Information for Parents
Why DBU?
It’s a big question for parents to consider. Out of all the colleges and universities your student could attend, why pursue a distinctly Christian education at Dallas Baptist University?
Of course, in answering that question we could point to the facts:
- Over 4,300 students are enrolled representing 60 countries for Fall 2021
- DBU students graduate with 21% less debt than the national average
- Ranked in the top 100 safest college campuses in America by Niche.com
- Nearly 70% of DBU graduates who apply to medical school receive acceptance—25% higher than the national average.
- DBU's elementary teacher preparation program was recognized in the top 1% in the US by the National Council on Teacher Quality
- 93% of first-year students received financial aid in Fall 2021
The DBU Difference
However, you can’t put a statistic on value. When it comes to choosing the right place for your child to spend four years of his or her life, it has to be a decision parents feel good about. It must be a decision that resonates with the entire family on all levels.
Ultimately, it’s not about a university earning 5 out of 5 stars. It’s about earning your trust.
It’s about a quiet promise made between parents and a university that we will faithfully invest in your child’s future and give him or her the best collegiate experience possible because a DBU education does not end after four years. A DBU education is forever.
Important Dates to Know
Here is a list of important dates to add to your calendar for you and your student! We will keep this updated for each academic year. Most events happen around the same time each year, and we hope this helps you with planning.
- May 30 - July 14, 2023: New Patriot Orientation
- August 6-12, 2023: Summer Bridge
- August 16, 2023: Move-In Day
- August 16-19, 2023: Student Welcome and Transition (SWAT)
- August 21, 2023: Fall 2023 Classes Begin
- September 4, 2023: Labor Day Holiday (University Closed)
- October 2-6, 2023: Fall Break
- October 23 - November 17, 2023: Advance Registration for Winter 2023-24 and Spring 2024
- November 13-18, 2023: Homecoming
- November 17-18, 2023: Family Weekend
- November 22-25, 2023: Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed)
- November 27, 2023: Campus Christmas Tree Lighting
- December 2023: FAFSA Opens
- December 7, 2023: Fall 2023 Last Day of Classes
- December 8-14, 2023: Fall 2023 Final Exams
- December 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.: Winter Commencement
- December 15, 2023: Winter 2023-24 Classes Begin
- December 23-26, 2023: Christmas Holiday (University Closed)
- January 1, 2024: New Year's Day Holiday (University Closed)
- January 11-13, 2024: Long Winter 2023-24 Final Exams
- January 16, 2024: Spring 2024 Classes Begin
- March 11-15, 2024: Spring Break
- March 29, 2024: Good Friday Holiday (University Closed)
- April 1 - May 10, 2024: Advance Registration for Summer 2024 and Fall 2024
- May 1, 2024: Spring 2024 Last Day of Classes
- May 2-8, 2024: Spring 2024 Final Exams
- May 9-10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.: Spring Commencement
- May 28, 2024: Long Summer 2024 Classes Begin
- July 4, 2024: Independence Day Holiday (University Closed)
- July 25-31, 2024: Long Summer 2024 Final Exams
- August 2, 2024 at 10:00 am: Summer Commencement