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New Student Checklist

Now that you have chosen Baker, you probably have lots of questions! This checklist will help you get ready to start your Baker journey.

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New Student Checklist Steps

All new Baker University students are required to complete the following checklist items before their first semester. You can check your progress on these items in the Admissions Hub.

Admissions Hub

  • Welcome, Wildcat! We’re excited to have you join the Baker community.
    Submit Enrollment Deposit

    After submitting your deposit, the rest of your checklist will become available in your Admissions Hub

  • After submitting your deposit, you will receive an email from Baker’s IT department with instructions to set up your Baker email and password through Access Baker.

    Need Help?
    Access the Help Desk

  • Summer Orientation is a full-day experience where you will:

    • Finalize your class schedule
    • Meet fellow students, faculty, and staff
    • Learn about campus resources and financial aid
    • Explore ways to get involved
    • Enjoy time on campus with your family (family programming included)

    Register for your preferred date in your Admissions Hub

    Available Dates:

    • Wednesday, June 10
    • Tuesday, June 23
    • Friday, July 10
    • Tuesday, July 21
    • Friday, August 14

  • All full-time Baldwin City campus students are required to live in university housing unless approved for an exemption.

    Complete your housing application or submit a Residency Requirement Exemption request in your Admissions Hub.

    View Residency Requirements & Exemptions

  • BC110 courses are first-year seminars focused on:

    • Baker Core curriculum
    • College-level writing
    • Critical inquiry
    • Academic success

    Rank your course preferences in your Admissions Hub so we can begin building your schedule.

  • Baker University requires some immunization information from you. You will submit a copy in your checklist.

  • Smile big! Your Student ID will be used for all parts of campus life so make sure you love your picture!

    Submit Your Photo

  • This agreement outlines your financial responsibilities to Baker University as a student.

  • Watch the mail for your financial aid offer. Sign and return the accept/decline financial aid document. You will have to accept or deny your student loans for us to apply them to your account.

  • All students must submit the Parking Permit form to either register your car to receive a parking pass at move in or to waive this requirement if you will not have a car on campus.

  • Baker University requires all students to carry medical insurance. You must submit a waiver request to verify coverage, or you will be required to purchase student insurance coverage.

  • To finalize your schedule, Baker must receive all final transcripts (high school and any college coursework). 

    Mail transcripts to: 
    Baker University 
    Attn: CAS Admissions 
    PO Box 65 
    615 Dearborn St. 
    Baldwin City, KS 66006-0065 

    Or send electronically via approved services (Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse) to:

    incoming.transcripts@bakerU.edu

    Confirm transcript submission in your Admissions Hub.