Applying to TLU
Below are general application instructions for applying to Texas Lutheran University. TLU follows a "rolling admission" policy, which means that an admissions decision is made after the application file is completed by the applicant. An application is considered complete only after all items on the application checklist have been received.
Transfer Applicants:
- Complete TLU's online application for admission, or submit the ApplyTexas common application
- $40 non-refundable application fee*
- Personal essay/statement, as indicated on the application form - if using ApplyTexas, you only must submit one of the optional essays
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended
- Official high school transcript; it should include class rank and cumulative GPA**
- One recommendation form/letter (teacher or counselor)
- Transfer Addendum
- Financial Aid Addendum
*The $40 application fee will be waived for anyone who applies for Fall 2010 before the December 15 priority deadline. **If a transfer applicant has fewer than 15 transferable hours, in addition to the high school transcript, the applicant must submit official SAT or ACT test scores.
