First Week in Waco Checklist

Confirm electricity is active

Connect to WiFi and test speed

Do a grocery run at H-E-B (1.8 mi away)

Unpack kitchen and bathroom first

Set up your bed and make it comfortable

Locate the nearest gas station and pharmacy

Walk the route from Centre to your classes

It is a short walk to most campus buildings.

Get your Baylor ID card if you have not already

Find Moody Library, the SLC, and your classroom buildings

Set up campus parking permit (if driving to campus)

Download Baylor apps (student portal, dining, bus routes)

Open a local bank account or confirm ATM access

Set up autopay for rent if available

Activate renter's insurance if not done

Update your address with important accounts (bank, insurance, etc.)

Save leasing office number and emergency maintenance contact

Walk to Fuego Tortilla Grill (0.5 mi) — a Baylor institution

Visit Magnolia Silos (1.6 mi)

Check out downtown Waco restaurants and coffee shops

Explore Cameron Park trails

Find your favorite study spot on campus

Try the Centre pool

Introduce yourself to neighbors at the apartment