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Hi everyone, I’m moving to Waco after the summer and I’m deciding on some apartments downtown. Since I probably won’t have a car at first, I was wondering how manageable it is to commute from downtown to Baylor University campus (in particular Baylor Science Building – BSB). I know Waco is not the most walkable/bike-friendly, but would I basically need a car right away? I’m mostly asking for the non-summer months, since I know Texas heat in June through August is a different story. Thanks!

hello! i'll be attending as a freshman this fall and i want to visit my friends at ut and a&m. are there any public transporation services that i could take? i can pay for transportation but i'm wondering if there are any transporation services that baylor students have access to? what would be the best way to get around? not within waco but from city to city

I just finished Sophomore year and I was planning to study for the mcat during summer so I can take it during winter break but my mom told me we have to travel to visit family so I can’t do that plan. I don’t have enough money for an mcat tutor so anyone gave any recommendations on what my plan should be as im going to study for it on my own? Anyone know a good timeline of when to study and take it without having to take a gap year? For anyone who took it any advice would be appreciated!

Hi everyone, I’m an incoming postdoc at Baylor and will be working in the Baylor Science Building (BSB). I’m looking for recommendations for a clean and safe one-bedroom apartment, preferably within walking distance to BSB, but I’m also open to downtown options. So far I’ve looked at Baylor Plaza 3, The Arbors, Fairmont (Brothers Management), and Eastgate Apartments. I found mixed reviews online, especially mentions of cockroaches and maintenance issues at some places, so I wanted to ask people with direct experience. My budget is around $1200/month, with flexibility for the right place. Any suggestions, places to avoid, or general advice would really help. Thanks!

hello, im a transfer student wanting to major in accounting. how hard is it? if i fail a class will i get dropped from the major?

I won’t be having my car first year. How are the buses I live in Houston. Is there any other options besides greyhound (I’ve heard mixed things about it)?

Hey, my Niners are playing at Jerry world this year is a day trip from Waco to att stadium and back possible? How do I get there w no car

I'm an incoming freshman, and I applied to some LLC for housing like Business & Innovation and Beyond. I applied on April 30 for both and also roommate matching. I saw a lot of people on Facebook discussing how those housing options filled up really quickly, but when I go to the housing portal, I do not see anything related to choosing or confirming a room, and I also have not received any emails about housing. Am I looking in the wrong place, or does this just mean I need to wait longer

Hi everyone!! new to baylor/waco and moving here for my masters degree. was wondering, is it “safer” to live closer to campus or further away (10-15 min). I have been getting mixed advice from people. thanks!!

Other students from other universities are experiencing a canvas hack. Currently, on dead day, canvas is down for the hack/maintenance. What will happen to students who have finals tomorrow and cannot study??

Edit: canvas will be up and running as of 13:00 5/8/26. Friday finals have been moved to Thursday with all finals being online.

Hey everyone, I’m an incoming freshman at Baylor planning to be on the premed track majoring in neuroscience.

I want to set myself up well GPA-wise, so I’m trying to be smart about my first semester schedule. Right now I’m considering:
* General Chemistry I + lab
* Biology I + lab (not sure if I should take this at the same time as chem)
* A core class (like English/writing)
* Maybe an easier elective

I’ve heard mixed opinions about whether taking Gen Chem and Bio together first semester is a good idea or if it’s better to split them to protect GPA.

For people at Baylor:
* Did you take Chem + Bio together your first semester? Would you recommend it?
* Is it better to ease in and take one science first?
* Any professors or classes I should try to take or avoid?
* Anything you wish you did differently freshman year as a premed?

For context: I’m pretty motivated about premed and have some clinical exposure already, but I don’t want to overload myself and hurt my GPA early.

Thanks!

I'm an incoming MDiv student and have been turning over rocks to find a way to connect with other current and incoming Truett students. It seems there is no group or page online for connections, or if there is it's just extremely hidden. I'd like to be pro-active at making some friends, asking about professors, and learning more about what to expect with my first year of seminary. Any help would be appreciated.

My daughter is an incoming freshman, preferring to live in apartment style room. Where's a good place to find others looking for roommates? ty!

I took Elementary Spanish this semester, and really want to continue learning without the stress of a class. Is there any community that teaches/discusses Spanish stuff to guide individual learning?

I’m trying to look into schools in Texas for audio engineering just to really meet like minded people who want to make music.. I’m very interested in Austin’s community college and their university as well their music program looks promising, does anyone recommend any schools specifically in Texas?