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Schedule a visit & see what makes Baker exceptional. Qualify for a $1,000 per year Campus Visit Grant.
Eva Durand, BS ’92, MLA ’99
Director of Enrollment Management - Engagement
Want a personal campus visit? You got it!
The Office of Admissions offers customized daily campus visits each weekday throughout the year, a variety of large visit events during the academic year, and even a special option during Baker’s spring break through our simplified visit.
We will tailor a visit to Baldwin City to match your interests.
Campus Visit Grant: $1,000 per Year
Visit campus beginning March 1 of your junior year through December 1 of your senior year, and you will receive this $1,000 per year Campus Visit Grant ($4,000 for four years!). Transfer students must visit by August 1 for fall enrollment and January 1 for spring enrollment.
Daily Campus Visits
We want to share our special community with you!
During a personalized visit you will meet with your admissions counselor to learn more about Baker and the admissions process, and you will get a customized campus tour from a current BU student. You also have the option of meeting with a professor in your field, depending on schedules. Athletes can meet with coaches. If you choose, you can learn more about Baker’s performing arts participation.
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Virtual Visit
We can’t wait to show you what makes Baker truly special during a virtual visit. We’ll personalize a videoconference where you can meet with your admissions counselor, faculty, and coaches. Or click below for a sneak peek of campus.
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High School Junior & Senior Group Visits
Wednesdays & Thursdays
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
- Tour campus with student ambassadors.
- Meet with an admissions counselor.
- Engage with a panel of current students.
- Enjoy optional lunch in the cafeteria, depending on cafeteria availability. Check with the Office of Admissions.
Offered at a discounted price. Single payment for group required.
Summer Campus Visits
May 19 – August 22
A more relaxed time on campus, summer visits include a meeting with your admissions counselor, and if you are an athlete, you can meet with a coach of your sport. You also will get a customized campus tour. Special-topic meetings may be available with program directors from performing arts.
Be a BU Student Day
Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11 | 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Open to all juniors and seniors.
Experience a day in the life of a Baker student by attending a Baker Core class, visiting academic programs, discovering campus, and enjoying lunch in the cafeteria with current students. We suggest attending either fall or spring Be a BU Student Day, but not both.
BU Game Day
Saturday, Sept. 20
Junior and senior student-athletes: football, cheer, dance, marching band
Tour the campus, get the play-by-play from admissions, meet the coaching crew, and catch all the action from the sidelines!
Wildcat Rally
Saturday, Nov. 8
Open to all juniors and seniors.
Soak up the Wildcat spirit at this tailgating adventure focused on student life. From classrooms to campus vibes, come experience Baker. You’ll get to engage with current students and other future Wildcats before cheering on the Baker football team!
Academic Scholarship Competition
Submission deadline: Dec. 1, 2025
Finalist interview day: Jan. 31, 2026
By invitation only for admitted seniors who qualify. Eligibility is determined by GPA.
Participants compete for Baker’s highest scholarships through a video presentation and final interviews. Finalists and their families are invited to campus in January for interviews with faculty. The family schedule will include informative panels and presentations.
Simplified Spring Break Visit
Monday, March 16 | 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Open to all students and families during Baker University spring break.
During this alternative to a regular weekday campus visit, enjoy an admissions presentation and take a campus tour.
Visits with faculty and coaches will not be available.
Baker Art Portfolio Day
Wednesday, April 15
Open to all juniors and seniors interested in art.
Meet with art professors for portfolio critiques. Experience an inside look at Baker. Enjoy an extended campus tour of art buildings, lunch in the cafeteria with current students, and an art showing in the Baker University Holt-Russell Gallery.
Wildcat Way: Admitted Student Celebrations
Watch for admissions counselor–hosted celebrations in your area this spring!
Enjoy a time of celebration, get to know future classmates, and gain a deeper understanding of the ways of the Wildcat!
All admitted students are invited.
Welcome Center
Meet your guides through the visit process
Hi, future Wildcat! We’re eager to help you coordinate your visit to Baker University. Whether you want an individual visit catered to your specific interests, or prefer a taste of Baker on a group day, the Office of Admissions provides you exactly what you’re looking for. We look forward to meeting you and sharing with you all that Baker has to offer!
Eva Durand, BS ’92, MLA ’99
Director of Enrollment Management – Engagement
Belinda DeMott, Welcome Coordinator
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Baldwin City's small-town atmosphere, meaning popular spots are within walking distance, is balanced by its proximity to Lawrence and the Kansas City area. You'll find an eclectic selection of eateries, many shopping options, cultural events, sports venues, theaters, recreational activities, and more within an easy driving distance.
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Minutes from Lawrence
45
Minutes from Kansas City
718 Dearborn St Baldwin City, KS 66006
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