Welcome Weekend Program Details
Welcome Weekend 2026 was a blast! Stay tuned for Welcome Weekend 2027!
Scroll below for Program Details, Parking Information, and other FAQs.
Click here to view the Welcome Weekend schedule
Parking Information
Parking for Welcome Weekend 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 Welcome Weekend. 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.
Welcome Weekend FAQs
Students who will be living in Baylor campus housing can visit https://cll.web.baylor.edu/housing-resources/important-housing-dates to find out when they can move in to their Residence Hall. Contact Campus Living & Learning at living@baylor.edu or 254-710-3642 with any housing-related questions, or visit baylor.edu/cll to learn more about living on campus.
You'll need to have your Student ID Card in order to move in, so be sure to follow the steps below in order to get your card in time!
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. Students will nee their Baylor student ID to move into the Residence Hall.
Your Student ID Card gives you access to many services and activities on campus, and even discounts in the Waco community.
The first day of class will be Tuesday, January 20, following the University Holiday on January 19 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
An academic advisor will email you about registering you for classes. Please frequently check your Baylor email account. For additional information about advising and class registration, visit Major Exploration & Success Advising.
Welcome Weekend students who sign up to attend the Independence Trip will receive their jersey during the trip.
Absolutely! Guests are welcome to come to any of the Friday afternoon activities until dinner. Beginning with dinner, however, all events are for new students.
There is no cost to attend the Welcome Weekend program on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, there is an optional trip to Independence, Texas, which requires a fee of $30 and includes your Baylor Line Jersey, bus transportation, and dinner.
Yes, please visit https://nsp.web.baylor.edu/our-programs/welcome-weekend-january-2026/welcome-weekend-cancellation-refund-policy for our cancellation and refund policy.
