Admissions

Application Instructions

Applying to a top ranked Baylor graduate business program is an exciting step toward advancing your career. This page provides an overview of the general application steps and materials. Since each program has specific deadlines and requirements, we invite you to visit the admissions page for your chosen program to ensure you have up to date information.

NOTE: Applications and materials do not need to be submitted in a single complete package. You may submit your application while waiting for other materials to be completed or submitted.

The Application

The Baylor Graduate Business Program application portal is at: grad.baylor.edu/apply.

New Account: If you are a new user, you will need to log in as a “First-time User” to create a Bear_ID. Please be aware that your Bear_ID may take a few minutes to arrive in your email inbox. If you are unable to locate your Bear_ID email, please check your junk mail.

Returning User: If you already have a Bear_ID, you will log in as a “Returning User”. Log in or password difficulties should be routed to the help desk at 254-710-4357 or helpdesk@baylor.edu.

To Start a New Application: Log in with your Bear_ID and select “Start a New Application”.

Choose your entry year under application type.
A secondary box will appear where you will select the application you are creating. Select “Hankamer School of Business Application”.
- If you wish to apply for a certificate, select the “Certificate Application”.
- If you wish to apply for the Army-Baylor program, Select “Army Baylor Application”.
Select “Open Application” from the pop-up box that appears, select degree level (i.e. “Master’s Business”) and your program of choice from the drop-down menu (i.e. “Business Administration – Online MBA”.) Follow the prompts to select your concentration and entry term.
Select “Continue” and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Please note the application deadline for your program.

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Transcripts

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States, or proof of equivalent training at a foreign university, is required.

Applicants should scan and upload PDF copies of transcripts from the final undergraduate or graduate institution from which a degree was earned. These copies, considered unofficial transcripts, are sufficient for the application evaluation process. If offered admission, you will be required to provide official transcripts from degree-granting colleges or universities, as requested. All unofficial transcripts must be translated into English before submission. Official Transcripts must include both the facsimile signature of the registrar and the seal of the issuing institution.

Paper transcripts must be in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution and mailed to:

Graduate Business Programs
Baylor University Graduate Admissions
One Bear Place #97264
Waco, TX 76798-7264

Electronic transcripts are accepted from eScrip-SAFE, PARCHMENT, National Student Clearinghouse, and Credentials Inc. Baylor does not accept electronic transcripts sent by registrars or third-party entities in any other format. Electronic transcripts should be sent to the Business School at:

Grad_Business_Transcripts@baylor.edu.

Domestic Applicants If admitted, official transcripts must be received by the first day of class. Otherwise, a registration hold will prevent you from registering the following semester.

International Applicants Please take a moment to review the International Applicant requirements as determined by the Graduate School. Learn more about transcript translation, TOEFL/IELTS, proof of degree, and more by clicking here.

Baylor Transcripts: Official transcripts from the Baylor Registrar should be sent to grad_business_transcripts@baylor.edu. Order Baylor Transcript

Test Scores

You can upload unofficial test scores to your application portal for review. If admitted, you will be required to have your official score report sent to Baylor using CEEB code 6032. Before applying, please determine which tests (GRE/GMAT) are required for your specific program(s).

International Applicants

Admission criteria related to English Language Proficiency and Required Documents is available on the Graduate School website for International Applicants.

Additional Program-Specific Information

Click on the program(s) below in which you are interested to find more program-specific information such as admissions contact info, application deadlines, GMAT/GRE requirements, and more.

Admission to a Graduate Business Program in the Graduate School at Baylor University is conducted by a formal application process. Qualified students will be admitted regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, disability or religion.