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.

Check your text messages/email from Navigate with details. It’s a short 1-hr come & go with a master tutor- you can ask questions & get review about key weekly topics in your course! Click the link for schedule, courses & room assignments. For more information, click HERE.

Join the Baylor Department of Public Safety for a special Public Safety themed Dr Pepper Hour! Come meet representatives from Baylor DPS, the Waco Police Department, McLennan County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Game Wardens, FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and Baylor’s Equity Office. These law enforcement professionals will be on hand to showcase their departments, answer questions, and share information about the resources and services they provide.

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.

Don't miss the Student Football Ticket drop. Student tickets will be available via your student athletic ticketing account at 4 p.m. every Monday before a football game. (Tuesday this week due to the Labor Day Holiday.) The queue begins in the system at 3:30 p.m. For more information on student tickets and how to access your student ticket account, click HERE.

Baylor’s student ticket policies are designed to give as many students as possible the chance to attend football games, encouraging responsibility and active participation in filling McLane Stadium. Students who miss games without returning tickets face restrictions, while those who sell, attempt to sell or transfer tickets improperly risk losing access for the rest of the year. For full details, please visit the Student Gameday webpage.

Enjoy a menu worthy of the Roaring Twenties in this brand new Supper Club! Guests will be treated to a decadent meal of shrimp cocktails, steak tips, and specialty drinks, and will be challenged as they band together to solve a murder mystery! For more information and purchase your ticket, 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.

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!

Want to go on a Baylor mission trip this winter break? We’re going to the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, the Philippines, and more! September 9 is the last day to apply. Submit your applications before midnight!

Start the Conversation. Together, We Can Change the Narrative on Suicide. Join us in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day 2026. Enjoy refreshments, take part in interactive learning, and discover how you can make a difference. Resources available from: Baylor Counseling Center, Care Team, Health Services, BARC and Active Minds.

Connect. Share. Belong. All students are invited to come and be a part of a unique group each week where you can share your own journey, challenges, and experiences with behaviors or life. Find support and friends all in one place! Come try us out, even if you are just curious.

Meet at the BARC at 2:30 p,m, for an active, intentional hour of fun. Every other Thursday Empower Hour will happen! This first week come Walk the Cub Trail with Chaplain Katie. Enjoy some encouragement and conversation all along the way!

Support. Space. Skills. Come to this peer support group for practical support within a safe space. You can share your stressors and experiences while increasing your own well-being and balance. We would love to have you each Thursday at the BARC.

Come on out to the CASA Cookout & Concert, Kappa Alpha Theta’s annual philanthropy event dedicated to supporting CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Purchase tickets to participate in a burger competition among Baylor student organizations, and enjoy a live concert. This annual event brings the Baylor community together for an engaging event centered on philanthropy, community, and support for CASA’s mission of advocating for children in foster care.

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

It's time to kick off the concert season! The annual Baylor Jazz Swing Concert is tonight in Jones Concert Hall. This event is free and open to the public. 

Join Army and Airforce ROTC for a memorial stair climb and ceremonial event to honor the first responders that gave their lives on September 11th. The free event will begin at 0530 at McLane Stadium. Click the image above or HERE to register. 

We’re excited to invite you to the Sid Richardson Open House! This event is a great opportunity to: Get free food, learn about the departments and programs available to support you, and ask questions and explore student success resources. We hope to see you there! For more information, click HERE.

Join Union Board and HSA for free pan dulce and agua fresca! Stop by the 1st floor of the SUB!

You are invited to come to the BARC this Friday for an evening of crafting, creativity, and community! Make some new friends as you decorate a tote bag, plant a succulent in a pot you just painted, or grab a nacho from our self-serve station. (*all while supplies last)

Gates open at 7 p.m. Wear your Line Jersey! All new Baylor students (freshmen and transfers): Join your class Friday night at McLane Stadium to leave your mark on the actual Baylor Line. Be a part of the class picture, and come hang out with your friends!

Come out to the marina on Friday night to spend some time paddling under the stars with ample glow sticks to light the way. Back on land, enjoy some s'mores with your friends on the beach. This event is free of charge. Just show up. 

Come out and cheer on your Baylor Bears! For more information about Baylor Athletics, click HERE. For more information on student tickets and how to access your student ticket account, click HERE.

Join us for a fun and relaxing night of clay making in the SUB Barfield Drawing Room from 8-11 p.m.! Snacks and supplies are provided, so just bring yourself and a friend!

Registration CLOSES TODAY. Sign up via Fusion Play and secure your teams spot! 

Have you ever thought to yourself: “I never had to study in high school – why does college feel so hard?” ... “How do I study for all 3 of my exams next week?” ...  “My professor talks so fast, it’s hard to take notes.”

The good news is that you’re not alone, and Baylor has a resource to help! Visit the Study Skills Center to talk with a graduate academic coach who’s been there, done that, and has tools to help. Get assistance with notetaking, reading comprehension, test prep, time management, and more! Drop in or make an appointment anytime Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., in the Learning Commons (Sid Richardson, First Floor). Click HERE for more information!

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.

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

Attention Baylor Organizations! Would you like to be a part of this year's Homecoming Parade? Registration is now open for all campus organizations through Oct. 25th. It is FREE to be a part of the parade. The parade will be taking place on the morning of Nov. 7th. Click HERE to register to be a part of the 2026 Baylor Homecoming Parade. Questions? Email parade@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

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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