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 4,200 students are enrolled, representing over 50 countries for Fall 2023
- Ranked in the top 15 safest college campuses in Texas 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
- 87% of first-year students received financial aid in Fall 2023
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.
- 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
- January 20, 2024: Winter Patriot Preview
- February 19, 2024: President's Day Patriot Preview
- 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
- May 30-31, 2024: NPO Session 1
- June 3-4, 2024: NPO Session 2
- June 6-7, 2024: NPO Session 3
- June 10-11, 2024: NPO Session 4
- June 13-14, 2024: NPO Session 5
- July 4, 2024: Independence Day Holiday (University Closed)
- July 11-12, 2024: NPO Session 6
- July 25-31, 2024: Long Summer 2024 Final Exams
- July 26, 2024: Summer Patriot Preview
- August 2, 2024 at 10:00 am: Summer Commencement
- August 6, 2024: NPO Session 7
- October 14, 2024: October Patriot Preview
- November 9, 2024: November Patriot Preview
- November 23, 2024: Homecoming Tour
- December 2, 2024: Christmas Tree Lighting Tour
- December 10, 2024: Christmas Tour #2
- December 11, 2024: Christmas Tour #3
- December 16, 2024: Christmas Tour #4
- December 17, 2024: Christmas Tour #5