New Student Information

Students in our International Year, Master’s International Year or graduate Direct Admit programs are able to join us on our Baylor campus this Fall. Undergraduate Direct Admit students who confirmed their place by May 3rd are also eligible to join us. If you did not confirm your place before this date, you are welcome to switch to our 1-semester International Year in order to join us. 

All undergraduate students in our International Year (except those studying the 3-semester program), as well as Direct Admit students, are able to start their studies online before joining us in January 2022.

Our 3-semester International Year and our Master’s International Year programs are currently only available on campus in Waco.

If you are located in China and are unable to join us on our campus in Waco, but still want to benefit from in-person study, Undergraduate Direct Admit students are able to begin their studies at East China Normal University, before joining us on campus in January 2022.

This 14-week program is located on campus at East China Normal University in Shanghai and includes both face-to-face and online lessons. You will study courses provided by both Baylor and CIEE, a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization, gaining between 13-16 credits towards your degree.

You will have access to campus resources including computer labs, lounges, the library, and more. Additional costs apply outside of your regular Baylor fees, as you will pay accommodation fees to CIEE.

If you are interested in beginning your studies here, you can contact guolong_zhang@baylor.edu by the 11th of June and request to participate in the Baylor in Shanghai program.

Students in China can still benefit from in-person study when in the Global Gateway Program. If you are studying our one- or two- semester International Year, you can study on campus at the Shanghai Institute of Technology before joining us in January 2022.

By choosing this option, you will benefit from meeting and connecting with other Baylor students in-person. You will also receive additional support in the form of:

• Wellbeing and administrative support
• Accommodation
• Program support and English support
• Access to all Shanghai Institute of Technology facilities

Scholarships or financial support may be available to support students with the costs of the extra services provided by Shanghai Institute of Technology. With this assistance, accommodation on SIT’s campus, if desired by the student, would be the only additional cost to students on top of regular Baylor tuition.

If you are interested in beginning your studies here, contact guolong_zhang@baylor.edu by the 6th August and request to participate in the Shanghai Institute of Technology program.