Join us each month as we pause to think about our favorite traditions that bind us together as one Baylor Family!

Whether it's sprinting across Floyd Casey/McLane Stadium as part of the Baylor Line, picking up a Dr Pepper float on campus every Tuesday for Dr Pepper Hour or listening to the sound of the Carillon bells as you walk through campus, each tradition holds a special place in our university’s heritage and ultimately, in each of our own unique experiences.

Click on the images below to learn more about our school's traditions, honor their place on campus, and embrace the future by supporting what makes part of the Baylor experience special.

Graduation Philanthropy Cords
Graduation Philanthropy Cords
Any graduating student who makes a gift to Baylor of $5 or more at any point during their senior year is eligible to wear a philanthropy cord at graduation. 
Hey Grad! Did you know you could get a philanthropy cord to wear at graduation by making a gift of $5 or more any time during your senior year? Check it out!
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Scholarships
Scholarships
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Nothing impacts a student's Baylor experience more than the gift of scholarship.
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Christmas On 5th
Christmas On 5th
Support Baylor University
The Baylor Family comes together every year to celebrate Christmas early through Christmas on 5th Street. Click here to learn more about this beloved tradition!
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All-University Thanksgiving Dinner
All-University Thanksgiving Dinner
Support the ongoing tradition of Baylor's All-University Thanksgiving Dinner!
Students are welcomed onto Fountain Mall at Baylor University to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday as part of the Baylor Family.
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Baylor Homecoming
Baylor Homecoming
Your support of the Athletics Mental Health Services Excellence Fund helps provide Baylor student-athletes with the resources they need to be Champions for life on and off the field. Let's sic OSU!
As the oldest & largest collegiate homecoming parade in the country, we have some big traditions that take place. Want to know how you can be involved?
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Family Weekend
Family Weekend
The Baylor Parent Fund supports areas of campus, beyond tuition and fees, that help provide a well-rounded experience to our Bears.
One weekend each Fall, Baylor University opens its doors & welcomes our Bears’ families on campus for fun, food & fellowship.
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Baylor Spirit (School Colors/School Song/Sic ‘Em/Yell Leaders)
Baylor Spirit (School Colors/School Song/Sic ‘Em/Yell Leaders)
Baylor Spirit and Athletic Traditions allow all Baylor Bears from all walks of life come together as one Baylor Family!
With more than 177 years since its founding, Baylor University is a place full of spirited traditions.
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The Baylor University Golden Wave Band and Fight Song
The Baylor University Golden Wave Band and Fight Song
The Golden Wave Club Excellence Fund allows members of the Golden Wave Band to update their instruments and uniforms, travel with athletics teams, compete in prestigious competitions and provide scholarships for deserving students.
For more than 100 years, Baylor University’s marching band has inspired school spirit & supported Bears on the field of play.
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The Baylor Line
The Baylor Line
The Baylor Line Camp Scholarship Fund helps provide the opportunity to attend Line Camp to an incoming student who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford this experience.
Established in 1970, Baylor University’s student body carries on the tradition at every home football game.
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Dr Pepper Hour
Dr Pepper Hour
The Student Life Excellence Fund helps provide our students with experiences, like Dr Pepper Hour, that connect them to the University and our Baylor Family as a whole, on a deeper level! 
A tradition since 1953, Barfield Drawing Room hosts Dr Pepper Hour from 3-4 p.m. every Tuesday.
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