Welcome to Baylor! We hope you will enjoy a tour of our beautiful campus.
Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center
Baylor University's campus draws approximately 60,000 prospective students, families, alumni and other guests each year, and the Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center is the front door of our beloved institution. The Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center will function as an entry point for those planning to explore more deeply Baylor's academic programs, musical and theatrical performances, social activities, alumni activities, athletic events, graduation ceremonies and more.
North Village Heritage House
Heritage House, one of three houses in North Village, is home to more than 250 male and female members of the Fine Arts LLC. Residents of all majors and all classifications share a passion for the arts and cultivate a community centered on their artistic interests.
Rogers Engineering and Computer Science Building
Baylor’s engineering program’s instructional classrooms and many labs are housed in Rogers. The School of Engineering & Computer Science has experienced 88% placement rate for graduates during the last three years.
The Office of the Dean of the School of Engineering * Computer Science is located in Rogers Engineering and Computer Science Building.
Castellaw Communications Center
Castellaw is home to the communication, film and digital media, and journalism, public relations and new media departments. The communication department features the Glenn R. Capp Debate Program, one of the largest and oldest programs in all of intercollegiate debate. Castellaw is also where The Lariat, Baylor’s award-winning, student-run newspaper, is published.
Moody Memorial Library
Baylor’s main library complex is comprised of the Moody Memorial Library, the Jesse H. Jones Library and the W.R. Poage Legislative Library. The libraries house more than 3.5 million bound volumes and over 1.3 million electronic resources. Many areas of the libraries are open 24 hours a day. The lobby of Moody Library is home to one of Baylor’s two on-campus Starbucks locations.
The Office of the Dean of Libraries is located in Moody Memorial Library.
Jesse H. Jones Library
Jesse H. Jones Library along with the connected Moody Memorial Library are the main research complexes of the university’s Waco campus.
Glennis McCrary Music Building
Home to the School of Music, the Glennis McCrary Music Building features the 1,000-seat Mary Gibbs Jones Concert Hall where many events, conferences and concerts are held. It also features 78 practice and rehearsal rooms, a recording studio, technology lab, as well as a number of rehearsal and recital halls. The School of Music offers a variety of bands, choirs and ensembles for both music and non-music majors.
Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center
This building houses the theatre and art departments. The theatre department, which produces around eight sell-out productions a year, is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Students in the art department can choose from a variety of majors and areas of specialty. Hooper-Schaefer also features the Martin Museum of Art.
Baylor Sciences Building
Completed in 2004, the 508,000-square-foot Baylor Sciences Building (BSB) is home to six academic departments and over a dozen interdisciplinary centers, programs and institutes in the College of Arts & Sciences. It includes more than 150 laboratories and nearly 40 class and conference rooms. Ninety-seven percent of undergraduates take at least one course in the BSB, and the building’s open atrium and secluded nooks are among students’ favorite study spots.
McLane Student Life Center
Known as the “Slick,” the McLane Student Life Center (SLC) is a student favorite. The SLC features a free-standing rock-climbing wall, weight-training and fitness center, and full-size basketball, volleyball, racquetball and squash courts. In addition, there is an indoor pool, as well as a lazy river, a vortex pool and a water basketball goal. Finally, the SLC is home to Student Health Services, where doctors, a pharmacy, physical therapy and a counseling center, all available to students.
East Village Teal Hall
Teal Hall is home to engineering, computer science and pre-nursing students.
East Village Dining Commons
East Village Dining Commons is nestled in between Earle and Teal Residential Communities. The two-story dining facility is known for its' consistent culinary-inspired menus, one-of-a-kind Mongolian grill and an exhibition-style station that accentuates "fresh.” The location accommodates 500 guests and has a terrace with campus-view seating, to be enjoyed on a sunny afternoon. In addition, private dining is available for up to 24 guests and a 200-seat conference room that can be reserved.
Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation
Housed in the Foster Campus, the Hankamer School of Business is known for its hands-on learning opportunities. One of these is found in the first floor of the state-of-the-art Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation. The Hodges Financial Markets Center, a financial trading facility, provides students the opportunity to manage an investment fund valued at around $14.5 million. The Hankamer School of Business is also home to Baylor’s Entrepreneurship program, which is ranked No. 9 by The Princeton Review and by U.S. News & World Report.
Hankamer School of Business’ top-ranked programs combine rigorous classroom learning, hands-on experience in the real world, a solid foundation in ethical values and a global outlook. The School is comprised of approximately 4,100 students and 300 faculty and staff. Undergraduate students choose from 16 major areas of study. Graduate students choose from full-time, executive or online MBA, other specialized master's programs, or a PhD in Information Systems, Entrepreneurship or Health Services Research. The school is housed in the Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation.
Sid Richardson Building (Paul L. Foster Success Center)
The Sid Richardson Building houses the math department and the Paul L. Foster Success Center. The Success Center includes resources for every student. The Success Center provides free tutoring, support for students with disabilities, mentoring and academic coaching among other programs to help all students achieve their academic goals.
Hankamer Academic Center
This complex houses the Center for Global Engagement, which not only assists faculty, staff and students participating in international activities, such as study abroad programs, internships and academic conferences, but also sponsors academic and cultural events across campus throughout the year to broaden the Baylor community’s exposure to cultural diversity and prepare students to live in a global society.
The Office of the Dean of Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is located in Hankamer Academic Center.
Bobo Spiritual Life Center
The Bobo Spiritual Life Center, often called the Bobo, houses the offices for Spiritual Life. The Bobo is open to the Baylor community during the school day as a place to gather between classes, study while preparing for classes, rest and refocus within the chapel and catch up with friends. The Bobo is also home to Baylor’s missions department, which include global, domestic and local opportunities for students to engage in service to our local community and others around the world.
Tidwell Bible Building
The recently renovated Tidwell Bible Building is a place for research and instruction and is home to the history, religion and sociology departments.
Waco Hall
Constructed in partnership with the City of Waco, Waco Hall is the home to university events such as Chapel, All University Sing, Pigskin Revue, Baylor Ring Ceremony and many other special events. The Waco Symphony Orchestra also calls Waco Hall home, showcasing several concerts a year, often with world-renowned musicians joining the performance.
The Office of the Dean of the School of Music is located in Waco Hall.
Judge Baylor
The Judge Baylor statue sits on Founders Mall, between Waco Hall and Pat Neff Hall in recognition of the University’s namesake, Judge Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor. The statue created by artisan Pompeo Coppini, was dedicated on Feb. 1, 1939, as part of the Texas Centennial celebration and the University’s Founders Day commemoration.
Pat Neff Hall
Pat Neff Hall is Baylor’s primary administration building and is home to offices for both the University’s President and Provost. The building is topped by the 23.5-karat, gold-plated dome and houses the McLane Carillon, a gift from Baylor alum Drayton McLane, Jr., and his family. The Carillon is comprised of 48 bells, which strike the hour and play melodies at regular intervals throughout the day. The tower of Pat Neff is illuminated green at night after every Baylor athletic victory and can be seen from miles around.
Draper Academic Building
Bordering Founders Mall and adjacent to Old Main, the Draper Academic Building houses Bennett Auditorium and is undergoing renovation to include offices for faculty and staff in the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, Great Texts, Honors Program, and University Scholars.
Old Main
Old Main — originally known simply as “Main Building” — was Baylor’s first building project in Waco after relocating in 1886 from Independence, Texas, where the university resided for its first four decades. Old Main’s interior and purpose has changed countless times over the years; initially it contained classrooms, a library, laboratories, a studio and a chapel, while today, it’s home to Baylor’s department of modern languages and cultures.
The Quadrangle
The Quadrangle, or simply The Quad, is the heart of the historic Baylor campus and it’s open green space is home to many Baylor traditions. The Quad is bordered by Old Main, the oldest building on campus, which houses academic programs in the College of Arts and Sciences; Burleson Hall, which now houses academic offices and was originally a women’s dormitory when it was built in 1888; the Draper Academic Building, which includes the interactive Media and Language Center, Carroll Science Hall and the Carroll Library, which houses the Texas Collection.
Carroll Science Hall
When Carroll Science Hall opened in 1903, it boasted more science classrooms and lab space than any other building in Texas. Today, the historic building houses Baylor’s English department.
Morrison Hall
Both the Honors College and Graduate School are located in Morrison. The Honors College offers two majors, Great Texts and University Scholars, as well as two programs, Baylor Interdisciplinary Core and Honors, to be pursued along with a major. The Graduate School serves students in more than a hundred programs across the university with resources designed to holistically support students’ academic and professional development.
The Office of the Dean of the Graduate School and the Office of the Dean of the Honors College are both located in Morrison Hall.
Bill Daniel Student Center (SUB)
A hub for student life on campus, the Bill Daniel Student Center is usually full of activity. Here students can grab a bite to eat in the food court, get mail in the campus mailroom, go bowling with friends in the basement or just hang out between classes. The SUB, as students call it, is where Dr Pepper Hour, a Baylor tradition where students and faculty gather together for Dr Pepper floats, happens every Tuesday afternoon.
Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat
In 1914, students voted the bear as Baylor’s mascot, and in 1917, the first live bear mascot arrived on campus. The Baylor mascots live in a state-of-the-art facility maintained and staffed by a team of student caregivers within the Baylor Chamber of Commerce, trained professionals and a veterinary care team. Baylor’s live mascots are American black bears who can be seen playing, sleeping, eating and exercising throughout the day. The Baylor Bear Habitat is the first university facility in the world to earn accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the gold standard for zoos and aquariums around the world.
National Pan-Hellenic Council Gardens
The National Pan-Hellenic Garden officially opened on September 24, 2011, and continues to honor the heritage and recognize NPHC organizations for their service to the greater Waco community and Baylor University.
Marrs McLean Science Building
The School of Education is housed in Marrs McLean Science Building, where it moved in 2013. Several classrooms are located on each floor, along with faculty and staff offices.
The Office of the Dean for the School of Education is located in Marrs McLean Science Building.
South Russell Residence Hall
South Russell Hall is home to 254 male and female students of all majors and areas of study.
North Russell Residence Hall
North Russell Hall is the home of 390 male and female members of the Baylor & Beyond LLC. Residents are mostly first-year students and enjoy community events and programming that broadens their cultural understanding while embracing the culture of Baylor University.