GGP Arrival Information

• Go to the Parking Services office across from Hankamer Cashion Academic Building to get your student ID.
• Parking Services is located at Speight Parking Garage (1521 S. 4^th St. Waco, TX, 76706)
• Parking Services is open weekdays from 8:00am-5:00pm.
  • You must have your ID card before you can move into your housing.

If you study on campus, your health insurance starts at the beginning of the semester. If you need proof of coverage before arriving on campus, please email Global_Gateway@baylor.edu or Lisa_Bland@baylor.edu.

There are some vaccines required for enrollment.  Bring all vaccination records with you.

If you have a Health Center hold on your account, the nurses in the Baylor Health Center can see what vaccines you need. Some students need to get meningitis vaccine, tetanus vaccine or MMR.

If necessary, go to the Baylor Health Center located on the 2nd floor of the Student Life Center  (209 Speight Ave. Waco, TX 76706).  Bring your passport and medical documents (vaccination documents, COVID vaccine card, etc.).

COVID:

As of May 2023 the CDC announced it is not required to show proof of a COVID vaccine to board a flight to the U.S.

Please visit Baylor's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information page for the latest guidelines.  The list of Frequently Asked Questions about COVID is particularly helpful.

Visit the "Global Bears Week" webpage and follow the instructions to see what you need to do.  You have to register for some of the orientation activities, so please make sure to read this carefully.

• Your specific room assignment is found in your Baylor email.
• You can move in the week before classes begin. See Campus Living &Learning for times and details. Your specific room assignment is found in your Baylor email.
• You must have your Baylor ID card to move-in.

You need to be familiar with Start Smart content. You’ve been invited to this class on Canvas. This site will help you feel more comfortable using Canvas in your classes.

You need to be familiar with Orientation content. You’ve been invited to this class on Canvas. This site will help you understand what is expected in the Global Gateway Program.

• Your Baylor bill is found in the Baylor E-bill webpage.
• You pay Baylor for housing, dining, and medical insurance.