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Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university that creates knowledge and applies science and discoveries to further education, healthcare and community service locally and globally. Baylor College of Medicine is an incredible institution with a legacy of excellence in education, research and patient care that is internationally recognized. Through creative solutions, developed by those both internal and external to the College, we are developing innovative new approaches to diagnose and treat disease, deliver the highest quality healthcare, and prepare a new generation of exceptional scientists and healthcare providers. Respect is a core value at Baylor College of Medicine. It sets the standard for how we treat each other. Respect fosters collaborative research, compassionate patient care and a safe and supportive learning and work environment. It cultivates trust and promotes inclusion. We expect that all members of our diverse and inclusive community will conduct themselves in a way that respects the rights of others.One way we gauge our progress is with our Annual Security Report, provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The College has a very low incidence of crimes reportable under the Clery Act. We also survey our community members. In 2016 the College was one of 34 institutions to take part in the Education Advisory Board Survey of Unwanted Sexual Experiences, a national research forum’s assessment of students’ perceptions about the climate on campus. While our data compare favorably with that of the survey cohort, any sexual harassment involving our community is unacceptable. In response, we are reviewing nondiscrimination policies, updating procedures and implementing training sessions across the institution. Know that violating our policies has consequences. But also know that the College has leaders with the expertise and resources to help survivors and bystanders. We strongly encourage the prompt reporting of discrimination, harassment and crime to local law enforcement or a College advisor. The Office of Strategic and Institutional Planning focuses on the coordination and preparation of the institutional strategic plan, planning processes, organizational performance improvement, integration across the College, and alignment of planning functions throughout the College. Our seven-year strategic road map provides the blueprint for leveraging Baylor’s collaborative environments and historic leadership in research to form a new paradigm for integrated health sciences universities.The Office of the President operates Baylor's program for developing new talent in healthcare management. As the intellectual heart of the Texas Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine is surrounded by some of the leading institutions in the world for patient care, research and education.This location has supported the development of affiliations that enrich every aspect of our missions. With eight highly regarded affiliated hospitals as well as relationships with leading universities, NASA and others, Baylor College of Medicine has a diversity of resources unparalleled at other academic health centers. The AAMC stands with you in commitment to the fundamental principle that all people should be treated with decency, respect, and civility, and that all patients deserve equitable health care regardless of background, beliefs, race, sexual and gender identity, or geography. Read full statement. Baylor College of Medicine is a member of the AAMC, and we work closely with this organization on a variety of Congressional issues to have a strong and unified voice in Washington. Earlier this month the AAMC issued a statement on DACA regarding their plans to work with Congress to pass a permanent solution. We support their efforts on behalf of the nation’s medical schools. Building on over a century of leadership in biomedical research, Baylor College of Medicine focuses the efforts of faculty, staff and trainees on improving health through science, scholarship and innovation. This vision is realized through collaborative research initiatives in which basic, translational, and clinical researchers work together across disciplines and specialties to discover fundamental insights into human health and disease and to apply their discoveries to develop new diagnostic tools and treatments. Located at the heart of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, the College is in a unique environment for innovation. Collectively the research engines on the TMC campus are number two in nation funding from the National Institutes of Health. Researchers collaborate across institutions creating a vast biomedical research ecosystem. Houston is a city of opportunity. Regardless of where you come from, if you're willing to work hard and pursue a dream, there truly are no limits to what can be achieved.When you think about Houston, do you envision cowboys and tumbleweeds? Well, forget those ideas. Contrary to these preconceived notions, Houston - the fourth most populous city in the United States - boasts modern industries, a thriving intellectual and cultural environment, lush vegetation and much more. Houston is an international city that is a leader in the arts, education, healthcare, and has a top-rated culinary scene that is continuing to gain national attention. The same vision and entrepreneurial spirit that made Houston the energy capital of the world has given rise to global companies in a wide array of industries. Toss out any images of dusty plains, because Houston is full of trees and boasts 20,000 acres of parks, public green space, and open water. The city offers an abundance of recreational activities, restaurants, shopping, cultural performances, entertainment, and sporting events. View full university

Baylor's mission is to educate students for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment in a caring community. A campus majestic in beauty, Baylor's picturesque setting serves as a beautiful backdrop of our students' diverse and shared experiences. Baylor University in Waco, Texas, is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through Baptist pioneers' efforts, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 89 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions. At Baylor's Truett Seminary, students are equipped with knowledge and experience to pursue God's call to ministry. Students work in mentoring relationships alongside pastors, international missionaries, and leaders of faith-based entities to gain a unique understanding of life in ministry and insight into churches and organizations' day-to-day operations. Truett graduates are academically prepared and spiritually equipped to lead and serve the Church and a world in need. Community is a word that you will often hear around the campus of Truett Seminary. However, "community" is not just a word to us - it is a way of life. We are committed to learn together, worship together, live together, and journey together. Moreover, it does not end at graduation. Lifelong friendships and networking opportunities follow Truett graduates long after graduation. We hope that you will take the next step to join the Truett Seminary community. Truett Seminary's faculty are renowned for their teaching excellence, passion for the student body, and excellent publications. However, they are also known around Texas and beyond for their commitment to the Church. Our faculty are leaders in Church and missions. Not only do they teach the students of Truett Seminary what it means to be women and men of God who are called to serve the Church, but they also lead by example. The College of Arts & Sciences is Baylor University's oldest and largest academic division, consisting of 25 academic departments and seven academic centers and institutes. The more than 5,000 courses taught in the College are the foundation upon which all Baylor students' educational experiences build and span disciplines from the arts and humanities to the social and natural sciences. The College offers outstanding master's and doctoral programs, nationally ranked, across all Arts & Sciences disciplines. Since long before law schools across the country adopted the term "practice-ready," Baylor Law's rigorous program has equipped students with the problem-solving techniques, and practical, hands-on lawyering skills and character development necessary for success in the workplace and life. Centrally located in Waco, Texas, in a beautiful facility on the Brazos River banks, Baylor Law is, by choice, one of the smallest law schools in the nation. Since 1857, Baylor Law combines theory with practice throughout the curriculum and cultivates a commitment to service and community responsibility.Our unwavering dedication to professional excellence propels Baylor Lawyers to success in courtrooms, boardrooms, and communities worldwide. Our school is located on the Baylor University Medical Center campus near downtown Dallas. Our four-story complex includes a student computer lab (open 24-hours a day, 7-days a week), spacious classrooms wired for multi-media and video presentations and conferencing, quiet study lounges, and the state-of-the-art Don A. and Ruth Buchholz Patient Simulation Lab. We are delighted you are interested in Baylor and invite you to see where you could live, learn, play, and worship as a future Bear. We offer many different options for you and your family to visit the campus. In addition to the opportunities available on our website, you could be invited to other exclusive events not advertised online, so be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date. Prospective students and their families can schedule a visit experience Monday-Friday and some Saturdays. Customize your visit to maximize the day. The premiere is an all-day Saturday event designed just for prospective newcomers and transfer students. Parents are welcome. High school seniors can apply for these events after they have applied for admission to Baylor. These events offer discipline-specific campus visits as well as unique scholarship opportunities. As a transfer student, we understand that you have unique questions and concerns when looking for your next college home. That is why we offer Transfer Fridays. The Baylor Family loves being together. That is why we have year-round Traditions Experiences, which are perfect excuses to hang out, have fun, and let loose with our favorite people. Baylor is truly an international university with students from more than 90 countries. We recognize the richness that cultural diversity brings to our campus. Baylor makes it a priority to support international students throughout their years of studying. The Center for Global Engagement is a helpful organization that features activities and support programs, especially for students who have traveled to Baylor from outside the United States. 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Baylor welcomes students from 25 countries, 24 states, and dozens of area neighborhoods. We do not see local students or international students, day students, or boarding students. Living and learning together, we see Baylor students. Our commitment to coeducation is essential in all aspects of the school and is directly linked to our commitment to leadership and diversity. Learning with people from different cultures and backgrounds broadens our students' views and prepares them for the real world. By offering boys and girls equal opportunities, we help them develop their full potential and respect different perspectives. Baylor's mission is to foster in its students both the ability and the desire to make a positive difference in the world. Baylor fulfills its mission by providing: A rich academic program that opens the minds of students, preparing them for college and an ever-changing world A school rooted in tradition yet receptive to change, staffed by talented adults who are devoted to teaching and who model for students a lifelong love of learning A wide variety of co-curricular experiences that require active participation and personal commitment, extending learning beyond the lessons of the traditional classroom A diverse academy having at its heart a vibrant resident community of faculty and students from around the world A balance of emphasis on activities of the mind, body, and spirit, encouraging students to grow into happy, caring, and honorable adults, ready and unafraid to be leaders for the public good. We believe that faith is central to every person's life and that the study of religion is an essential part of a complete education. While most of our students and faculty are Christian, all major world religions are represented in the school, and we welcome and respect all faiths. Demanding academic courses are the heart of our program. Curiosity and hard work are expected of all students, and a high academic performance level is the norm. Baylor students are surrounded by peers who value academic achievement and a faculty whose main aim is to help students achieve it. A gender equity study compiled from 39 independent school surveys throughout the U.S. reveals that Baylor does an exemplary job providing equitable experiences for students, regardless of gender, in several critical areas. When you are deciding on a new school, you are looking at a lot more than classes. And if you are considering a boarding school, you have also added "where to live" and "what to do on weekends" to your list. This section will help you get acquainted with our community as you begin to envision the full scope of life at Baylor. The idea of extending the borders of the traditional classroom is deeply entrenched at Baylor. From a class lesson at our on-campus solar farm to Walkabout's great outdoors lessons, Baylor's experiential opportunities are an essential part of our overall academic program. There is no question that the academic, athletic, and civic achievements of our students are inspiring. Yet there is another side to Baylor that is profoundly human and real. We are a family of students, teachers, parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends who share a unique bond that transcends description. View full school