By the 1940s, the nickname “Slime” was popular for Baylor freshmen. Entering students were required to wear their cap as a symbol of their status, usually with their name and hometown on the bill, which was turned up for others to see. What is the Baylor Bears saying? “Sic ’em” […]
Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana. Baylor University Motto Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana (Latin) Colors Green and Gold Nickname Bears Sporting affiliations NCAA Division I FBS – Big 12 Mascot Judge Joy and Judge Lady (live bears) Bruiser and Marigold (costumed) What is Baylor Bears saying? “Sic ’em” What is Baylor slogan? […]
Today, more than 90 percent of entering freshmen participate in this special week where new students get the opportunity to meet new people, forge friendships, embrace traditions and begin their lives as Baylor Bears. What is a Baylor alumni? Baylor Alumni is the University’s official alumni engagement program. What do […]
Against Baylor, Texas blew a 21-10 second half lead. Same story, different week. When the Bears had the game in control to defeat the Longhorns in Week 9, the fans in Waco began chanting “S-E-C!” loudly from the stands. Baylor fans just broke out the “S-E-C!” chant at McLane Stadium. […]
The use of both the hand signal and yell was sporadic until Grant Teaff arrived as Baylor’s head football coach in 1972. Teaff initiated a new era of Baylor football, and the “Bear Claw” and “Sic ‘Em, Bears” yell came to symbolize pride in Baylor athletics. What does sic’em mean […]
Enjoy campus: Stop and listen to an entire song playing on the McLane Carillon in Pat Neff Hall. Play a round of “campus golf” Kayak, canoe or sail at the Baylor Marina. Stop and read a few of the memorial lamppost plaques. Go bowling in the Bill Daniel Student Center. […]
TCU has offered alcohol sales for several years in club and suite areas inside Amon G. Carter Stadium, Schollmaier Arena and Lupton Stadium. In keeping with national trends, we are now offering beer to the general public at TCU football games. Beer sales have been a success at Lupton Stadium […]
It is prohibited to bring dogs, cats, or other pets inside any University-controlled buildings, except for the animals listed in the exemption section of this policy. Do college dorms allow pets? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires colleges to allow service animals on campus and in the dormitories. The […]
The washers and dryers don’t hold a large amount of clothes and require students to bring their own detergent and dryer sheets. However, laundry is included with the housing costs at Baylor and doesn’t require an additional fee. Does Baylor University have a curfew? No curfew! No rules! Going to […]
You can take part in over 330 student organizations, including academic and professional clubs, traditional Greek sororities and fraternities, honor societies, musical groups, and religious and service organizations. There’s so much to do at the Baylor Student Union, otherwise known as the Bill Daniel Student Center. Does Baylor have club […]
McLane Stadium doesn’t offer sales of alcohol, but this doesn’t mean alcohol isn’t available on game days; just head to the Charlie O’s Restaurant beer tent across MLK Jr. Blvd., which opens three hours before kickoff. Do they sell alcohol at Baylor stadium? Alcohol: Alcohol will not be served at […]
Clothing for 4-5 days: Dress for camp is casual because Texas temperatures will be hot and humid. The average high temperature in July is 97° (plus humidity). We recommend modest t-shirts and shorts. You will be inside and outside participating in camp activities. What is Baylor Line Camp like? It […]
Characteristics Type of school: Private Type of school: Baptist Setting: Urban Athletics: Division I, Intramural, Intercollegiate, and Club Sports. Degrees offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral How do you know if a college is rural or urban? Generally, a college is considered rural if its campus is in a town with a […]
In 2013, Baylor had arguably its best regular season in school history. A best-ever 9–0 start propelled the Bears to a No. 3 national ranking in the AP Poll. When was the last time Baylor was ranked? February 2020Baylor was last ranked No. 1 by the AP voters in February […]
Fitness Center available to all Baylor students, faculty, and staff. Whether you are simply returning to exercise or already have an established workout routine, the Fitness Center has three levels – Cardio, Machine Weight, and Free Weight – each providing equipment to suit your fitness goals and needs. Does Baylor […]