WELCOME Getting Started in Foundations for Parents

What to Expect From Foundations for Parents

Welcome to the first part of your Orientation 2020 experience! This version of Foundations is designed to give parents and other loved ones direct access to essential content as your student begins her or his Baylor journey. We've called this part "Foundations" as that's exactly what it is designed to be. The information here is intended to provide you with the basic knowledge you need as you journey alongside your student. There are 7 modules or sections, organized around key areas of life for new Baylor Bears:

Welcome
Your Academic Journey
Your First Year
Campus Life
Technology
Financial Matters
Next Steps

We want students to complete all of the modules prior to their academic advising appointment, and their academic advisor will expect that they are familiar with the content covered here. Students will access Foundations using their Bear ID and password, and their version requires that they progress through each page in order. Foundations for Parents gives you quick access to any page of interest by selecting "Modules" and simply choosing the page you'd like to visit. Parents and other guests, we invite you to access this content as often as you'd like. You can come back to Foundations at any time to revisit information, and you can progress through the modules at your own pace. So, we encourage you to take your time! We've included the same content as the student version so you are in the know. Plan to spend about 2 hours to complete the full Foundations experience.

While we want you to fully engage with this content, we also recommend that you help empower your student to be taking the lead in his or her Orientation 2020 experience. Encourage them to be the ones seeking answers to questions, connecting with Orientation Leaders, and participating in Live Sessions to get to know their new community. Your support as they do will help them take ownership of their Baylor story!

You and your student will have plenty of opportunities to explore if you'd like more information, or to ask questions along the way. There's a helpful "Explore Resources" page near the end of the modules where you'll find links to dive deeper into much of the content in Foundations. You can also connect easily with Orientation Leaders using the online Chat feature on the Orientation 2020 website. During regular business hours, you can reach out to the Department of New Student Programs at 254-710-7240.

Let's jump in!

Have Questions? Click HERE to chat with an Orientation Leader!