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Saints Flight School

Saints Flight School

 

August 9-13, 2025

Saints Flight School is a five-day summer enrichment program designed for incoming first-year students that provides the opportunity to experience OLLU in a more intimate setting before the first day of classes. We understand how this transitional period between high school and college is exhilarating, exciting, and concerning all at the same time. Flight School provides students more time to make new friends, settle in and learn the mission and core values of OLLU, and of course, explore the marvelous attractions of the world-renowned city of San Antonio!  

Benefits

As a Flight School Saint, students will be able to: 

  • Connect with other incoming Saints, upper-division peer mentors, and professors to create a sense of community and belonging, and learn the mission and core values of OLLU. 
  • Participate in fun, interactive team and confidence-building sessions led by OLLU peer and faculty mentors that will invite you to explore issues of inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility. 
  • Experience OLLU in a more intimate setting before fall classes begin; gain early access to your residence hall (if living on campus) OR live on campus for a few days to gain the full-immersive college experience at no charge! 
  • Explore the marvelous attractions of this world-renowned city with your new classmates. 

Eligibility 

  • SELECTION: Open to the first 30 incoming first-year students who fill out the application and can commit to all five days. 
  • FEES: The program is free, but you must be an admitted OLLU student and have submitted your $100 enrollment deposit to sign up for Flight School. This deposit will be applied to your tuition bill upon completion of the program. Applications for deposit waivers are available upon request. 
  • REQUIREMENTS: Prior to attending Flight School, you must have a complete admissions packet, including final high school transcript and proof of a meningitis vaccine. 
  • DEADLINE: The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, July 1, 2025 , or when all spots are filled. 

Program Details

  • Q&A SESSION: This session is required for all Flight School participants. Virtual Check-In Session Monday, July 21, from 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm. Residence Life will also be in attendance. Log-in information will be sent on Tuesday, July 15; please make sure to check your OLLU email address!   
  • SUNDAY Check-In: Move-in day is  Saturday, Aug. 9, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Please check-in with a Residence Life staff member (210-749-7571 or 210-749-6925) at the Residence Life Office in the Slater Apartments. 
  • Students residing on campus will move into their fall 2025 dorm assignments.
  • Students commuting will have the option to live on campus Aug. 9-14 at no cost to the student. Students, however, will need to bring appropriate dorm bedding and other hygiene material. Linens can be checked out upon request, free of charge. Commuter students may move in Saturday, Aug. 9, between 3 -5 p.m. and a move out Thursday, Aug. 14, between 9 a.m. - noon. 
  • ORIENTATION: We will have a mandatory Flight School meeting from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the  Slater (Lake View) Amenities Room on Saturday, Aug. 9 for all participants. More information will be provided during the Q&A Virtual Check-In Session on July 21. 

Programming

Saturday, Aug. 9 

  • 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. – Check-in 
  • 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Introductory Meeting (Lake View Amenities Room in Slater Apartments) (Dinner on your own)

Sunday, Aug. 10

  • 9 a.m.– 12 p.m. – Breakfast, Lunch, Team-Building Outdoor Activities
  • 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Team-Building Indoor Activities
  • 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. – Optional Dinner and Social Activities with OLLU Summer Programs

Monday, Aug. 11 and Tuesday, Aug 12 

  • 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. – Breakfast, Lunch, Interactive Sessions, and Cultural Excursions 
  • 5 p.m.– 8 p.m. – Optional Dinner and Social Session with OLLU Summer Programs 

Wednesday, Aug. 13

  • 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. – Breakfast, Lunch, and Presentations
  • 5 p.m.– 8 p.m. – Optional Dinner and Social Session with OLLU Summer Programs 

Registration

Please submit your registration by July 1, 2025 to guarantee your place at this year’s Flight School.

Register for Flight School

 

Already Registered? 

  • Move into dorms on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Please check-in with a Residence Life staff member (210-749-7571 or 210-749-6925) at the Residence Life Office in the Slater Apartments. We will have a mandatory Flight School meeting from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the  Slater (Lake View) Amenities Room for all participants. More information will be provided during the Check-In Session on July 21. 
  • Visit the Residence Life  Frequently Asked Questions  page for additional information regarding living in residence halls on campus.  
  • Review the  Housing Contract.
  • Review the  Residence Life Handbook.
  • Complete your admissions packet including submitting your final high school transcript and proof of a meningitis vaccine. 
  • Complete your fall registration.  
  • Plan on attending the online Check-In session scheduled for Monday, July 21, from  12:30 p.m - 1:30 p.m. Residence Life will also be in attendance. Log in information will be sent on Tuesday, July 15; please make sure to check your OLLU email address!  
  • Please make sure to update your personal email and cell-phone number to receive additional information and updates. (Data rates may apply). 
  • Cancel if you no longer plan to attend Flight School by emailing Dr. Valerie A. Martínez at vamartinez@ollusa.edu. vamartinez@ollusa.edu.  

Additional Information for Flight School Students

Required Information

New Student Account Info
New Student Account Setup Instructions 

Meningitis Vaccine Requirement Info
https://www.ollusa.edu/health-safety/health-services/meningitis-vaccine-requirement.html

 

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