Oglala Lakota College

Your Future Begins Outside the Classroom

Your college experience is as much about the people you meet, the formative experiences you enjoy, and the opportunities you have to connect with the Lakota culture as it is about learning.

At OLC, we work to provide students with ample opportunities to get involved, and connect with fellow students, interests, and causes on a personal level. From immersive internship opportunities to thrilling student activities like basketball games, your years spent at OLC are destined to be some of the most fulfilling, and formative years of your life. No matter what college center you’re at, or the degree program you pursue, you’ll leave OLC as a proud member of the Braveheart family.

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Committed To Student Support

Oglala Lakota College firmly believes all students should have the right to succeed, no matter the unique familial or personal circumstances that precede them. As such, OLC offers a great variety of programs, services, and resources to ensure all students are set up for success.

Your commitment to pursuing a college career not only affects you and your future, but it affects your family, community, and the Lakota people as a whole. Whether you need financial support, academic support, or unique support services for your family, disabilities, etc., we’ll work with you to not only keep you on track, but provide an educational experience that allows you to grow and graduate with the skills you need to provide a better tomorrow for yourself and those around you.

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Finance Your Education With Aid

Over 55% of Oglala Lakota College students require financial support in addition to federal aid to fund their college education. At Oglala Lakota College, we work diligently to provide students with alternative means of funding to ensure every single student has the opportunity to enrich their life with a college education. We’re on a path to shaping the future of the Lakota people and are here to make sure you have everything you need to learn, grow, and graduate as pillars of our tribal communities.

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Find Your Degree Fit

To prepare the next generation of Lakota Leaders to enter the workforce with the skills and resources needed to succeed, OLC offers a variety of degree program offerings to fit your unique professional interests ranging from Associates and Bachelors degree programs to Masters programs.

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