How do I start the transfer process?
Be sure to maintain good academic standing, and begin researching institutions that you are interested in transferring to. Then, contact their admissions team to learn more.
How do I order my official transcript?
Lourdes University is partnered with Parchment to accept transcript orders over the Internet. Electronic and mailed transcripts are available for purchase. To request a transcript from the institution, clink on the link provided below:
For more information about transcripts, visit lourdes.edu/registrar
How do I request a replacement diploma?
To order a diploma through the Registrar, please complete the Duplicate Diploma Request Form and mail to the following address:
Lourdes University
Office of the Registrar
6832 Convent Blvd
Sylvania, OH 43560
There is a $35 replacement fee. Checks should be made payable to Lourdes University.
Please note:
- Both the request and payment must be received prior to processing.
- Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
- The signatures of the college officials are current officers and may not be the same as those on your original diploma.
When will teach-out agreements be available?
Teach-out agreements will be available in the coming weeks. Your academic advisors can help you prepare to look at options while we work diligently to complete the rigorous review process that these agreements require. Lourdes will hold transfer fairs and host representatives from teach-out partners once agreements are finalized.
If I transfer to a different institution now and a teach-out agreement is finalized later, will my transfer pathway be honored as a teach-out agreement?
Teach-out agreements with each institution will vary, and your eligibility for the teach-out after transferring will be dependent on the agreement.
Who should I contact to learn more about how my credits will transfer to another institution?
When teach-out and transfer agreements are confirmed, designated advisors at those institutions will be ready to help you.
What do I do once I've decided where I want to go in the Fall? Whom do I tell and when?
While you’re not required to tell us where you’re attending following academic year, it does help with institutional planning. Please let your academic advisor know your plans so we can guide you accordingly.
Why is Lourdes University closing?
Over the past 15 years, Lourdes has experienced significant enrollment decline, including a 40% decrease since 2019. Historically, the Sisters of St. Francis subsidized operations with millions of dollars annually. Due to the aging of the congregation, that subsidy is no longer possible. Without sufficient tuition revenue to sustain operations, the difficult decision was made to close at the conclusion of this academic year.
Why was the notice so short?
The decision was finalized only after extensive financial review and exploration of alternatives. The University communicated the decision at the earliest point possible once it became official. Teach out agreements require coordination with receiving institutions and accrediting bodies, which must occur after a closure decision is made.
How to File the 2026-2027 FAFSA
Sign in to FAFSA
- Go to studentaid.gov and log in.
- If you have not completed your FAFSA, you will select “start new form.”
- You will need to create an FSA ID at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch if you have not already. Once you register your FSA ID you can use it to file and submit your FAFSA.
- If you have completed a FAFSA you will need to “edit existing form”
Student Identity Information
- Complete identity information (name, address, phone number, state of residence)
Provide Student Consent and Approval
- Provide consent.
- Your consent and approval are needed to retrieve and disclose federal tax information (FTI)
- If you do not provide consent, you will not be eligible for federal student aid.
Student Personal Circumstances
- Complete the sections on student marital status, college plans, dependency status.
- Dependent students must invite parents to complete their section of the FAFSA.
- Independent married students must invite spouses to complete their section of the FAFSA.
- To invite contributors the student must be able to enter the “first name, last name, date of birth, social security number, and email address of the contributor(s).
- Contributors will receive an email to access your FAFSA and will need their own FSA ID.
- Can not combine with the student section until required contributors are invited.
Student Demographics
- Enter demographic information.
Financial Information
- Refer to your 2024 tax return to answer tax questions.
- Enter your asset information.
Select Colleges
- Enter the colleges you want to receive your FAFSA
Sign and Submit
- Review the FAFSA and contributor information.
- Read and sign your FAFSA form.
- Contributors must complete their section before the FAFSA is finalized.
- Contributors complete identity information, provide consent, enter demographic information, and financial information.
- Contributors will review and sign the FAFSA form.
- You will be taken to a confirmation page if your FAFSA has been successfully submitted.
How to Add a New School Code to Your FAFSA
Step 1: Log In
- Go to studentaid.gov.
- Click “Log In.”
- Enter your FSA ID (username and password).
Step 2: Access Your Existing FAFSA Form
- Select your 2026-27 FAFSA form.
- Choose “Make Corrections” or “Edit FAFSA Form.”
Step 3: Navigate to the School Selection Section
- Locate the section labeled “School Selection.”
- Review the schools currently listed on your FAFSA.
Note: You can list up to 20 colleges or career schools on your FAFSA at one time.
Step 4: Add a New School
- Select “Add a School.”
- Search for the institution by:
- School name
- City and state
- Federal School Code
- Select the correct school from the search results.
- Confirm your selection.
Step 5 (If Necessary): Remove a School
If you have already reached the maximum number of schools:
- Remove one school that has already received your FAFSA information.
- Then add the new school.
Step 6: Sign and Submit
- Review your changes carefully.
- Sign the FAFSA electronically using your FSA ID.
- If you are a dependent student, a parent may also need to sign.
- Click “Submit.”
