Freshman Admission Requirements & Priority Dates
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered a 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 go through our 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
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 standard will be invited to OLLU’s Deferred Admission Program.
Deferred Admission Program
Students who are denied admission are eligible for OLLU’s Deferred Admission Program (DAP). This invitation-only program is intended for applicants who were denied freshman admission, but upon successful completion, of the DAP can be considered a “transfer” student.
The DAP is designed to introduce you to the demands of college-level studies, bolster your study skills, and establish a baseline college GPA. Successful completion of the program with an acceptable GPA will qualify you for an OLLU academic scholarship.
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.