Getting Ready for Orientation + Baylor Line Camp
Experience Orientation and Baylor Line Camp - all in the same week. Attend Orientation for the first day and a half, and then spend the rest of the week at Baylor Line Camp.
Below you will find answers to many of the questions you may have, as you prepare for your Orientation + Baylor Line Camp experience.
View Basic Schedule (Schedule is subject to change)
Orientation + Baylor Line Camp Combined Basic Schedule
FAQs About Orientation + Baylor Line Camp
Registering & Updating your Registration Travel Lodging What to Bring
Meals Parking and Check-in Additional Steps to Complete
Registering & Updating your Registration
Orientation + Baylor Line Camp Registration open April 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT. Use the link below to access the registration form located in the New Student Task List.
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 registration fee. Completing the registration for an Orientation + Baylor Line Camp Combined session will require a payment.
If you would like to change your Combined Session, please return to the New Student Task List and choose "Your Orientation + Baylor Line Camp" to select an available session. All sessions with open spaces will show as available on the registration form. If the session you want is not currently available, please check back as sessions may become available. 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.
If you need to update the name for your Line Jersey, size for your Line Jersey or T-shirt, guest, or any other information, please return to the New Student Task List and choose "Your Orientation + Baylor Line Camp". Make your changes, then "Save and Continue".
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. 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.
Want to change your session, instead of cancelling?
If you would like to change your Combined session, please return to the New Student Task List and select "Your Orientation + Baylor Line Camp" to select an available session. All sessions with open spaces will show as available on the registration form. If the session you want is not currently available, please check back as sessions may become available. 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.
Sessions that do not currently have space will not show 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.
Travel
Please confirm your session dates before making flight or lodging reservations.
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 at 1:30pm. 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. 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 at 1:30pm. 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. Plan to allow at least 4 hours to make your flight out of Dallas.
Although Baylor does not offer a shuttle from DFW Airport or Dallas Love Field, there is a local shuttle that provides direct service to both Dallas area airports.
For a RETURN TRIP ONLY (AFTER LINE CAMP) to DFW, Love Field, or Austin, call Waco Streak at 254-836-6510 and mention “Baylor Line Camp Return Trip” to receive a special rate of $99.
The Waco Streak - 254.772.0430 (Trips to/from the Dallas airports)
Shuttle Drop-off and Pick-up Location: East Village Dining Commons Building, 1706 S. 3rd Street.
Lodging
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 at 1:30pm. Waco offers a number of great hotels, as well as other short-term rental options. View Baylor's preferred hotel providers, or visit the city of Waco's lodging guide.
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.
What to Bring
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.
Baylor is transitioning to a fully digital student ID card system. The Baylor Digital ID lives in the Wallet app on your iPhone, Apple Watch or Android device. If you are a student, who still must have a physical ID Card to access campus facilities and resources, please visit the ID Card office in the Speight Garage, Room 190. You must have a government issued ID and your Baylor ID Number to obtain a physical Baylor student ID Card.
Meals
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 and Check-in
Day 1 Orientation: Check-in for Orientation takes place 8:00 - 9:00am in Waco Hall, located at 624 Speight Avenue.
Parking Orientation Day 1: Parking for Day 1 Orientation is 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.
Day 2 Orientation: Programming on Day 2 Orientation takes place in the Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center, located at 905 S. University Parks Drive.
Parking Orientation Day 2: Parking for Day 2 Orientation is in the Dutton Parking Facility, located at 1111 S. University Parks Drive.
Visit the Parking & Transportation website for additional information.
Orientation Check-in will take place from 8:00 - 9:00am at the white tent in front 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.
Baylor Line Camp concludes at 12:00pm on the last day of camp.
Additional Steps
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!
Download from the Apple App Store.
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Please submit your BMV documentation as soon as possible. This in NOT a requirement to attend your Orientation + Baylor Line Camp Combined Session. You will not be able to move into your residence hall or attend classes if you do not submit this documentation. Allow 1-2 weeks for processing.
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.
The MCV4 and MPSV4 are the only vaccines currently accepted. The brand name for these are Menactra, Menveo, or MenQuadfi.
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.
Baylor is transitioning to a fully digital student ID card system. The Baylor Digital ID lives in the Wallet app on your iPhone, Apple Watch or Android device. If you are a student, who still must have a physical ID Card to access campus facilities and resources, please visit the ID Card office in the Speight Garage, Room 190*. You must have a government issued ID and your Baylor ID Number to obtain a physical Baylor student ID Card.
