic Warnings for Fall 2013 must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. 11-13 Fall break. Residence halls and apartments remain open. Limited front desk

residential service begins at 6:00 p.m. 18-19 HomecomingNovember 4-Nov. 22 Spring 2014 Early Registration through BearWeb (tentative dates). 5 Last day on which a student may drop a class for the semester. 5 Last day on which a student may withdraw from the University for the

semester. 26 Residence halls and apartments remain open. Limited residential services

begin at 8:00 p.m.November 27-December 1 Thanksgiving holidays, (Wednesday through Sunday). 1 Limited residential services end. Full Services begin at 1:00 p.m. 2 Cancellation deadline for students transfer/withdrawing for the Spring 2014

semester to avoid $300 late fee. 6 Last day for completion of correspondence courses to apply toward December

graduation. 9 Last day for removal of incomplete grades. 9 Last day of classes for the Fall semester. 10-11 Study days. 12-14; 16-18 Final examinations (includes Saturday, December 14). 19-20 Administrative check on candidates for graduation. 19 Residence halls close at 12:00 p.m. The Arbors, Brooks Flats, Fairmont,

Gables, North Village and University Parks residential communities will remain open between the semester break (December 11, 2013 through January 9, 2014).

20 Truett Seminary Commencement 21 Commencement at Ferrell Center, 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Information

available at www.baylor.edu/commencement. 21 Residence halls close at 2:00 p.m. for graduating seniors.

SPRING SEMESTER January 13 - May 2November 15, 2013-January 17, 2014BearWeb open for registration and schedule changes (tentative

dates).December 2 Spring Financial Settlement begins. View E-Bill and make payment online

at www.baylor.edu/ebill. Students confi rm attendance and check fi nancial settlement status online at www.baylor.edu/bearweb.

20 Spring invoice payment and confi rmation due date. A $100 late payment fee will be charged if fi nancial settlement is not complete (payments must be received) by the due date. (Baylor University will be closed December 24-January 1 for the holidays.)

January 1 2014-15 FAFSA available for the upcoming academic year - www.fafsa.gov. 6 Residence halls open at 9:00 a.m. for students participating in Panhellenic

recruitment.


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7 Deadline for Spring Financial Settlement. Students must pay and confi rm attendance by 5:00 p.m. to prevent class cancellation. If allowed to re-register after cancellation, a $150 re-registration fee will be assessed.

9 Residence halls open at 8:00 a.m. for new students for spring semester. 11 Residence halls open at 8:00 a.m. for returning students. 12 Truett Seminary Founders Day/Spring Convocation 13 Assessment of $100 late registration fee begins. 13-17 BearWeb will be open for late registration and schedule changes. After January

17, BearWeb registration will be closed for the Spring 2014 term. 13 Class sessions begin for Spring Semester. 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. All halls remain open. 21 Last day for graduating seniors to fi le for May graduation with their respective

deans. 21 Late registration and schedule changes can be made in the Offi ce of the

Registrar (or with your academic advisor through January 22). 22 Last day to register or add courses. 22 Last day for credit by examination in enrolled courses. 23 Assessment of change in schedule fee begins. 29 Students that withdraw from the University after this day will receive a

notation of W (Withdrawal) on their transcript in all classes (through March 31).

29 Classes dropped after this day will be recorded as a W (Withdrawal) on the transcript (through March 31).

29 Last day to drop a class without advisor approval.February 17 Faculty begin submitting Academic Warnings for students with substandard

academic performance. 25 Academic Warnings for Spring 2014 must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.March 1 Fall 2014 - Priority date for receipt of the 20142015 FAFSA results. Those

received prior to March 1 will be given priority consideration for fi nancial aid.

7 Spring Break-All living areas remain open. Limited front desk residential service begins at 8:00 p.m.

8-16 Spring break. 16 Limited front desk residential services end. Full services begin at 1:00 p.m. 31 Last day on which a student may drop a class for the semester. 31 Last day on which a student may withdraw from the University for the

semester.March 31 - April 17 Summer and Fall 2014 Early Registration through Bearweb (tentative dates).April 10 Diadeloso 18-21 Easter holidays 17 Easter Break - All living areas remain open. Limited front desk residential

service begins at 6:00 p.m. 21 Limited front desk residential services end. Full services begin at 1:00 p.m.May 1 For Fall 2014 - Last day for Baylor to receive 2014-2015 FAFSA results in

order for fi nancial aid to be applied to fall 2014 bill due July 2014. 1 For Fall 2014 - If chosen for verifi cation, priority date for Baylor to receive

any requested documentation in order to complete the process and have aid applied to Fall 2014.

2 Last day for completion of correspondence courses to apply toward May graduation.

2 Last day of classes for the Spring semester. 2 Last day for removal of incomplete grades. 5-6 Study days. 7-10; 12-13 Final examinations (includes Saturday, May 10). 14-15 Administrative check on candidates for graduation. 14 Residence halls close at 12:00 p.m. for all residents. 17 Truett Seminary Commencement 16-17 Commencement, Ferrell Center. 17 Residence halls close at 2:00 p.m. for spring graduating seniors.June 1 For Fall 2014 - Preferred receipt date for students who have not already

completed the 14-15 FAFSA to have aid applied to their Fall 2014 invoice.


1 For Fall 2014 - Final day to apply for alternative loans in order for aid to show on Fall 2014 invoice.

15 For Fall 2014 - Priority date to submit Texas Core Residency Questionnaire required for all Texas residents.

Specifi c times will be determined prior to the spring semester 2014; please refer to the commencementwebsite at www.baylor.edu/commencement for times and other information.

Note: Deadlines subject to change. For the most current dates, please refer to the Web calendar for Spring 2014.

ADMISSIONSAdmission to Baylor University is by formal application to the Offi ce of Admission Services.

The function of the offi ce is to facilitate the admission process without sacrifi cing the integrity of academic records and admissions policy. The Offi ce assists applicants in learning admissions policies and procedures; conducts personal interviews and group presentations; collects applications and documents; assesses qualifi cations in relation to Baylors requirements for admission; and communicates decisions to applicants.

Policies are established by the Board of Regents on the advice of the President and the Enrollment Management Council and implemented by the Admissions Committee. Appeals for individual approval are reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

Baylor University complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws and does not engage in prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, gender, age, or disability. The University, in maintaining the standards and ideals for which it stands, reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant whose previous record is deemed unsatisfactory. Students may be admitted to Baylor either as degree-seeking students or as non-degree seeking students.

ADMISSION AS A DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTIn compliance with Title IV of the Code of Federal Regulations (20 U.S.C. Section 1001; 34

C.F.R. Section 600.4), a degree-seeking applicant who is graduated from a private high school (including home school) not offi cially recognized by the state in which the school is located (by the country if an international school) must normally be 17 before the fi rst day of class unless the GED certifi cate is submitted prior to registration.

An international student whose native language is not English must document English profi ciency in one of the following ways by submitting:

an offi cial transcript showing the completion of one year of full-time study at a school located in the United States, or

an offi cial statement of the completion of one year of full-time study at a school where English is the offi cial language of instruction, or

an offi cial SAT Verbal score of 470 or ACT English score of 20, oran offi cial IELTS score of 6.0, oran offi cial TOEFL score of 540 (on the paper-based test) or 207 (on the computer-based test),

or 76 (on the internet-based test).

NOTE: International students may be placed in ENG 1301 English as a Second Language: Composition if language and writing tests given when the student enrolls in the University indicate a need for further development of English skills.

Methods of Admission I. By Graduation from High School for First-Year Student Admission

A fi rst-year student is one who meets at least one of the following: has never attended college has attended college prior to high school graduation (earning dual credit or credit to meet high

school graduation requirements) has attended college only in the summer immediately following high school graduationAll applicants must be able to demonstrate college readiness in one of three ways:

1. Offi cial high school transcript indicating completion of the Recommended High School Program or Distinguished Achievement Program (also known as the Advanced High School Program). This option applies to graduates of Texas public high schools.


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2. Submit Offi cial SAT/ACT scores that match ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks.3. Offi cial high school transcript indicating completion of the following:

English 4 year-unitsForeign Language: (same language) 2 year-unitsMathematics: 4 year-units(including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)Natural Science, laboratory: 4 year-units(should include biology and chemistry for students who plan to enter programs in predentistry, premedicine, or nursing)Social Science: (should include one or more in history) 3 year-units

Note: If a student is unable to meet the readiness requirement a school offi cial may submit the Required Curriculum Approval Form on the student's behalf to explain his or her academic progress.

Consideration for admission to Baylor is highly competitive. Baylor seeks to enroll students with strong academic preparation who show the greatest potential to succeed at Baylor. However, Baylor may use a variety of factors in determining the admissibility of any applicant, so it is not possible to identify a minimum level of achievement on each or any factor necessary to gain admission.

Students may be required to pass placement tests before enrolling in Freshman English, depending on the offi cial results of the ACT English or the SAT verbal scores.

Students are required to take a placement test before enrolling in Pre-Calculus or Calculus I.Students taking entry-level biology or chemistry courses are required to have satisfactory scores

on the Math portion of the ACT or SAT.II. By Early Admission

A student who completes nine semester hours of work under the Advanced Studies program (see Admission as Non-Degree Seeking Student section) with a minimum grade of B in each course may be considered for early admission as a degree-seeking fi rst-year student without graduation from high school and with parental approval if the student is under 18.

III. By Transfer from Another College or University for Transfer AdmissionA transfer is defi ned as follows: A transfer is anyone who has attempted college work since high school graduation, except

for summer school immediately following graduation. Someone whose only college credits were taken for dual credit or to meet graduation requirements is not a transfer student; please see Section I on the previous page.

Students who wish to transfer to Baylor from another college or university should plan to do so no later than the end of the sophomore year, because the residence requirement for a bachelors degree at Baylor is sixty semester hours. The minimum grade point average required for transfer is a cumulative 2.5 on a four-point scale.

In addition, transfer students who have completed fewer than twenty-four semester hours must also meet fi rst-year student admissions requirements (as described in Section 1). Transfer students following high school graduation, who wish to take English 1302 at Baylor may be required to pass placement tests before enrolling in English 1302 depending on the offi cial results of the ACT English or the SAT Verbal scores. Students will not be allowed to register for English 1304 or literature until English 1302 credit has been awarded.

All transfer students who have completed twenty-four semester hours or more must meet the same college readiness requirement for admission that are required for beginning freshmen.

Upon admission to the University, all course work that a student takes at another college is evaluated for equivalent transfer credits, not necessarily for degree requirements. Some courses may be evaluated as 1000, 2000, 3000, or 4000 level courses. These courses do not have specifi c Baylor equivalents and generally only count as elective hours and not toward specifi c degree requirements. Please Note: Many degree plans have no room for elective courses outside the core requirements. It is the students responsibility to determine if the equivalent course applies to a specifi c degree requirement by referring to the Baylor University Undergraduate Catalog or by consulting an advisor within the appropriate college or school. The Texas Common Course Numbering System as described in this catalog will assist in determining some equivalent courses at participating Texas community/junior colleges.


Work from regionally accredited institutions and foreign institutions will be evaluated for equivalent credit on a course by course basis provided a grade of C or higher is recorded on an offi cial transcript. Baylor University will not allow transfer credit for courses in which a grade of less than C was earned at another institution. Credit for educational experience in the armed services is evaluated based on recommendations from the American Council on Education. No grades earned on transfer work will become part of the Baylor grade point average.

Either physical education or military science may be used to meet the requirements in human performance. Some degrees allow part or all of the physical education requirement to be fulfi lled with non-Human Performance classes (for example marching band). This requirement may be waived for persons over 25 years of age at the time of matriculation to Baylor. If a person reaches age 25 subsequent to matriculation, the requirement stipulated in the degree plan must be completed.

Credit on applied or other music courses is subject, in most instances, to profi ciency tests, except that a maximum of ten semester hours may be used as elective credit on non-music degrees.

A maximum of seventy semester hours may be transferred from a community/junior college.Finally, no student is eligible for transfer from another institution who is not eligible to return to

all institutions attended immediately.

IV. By Previous Degree from Another College or UniversityApplicants who have completed a degree at another college or university may attend Baylor as a

post-baccalaureate student. Such applicants may seek a second degree only if it is a different degree with a different major from the fi rst degree and major.

V. By ReadmissionStudents who attended Baylor as non-degree seeking students must reapply for admission and

provide appropriate documents in order to be reviewed for possible admission as a degree-seeking student.

Students who enrolled in the Summer Studies Program but did not meet the requirements for continued enrollment at Baylor as stipulated and required in the admission agreement must complete at least 15 semester hours at another college or university achieving a cumulative 2.75 GPA on the work taken at another college or university before applying for readmission.

VI. By Individual ApprovalApplicants who wish to pursue a degree but who do not qualify for admission may be offered

admission at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Such admission may include special requirements.

In addition, applicants who possess special or unique talents or abilities in music, the visual or performing arts, or athletics, or have other extenuating circumstances who wish to pursue a degree but who do not qualify for admission may be offered admission at the discretion of the Admissions Committee upon the request of the provost, dean, department chair, or athletic coach. Such admission may include special requirements.

ADMISSION AS A NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTApplicants who do not intend to seek a Baylor degree may be admitted as special students.

An international student whose native language is not English must document English profi ciency in one of the following ways by submitting:

an offi cial transcript showing the completion of one year of full-time study at a school located in the United States, oran offi cial statement of the completion of one year of full-time study at a school where English is the offi cial language of instruction, oran offi cial SAT Verbal score of 470 or ACT English score of 20, oran offi cial IELTS score of 6.0, oran offi cial TOEFL score of 540 (on the paper-based test) or 207 (on the computer-based test),

or 76 (on the internet-based test).

NOTE: International students may be placed in ENG 1301 English as a Second Language: Composition if language and writing tests given when the student enrolls in the University indicate a need for further development of English skills.


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Methods of Admission I. By Advanced Studies

Superior high school students may apply to attend either one or both summer sessions if they meet the following requirements:

A. Completion of the junior year in high school with appropriate progress toward required courses. B. Rank within the top one-tenth of the high school class and score at least 1310 on the SAT or at least 30 on the ACT. C. Recommendation of high school principal and counselor. Area high school students who meet the requirements for Advanced Studies may enroll for

one or two courses during the fi nal year of high school. Students who enroll in 9 hours and make a B in each course may be considered for Early

Admission (see Admission as a Degree-Seeking Studentsection).

II. By Pursuing a Degree at another College or UniversityStudents who are pursuing a degree at another school and are in good standing at that school

according to the Registrar may attend Baylor as a transient student.

III. By Individual ApprovalApplicants who do not wish to pursue a degree may be offered admission as a non-degree student

at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

IV. By Admission through the Baylor@MCC Co-Enrollment ProgramSome degree-seeking applicants may be offered space in the Baylor@MCC Co-Enrollment Program

as space allows. Students enrolled in this program will be co-enrolled at Baylor University (as non-degree seeking students) and McLennan Community College.

APPLICATION FORMS AND ADMISSION INFORMATIONProspective students can access the free online application for admission at baylor.edu/admissions.

Questions can be directed to the Offi ce of Admission Services by calling 1-800-BAYLOR-U, option 1-1 or at submitting a question online at baylor.edu/admissions/ask.

CREDIT BY EXAMINATIONBaylor University placement exams do not bear credit; the score determines the level of the course for which the student may register.

I. For the Entering FreshmanAn entering freshman who has attained profi ciency in college-level courses prior to enrollment at

Baylor may earn credit hours through the credit by examination programs listed below. Refer to the Credit by Examination policies available at www.baylor.edu/irt/testing for a complete list of approved examinations, minimum scores, additional requirements, and corresponding Baylor courses.

A. College Board SAT II: Subject TestsB. College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP)C. College-Level Examination Program Subject Examinations (CLEP)D. International Baccalaureate Program (IB)E. Baylor Examinations

II. For the Transfer StudentCredit by examination secured through another college or university by a student transferring

to Baylor must meet the minimum Credit by Examination policies in effect in the year the student entered college as a freshman.

An offi cial CLEP, AP, College Board Achievement, or IB test score report must be sent to the Offi ce of Institutional Research and Testing at Baylor for evaluation of credit (One Bear Place #97032, Waco, TX 76798-7032).

III. For the Currently Enrolled StudentCurrently enrolled students may earn credit hours through the CLEP or Baylor Examination

programs. Credit will be awarded to an enrolled student based on the Credit by Examination policies in effect in the year the student entered college as a freshman. The following conditions must be met by students seeking credit by examination.


A. Permission for the examination must be secured from the department chair.B. A student seeking credit by examination during his or her last thirty hours must secure a

petition from the Dean of the students school or college before requesting permission from the department chair.

C. Prerequisites for courses in which a student is seeking credit must be satisfi ed prior to examination.

D. Grade points are not earned through credit by examination.E. Credit may not be earned by examination in any course previously taken for credit or noncredit.F. Residence requirements are not reduced when credit is received for a course through credit

by examination.G. The academic registration closinis the last day a student is permitted to establish credit by

examination for a course in which the student is enrolled.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGEIf a student elects to fulfi ll the language requirement by continuing language for which credit

was earned in high school, advanced placement without credit is optional as described in the degree requirements section of this catalog.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPSBaylor University encourages its strongest, academically competitive students (usually those

with a minimum GPA of 3.4) to compete for prestigious national and international scholarships. The Faculty Committee on National and International Scholarships offers assistance to qualifi ed students to pursue these scholarships. The website www.baylor.edu/scholarships/ provides full details on the following scholarships and other resources:

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities: Encourages the presence of minorities on faculty, enhances diversity on campuses, and promotes future scholars and researchers in higher education. www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/fordpredoc.html

Fulbright Grants: Supports post-graduate study in more than 125 foreign countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and Australia. http://www.iie.org/TemplateFulbright.cfm?section=Fulbright1

Gates Cambridge: Awards scholarships for postgraduate study at Cambridge University in England. www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships: Encourages excellence in science and mathematics.www.act.org/goldwater

James Madison Memorial Fellowships: Encourages future and current high school teachers of American history and social studies in grades 9-12 to undertake graduate study of the American Constitution. www.jamesmadison.com

Marshall Scholarships: Established by the British government in 1953 in appreciation for the European Recovery Program after World War II, for baccalaureate degree holders to study at any university in the United Kingdom. www.marshallscholarship.org

Mitchell: Awards one academic year of postgraduate study in Ireland.http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/

National Institutes of Health Scholarships: Offers a variety of opportunities for those preparing for careers in the medical sciences. http://grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm

National Security Education Program: Encourages freshmen through graduate students to study abroad a summer, a semester, or a year anywhere except western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/nsep/default.htm

NSF Graduate Fellowships: Provides awards for study and research leading to masters and doctoral degrees in the behavioral, biological, chemical, engineering, geological, mathematical, physical, and social sciences. www.nsf.gov

Rhodes Scholarships: Regarded as perhaps the most prestigious scholarship in the world, this award permits the pursuit of an Oxford University degree. It is awarded only to students who exemplify superior intellectual capabilities and character of the highest order.www.rhodesscholar.org

Rotary Scholarships: Furthers international understanding and fosters friendly relations between


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peoples of different countries by supporting undergraduate and graduate studies abroad.www.rotary.org/foundation/programs.html

Soros Fellowship for New Americans: Awards scholarships for graduate study to individuals who are holders of Green Cards, are natururalized citizens, or children of naturalized citizens. http://pdsoros.org.

Harry S. Truman Scholarships: Awards scholarships to students who have outstanding leadership potential, plan to pursue careers in government or public service, and wish to attend graduate school. www.truman.gov

Morris K. Udall Scholarships: Awards scholarships to students who intend to pursue careers related to environmental public policy and to Native Americans and Alaskan Natives who intend to pursue careers in health care and tribal public policy. www.udall.gov/p_scholarship.htm

For additional information on National and International Scholarships, students enrolled in Baylor may contact:

Baylor University College of Arts and Sciences One Bear Place #97344 Waco, TX 76798-7344 254-710-3361 www.baylor.edu/scholarships/


STUDENT FINANCIAL AIDThe costs of tuition, room, and board at Baylor are among the most economical of any major

private university in the nation. Baylor represents an affordable, yet superior, private education guided by Christian infl uences and ideals.

The Student Financial Aid Offi ce provides a comprehensive program that includes academic-based scholarships and need-based scholarships, as well as grants, loans, and part-time campus employment designed to help eligible students meet expenses while enrolled at Baylor University. Over 90% of full time degree-seeking students receive some form of fi nancial assistance.

SCHOLARSHIPSAcademic Baylor ScholarshipsAt the time of admission, incoming students are considered for a number of Baylor academic

scholarships. For freshman, we offer the Presidents Gold, Provosts Gold and Deans Gold Scholarships. These awards are based on a combination of a students rank in class and SAT or ACT score; the amounts vary depending on the individuals academic record. In addition, we offer a full tuition Regents Gold Scholarship, which is enhanced by the recipients SAT or ACT score, to National Merit Finalists who select Baylor as their fi rst choice college.

For transfers, we offer the Transfer Baylor Scholarship, the amount of which is based on a students transfer GPA. We also recognize members of Phi Theta Kappa with a $1,000 annual scholarship.

All recipients of academic scholarships must meet university requirements for regular admission,and are required to maintain full-time undergraduate enrollment. For a complete list of academic scholarships awarded to incoming students, go to www.baylor.edu/admissions/academicscholarships.

Regents Gold Scholarship A full tuition academic scholarship is provided for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study.

Further, the Regents Gold Scholarship is augmented by the recipients SAT or ACT score. This scholarship is comprised of any scholarship awarded by Baylor through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, along with other scholarship/grant funds available at Baylor. The student must list Baylor as his or her fi rst choice of universities with the Corporation in order to be named as a Baylor-sponsored National Merit Finalist. This scholarship will be renewed during the undergraduate years provided the student maintains at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.

Carr P. Collins Scholars Program Collins Scholarship recipients are awarded at least $4,750 their freshman year, renewable for three

additional years. Selection for the Collins Scholarship is highly competitive. A limited number of awards are made. To be considered, applicants must meet all University requirements for unconditional admission; have a minimum score of 1250 on the SAT or a minimum score of 28 on the ACT; have completed a balanced college preparatory program including history, science, and a foreign language; be in the top quarter of their graduating class, be a bona fi de resident of the State of Texas. Prospective freshmen students completed applications must be received by January 31. To obtain an application and additional information, please visit the website at www.baylor.edu/admissions/carrpcollins.

Baptist National Merit Finalist ScholarshipThis $4,000 scholarship, divided over 8 undergraduate semesters, is awarded to National Merit

Finalists who have listed Baylor as their fi rst choice of colleges with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and are active in a Baptist church. This scholarship will be renewed during the undergraduate years provided the student maintains full-time enrollment and at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.

Baptist Church Matching ScholarshipAwards are made on a dollar for dollar basis, not to exceed $1,000 in an academic year. Funds

are matched when the students Baptist church, state Baptist convention, or Baptist affi liated program provides outside assistance. Baylor University reserves the right to determine appropriate convention and Baptist affi liated programs. Each check to be matched must be submitted with the Baptist Church Matching Certifi cation form available on the web at www.baylor.edu/sfs. Matching funds may be available beyond the freshman year as long as the church continues to provide scholarship support and the student maintains full-time enrollment and at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.

Baptist Youth Speakers ScholarshipStudents who provide confi rmation of their participation in the Baptist Youth Speakers Tournament


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and who place either fi rst, second, or third at the state level competition will receive $5,000, $3,500 or $2,500 respectively. Students are only eligible for one Baptist Youth Speakers Scholarship regardless of the number of times they have placed in the tournament. This scholarship is renewble beyond the initial year provided the student is enrolled full-time and maintains at least a 2.5 cumulative Baylor grade point average.

Presidential DenominationalBaylor awards scholarships of $1,500 per academic year to Baptist students who provide

confi rmation of their participation in the Challenge Program (formerly the High School Baptist Young Men Program) or the Studiact Program (formerly Acteens Program). Challengers must also provide proof of having received the National Leadership Award. Studiact participants must show proof of having completed all six Quest levels (formerly Acteens having received the Texas Acteens Citation Award). Studiact participants who have served as Texas state or national panelists for the WMU are also eligible. This scholarship is renewable beyond the initial year provided the student is enrolled full-time and maintains at least a 2.5 cumulative Baylor grade point average.

Baptist Ministers Dependent ScholarshipBaylor awards scholarships of $5,000 per academic year based on need to the dependents of pastors,

ministers of music, ministers of education, and other full-time ministers actively serving a Baptist congregation or a state convention, or agency in a role certifi ed by a Baptist convention. Students must provide documentation of their parents employment in a Baptist church or state convention or agency certifi ed by a Baptist convention certifying full-time ministry involvement. Additionally, students must demonstrate fi nancial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This scholarship is renewable beyond the initial year provided the student continues to demonstrate fi nancial need, maintains full-time enrollment and at least a 2.5 cumulative Baylor grade point average.

Baptist Missionaries Dependent Scholarship Baylor awards scholarships of $5,000 per academic year to the dependents of missionaries actively

serving a Baptist international mission agency. Students must provide documentation of their parents employment in this capacity. Additionally, students must demonstrate fi nancial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This scholarship is renewable beyond the initial year provided the student continues to demonstrate fi nancial need, maintains full-time enrollment and at least a 2.5 cumulative Baylor grade point average.

Ministry Guidance ScholarshipBaylor, in cooperation with the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT), provides tuition

assistance to students who are preparing for careers in church-related vocational ministry. Effective with the 2011-2012 academic year, the amount of this scholarship is 20% of tuition for Baylor undergraduate hours. For further information, please contact the ministry guidance offi ce at (254) 710-3739.

University Endowed Need-BasedA number of Baylor funded and endowed scholarships and grants are available to students who

qualify on the basis of academic achievement and need. Need-based scholarships are awarded on an annual basis and are not available during summer sessions. Consideration for renewal is based on documented need as determined by the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), academic progress, availability of funding, and maintaining a 2.5 cumulative Baylor grade point average.

AthleticThe various coaches in the Athletic Department award athletic scholarships. Such awards are subject

to NCAA guidelines. Students interested in seeking athletic assistance should contact the Athletic Department directly at (254) 710-1234 for the name of the contact person who handles scholarship information for each sport.

Departmental Some endowed scholarships are awarded by academic departments rather than the Student Financial

Aid Offi ce. Departmental scholarships are generally awarded to students in their junior or senior year who have declared a qualifi ed major and who have proven their commitment to the major by posting good grades and having taken an appropriate number of hours in the major in question. A scholarship search is available for currently enrolled students at www.baylor.edu/sfs. Please check with the department in which you will be studying to see if scholarships are available for incoming students.


Other Scholarships A number of scholarships are provided by organizations such as private foundations, civic clubs,

service clubs, fraternal groups, and churches. Students may ask their high school counselors about these opportunities or research Internet free search opportunities such as www.fastweb.com.

FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTSFederal Pell GrantThis grant is a fi nancial aid program designed to help eligible undergraduate students defray the cost

of post-secondary education. Established need is required. The FAFSA is used to establish eligibility.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantThis program provides for undergraduate students who have exceptional fi nancial need. Eligibility

for this grant is determined on the basis of information provided on the FAFSA.

Tuition Equalization GrantThe purpose of this program is to help eligible students defray the cost of attending a private

accredited university or college in Texas. All Texas residents will be considered automatically for the TEG based on information provided on the FAFSA. An affi rmation of residency is required before the grant is credited to the student account. The amount of this grant, which is provided by the state legislature, will vary according to eligibility, funds available, and annual limits set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. To be eligible for consideration, the student must not be enrolled in a ministry degree program nor have an athletic scholarship. Recipients must meet state academic requirements and must be enrolled full time.

OTHER AID SOURCESVeterans Administration (G.I. Bill)Veterans, widows of veterans, and children of disabled or deceased veterans may qualify. For more

information, contact the VA offi ce in your area.

Vocational RehabilitationStudents with certain disabling conditions may qualify. To fi nd out more about this service, contact

the Rehabilitation Commission in your area.

LOAN PROGRAMSPerkins LoanThe Perkins Loan is a federal loan program. This is a campus-based loan program, with Baylor

acting as the lender using a limited pool of funds provided by the federal government. No new federal funding is available for the program currently. The amount available to award each year is dependent on the amount repaid by previous Baylor borrowers. Consideration is based on completion of the Free Aplication for Federal Student Aid. At Baylor, awards of up to $4000 are made to undergraduate students with exceptional fi nancial need. The Perkins Loan is a subsidized loan, with the interest being paid by the federal government during the in-school and 9-month grace periods. There are no origination or default fees, and the interest rate is 5%. There is a 10-year repayment period. The aggregate limit for undergraduate students is $27,500.

Nursing LoanThe Nursing Loan is a federal loan program for students pursuing a degree in nursing. Consideration

is based on completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and admission to the Nursing School. It is a low-interest loan for undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional fi nancial need. Loans of up to $4000 are made with government funds through Baylor's fi nancial aid offi ce, and Baylor acts as the lender. The interest rate is 5 percent. You are not responsible for paying the interest on the loan during in-school, grace, and deferment periods. The aggregate limit is $13,000.

Direct Loan ProgramThe Direct Loan Program offers several types of loans for undergraduate students and their parents:

Direct Subsidized LoanThese loans for students with demonstrated fi nancial need, as determined by federal regulations.

No interest is charged while a student is in school at least half-time, during the grace period, and during deferment periods. The interest rate is 3.4%.


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Direct Unsubsidized Loan These loans are not based on fi nancial need. The interest is charged during all periods, even during

the time a student is in school and during grace and deferment periods. The interest rate is 6.8%.

The maximum amount students can borrow each year in Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans depends on the grade level and dependency status of the student. Please refer to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for an explanation of dependency.

Direct Loan Limits

Dependent Annual Loan Amount Aggregate Loan Amount

Freshman (0-29 hrs) $5,500($3,500 between subsidized and unsubsidized, plus an additional $2,000 unsubsidized)

Sophomore (30-59 hrs) $6,500($4,500 between subsidized and unsubsidized, plus an additional $2,000 unsubsidized)

Junior or Senior (60 + hrs) $7,500($5,500 between subsidized and unsubsidized, plus an additional $2,000 unsubsidized)

$31,000 for dependent students e x c l u d i n g t h o s e w h o s e parents are unable to borrow a PLUS loan (no more than $23,000 may be subsidized.)

Direct Loan Limits

Independent(and dependent students whose parents cannot get a PLUS Loan)

Annual Loan Amount Aggregate Loan Amount

Freshman (0-29 hrs) $9,500($3,500 between subsidized and unsubsidized, plus an additional $6,000 unsubsidized)

Sophomore (30-59 hrs) $10,500($4,500 between subsidized and unsubsidized, plus an additional $6,000 unsubsidized)

Junior or Senior (60 + hrs) $12,500($5,500 between subsidized and unsubsidized, plus an additional $7,000 unsubsidized)

$57,000 for independent undergraduate students and dependent undergraduates whose parents are unable to borrow a PLUS Loan (no more than $23,000 may be subsidized)

Direct Plus LoansThese loans are unsubsidized loans for the parents of dependent students. PLUS Loans help pay

for educational expenses up to the cost of attendance minus all other fi nancial assistance. Interest is charged during all periods at a rate of 7.9%.

B-On-Time Loan (for Texas residents only)The Texas B-On Time Loan program provides eligible Texas students no-interest loans to attend

colleges and universities in Texas. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and complete the Recommended high school curriculum to be considered for limited available funding. The maximum amount of the loan is determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board each year and an allocation is assigned to Baylor. The Student Financial Aid Offi ce will determine eligibility.


College Access Loan (for Texas residents only)The College Access Loan (CAL) Program provides an alternative type of educational loan to

Texas students that attend colleges and universities in Texas. Baylor receives an allocation of funding from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board each year. Students do not have to demonstrate fi nancial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to receive this loan, which may be used to cover all or part of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). However, students must deduct eligibility for Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans (even if not planning to pursue a Direct Loan) from the cost of attending Baylor to determine the maximum amount of CAL loan eligibility.

Baylor Institutional Loan/Baylor Bear Institutional LoanLimited funding may be available, as determined by the Student Financial Aid Offi ce. This is a

loan of last resort and is not appropriate for all students. The interest on the Baylor Institutional Loan/Baylor Bear Institutional Loan must be paid each year to renew the demand note while attending Baylor University as at least a half time student. This loan has no cancellation or deferment benefi ts. The maximum repayment period is seven years.

Other LoansA number of students secure loans through private lenders and/or charitable organizations. Students

should contact those sources directly. We publish a list of lenders at baylor.edu/sfs/alternative. However, students are not required to select lenders from this list.

CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT/WORK-STUDYPriority for on-campus employment is given to those who qualify for the Federal Work-Study

Program. Eligibility is determined from information provided on the FAFSA. Students who are offered a FWS award receive priority to fi nd and accept a job on campus for a limited period of time. After the fi rst three weeks of classes, all students will be able to compete for on-campus positions for the remainder of the academic year.

Work-Study employment is based on job availability, student skills, class schedules and personal interviews. Once eligibility has been determined and class schedules established, the student who wishes to work should review job listings on line at www.baylor.edu/student_employment.

Earnings depend upon the number of hours worked and the minimum wage rate. On-campus earnings are subject to federal income tax. Students who work under this program are paid bi-weekly.

FlNANCIAL AID APPLICATIONSFor the criteria and selection process used to award academic scholarships to incoming freshmen

and transfers, go to www.baylor.edu/admissions/meritscholarships. Academic-based scholarships for currently enrolled students are awarded based on the cumulative Baylor grade point average.

If a student requires need-based fi nancial aid, the student should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is required to be evaluated for federal, state, and institutional need-based aid. This application should be completed after December 31, but preferably before March 1 for priority consideration for the upcoming academic year. The FAFSA should be completed in suffi cient time to allow Baylor to receive the results no later than May 1, so that students will be notifi ed of eligibility before invoices for fall charges are mailed. Baylor normally receives results of the FAFSA from the federal processor within three to fi ve business days from the date you fi le the form electronically. The deadline for completion of the aid application process is April 21 of the spring semester (or November 18 if attending only in the fall.) Applicants who do not have all steps (including verifi cation if selected) completed by these dates will not be awarded aid.

Students interested in pursuing assistance for the summer sessions will be considered automatically once they have fi led the FAFSA for the previous academic year and pre-registered for classes. Due to limited funding, scholarship assistance is not usually available for summer terms. Students who are graudating early may be eligible to use a portion of their academic scholarship during a summer term. For more details, go to www.baylor.edu/sfs/Summer2013. Summer aid consists of federal grants for those who have eligibility, loans, and on-campus employment.

To be eligible for fi nancial aid, students must be making satisfactory academic progress as defi ned by Baylor University. The Statement of Satisfactory Academic Progress is available on the web at www.baylor.edu/sfs/sap. In addition, some programs may have specifi c requirements above these minimum standards.

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hours may result in an adjustment to the aid package and may also affect satisfactory academic progress. It is the responsibility of the student to notify this offi ce of any reduction in hours.

Some students may receive fi nancial aid from several sources, which may include state or federal grants, a scholarship, part-time employment and/or loans. Because many awards in the student fi nancial aid programs are funded by the federal and state government, the Student Financial Aid Offi ce must abide by established laws and guidelines when processing a students application.

Complete information on the various types of assistance is available at www.baylor.edu/sfs

FINANCIAL COSTSAlthough the exact cost of attending Baylor University will vary according to personal habits,

tastes, and fi nancial resources, there are some fees that all students pay. A general estimate for 2013-14 institutional expenses for one semester, including tuition, fees, room, and meals, is $22,707.82 or $45,415.64 for nine months.

Due to continually increasing operating costs, Baylor reserves the right to change tuition, fees, deposits, and room and meal rates without notice.

TUITIONStudent, per semester (12 or more hours) $16,287.00Student, 11 hours or less per semester hour 1,357.00Student, guaranteed tuition, per semester (12 hours or more) 17,720.00

FEESAdministrative fee, per term (certain programs only) 100.00Application fee (non-refundable) 50.00Applied music fee, per semester for one thirty-minute lesson per week 257.00Audit fee, per course (no charge if paying fl at rate tuition.) 257.00 Various additional lab course fees may applyChange-of-schedule fee (Changes made at students request after 7th day of class fall/spring or after 3rd day of class in summer) 20.00Chapel fee, per semester 65.00Commencement charges Bachelors cap and gown, purchase, no return 46.55* Duplicate diploma to replace lost original (special order) 25.00*Credit by Baylor examination fee, per course 420.00General student fee Students taking 12 hours or more per semester 1,699.00 Fewer than 12 hours, per semester hour 142.00Identifi cation card replacement fee 15.00Installment plan fee (optional per semester) Fall and/or Spring 60.00Installment plan fee (optional per semester) Summer 24.00Laboratory/course fee, per course ($50 minimum charges vary) 50.00Late payment fee After due date 100.00 Summer term 50.00 Late Registration fee 100.00 Re-registration fee 150.00Matriculation fee 100.00Parking Permit FeesAll University Parking Permit Automobile, annual (September-August) 300.00 Spring (January-August) 200.00 Motorcycle, annual (September-August) 55.00 Spring (January-August) 50.00East Campus Parking Permit Annual (September-August) TBD Spring (January-August) TBD


Ferrell Center Park and Ride Permit (No Summer) Annual (September-August) 150.00 Spring (January-August) 75.00Temporary, for seven day period 7.00Replacement, any time, return old 15.00Returned check fee 25.00

DEPOSITSAir Force ROTC uniform deposit (new cadet) $100.00Air Force ROTC uniform deposit (after fi eld training/for Junior Year) 100.00Enrollment deposit (non-refundable, non-transferable deposit paid to assure enrollment place and applied on students fi rst semester bill) 300.00

ROOMS AND HOUSINGCharges are per person, per semester, and are based on bathroom type (community, suite, cover or private).

Traditional Residence Halls (Penland, Martin, Collins, North Russell) $2,656.00 - $3,521.00Alexander/Memorial/Allen/Dawson Halls $2,830.00 - $3,521.00Brooks Residential College $3,013.00 - $3,661.00Brooks Village Flats $3,814.00 - $4,559.00The Arbors Apartments $2,721.00 - $3,328.00East Village Community (N. & S.) $3,000.00 - $4,384.00Fairmont Apartments $3,583.00 - $4,357.03Gables Apartments $3,548.00North Village (Heritage N/S, Texana, University) $3,000.00 - $4,559.00University Park Apartments $2,882.00 - $3,338.00

LIVING AND LEARNING FEESBrooks Residential College 75.00ECS 75.00ENT 85.00Fine Arts 75.00Global 75.00Honors Residential College 140.00LEAD 75.00Outdoor Adventure 350.00Science & Health 75.00Transfer 35.00

MEALSResidence Hall Dining Halls: Unlimited $2,718.16* The Works16 Meal Plan plus $100.00 Dining Dollars 2,164.33* The Block 225 plus $75.00 Dining Dollars 2,175.05* The Classic11 Meal Plan plus $150 Dining Dollars 2,010.82*

The Block 145 1,370.45* Basic7 Meal Plan 1,209.15* Socialite5 Meal Plan plus $100.00 Dining Dollars 983.32* The Block 90 plus $100 Dining Dollars 950.85*

Light Eater3 Meal Plan plus $250 Dining Dollars 727.38*

Note: The meal-plan week begins Saturday a.

Documents

Undergraduate Catalog 2013-14