2026-2027 Student Regent Application Process

Duties of the Position

The Student Regent is a member of the Board of Regents who works on behalf of the best interest of Baylor University through facilitating and communicating the views and interests of students.

Application   Faculty Recommendation Form
 

Qualifications

For the 2026-27 term, priority will be given to graduate applicants able to serve in this role for two years.

At the time of application, a candidate for Student Regent must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing at Baylor University with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the semester immediately prior to the application period. Throughout his/her term, the Student Regent must remain enrolled as a full-time student in good standing at Baylor University and maintain a minimum semester GPA of 2.75. 

Furthermore, in order to function most effectively in this role, applicants must be knowledgeable of the mission, vision, goals and aspirations of Baylor University; have a general understanding of the functions of the Baylor University Board of Regents; possess proven experience as a student leader; and have demonstrated the desire and ability to understand and communicate the views and interests of students.

As is consistent with the faith-based mission of the University, the Student Regent must be a committed Christian and have accepted Jesus Christ as both Lord and Savior and live in a manner that demonstrates his or her commitment to Him.

Due to the nature of this position, a conflict of interest disclosure form and a confidentiality agreement will be required to serve on the Board.
 

Selection Process

The Office of the Board Professional will appoint and facilitate a committee process that reviews Student Regent applications and recommends candidates to the Nominating, Governance, and Regent Leadership Committee of the Board of Regents. This Committee will review the recommendations and make a final recommendation to the Board of Regents. The Board of Regents will select Student Regents as consistent with Board policy. While elected at the May Board of Regents meeting, the selected Student Regent will officially assume the position on the following June 1. The newly selected Student Regent’s first meeting will be in July 2026.

All applications must be turned into Staci Penn, Director of Board Operations, no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026. For more information, please contact either Landon Self (Student Body President) or Alexis Hooker (Graduate Student Association President).