Welcome to Houston Baptist University! We have been preparing for your arrival and are very excited that you have made the decision to join the HBU family. Welcome Days is designed to make your transition to HBU and college life as smooth as possible. When you attend Welcome Days, you will find a wide variety of sessions, events, and social gatherings to help you get to know campus better, find answers to your questions, and make new friends. We want you to have fun and learn about your new home. Make the most of Welcome Days!

At Welcome Days you will have fun!

At Welcome Days you will learn!

At Welcome Days you will make new friends!

Important Welcome Days Information

Arrival & Registration:

Residential Students (students who will be living on campus during the school year): All residential students should plan to arrive for Welcome Days registration and move in on Thursday, August 21. The Residence Halls will be open for residential student move in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on this day.

Commuter Students:  All commuter students should plan to arrive for Welcome Days registration on Thursday, August 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Medical Forms:
Medical forms will be filled out at Registration. Parents must sign the form for students under the age of 18.