Freshman Admissions

Welcome to the Office of Undergraduate Admission at Our Lady of the Lake University. Whether you know exactly what you want to study or are undecided, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø offers you the programs, support and opportunity to help build your dreams.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø prepares students for dynamic careers and fulfilling lives through our quality programs, strong student-faculty bonds, and meaningful service-learning opportunities. We are known for our close-knit campus community and commitment to student success, both of which are enriched by a supportive campus community. Our manageable size translates into growth inside of class and out. Get started in your journey of becoming a Saint today.
Looking to accelerate your education? Jump onboard ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s Lake Express.
Our Lady of the Lake University is the first in Texas to offer these innovative programs. Students can graduate faster and enter professional life sooner. Earn a full bachelor’s degree in just three years through accredited 95–96 credit hour pathways that ensure ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s academic quality while lowering cost and accelerating time to graduation.
Continue into a master’s degree — at no extra tuition.
ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s No-Cost Master’s Program lets eligible bachelor’s students earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years through a structured pathway — with no additional tuition cost.
Am I a Freshman Applicant?
You are considered a freshman applicant if you have never attended college (except for any dual credit earned in high school or in classes taken during the summer immediately following high school graduation).
How to Apply
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø application is a simple two-step process. Submit the application for admission and your transcripts. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø does not require any fees or test scores.
1. Submit the or before the stated Priority Dates. A completed admission file will be used to determine your eligibility for admission and an academic scholarship.
NOTE: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is now a test-optional university. This enables you to decide whether to submit a standardized test score (SAT/ACT) with your application or not. Learn more about this policy.
2. Send us your high school transcript or its equivalent either electronically or by U.S. mail. Talk with a college advisor on your campus for details on how to send your transcript electronically.
Official ACT and/or SAT score reports - If opting to include test scores in your admission file, request scores be sent directly from the or the using the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø codes: ACT 4140, SAT 6550.
Send Information to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
411 S.W. 24th Street
San Antonio, TX 78207-4689
or via email to admission@ollusa.edu
Enhance Your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Admission Experience

Visit ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø — Receive an ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Campus Visit Scholarship!
New incoming freshman, transfer, and graduate students are eligible to receive a scholarship of $500 per year for up to 4 years for completing an official campus visit. Deadline to visit is March 15 for new incoming freshmen, and June 1 for new transfer and graduate students. Learn more.
Check the calendar and RSVP for our next event. You also can schedule a meeting with an admissions team member.

Submit your FAFSA
Submit your (FAFSA) so we can determine your financial aid award package. Make sure to use ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s School Code: 003598, so our Financial Aid Office can receive your information.