Campus Operations
Campus Operations serves as the information hub for the operations side of Baylor University, including weather-related information, I-35 construction updates, traffic and campus road closure information and more.
The multi-tiered Baylor Alert emergency notification system ensures the Baylor community has multiple ways to access up-to-date information about any campus emergency.
Baylor University joins city and county partners in coordinated tornado siren test on Friday, Sept. 4, along with required test of the Baylor Alert emergency notification system.
TxDOT plans to remove the westbound South Valley Mills Drive bridge over the I-35 Waco mainlanes, beginning Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30.
Excessive late summer heat can quickly cause heat exhaustion and other serious complications; everyone needs to take precautions to protect themselves and their friends and loved ones.
In preparation for Move-In on Wednesday and Thursday, Baylor University will CLOSE some campus parking lots and interior streets from Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 18-20.
Beginning at midnight Friday night, Aug. 7, 2026, all I-35 mainlanes in Waco will be closed as TxDOT removes the South Valley Mills Drive direct connect (flyover) to northbound I-35.
Baylor will join City of Waco and McLennan County partners to conduct a regular test of the Outdoor Warning System (tornado sirens) at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7.
Due to the Friday holiday, Baylor University, the City of Waco and McLennan County will test their Outdoor Warning Systems (tornado sirens) on Thursday, July 2, at 10 a.m.
Baylor University will join City of Waco and McLennan County partners to conduct a regular test of its Outdoor Warning System (tornado sirens) at 10 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2026.
Baylor joins city and county partners in coordinated siren test on first Friday of the month
Baylor University will join TDEM, City of Waco and McLennan County partners and other alerting authorities throughout Texas for a statewide test of emergency alert systems on Thursday, April 2.
Student Foundation's Bearathon Half-Marathon and Sic'Em 6k on Saturday, March 28, will close several campus roads and parking lots, beginning at midnight Friday until noon Saturday.
Severe Weather Awareness Week is the time to take steps to Stay Weather Ready for the spring storm season.
***Required Test of the Baylor Alert Emergency Notification System Completed Successfully at 10:06 a.m. CT Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.*** Baylor University will conduct a regular test of Outdoor Warning Systems (tornado sirens) at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, along with a required test of the Baylor Alert emergency notification system.
As the weather continues to improve in Waco and across Central Texas, the Baylor University Waco Campus has returned to normal operations as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Baylor University offices & most facilities will close Dec. 22-Jan. 4, 2026, during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The University will reopen Jan. 5, with classes beginning Jan. 20.
Baylor University will join City of Waco and McLennan County partners to conduct a regular test of its Outdoor Warning System (tornado sirens) at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5.
Several parking lots and roads on and around the Baylor University campus in Waco will be closed starting Wednesday, Oct. 29, due to Baylor Homecoming-related activities. Baylor University Shuttle (BUS) services also will be modified.
Baylor University will join City of Waco and McLennan County partners to conduct a regular test of its Outdoor Warning System (tornado sirens) at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
Fall marks the second peak season for severe weather in Texas. Staying aware of these potential threats is crucial for safety, especially as weather patterns shift unpredictably during this transitional time.
Several parking lots and roads on and around the Baylor University campus in Waco will be closed Thursday and Friday because of Howdy at the Hurd-related activities outside of the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center.
Beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to remove the northbound I-35 bridges over 17th and 18th Street as part of the four-year My35 Waco South Construction Project.
Baylor University will conduct a regular test of Outdoor Warning Systems (tornado sirens) at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, along with a required test of the Baylor Alert emergency notification system.
Detailed information you need to know to plan ahead for Friday, Aug. 29, including parking lot and garage closures, campus operations and more.
In preparation for Move-In, Baylor University will CLOSE some campus parking lots and interior streets beginning at 6p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19. ALL OF CAMPUS will be impacted.