Category: Student News

There will be a TEACH information session on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Moye Hall, Room 318. The information session is open to all students who are interested in teacher education. It is mandatory for students who will apply for the teacher education program for spring 2016 and for students who are entering block courses. Food will be provided during the meeting.

For more information, contact Sandra Garza at 210-434-6711, ext. 6575 or scgarza@ollusa.edu. Students who plan to apply for spring 2016 admission and do not attend this meeting must contact Ms. Garza to schedule an appointment.

The Development Office is hiring students for the University’s fall phonathon. Phonathon callers raise money for the Lake Fund by speaking with alumni and community friends, informing them of OLLU news and events, updating their contact information, and asking them to make a gift to OLLU. This is a temporary position that runs Sept.-Oct.

Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and graduate students must be enrolled in at least six hours to qualify. Visit the Student Employment Office, located in the Walter Center, for additional eligibility requirements.

For more information, contact Anissa Lopez at 210-431-5543 or aklopez@ollusa.edu.

Students who have not yet registered their cars and received a parking decal should visit the University Police Department Office.

For more information, call 210-431-4022 or email police@lake.ollusa.edu.

The date for returning students to move in to the Residence Halls is Saturday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or 7-10 p.m.

The date for returning students to move in to the Residence Halls is Saturday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

OLLU no longer requires proof of current health insurance as a condition of enrollment (exception: *Student Athletes and **International Students). The current Student Assurance Insurance Policy will terminate on July 31, 2015.

There will be NO automatic enrollment into a health insurance plan (Exception: International Students**).

There will be NO fee on the tuition bill (Exception: International Students**).

There will be NO opportunity to procure health insurance through tuition or financial aid via OLLU (Exception: International Students**).

Individuals who currently carry the Student Assurance Insurance and who desire to have health insurance after July 31, 2015, will need to procure a new policy from the private market place, directly from Student Assurance at www.sas-mn.com or through the Affordable Healthcare website www.healthcare.gov.

Students are encouraged to commence research now so that a new policy can be procured and ready to go into effect Aug. 1, 2015.

Students should select a policy that best meets their individual needs, preferences and budget.

Students and/or parents should research options where coverage applies to their home state/county as well as where they attend school.

The 2014 Federal individual mandate requires all Americans to maintain “minimum essential” health insurance coverage.  

*STUDENT ATHLETES:  Proof of current health insurance is required to participate within any OLLU intercollegiate athletic program. No exceptions.

**INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:  Mandatory enrollment in Student Assurance is required and will be billed on the student’s billing statement.

OLLU no longer requires proof of current health insurance as a condition of enrollment (exception: *Student Athletes and **International Students). The current Student Assurance Insurance Policy will terminate on July 31, 2015.

There will be NO automatic enrollment into a health insurance plan (Exception: International Students**).

There will be NO fee on the tuition bill (Exception: International Students**).

There will be NO opportunity to procure health insurance through tuition or financial aid via OLLU (Exception: International Students**).

Individuals who currently carry the Student Assurance Insurance and who desire to have health insurance after July 31, 2015, will need to procure a new policy from the private market place, directly from Student Assurance at www.sas-mn.com or through the Affordable Healthcare website www.healthcare.gov.

Students are encouraged to commence research now so that a new policy can be procured and ready to go into effect Aug. 1, 2015.

Students should select a policy that best meets their individual needs, preferences and budget.

Students and/or parents should research options where coverage applies to their home state/county as well as where they attend school.

The 2014 Federal individual mandate requires all Americans to maintain “minimum essential” health insurance coverage.  

*STUDENT ATHLETES:  Proof of current health insurance is required to participate within any OLLU intercollegiate athletic program. No exceptions.

**INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:  Mandatory enrollment in Student Assurance is required and will be billed on the student’s billing statement.

Students who will be attending OLLU in the fall should make sure to complete their registration and financial aid and payment arrangements as soon as possible to ensure needed classes are secured.

The Hispanic Organization for Public Employees (HOPE) has partnered with OLLU to provide a $3,000 scholarship with a matching University scholarship. The scholarship is open to incoming freshmen, incoming transfer students and current OLLU students.

Click here to view scholarship criteria and information on how to apply.

Application deadline is Aug. 3, 2015.

Students who plan to graduate at the end of the summer semester must apply for graduation by Friday, June 5, with the Registrar’s Office. Apply online through WebAdvisor or ask a Registrar’s Office Representative for an application.

Note: All academic requirements must be successfully completed in order for the degree to be conferred. Students anticipating to graduate summer 2015 may participate in the fall commencement ceremony, which will take place in December.