Visit Baker
Immerse yourself in the tree-lined beauty of our tight-knit Baldwin City community. Your future classmates can’t wait to meet you.
Tradition, Community, and a Warm Welcome
Discover a historic, walkable campus that feels like home. Spend an afternoon with us in Baldwin City and see where Wildcats live, study, eat, cheer, and create memories that’ll last a lifetime.
Est. in 1858
Baker is the oldest University in Kansas
Best ROI in Kansas
A Baker degree delivers exceptional long-term value
Close to Big Cities
Lawrence, Kansas City, and Topeka are less than an hour away
93% Involvement
Nearly all students are part of a club or organization
43 Student Groups
There’s a group for everyone, and the freedom to create your own.
27 Sports Teams
Our athletics program has every major sport. You’ll yell “Go ‘Cats” all year long.
The Best of Kansas in Baldwin City
Stroll through the shade of a 150-year-old arboretum down to Homestead Kitchen & Bakery on Eighth Street. Don your Wildcat threads and take Fremont Street to Liston Stadium for a Saturday football game.
Nestled in the heart of Baldwin City, you’ll find the charm and hospitality of an active, walkable city that lives and breathes Wildcat pride.
And you’re always a short drive away from the arts and culture of Lawrence or the excitement of Kansas City.
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See Baker Your Own Way
Your visit is all about you—your schedule, your preferences, your checklist. Maybe you want a 1-on-1 tour with a stop at the storied Osborne Chapel. Maybe you want to visit with a group of friends. We want you to see Baker in your own way and imagine all the ways your time here will shape you.
Daily Campus Visits
Schedule a Daily Campus Visit to explore must-see landmarks and programs personalized to your interests.
During your visit, you'll meet with an admissions counselor and experience campus through the eyes of a current Baker student.
These group visits are available every weekday.
High School Group Visits
Juniors and Seniors, come see the Baldwin City campus with your friends and classmates.
On Wednesdays and Thursdays, we host student-led group visits. Together, you’ll meet with an admissions counselor and talk to a panel of current students who once sat where you did.
Be a BU Student Day
Sit in on a live lecture, tour the academic programs you’re interested in, and see what it really feels like to be part of the welcoming Wildcat community.
There are two Be a BU Student Day events each year—one in March and one in November.
Wildcat Rally
Wear something orange, bring something to grill, and get ready to cheer when you visit Baker for Wildcat Rally.
Held at the peak of football season every November, high school juniors and seniors get a chance to experience the best of Wildcat Pride. You’ll get a campus tour, do some tailgating, and watch a Wildcat football game.
Spring Break Visit
Students and parents looking for the convenience of a quiet weekend visit can join us during Spring Break.
An admissions presentation and campus tour give families an opportunity to ask questions about programs, financial aid, and Baker history.
Baker Art Portfolio Day
Paint a picture of life as an art student at Baker every April.
Get tips from art instructors to brush up your portfolio, and get an inside look at where current fine art majors indulge their creative sparks.
Then, grab lunch with current students and find inspiration of your own with a stroll through the exhibitions in the Holt-Russel Gallery.
Already Imagining Yourself at Baker?
We can’t wait to meet you and show you around!
And students who make an in-person visit to our Baldwin City campus are eligible for a $1,000 Visit Grant when they enroll.