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Primary Teach-out Partner | UToledo Additional Teach-out Agreements We are pleased to announce signed teach-out agreements with the below institutions. This list will be updated as additional schools are added. Note: the full searchable directory of teach-out and transfer pathway partners can be found at https://www.lourdes.edu/transfer-options.JTVCZGlyZWN0b3Jpc3RfYWxsX2xpc3RpbmclMjB0YWclM0QlMjJ0ZWFjaC1vdXQlMjIlMjBoZWFkZXIlM0QlMjJubyUyMiUyMGxpc3RpbmdzX3Blcl9wYWdlJTNEJTIyMjQlMjIlMjBmaWx0ZXJfdGV4dCUzRCUyMm5vJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX3RhZyUzRCUyMm5vJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX2NhdGVnb3J5JTNEJTIyeWVzJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX3NlYXJjaCUzRCUyMm5vJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX2xvY2F0aW9uJTNEJTIybm8lMjIlNUQlMEE=
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Lourdes endowment and donor gift update
Lourdes endowment and donor gift update In the spirit of transparency and care for your generosity, we want to share that, as part of the closure process, as required by law, permanently restricted endowments and temporarily restricted gifts must be transferred to other educational, religious and charitable organizations. This is accomplished through a court proceeding in which the Ohio State Attorney General’s office will be a party. The University intends to request that all remaining temporarily restricted and endowment funds be transferred to one of its Teach Out partners. The University has not determined to which of its Teach Out Partners remaining endowment…
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Lourdes University to Host 2026 Spectrum of Possibilities: Autism Conference
Lourdes University to Host 2026 Spectrum of Possibilities: Autism Conference Annual Conference to Feature Keynote Speaker Jordyn Zimmerman. The organizers of the Spectrum of Possibilities Autism Conference assure attendees that the event will continue as planned on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, despite the recent announcement of the university’s closure. “Continuing the year with normalcy is a priority of Lourdes University and we are grateful to again partner with Avenues for Autism and Destination Toledo on the Spectrum of Possibilities Conference," said Sr. Nancy Linenkugel, President of Lourdes…
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Primary Teach-out Partner | UToledo Additional Teach-out Agreements We are pleased to announce signed teach-out agreements with the below institutions. This list will be updated as additional schools are added. Note: the full searchable directory of teach-out and transfer pathway partners can be found at https://www.lourdes.edu/transfer-options.JTVCZGlyZWN0b3Jpc3RfYWxsX2xpc3RpbmclMjB0YWclM0QlMjJ0ZWFjaC1vdXQlMjIlMjBoZWFkZXIlM0QlMjJubyUyMiUyMGxpc3RpbmdzX3Blcl9wYWdlJTNEJTIyMjQlMjIlMjBmaWx0ZXJfdGV4dCUzRCUyMm5vJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX3RhZyUzRCUyMm5vJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX2NhdGVnb3J5JTNEJTIyeWVzJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX3NlYXJjaCUzRCUyMm5vJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX2xvY2F0aW9uJTNEJTIybm8lMjIlNUQlMEE=
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Upcoming Transfer Fairs
College Fair on March 16 Lourdes will be hosting a transfer college fair on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Franciscan Center. Representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities will be available to answer questions about curriculum, course offerings, and the transfer process. *Teach-out Partners as of 3/16/2026 Adrian College Albion College Anderson University* Aquinas College Baker College Baldwin Wallace University Bluffton University Bowling Green State University Capital University* Central Michigan University Coe College Davis University* Defiance College D'Youville University Eastern Michigan University Goshen College Heidelberg University Hilbert College Hiram College Holy Cross College Huntington…
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Financial Aid Information
Dear Lourdes Students, As you know, on February 11, 2026, Lourdes University announced that it will be ceasing academic instruction after the end of the 2026 Summer Session, on or around August 7, 2026. Due to the planned closure of the University, we are sharing information regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s closed school loan discharge process. You may be eligible for discharge of your federal student loans if you were enrolled at the time the University closes or you withdrew within a certain period before the closure. For students with loans first disbursed before July 1, 2020, the period is…
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UT On Campus 2/26
UTOLEDO ON CAMPUS TOMORROW (2/26) Our first University of Toledo Team is heading to campus tomorrow from 9:00-11:00 am. They will be in the Franciscan Center Board Room and available to talk to students about their needs. Please encourage your students to stop by and discuss their options with the UT Team, especially if you have students in your class during this timeframe. The following UToledo colleges and departments will be in attendance tomorrow: Office of Undergraduate Admission Office of Graduate Admission Office of Financial Aid Office of Residence Life College of Health and Human Services College of Pharmacy and…
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FAFSA Update for Transfer Students
FAFSA Update for Transfer Students We know this transition brings many questions, especially about financial aid. One of the most important next steps for students planning to transfer is ensuring your 2026 - 2027 FAFSA is completed correctly and sent to your new institution. To support you, we have prepared two step-by-step guides linked below. Here is what they cover: How to File the 2026 - 2027 FAFSA If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year, the guide walks you through: Logging in at studentaid.gov and creating or using your FSA ID Completing your student…
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Latest Update & Transfer Option Website
Latest Update & Transfer Option Website Dear Lourdes Students, As we navigate this transition together, we want to make sure you have a clear picture of the options available to help you continue your education and finish what you started. We have published a website, that can be found at lourdes.edu/closure which will list all of the schools that have indicated a transfer pathway for Lourdes students, or schools with which we have a signed teach-out agreement. Read below to better understand the different transfer paths and what each one means for you. There are three paths forward: Teach-Out Agreement A teach-out…
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Primary Teach-out Partner | UToledo Additional Teach-out Agreements We are pleased to announce signed teach-out agreements with the below institutions. This list will be updated as additional schools are added. Note: the full searchable directory of teach-out and transfer pathway partners can be found at https://www.lourdes.edu/transfer-options.JTVCZGlyZWN0b3Jpc3RfYWxsX2xpc3RpbmclMjB0YWclM0QlMjJ0ZWFjaC1vdXQlMjIlMjBoZWFkZXIlM0QlMjJubyUyMiUyMGxpc3RpbmdzX3Blcl9wYWdlJTNEJTIyMjQlMjIlMjBmaWx0ZXJfdGV4dCUzRCUyMm5vJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX3RhZyUzRCUyMm5vJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX2NhdGVnb3J5JTNEJTIyeWVzJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX3NlYXJjaCUzRCUyMm5vJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX2xvY2F0aW9uJTNEJTIybm8lMjIlNUQlMEE=
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Lourdes endowment and donor gift update
Lourdes endowment and donor gift update In the spirit of transparency and care for your generosity, we want to share that, as part of the closure process, as required by law, permanently restricted endowments and temporarily restricted gifts must be transferred to other educational, religious and charitable organizations. This is accomplished through a court proceeding in which the Ohio State Attorney General’s office will be a party. The University intends to request that all remaining temporarily restricted and endowment funds be transferred to one of its Teach Out partners. The University has not determined to which of its Teach Out Partners remaining endowment…
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Lourdes University to Host 2026 Spectrum of Possibilities: Autism Conference
Lourdes University to Host 2026 Spectrum of Possibilities: Autism Conference Annual Conference to Feature Keynote Speaker Jordyn Zimmerman. The organizers of the Spectrum of Possibilities Autism Conference assure attendees that the event will continue as planned on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, despite the recent announcement of the university’s closure. “Continuing the year with normalcy is a priority of Lourdes University and we are grateful to again partner with Avenues for Autism and Destination Toledo on the Spectrum of Possibilities Conference," said Sr. Nancy Linenkugel, President of Lourdes…
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Primary Teach-out Partner | UToledo Additional Teach-out Agreements We are pleased to announce signed teach-out agreements with the below institutions. This list will be updated as additional schools are added. Note: the full searchable directory of teach-out and transfer pathway partners can be found at https://www.lourdes.edu/transfer-options.JTVCZGlyZWN0b3Jpc3RfYWxsX2xpc3RpbmclMjB0YWclM0QlMjJ0ZWFjaC1vdXQlMjIlMjBoZWFkZXIlM0QlMjJubyUyMiUyMGxpc3RpbmdzX3Blcl9wYWdlJTNEJTIyMjQlMjIlMjBmaWx0ZXJfdGV4dCUzRCUyMm5vJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX3RhZyUzRCUyMm5vJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX2NhdGVnb3J5JTNEJTIyeWVzJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX3NlYXJjaCUzRCUyMm5vJTIyJTIwZmlsdGVyX2xvY2F0aW9uJTNEJTIybm8lMjIlNUQlMEE=
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Upcoming Transfer Fairs
College Fair on March 16 Lourdes will be hosting a transfer college fair on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Franciscan Center. Representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities will be available to answer questions about curriculum, course offerings, and the transfer process. *Teach-out Partners as of 3/16/2026 Adrian College Albion College Anderson University* Aquinas College Baker College Baldwin Wallace University Bluffton University Bowling Green State University Capital University* Central Michigan University Coe College Davis University* Defiance College D'Youville University Eastern Michigan University Goshen College Heidelberg University Hilbert College Hiram College Holy Cross College Huntington…
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Financial Aid Information
Dear Lourdes Students, As you know, on February 11, 2026, Lourdes University announced that it will be ceasing academic instruction after the end of the 2026 Summer Session, on or around August 7, 2026. Due to the planned closure of the University, we are sharing information regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s closed school loan discharge process. You may be eligible for discharge of your federal student loans if you were enrolled at the time the University closes or you withdrew within a certain period before the closure. For students with loans first disbursed before July 1, 2020, the period is…
Read More
UT On Campus 2/26
UTOLEDO ON CAMPUS TOMORROW (2/26) Our first University of Toledo Team is heading to campus tomorrow from 9:00-11:00 am. They will be in the Franciscan Center Board Room and available to talk to students about their needs. Please encourage your students to stop by and discuss their options with the UT Team, especially if you have students in your class during this timeframe. The following UToledo colleges and departments will be in attendance tomorrow: Office of Undergraduate Admission Office of Graduate Admission Office of Financial Aid Office of Residence Life College of Health and Human Services College of Pharmacy and…
Read More
FAFSA Update for Transfer Students
FAFSA Update for Transfer Students We know this transition brings many questions, especially about financial aid. One of the most important next steps for students planning to transfer is ensuring your 2026 - 2027 FAFSA is completed correctly and sent to your new institution. To support you, we have prepared two step-by-step guides linked below. Here is what they cover: How to File the 2026 - 2027 FAFSA If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year, the guide walks you through: Logging in at studentaid.gov and creating or using your FSA ID Completing your student…
Read More
Latest Update & Transfer Option Website
Latest Update & Transfer Option Website Dear Lourdes Students, As we navigate this transition together, we want to make sure you have a clear picture of the options available to help you continue your education and finish what you started. We have published a website, that can be found at lourdes.edu/closure which will list all of the schools that have indicated a transfer pathway for Lourdes students, or schools with which we have a signed teach-out agreement. Read below to better understand the different transfer paths and what each one means for you. There are three paths forward: Teach-Out Agreement A teach-out…
Read More
SPONSORED BY:
The Sisters of St. Francis
Lourdes University
6832 Convent Blvd.
Sylvania, OH 43560
800-878-3210
PRIVACY POLICY
TERMS OF USE
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
INSTITUTIONAL POLICY ON DISCRIMINATION
CONSUMER DISCLOSURES
LOURDES UNIVERSITY COMPLAINT POLICY
© 2026 Lourdes University. All Rights Reserved.
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About Lourdes
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About Academics
View All Majors
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Business and Leadership
Nursing and Social Sciences
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Dean’s & Honor’s Lists
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About Academic Resources
Academic Advising Services
Academic Calendar, Catalog, Schedules, and Forms
Academic Success Center
General Graduation Degree Requirements
Graduation & Diploma Information
Library
TRiO Student Support Services
Alumni & Friends
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About Athletics
Recreation and Fitness Center
Go To Lourdes Athletics Website
Campus Life
Accessibility Services
Campus Housing
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Dining Services
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Recreation and Fitness Center
Student Handbook
Student Life
Resources
Directions to Campus
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Information Technology Services
Institutional Review Board
Latest News
Library
Lifelong Learning Program
Policies
Community Standards & Student Conduct
Lourdes University Complaint Policy
Student Handbook
Tuition & Fees
Registrar
Career Services
Quick Links
Alumni Association Website
Appold Planetarium
Bookstore
Bookstore
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