Freshman Admission Requirements & Priority Dates

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be considered competitive for undergraduate admission to OLLU, we recommend students successfully complete (with a GPA of 2.5) , or be in the process of completing, the following curriculum or its equivalent.  Students who apply without this curriculum will undergo a review process.

• 4 credits of English
  Including: English I, II, III and IV
  
• 3-4 credits of Math
  Including: algebra I and II, geometry and advanced math courses such as pre-calculus, calculus and statistics
• 3-4 credits of Science
  Including: biology, chemistry and two advanced sciences such as physics, environmental science, anatomy and physiology; integrated physics and chemistry (IPC) is acceptable if taken between biology and chemistry
• 2-3 credits of Social Studies
  Including: world/human geography or world history, U.S. history since 1877, U.S. government (half credit) and economics (half credit)
• 2 credits of Foreign Language
  Recommended that these be in the same language but can be in different language

Personal Reflection

To complete your application for admission, and to provide you the opportunity to share with your admission counselor something about yourself, OLLU requires a 200-word Personal Reflection. The Personal Reflection prompt is included in the ApplyTexas application and the OLLU application allowing you to submit your reflection electronically.  If you wish to submit it separately, you can email it to admissions@ollusa.edu.
   
Reflection Prompt
OLLU is a faith-based community whose core values mirror what we believe and how we live. Reflecting on the four values outlined below, please share your thoughts on which of the four resonates with you the most and why. Your reflection should consist of a minimum of 200 words.

• • Community
  • Integrity
  • Trust
  • Service

ACT and SAT Information

(OLLU’s admission process is currently  test-blind. Admission tests are no longer required)

ACT - For ACT dates and times and locations, visit www.act.org . OLLU’s ACT Code – 4140

SAT - For SAT dates, times and locations, visit www.collegeboard.com . OLLU’s SAT code – 6550

Applicant Review

Students who do not meet the 2.5 grade point average requirement will be denied freshman admission but encouraged to apply later as a transfer applicant.

Rolling Admissions Policy

OLLU operates on a rolling admissions policy, which means our deadlines are intended as Priority Dates. Applications are accepted throughout the year and admissions decisions are made shortly after all materials have been data entered.

In spite of this policy, we strongly suggest applying early to stay ahead of deadlines for financial aid, housing, course registration, and orientation.   Prospective freshmen are encouraged to apply by May 1 for the fall semester and November 15 for spring.

Fall Semester 

• Oct 15 – Priority Admission
  Students who complete their application by Oct. 15 will receive an admission decision on/ around November 1.
• May 1 – Regular Decision
  Students who apply after Oct 15 will receive a decision on a rolling basis until July.
• Aug. 1 – Final Deadline
  Applications will continue to be accepted on a space-available basis.

Spring Semester

• Sept. 1 – Priority Admission
• Nov. 15 – Rolling Admission
  Applications will continue to be accepted on a space-available basis.