Stop by the Bobo Spiritual life Center in the morning for free coffee! You’re welcome to stay, hang out, and study, or just take it to go. Coffee is available every Monday–Thursday from 8–10 a.m.

Meet with a tutor for your course beginning August 31! You can either use our drop-in or schedule a free, private tutoring appointment using the Navigate App. We are located on the 1st floor of Sid Rich in The Learning Commons! For more information: Navigate App   Tutoring Center  

SI supported courses begin August 31. SI is the place for you to get guided practice on current class concepts from someone who’s taken the class before! Twice weekly. Dates/Times are posted and shared through your SI Leaders’ Canvas Pages and Announcements. For more information, click HERE.

Cost is $5. This clinic will equip climbers with the skills and technical knowledge required to belay at the Baylor Rock. For more information, click HERE.

Join the Student Leadership Development team for the best hour of the week! Learn more about ways to get involved in leadership opportunities across campus and meet students and staff who want to connect with you! We will also have representatives available to chat about Baylor’s Leadership Studies Minor and Certificate in Experiential Leadership! Come snag some giveaways and snacks in addition to everyone’s favorite frozen treat.

Since 1953, Dr Pepper Hour has been a long-standing tradition of the Student Union. Sponsored by Student Activities. Click here to learn about the Dr Pepper Hour Club! Don't miss the chance to earn your DP Hour Mug. Contact sarah_patterson@baylor.edu for more information.

Welcome, new transfer students! Join us for a fun mixer featuring bowling, billiards, foosball, free pizza, and more. Come hang out, meet other transfer students, and make some new friends as you get connected to campus! For more information, click HERE.

Take a class break and join us for "What's Poppin Wednesday"! Join the MA staff this Wednesday in the SUB CUB from 3-4 p.m. Learn the house rules for UNO, enjoy some fun games, snacks and popcorn.  For more information, contact Leslie DeLaFuente.

Join us for Latinx Night, a lively celebration of culture, community, and connection! Open to all students, this event brings together students, faculty, staff, and friends through music, food, and dancing that highlight the richness of the Latinx and Hispanic experience. Explore campus organizations, make new friends, and celebrate the diverse traditions that shape our shared Baylor story. Everyone is welcome—come ready to eat, dance, and celebrate! For more information about MOSAIC Week, click HERE.

Dogs. Community. Fun. Join us at the BARC for our monthly Pause with PAWS event. Take a moment to slow down, breathe, and relax as you pet some pups! Stay a little or a while, just know you’re welcome here.

Experience the energy and diversity of Baylor’s Asian community at Asian Mosaic Night! Open to all students, this dynamic event features the many organizations that make up the Coalition of Asian Students, offering a welcoming space to learn, connect, and celebrate together. Enjoy free food, cultural showcases, and fun activities while exploring the wide range of cultural, social, and Greek-letter organizations on campus. Whether you identify with the community or simply want to learn and engage, all are invited to join the celebration! For more information about MOSAIC Week, click HERE.

Come out and cheer on your Baylor Bears in the Ferrell Center! For more information about Baylor Athletics, click HERE. 

It's a holiday weekend....and we call it StayCation! Stick around Wacotown over the weekend and hang out with your friends! There is a ton going on on campus and in the residence halls. If you need to stretch your legs, grab some friends and enjoy discounts all over town by checking out the Baylor Waco Perks program HERE. 

Games. Connections. Community. A bi-weekly space to connect, unwind, and build community through games and conversations. Come by the BARC this Friday to relax and enjoy some board games with new friends!

Come hang out, meet new people, and celebrate the many cultures that make up the Baylor community! Hosted by BUPD and the Chinese Student Scholars Association, this event will feature cultural tables from student organizations across campus, giving you a chance to explore different traditions, connect with other students, and build community. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet BUPD officers and learn about public safety resources available to you. Stick around for a live traffic stop demonstration at 6:15 p.m. and learn what to expect if you’re ever pulled over.

Student organizations interested in tabling should sign up HERE to reserve a table and share your culture with the Baylor community!

Come out and join the women of Alpha Phi as they raise awareness for women's heart health at their annual philanthropy event, Woofstock. Students can enjoy a variety of activities, including yard games, a bungee trampoline, axe throwing, food trucks, and shopping from local pop-up boutiques. In addition to supporting women's heart health research and education, the event also highlights the important work of local dog shelters by connecting guests with adoptable pets and opportunities to give back to animal welfare organizations. Don't forget to bring your pups out for the fun too! 

Cost is $10. Meet Outdoor Adventure staff at the Pullin Family Marina for a guided ride along the Brazos River through downtown Waco to Cameron Park. Then, swap out your bike for a kayak and paddle back to campus. Bikes and kayaks are provided. For more information, click HERE.

Come out and cheer on your Baylor Bears in the Ferrell Center! For more information about Baylor Athletics, click HERE. 

After cheering on our volleyball team in the Ferrell Center, head over to the first floor of the SUB to watch Baylor Football as we compete on the road against Auburn. Spend the game hanging out with the men and women of Koinonia InterVarsity at Baylor, an organization that has built a community centered on following Jesus and loving their neighbors. All students are welcome! 

Join us for a fun and relaxing night of diamond painting! We’ll have all the supplies you need, so just bring yourself and a friend! Grab some snacks, put on some music, and spend the evening making something sparkly!

Want to learn more about Baylor's intramural league exclusively for first year students? Attend a Zoom interest meeting to learn how it works, meet other students, and see what's ahead!

The tournament begins at 6 p.m. and features Dodgeball, 3v3 Basketball, and Volleyball. Students are encouraged to register through Fusion Play before the event to secure a spot. 

Play. Compete. Belong. Open to all first-year Baylor students.

Pool play kicks off TOMORROW Aug. 31, come out the Parker Bros. Intramural Fields and cheer on your team! Play. Compete. Belong. Open to all first-year Baylor students.

Registration is NOW OPEN and closes on Sept. 8. Sign up via Fusion Play and secure your teams spot! 

Registration is now open for the Bearathon and Sic ‘Em 6k on March 20, 2027! Proceeds from both races directly benefit student scholarships. Make a lasting impact by clicking here to register before ticket prices are raised.

Sign up for an LCG 101 session to explore how personal values and leadership habits empower us to faithfully and authentically lead for the common good. All students, especially leaders or those interested in leadership, are invited to attend this free event! Click the image above to RSVP and reach out to leadership@baylor.edu with any questions. This session counts toward completion of the Certificate in Experiential Leadership. Click here to learn more or enroll today!

Sophomores, don't miss this retreat crafted for you! You'll hear from speakers, gather in small groups for meaningful conversation, and enjoy time with new friends in a relaxed camp setting. No matter where you are on your journey, this retreat will give you tools to walk with purpose toward the person you are becoming. $20 registration includes travel, lodging, meals, retreat materials, and a crewneck. For more information, click HERE. Register HERE or click the graphic above. Questions? year2@baylor.edu

Join the Campus Services Student Advisory Group, a student committee that provides feedback and ideas to improve services across campus, including the Mail Center, Copy/Print Services, Bookstore, and Campus Catering. Members meet just three times per semester in a casual discussion-based setting to share perspectives, suggest improvements, and help identify student needs. This is a great opportunity to network with Campus Services leadership, gain insight into campus operations, build your resume, and make a meaningful impact on the Baylor student experience. Reach out to Amanda_schroeder1@baylor.edu for more information.

Dr. Steve Bezner (Truett Seminary) and Dr. John Barton (Baylor Institute for Faith & Learning) are leading an immersion trip to Houston, TX.  This trip is open to all students and takes place over Fall Break (October 8–11). In this Baylor-guided experience, students will tour different places of worship, observe practices, interact with practitioners, and process the experiences together. Learn more and apply here by September 2. 

Want to go on a Baylor mission trip this winter break? Priority applications are due by September 2, and the final due date is September 9. Submit your applications before midnight!

Interested in joining one of our 11 national organizations or our 2 local chapters? Formal recruitment for all eligible students is OPEN! Register today and reach out to chapters through Connect to attend specific events. Check out the Recruitment Website for more specific information, eligibility requirements and registration links, including information about Pi Kappa Alpha – our new fraternity! If you have further questions, please reach out to Lauren Fisher, IFC Advisor, Lauren_fisher2@baylor.edu.

Interested in joining one of our 6 Unified Greek Council fraternities or sororities? Check out the website for specific information, eligibility requirements, and the registration link; then reach out to specific chapters through Connect. To receive a bid from any of our chapters, you are required to be registered and completed the risk management training. If you have further questions, please reach out to Lauren Fisher, Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Lauren_fisher2@baylor.edu. 

Do you have a unique talent or skill that you have always wanted to show off for the Baylor community? Student Productions would love to invite you to audition for AFTER DARK, an all-Baylor variety show! Presented during Family Weekend, After Dark will take place on September 18 at 6:30 p.m. and again at 9:30 p.m. in Waco Hall. We are looking for members of our Baylor Community, including students, faculty, and staff, to join us on stage! If you have a knack for singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, ventriloquism, or if you have a short film or physical art piece you would like to submit, please fill out the Connect form HERE.  Opportunities for student organizations to showcase their activities are also welcome - show off your dances, instruments, and unique abilities on the Waco Hall stage! Questions? Email stupro@baylor.edu!

For just $50 (students) or $60 (faculty, staff & faculty spouses), you get access to every group fitness class all semester long. One pass, every class. Grab yours now at myrec.baylor.edu

This week, kick off your fitness journey with FitWell FREE WEEK! Enjoy unlimited access to all Group Fitness and Specialty Classes, no FitPass needed! 8/31 - 9/6 —first come, first served!

The full group fitness schedule will be posted on Instagram! Follow us @baylorcampusrec so you don't miss it!

If you are a department or Baylor student organization and have items you would like to see appear in What's New BU, submit them for consideration by Friday at 8 a.m. by clicking here or emailing them to whatsnew@baylor.edu. View past issues of What’s New BU here. 

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