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Baylor University's Waco campus, chartered in 1845 as the oldest continuously operating university in Texas, is anchored by Pat Neff Hall, its 1939 administration building whose gold-domed tower lights up green after athletic wins, with new Bears moving in during "Move2BU" each August, many first-year students housed near Pat Neff Hall in halls including Collins.
Enrollment
16,000
Total Students
Freshman Class
4,000
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19-20, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
48%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
All new students are assigned a specific Move2BU timeslot and route in late July, viewable in the MyHousing portal - your specific day (Wednesday or Thursday) depends on whether you're assigned to a Living-Learning Community/Residential College or a First-Year Community/University Parks. Welcome Week, the official kickoff to the academic year, runs Aug. 20-23, 2026, taking place between move-in and the first day of fall classes.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Move2BU timeslots run Wednesday and Thursday, August 19-20, 8 a.m. to noon, based on your community assignment. Upper-division students have a flexible arrival window Friday through Sunday, August 21-23, 8 a.m. to midnight, with no timeslot required.
- Check-in location
- Students, faculty, staff, and volunteers greet you at your assigned drop-off location and help carry belongings to your room. Your specific timeslot and route appear in the MyHousing portal by late July.
- Parking
- Visitors can park in designated move-in parking areas or at the campus event center on move-in day. Use the interactive route maps provided - GPS gets you to the starting point, then switch to campus maps once you're on site, since traffic patterns are adjusted for move-in.
- What you'll receive
- Volunteers help unload and carry your belongings to your assigned room once you arrive at your drop-off location.
- Vehicle restrictions
- Students bringing a vehicle to campus must purchase a permit through Parking and Transportation Services.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Collins Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
First-year only
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Baylor University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
Welcome Week (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 20 - August 23, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$14,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.7 miles
- H-E-B2.2 miles
- Walgreens2.3 miles
- Walmart3.6 miles
- Target4.8 miles
More Links
Checklists
Get the Ultimate College Move-In Checklist
A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Baylor University.
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