Early Decision: How Incoming Students Benefit from Making Baylor Their #1 Choice

You’ve done the hard work of visiting campus, researching academic programs and gathering application materials. Now you deserve something in return. By making Baylor your #1 choice and applying as an Early Decision, you can get to the front of the Line and enjoy exclusive benefits as you prepare to become a Bear.

From getting a head start on housing and academic advising to receiving a $3,000 scholarship, here’s how you can get rewarded for making Baylor your top choice when applying to college:

First Choice Housing Preference 

Figuring out housing for your first year of college can be full of unknowns.

• Will you live in a dorm that’s close to or far away from most of your classes?

• Will you be paired with a random roommate or someone you know?

• Will you have a private bathroom or share one with other people on your floor?

These are the types of things you might not think much about but can actually have a big impact on your freshman experience. Why leave them up to chance when you could skip to the front of the Line and have more of a say in what you get?

On top of receiving an admission decision sooner, students who make Baylor their first choice and meet certain application and deposit deadlines get to:

• Choose their dorm first

• Choose their room before other incoming students

• Participate in Roommate Matching early

Just think about the relief you’ll feel once you know what your living situation will look like.

Priority Academic Advising Registration

As the saying goes, “the early bird gets the worm.” Except in this case the bird is you, and the worm is your ideal class schedule.

While other students have to wait, Early Decision applicants get to make an academic advising appointment sooner. The sooner your appointment time, the sooner you can plan your schedule, which may increase your chances of getting the classes, meeting times and professors you want before they fill up.

Here are a few specific ways early academic advising can work in your favor:

• Get the classes you need to stay on track for your degree plan and graduate when you want. 

• Get the times that work best with your lifestyle and commitments outside of class. If you’re a night owl with a bunch of 8 a.m. classes, your first semester might be a little rough.

• Get the professors you want. If you’re interested in contributing to a Computer Science professor’s research on Artificial Intelligence, having them for class is a great way to introduce yourself and start building a professional relationship early

$3,000 Non-Renewable Scholarship

It pays off (literally) to commit to Baylor. Early Decision applicants automatically receive a one-time, $3,000 scholarship to go toward their tuition. And that’s just one of the many opportunities available through other scholarships.

Get to the Front of the Line

Whether Baylor is already your #1 choice or you’re still considering other options, we hope this information helps your college search and makes you even more excited for your next step!

Check out this helpful resource to learn more about our November 1 Binding (Early Decision) admission plan and see if it’s the best fit for you.