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.

Assured Admissions:
You are more than a score at TLU, but we do feel that students who have excelled in their high school environment should be rewarded. If you meet one of the following three options, then your application process just got easier:

Assured Admissions Application Process:

• Complete TLU's online application for admission, or submit the ApplyTexas common application
• $40 non-refundable application fee
• Official SAT or ACT scores (not required under Option 1)
• Official high school transcript, which should include class rank and cumulative GPA
• Financial Aid Addendum

Regular Admissions:
If you do not meet assured admission requirements, an admissions committee will evaluate your application based on other success indicators including high school course work, honors/advanced placement courses, dual-credit courses, I.B. courses, extracurricular activities, civic or community service, leadership experience, family educational and socioeconomic background, diversity of experience and affiliation with TLU.

 Regular Admissions Application Process

• 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 must submit one of the optional essays.
• Official SAT or ACT scores
• Official high school transcript, which should include class rank and cumulative GPA
• Two recommendation forms/letters (one teacher, one counselor)
• Financial Aid Addendum