Baylor University Academic Calendar and Important Dates 2024-2025

Baylor University Academic Calendar and Important Dates 2024-2025. Baylor academic calendar 2024-2025 contains class schedules, holiday schedules, exam schedules, registration dates, add/drop dates, semester breaks, other important dates, and deadlines.

Baylor University is a private Baptist Christian research university in Waco, Texas. Baylor was chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas

Baylor University Academic Calendar and Important Dates 2024-2025

Baylor University is on a semester system made of Fall, Spring, and Summer. A semester at Baylor University is 15 weeks long. It also has a short wintermester at the beginning of the Spring semester and a Minimester at the beginning of the Summer semester.

Baylor academic calendar fall 2024

Check out the important dates and deadlines on the Baylor academic calendar for the fall 2024 semester.

1. Baylor LLC’s move-in day is August 17, 2024.
2. FYC move-in day is August 18, 2024.
3. Baylor Fall Convocation is on August 19, 2024, from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
4. Returning student move-in day is from August 19, 2024, to August 21, 2024.
5. Baylor fall 2024 classes start on August 22, 2024. The first class day of the Fall 2024 semester.
6. Baylor Truett Convocation is on August 23, 2024.
7. August 24, 2024, is the last day for graduating seniors to file for December graduation with their respective Dean’s Offices.
8. The last day for credit by examination in enrolled courses is August 24, 2024.
9. August 26, 2024, is the last day to register or add classes for the Fall 2024 Semester.
10. Labor Day holiday is September 5, 2024, according to the Baylor holiday schedule 2024 – Baylor University Holiday (no classes). Residence halls remain open.
11. According to the Balor fall 2024 class schedule, Students that withdraw from the University after September 7, 2024, will receive a notation of W (withdrawal) on their transcript in all classes (through November 1).
12. Classes dropped after September 7, 2024, will be recorded as W (withdrawal) on the transcript (through November 1).
13. September 7, 2024, is the last day to drop a Fall 2024 classes without advisor approval.
14. Baylor Family Weekend is on September 16, 2024, and September 17, 2024.
15. The Academic Progress Campaign reporting period begins for students with substandard academic performance.
16. FAFSA and CSS Profile are available for the upcoming academic year from October 1, 2024. FAFSA is available at studentaid.gov and CSS Profile at cssprofile.org (ONLY incoming students need to submit CSS Profile unless otherwise directed).
17. The Academic Progress reporting period for Fall 2024 must be completed on October 7, 2024, by 5:00 p.m, according to the Baylor academic calendar 2024-2025.
18. Baylor Fall Break 2024 is on October 14, 2024.
19. Homecoming is from October 20, 2024, to October 22, 2024.
20. November 1, 2024, is the last day to drop a class or withdraw from the Fall 2024 semester.
21. Baylor students must apply for alternative loans by November 1, 2024, for the upcoming Spring term, if not already completed during the fall term. Most alternative loans require 4-6 weeks of processing time.
22. Spring 2025 registration dates through BearWeb (tentative) is from November 2, 2024, to November 18, 2024.
23. Residence halls and apartments remain open on November 18, 2024. Limited residential services begin at 8:00 p.m.
24. Baylor Thanksgiving Break is from November 19, 2024, to November 26, 2024.
25. Limited residential services end on November 27, 2024. Full services begin at 1:00 p.m.
26. December 7, 2024, is the last class day for the Fall 2024 semester, according to the Baylor academic calendar 2024-2025.
27. Study Day is December 8, 2024.
28. Baylor Fall 2024 Final Exams are from December 9, 2024, to December 14, 2024.
29. December 14, 2024, is the last day for completion of Self-paced online courses (SPOCS) to apply toward December graduation.
30. The last day for the removal of incomplete grades is December 14, 2024.
31. Residence halls close for the fall semester at 12:00 p.m on December 15, 2024.
32. Fall 2024 final grades are due at 12:00 noon on December 15, 2024, for graduating students (Graduate level and Seminary only).
33. Administrative checks/Commencement preparations are from December 15, 2024, to December 16, 2024.
34. Baylor Truett’s Commencement is on December 16, 2024.
35. Baylor Commencement at Ferrell Center is on December 17, 2024, information is available at www.baylor.edu/commencement.
36. Baylor Fall 2024 grades are due at 5:00 p.m on December 19, 2024, for all remaining students.

Baylor academic calendar spring 2025

Check out the important dates and deadlines on the Baylor academic calendar for the Spring2025 semester.

1. October 12, 2024 is the deadline for students to submit transcripts for inclusion in the registration time-ticket assignment for Spring 2025.
2. Spring 2025 time tickets are viewable on BearWeb on October 19, 2024.
3. December 2, 2024 is the Spring housing cancellation deadline to avoid a cancellation fee (for December graduates, transfers, withdrawals, and study abroad) due by 4:00 p.m, according to the Baylor academic calendar 2024-2025.
4. December 23, 2024 is the last day to add or register for a Spring 2025 Wintermester course.
5. Spring 2025 Wintermester courses begin on December 26, 2024 to January 13, 2025.
6. December 27, 2024 is the last day to drop a Spring 2025 Wintermester course without advisor approval.
7. New Year’s Day holiday is Sunday, January 1, 2025, according to Baylor Holiday schedule 2025.
8. Spring Monthly Statement is available on January 1, 2025. View charges and make payment online at www.baylor.edu/ebill.
9. January 4, 2025 is the last day to drop a class or withdraw from the Spring 2025 Wintermester.
10. Residence halls open at 3:00 p.m on January 8, 2025 for students participating in Panhellenic recruitment.
11. Residence halls open at 9:00 a.m. on January 12, 2025 for new and returning students for the spring semester.
12. Spring 2025 Wintermester courses end on January 13, 2025. Final exams are on the same day.
13. Spring 2025 Wintermester grades are due at 5:00 p.m.on January 14, 2025.
14. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday is January 16, 2025, according to the Baylor holiday schedule 2024. All residence halls remain open.
15. Baylor Spring 2025 classes start on January 17, 2025. It is the first class day for Spring 2025.
16. Baylor Truett Convocation is on January 17, 2025.
17. January 19, 2025 is the last day for graduating seniors to file for May graduation with their respective deans.
18. The last day for credit by examination in enrolled courses is January 19, 2025, according to the Baylor academic calendar 2024-2025.
19. January 23, 2025 is the last day to add or register for Spring 2025 courses.
20. Spring Monthly Statement is due on January 31, 2025. A $25 late fee will be charged if the Monthly Statement balance is not paid by the due date. Baylor University will be closed from December 23, 2024 – January 1, 2025 for the holidays).
21. The priority date for completing the FAFSA to receive financial aid for the upcoming academic year is February 1, 2025.
22. According to the Baylor academic calendar 2025, Students that withdraw from the University after February 1, 2025 will receive a notation of W (Withdrawal) on their transcript in all classes (through April 4).
23. Classes dropped after February 1, 2025 will be recorded as a W (Withdrawal) on the transcript (through April 4).
24. February 1, 2025 is the last day to drop a class without advisor approval, according to the Baylor academic calendar 2024-2025.
25. The Academic Progress Campaign reporting period begins for students with substandard academic performance on February 20, 2025.
26. According to the Baylor academic calendar 2025/2024, February 22, 2025 is the deadline for students to submit transcripts for inclusion in the registration time-ticket assignment for Summer/Fall 2025.
27. All living areas remain open on March 3, 2025. Limited front desk residential service begins at 8:00 p.m.
28. Academic Progress reporting for Spring 2025 must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 3, 2025.
29. Baylor Spring Break 2025 is from March 4, 2025 to March 12, 2025.
30. Limited front desk residential services end on March 12, 2025. Full services begin at 1:00 p.m.
31. Summer/Fall 2025 time tickets are viewable on BearWeb on March 15, 2025, according to the Baylor academic calendar 2025/2024.
32. Baylor University students should apply for alternative loans by March 15, 2025 for the summer term(s). Most alternative loans require 4-6 weeks of processing time. You should determine your eligibility and apply prior to bills being sent to allow for adequate processing time.
33. Summer housing applications open on March 20, 2025.
34. Diadeloso is on March 28, 2025, according to the Baylor academic calendar 2024-2025.
35. April 4, 2025 is the last day on which a student may drop a class for the semester.
36. The last day on which a student may withdraw from the University for the semester is April 4, 2025.
37. All living areas remain open on April 6, 2025. Limited front desk residential service begins at 8:00 p.m.
38. Easter break 2025 is from April 7, 2025 to April 10, 2025.
39. Limited front desk residential services end on April 10, 2025. Full services begin at 1:00 p.m.
40. Summer/Fall 2025 Early Registration through BearWeb (tentative dates) is from April 5, 2025 to April 21, 2025, according to the Baylor academic calendar 2025-2024.
41. April 28, 2025 is the last day for completion of Self-paced online courses (SPOCS) to apply toward May graduation.
42. The last day for the removal of incomplete grades is April 28, 2025.
43. May 1, 2025 is the priority date for completing any verification and/or conflicting information requirements (if applicable) to receive financial aid for the upcoming academic year.
44. Summer Monthly Statement is available on May 1, 2025. View charges and make payment online at www.baylor.edu/ebill.
45. The last day of class for the Spring 2025 semester is May 4, 2025.
46. The study day is May 5, 2025.
47. Baylor Spring 2025 final exams is from May 6, 2025 to May 11, 2025.
48. Administrative checks/Commencement Preparations are from May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025.
49. Grades are due at 12:00 noon for graduating students (Grad level and Seminary only) on May 11, 2025, according to the Baylor academic calendar 2024-2025.
50. Baylor Truett’s Commencement is on May 12, 2025.
51. Baylor residence halls close on May 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. for all residents.
52. Baylor Commencement at Ferrell Center is from May 12, 2025 to May 13, 2025.
53. May 14, 2025 is the last day to register for the Summer 2025 Minimester through BearWeb.
54. Residence halls open at 1:00 p.m. on May 14, 2025 for students with current spring bookings.
55. Minimester housing begins for off-campus students on May 14, 2025, according to the Baylor academic calendar 2024-2025.
56. Spring grades are due on May 15, 2025 at 12:00 noon for all other students.
57. Class sessions begin on May 15, 2025 for the Summer 2025 Minimester. Baylor Minimester 2025 is from May 15, 2025 to June 1, 2025.
58. Memorial day holiday is May 29, 2025, according to the Baylor holiday schedule 2025.

For more on Baylor academic calendar 2024-2025, visit the Baylor University calendar website.