Getting Ready for Orientation + Baylor Line Camp

Registration will open on April 3 and will be accessible through this page, and on goBaylor.

All sessions with open spaces will show as available on the registration form, allowing you to select the session that best fits with your schedule.

Registrations are handled on a first-come first-served basis with a limited number of spaces available in each session.

There is no cost for students or their guests to attend the Orientation program during the first day and a half of the week, and guests are highly encouraged to attend alongside students. The Baylor Line Camp portion of a Combined Session is just for students and requires a $125 registration fee. Completing the registration for an Orientation + Baylor Line Camp Combined session will require a payment of $125.

If you need to change your Combined session, please return to the Orientation + Baylor Line Camp Registration Form to select an available session. All sessions with open spaces will show as available on the registration form.

If you need to update the name for your Line Jersey, size for your Line Jersey or T-shirt, or any other information, please return to the Orientation + Baylor Line Camp Registration Form.

In order to provide opportunity for as many students as possible to attend an Orientation + Baylor Line Camp Combined Session, we ask that you cancel as soon as you know you are no longer able to attend your confirmed session. You may cancel your registration in goBaylor under the Baylor Line Camp section. Please review the Cancellation & Refund Policy for Baylor Line Camp. To cancel your session and request a refund, you must submit your request via email to baylorlinecamp@baylor.edu.

Sessions that do not currently have space will not show as available on the registration form. However, spaces do occasionally become available as other students change existing registration. We encourage you to regularly check for available spaces on the registration form, as any openings will continue to be filled on a first-come first-served basis via the registration form. You also have the option to register for an available Orientation-only session.

A Standby List is also available for each combined session, and is accessible through the registration form as well. Although you can add your name to Standby Lists for each session at any time, New Student Programs will not begin utilizing the Standby Lists to fill potential open spaces until after the registration forms close. Until that time, spaces will continue to be filled via the online registration form. To ensure a spot, please sign up for an available session that you are able to attend.

Please consider the following times when scheduling your flights into and out of Waco:

• You may want to plan to arrive the day before your confirmed session because Orientation Check-in occurs on Day 1 from 8:00am - 9:00am with the Orientation Welcome Session beginning at 9:00am. Day 2 Orientation activities conclude by 2:00pm at the latest. Students will then check in for Baylor Line Camp from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
• Targeted Flight Departure Time on last day of Baylor Line Camp: 12:30pm - 5:00pm. Baylor Line Camp concludes at 12:00pm.

The City of Waco offers a flexible, affordable shuttle option with service to/from the Waco Regional Airport and any other locations in McLennan County. Reservations must be made in advance. Visit the Waco Transit System website to learn more about this service.

Please consider the following information when scheduling your flights into and out of Dallas/Fort Worth airports.

We recommend planning for approximately 2 hours travel time to either DFW or Dallas Love Field, and suggest arriving 2 hours prior to your scheduled departure.

• You may want to plan to arrive the day before your confirmed session because Orientation Check-in occurs on Day 1 from 8:00am - 9:00am with the Orientation Welcome Session beginning at 9:00am. Day 2 Orientation activities conclude by 2:00pm at the latest. Students will then check in for Baylor Line Camp from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
• Baylor Line Camp concludes at 12:00pm on the last day.

Although Baylor does not offer a shuttle from DFW Airport or Dallas Love Field, there is a local shuttle option that provides direct service to both Dallas area airports.

• Airport Transportation of Waco, 1-800-542-1781

Shuttle Drop-off and Pick-up Location: East Village Dining Commons Building, 1706 S. 3rd Street.

Lodging is not provided for students or for guests during Orientation. You will want to secure off-campus lodging for your overnight stay following Day 1. Depending on your travel plans, you might also want to consider local accommodations prior to Day 1, as Orientation Check-in will begin at 8:00am on the first day of your session. Orientation will conclude on Day 2 by 2:00pm. Waco offers a number of great hotels, as well as other short-term rental options. Visit the Waco Heart of Texas Lodging Guide to help you plan your stay.

Students attending Baylor Line Camp will be housed in East Village residence halls and will receive their room assignment at Baylor Line Camp Check-in. Please consult the Packing List for recommended items to bring for your stay at Baylor Line Camp.

Please submit your BMV documentation as soon as possible.  The deadline for Baylor to receive the BMV documentation is June 1. Texas state law requires that ALL new students under the age of 22 must show proof of meningococcal vaccination within the last 5 years and at least 10 days prior to the first class day.

Note: Bexsero and Trumenba are Meningitis B Vaccines and DO NOT meet the requirements of the State of Texas.

Visit the Health Services website to learn more about the requirement and how to submit your documentation. You may also scan and upload your Bacterial Meningitis documentation.

Complete and submit your Health Form. Please scan and upload your Health Form. It may also be mailed, emailed or faxed. Information is listed on the form. Please submit your Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination (BMV) documentation as soon as possible. 

Lodging is not provided for students or for guests during Orientation. You will want to secure off-campus lodging for your overnight stay following Day 1. Depending on your travel plans, you might also want to consider local accommodations prior to Day 1, as Orientation Check-in will begin at 8:00am on the first day of your session. Orientation will conclude on Day 2 by 2:00pm. Waco offers a number of great hotels, as well as other short-term rental options. Visit the Waco Heart of Texas Lodging Guide to help you plan your stay.

The Line Camp Packing List will be helpful to you while packing for Baylor Line Camp. Please print the packing list to use as a resource as you make preparations to arrive.

Baylor uses a security program called Duo to help protect students, faculty, and staff as they utilize many of the University’s technology resources. Duo is a two-factor authentication process that you will use when you access systems like Canvas, Bearweb, Box, and other systems.

You will need to set up Duo on your mobile device prior to attending Orientation. Learn about enrolling in Duo on the Helpdesk+ website.

Many offices and departments will be communicating important information to you as you prepare for your first semester, and most of this communication will be through your Baylor email. Be sure to activate your Bear ID and Baylor email account, then take steps to set up your Microsoft 365 applications on your computer and any other devices.

The Navigate Student App will be an important resource for you both prior to and throughout your Baylor career. Before you schedule an appointment with an advisor, you should download the Navigate Student app and take the intake survey. Once you complete your Enrollment Guide checklist in goBAYLOR, you will transition fully to the Navigate Student app as a fully-enrolled Baylor student!

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Plan to wear comfortable attire and shoes appropriate for summer in Texas, as there is a fair amount of walking throughout Orientation and Baylor Line Camp.

The Packing List will be helpful to you while packing for Baylor Line Camp. Please print the packing list to use as a resource as you make preparations to arrive.

Be sure to check the weather prior to your session, as you might want to bring an umbrella or light rain jacket in the event of rain.

You will need some form of photo ID card in order to have your Baylor student ID card made.

Lunch is available at no cost for all Orientation attendees, including guests, at the Penland Crossroads Residential Restaurant.

Baylor is pleased to host dinner at McLane Stadium on Day 1 for entering students, at no cost.

All meals during Baylor Line Camp are provided. Many of our meals are catered by local favorites. Please be sure to indicate your dietary considerations on the registration form.

Parking for Orientation is available in the Speight Parking Garage, located at 1521 S. 4th Street. You do not need a parking permit to park on campus during Orientation. Be sure to park in STUDENT PARKING spaces on the second level or higher. You may also park in any other Student or Visitor Parking spaces on campus.

Visit the Parking & Transportation website for additional information.

Orientation Check-in will take place from 8:00 - 9:00am in the lobby of Waco Hall, located at 624 Speight. The Orientation Welcome Session will also be held in Waco Hall and will begin at 9:00am.

Parking for Baylor Line Camp is available in the East Campus Parking Garage, located at 246 Daughtrey Ave. You do not need a parking permit to park on campus during Baylor Line Camp. Be sure to park in STUDENT PARKING spaces on the third or fourth level.

Baylor Line Camp Check-in is from 2:30pm - 3:30pm at East Village Dining Commons, located at 1706 S. 3rd Street. Activities begin at 4:00pm.