Parents Of Athletic Recruits

What Does It Mean To Be An NCAA Division III Student-Athlete?

As the parent of a talented student-athlete, you are no doubt very proud of their achievements, both on and off the field. At TLU, it's a privilege and an amazing opportunity to be part of one of our 19 intercollegiate teams, and your student-athlete's success in the classroom is just as important to us as success on the court or the field.

Our goal for all student-athletes is to receive an affordable, top-rated education while also realizing their goal of playing collegiate sports.

Bulldog Athletics is home to national champions, All-Americans, conference titles, and much more. We are proud to say our athletic success is paired right along side our academic success and the overall TLU experience. TLU is a community in every sense of the word and being the parent of an athlete gives you a glimpse into how special and transformative competing at the college can be.

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Deciding where to go to college is one of the most important decisions and most significant investments you can make. We are here to help you every step of the way.

Campus Visit Options

On-Campus Visits: TLU offers individual visits to campus for prospective students and their families Monday through Friday. These visits include a 30-minute information session with an admissions representative and a 30-minute golf cart campus tour hosted by one of our student admissions ambassadors.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

While we do not offer athletics scholarships as a DIII university, we do believe all students should be able to afford a small, private college experience.

First-year students who apply for the 2024-2025 academic year and are admitted are eligible to receive academic scholarships ranging from $20,000 per year ($80,000 over four years) up to $25,000 per year ($100,000 over four years). We can proudly say that 100% of admitted students receive some type of merit-based, academic scholarship.

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Graduation Is The Number One Goal For TLU Athletics

Main Objectives

• Recruit academically proficient and achievement-oriented student-athletes.
• Provide an academic support system that provides sound academic advising and counseling provides accessibility to tutors, teaches efficient and effective use of study time, and, promotes the wise selection of course work and course loads, with specific attention given to the time and period correlation.
• Present athletics as a co-curricular activity consistent with the educational philosophy found in the mission statement of the university.

Read The Full TLU Athletics Mission Statement

TLU Is Committed To Diversity & Inclusion

As a core value, TLU and the NCAA believe in and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and gender equity among student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. TLU seeks to establish and maintain an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes and career opportunities for coaches and administrators from diverse backgrounds. Diversity and inclusion improve the learning environment for all student-athletes and enhance excellence.

With a Hispanic student population of 40 percent, TLU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) as designated by the Department Of Education. HSIs also serve students by promoting a racially diverse student body, fostering a positive and open campus, and providing services that are specifically designed to help Hispanic students.

TLU's Commitment to Diversity

Action Plan For Racial Justice

Listen To All Are Welcome: A TLU Presidential Podcast Series About Racial Justice