Admissions
Application Instructions
Congratulations on taking the first step towards applying to one of our top-ranked graduate programs. Take some time to read through this page and then be sure to visit the admissions page for the specific degree program to which you intend to apply. There, you will find additional information such as contact info, application deadlines, and other program-specific information.
To start your application, you’ll need to choose an entry year and then create your account in the appropriate application portal. Once you read through this page, click the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of this page to choose the correct application portal.
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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
Unofficial copies of test scores are sufficient for the application review process and can be uploaded to your Application Portal. Once admitted, you will be required to have your official score report be sent to Baylor using CEEB code 6032. Before applying, please determine which tests (GRE/GMAT) are required by the specific program(s) to which you are applying.
International Applicants
Below are a list of requirements specific to international applicants.
English Proficiency Exam Requirements
International applicants must demonstrate English-language proficiency by submitting either TOEFL or IELTS scores taken within the last two years.
TOEFL minimum score requirements:
- 600 (paper-based)
- 250 (computer-based)
- 100 (internet-based)
IELTS minimum requirement:
- 7.0
Baylor's Institution Code: 6032
Exceptions for the English language requirement include:
- You have a conferred degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
- You are a citizen of a country in which English is the primary official language.
- You received a degree in a country in which English is the primary official language.
- You received your degree from an international government-recognized/accredited school where all courses were taught in English (Waiver required).
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.
