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Events
College Wide and Department Student Orientations
August 17, 2026 - August 21, 2026
ADD Courses
August 17, 2026 - August 21, 2026
Classes Begin (Sunday classes begin on 8/30)
August 24, 2026
Classes Begin
August 24, 2026
Labor Day (Offices Closed, Classes Meet)
September 7, 2026
Last Week to Drop
September 7, 2026 - September 11, 2026
Labor Day/ Offices closed
September 7, 2026
Last Day to drop at 100%
September 11, 2026
Scholarship Appeal deadline
September 11, 2026
Financial aid appeal deadline
September 18, 2026
OLC In-House Scholarship Deadline
September 18, 2026
AICF TCU Scholarship Deadline @ 10:00pm MT.
September 18, 2026
Outside Scholarships, AICF Full Circle, & Higher Education grant disbursements (1 of 4 higher education disbursements). Please note: disbursements are only if the award has been received by the financial aid department.
September 25, 2026
Higher Education Grant disbursement (2 of 4 disbursement)
October 2, 2026
College Wide Make Up Day for cancelled classes
October 3, 2026
Midterm Weeks
October 5, 2026 - October 16, 2026
Native American Day (Offices Closed, No Classes)
October 12, 2026
Indigenous People's Day/ Offices Closed
October 12, 2026
Midterm Grades Due
October 16, 2026
Pell Grant Disbursement (List 1)
October 16, 2026
Registration Begins for Spring semester 2027
October 19, 2026
Pell Grant Disbursement (List 2)
October 23, 2026
OLC Scholarship Disbursement
October 23, 2026
OLC AICF TCU scholarship disbursement
October 23, 2026
OLC Scholarship Deadline for BOT Supplemental scholarship
October 23, 2026
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Enriching the Culture of the Lakota People
Working to preserve and rebuild the foundation of the Lakota nation, Oglala Lakota College has made it our mission to integrate Lakota culture into every single fiber of the College. From coursework to student activities and beyond.
We’re in the business of educating future leaders – future Lakota leaders who have the power in their hands to shape the health and well-being of our communities, of our families, and of our tribe overall. It is our duty to enrich these leaders in the ways of our people and provide, by all means necessary, the resources and tools needed to provide for a better tomorrow.
We hope you’ll join us on this path – the power is in your hands to provide for a better tomorrow.
About Culture & OLC
Lakota Perspective About OLC History of OLC Apply NowYour 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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Experience OLC Student Organizations & Activities Athletics – Braveheart BasketballCommitted 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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Financial Support Academic Remediation Scholarships Student Support Services HeadstartFinance 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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Admissions & Aid Financial Aid ScholarshipsFind 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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Academic Programs Apply NowThe Societal Impact of OLC
Oglala Lakota College has made an affordable college education attainable for students on the Pine Ridge Reservation for over 50 years. Now operating 11 College Centers across the Pine Ridge Reservation, Cheyenne River Reservation, and in the urban community of Rapid City, OLC has helped students overcome the burden of rural isolation and provides critical support resources to help students overcome poverty.
While our work is far from done, we’re proud of the societal impact our graduates have provided over the last 50 years, and look forward to generations of OLC alum to come who will shape the critical infrastructure of our communities and ensure a better tomorrow for all Lakota people.
