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Transfer Student Application

Application Deadlines

TLU follows a rolling admissions policy, which means that an admissions decision is made approximately two weeks after an application file is completed by the applicant. A student's application is considered complete only after all required documents have been received.

  • Spring Priority Deadline: November 15
  • Spring Late Deadline: January 3
  • Fall Priority Deadline: June 15
  • Fall Late Deadline: August 1

Required Documents

Application for admission

TLU Application Common Application

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  • Essay/Writing Sample
  • Official transcript(s) from every institution attended (including dual credit)—even if no credit was earned, a transcript is required
  • Official high school transcript is required for students who have fewer than 24 hours of university-level coursework (not including dual credit coursework)
  • Transfer Addendum (available via your application status portal)

NOTE: A recommendation letter from someone familiar with your academic background is preferred, but not required.

*Transfer applicants with fewer than 15 semester hours of university-level work may submit official SAT or ACT test scores for consideration.


Prospective transfer students are invited to join us for an exclusive event for students interested in transferring to TLU. It doesn't matter if you are just starting the search process, have submitted an application, or have been admitted to TLU, the transfer process is unique, and we want to give you the opportunity to hear from the transfer experts, our transfer students. Visiting during Transfer Days is a great way to learn about TLU, hear from current transfer students, and get your questions answered by our transfer admissions team.

Summer 2024 Transfer Days

  • May 18, 2024
  • June 22, 2024
  • July 27, 2024

Click Here to Register for Transfer Days

    Community College Partners Scholarship

    TLU offers an additional $1,000 scholarship to transfer students who have earned a combination of 15 hours at the Alamo Colleges District or
    Austin Community College District.

    Learn More About Our Transfer Scholarships

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    Mailing address
    Texas Lutheran University
    Office of Admissions
    1000 W. Court Street
    Seguin, TX 78155-9952

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