A community where you learn, grow, and belong.
The Baker University experience is personal, supportive, and built around your goals.
A Community Rooted in Connection
Across all Baker schools, students receive individualized attention and support from faculty, advisors, and staff. Small class sizes and a mentoring culture create meaningful relationships that help students stay motivated, discover strengths, and feel supported through every stage of their program.
Personal Attention
Faculty know your goals and help you reach them through guidance, feedback, and encouragement.
Supportive Advising
Advisors assist with course planning, degree completion, academic progress, and post-graduate pathways.
Community and Belonging
Students participate in traditions, leadership opportunities, online communities, campus events, and professional learning networks.
The Baldwin City Campus
A residential campus filled with energy, tradition, and academic purpose.
Campus Life Highlights
- Student organizations and leadership opportunities
- Greek life, service groups, academic clubs
- 27 varsity athletic teams competing in the Heart of America Conference
- Fine and performing arts ensembles and productions
- Community events and annual traditions
- Wellness, recreation, and intramural activities
Residential Living
Residence halls and campus apartments create a comfortable home base where students build friendships, study with peers, and connect with campus resources.
Dining and Community Spaces
Shared campus dining and gathering spaces bring students together and support a vibrant, welcoming community.
Resources
Campus Resources at Your Fingertips
Campus Events
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Homecoming Week
Homecoming is a key Baker University tradition — a weeklong event uniting students, alumni, families, faculty, staff, and the Baldwin City community.
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Homecoming Football Game
Celebrate one of Baker University’s favorite Homecoming traditions as the Wildcats take the field against Culver-Stockton.
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Wildcat Rally
Experience Baker University like a Wildcat at the Wildcat Rally—a high-energy campus visit that blends admissions programming with game day…
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The Online Student Experience (SPGS)
Online students gain access to a learning environment created for busy professionals balancing work, family, and education. Courses follow predictable schedules, advisors provide steady guidance, and faculty offer personalized interaction that supports progress and confidence.
What Online Students Can Expect
- Seven-week courses designed for steady progress
- Clear, structured weekly modules
- Direct communication with faculty
- One-on-one advising and degree planning
- Career-focused curriculum
- Access to tutoring, writing support, technology assistance, and library resources
- Employer partnership discounts for eligible organizations
Baker University is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all students who meet academic admission requirements. Access Services, in the lower level of Collins Library, provides comprehensive support services to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
- Adult & Graduate Academic Advising
- Adult & Graduate: Financial Aid
- Adult & Graduate: Library
- Adult & Graduate: Military Benefits
- Adult & Graduate: Registrar
- KC Scholars
- Prior Learning & Assessment Center
- Resource: Business Office
- Resource: Commencement
- Resource: Tutoring & Writing Assistance
- Student Academic Success SPGS
The Nursing Student Experience (SON)
Hands-on learning in Topeka that prepares you to serve patients and lead in health care.
The School of Nursing is located in Topeka, Kansas, inside the Stormont Vail Health facility. Nursing students learn in a professional, clinical environment where state-of-the-art simulation labs, real-world clinical placements, and expert faculty create a powerful foundation for nursing practice.
Academic and Clinical Opportunities
- Clinical rotations across Stormont Vail Health and regional partners
- High-fidelity simulation labs with modern equipment
- Direct mentorship from practicing clinicians and nursing faculty
- Support for licensure preparation, professional development, and graduate pathways
The Education Student Experience (SOE)
Prepare to lead classrooms, schools, and communities.
Education students learn through field experiences, district partnerships, and curriculum focused on leadership, instructional practice, and student success.
What Education Students Experience
- Classroom-based observation and practicum work
- Strong preparation for licensure or advancement
- Leadership development for future administrators
- Faculty with real-world educational expertise
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Need Help?
If you’re not sure where to start or need additional assistance, Student Affairs and campus support offices are ready to help.
Deanna Wagner
Vice President For Student Affairs