Transfer Students

The School of Education welcomes transfer students every semester! Transfer students bring a unique perspective to School of Education classrooms.

Baylor's teacher-education program stands apart from the crowd. No other teacher-education program will provide you as many teaching opportunities in local classrooms. This unique exposure to different students also allows you to have experiences with a variety of grade levels and school climates. We want you to be certain of your career path. We also want you to be prepared for the interview process, having many different experiences to pull from as you interview for your first teaching job!

Are you considering transferring to Baylor’s School of Education? Great! We want to help make that a smooth transition. Follow these steps:

1. Review our degree planners by certification area to see the courses we require.
2. Use Baylor’s Equivalent Course Tool to see what courses you will have completed with your past and current college coursework.
3. Visit the Baylor Admissions site to omplete your Transfer Student Application.

More about transferring to Baylor

School of Education Transfer Policy

Frequently Asked Questions for Transfer Students in Education:

• When should I Transfer to Baylor?
  Our clinical program requires 4-6 semesters of teaching experiences. We recommend transferring to Baylor as soon as you can.
   
• What is required to get certified as a teacher?
  The state of Texas certifies teachers who have completed an approved educator preparation program and successfully completed certification exams. The Baylor University education program has been approved through the Texas Education Agency, and our students have an excellent success rate on the state exams, for which our Office of Professional Practice prepares them.
   
• Will my transfer classes count toward teacher certification?
  This will all depend on the major you intend to pursue at Baylor. We recommend you take a look at our degree planners by certification area and use the Baylor Equivalent Course Tool to see what classes will transfer in as Baylor equivalents.
   
• Whom can I contact for help?
  The SOE has staff members who want to help you through this process! You can contact an SOE Academic Advisor to guide you and make sure you get in contact with any other appropriate individuals.
   
• Am I eligible for Education scholarships?
  Yes, you are! Education majors are eligible for School of Education scholarships. You will need a current and completed FAFSA. You can find more information and the application during the open application period early each calendar year on our Undergraduate Scholarships page. You would be considered an “Incoming Student.”