Loyola Marymount University welcomes applications from students who subscribe to the goals of the University and who are qualified to undertake its programs. The University makes selective and individual decisions, and the academic record is the primary consideration. Writing ability; accomplishments in academic, artistic, athletic, co-curricular, or work- or service-related endeavors; recommendations; and relationship with the University are also given consideration. Each application is individually evaluated.
Candidates are considered for admission to either the Fall or Spring semester, provided all required documents have been received before the priority dates. The Fall regular decision priority date for first-year applicants is January 15; transfer applications are due February 1; the Spring priority date for Transfer students is October 1, and October 15 for first-year applicants. Early Action (non-binding) and Early Decision (binding) programs are also offered to first-year applicants for the Fall semester. November 1 is the deadline for fall semester first-year applicants to apply under either the Early Action or Early Decision program. Early Decision II is also offered to first-year students with an application deadline of January 8. Full consideration cannot be assured to applicants failing to meet these priority dates. A personal interview is not required. Personal appointments and campus tours can be arranged through the Office of Admission. Please visit http://admission.lmu.edu or call 310.338.2750 or email admissions@lmu.edu.
The following high school course of study is recommended for admission into the University.
Business students must complete a unit in each of the following: elementary algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra/trigonometry, and precalculus. Engineering, computer science, mathematics, and science majors should complete four units of mathematics and one unit each of biology, chemistry, and physics.
Apply to Loyola Marymount University through the Common Application, Coalition Application or the LMU Online Application at admission.lmu.edu/apply. All applicants must submit a $75 non-refundable application fee by the appropriate deadline.
The following procedures apply to all candidates. Transfer and international applicants should be sure to note specific additional requirements as stated below. Candidates seeking admission to Loyola Marymount University should:
Candidates will be evaluated for admission after all of the required steps in the application process have been completed, according to the following calendar:
A final transcript is required as verification that all work has been completed with a GPA equal to or greater than the student’s overall grade point average at the time of acceptance. In the event that the final semester of work does not meet required criteria, or a student does not maintain the ethical and moral standards that distinguish LMU Lions, acceptance may be rescinded.
Each year the Loyola Marymount Scholarship Committee offers academic scholarships to the most accomplished candidates for first-year admission. These scholarships are renewable for four years and are not based on financial need.
The Arrupe Scholarship, named for Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., the former Superior General of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), carries a minimum value of $12,500 per year. Selection is based on distinguished academic achievement, with supplemental consideration to leadership potential and school or community service and involvement.
From among the Arrupe Scholars, the Scholarship Committee further selects a very limited number of students for additional scholarship consideration, including the Presidential Scholarships (see the Financial Aid section of the Bulletin for more information on these scholarships).
All students will be automatically considered for all academic scholarships - no separate application is required. Students are encouraged to apply under the Early Action program to ensure full consideration for Presidential Scholarships.
Further information on all LMU Scholarship programs for entering first-year students may be found at http://financialaid.lmu.edu/prospective/scholarships.
Accepted students intending to enroll are required to submit a nonrefundable $500 Tuition Deposit to secure their seat in the class. The Tuition Deposit is applied to first-semester tuition.
If the Tuition Deposit is not received within the stated time, the acceptance for admission may be canceled.
First-year entering in the Fall term are guaranteed University housing, provided their Tuition Deposit is received electronically or postmarked no later than May 1 for Fall admission.
Fall term transfer students and any student entering in the Spring term are not guaranteed housing. Instead, they are offered accommodations on a space-available basis. Their housing requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as they make their tuition deposits and return all requested Housing information.
Each semester the University considers students for transfer, provided they are in good standing and not under academic or disciplinary probation or suspension from the last school attended. Please see the paragraph on Admission Procedure above for general admission requirements. The priority date for transfer applications for fall admission is February 1; for Spring admission, the priority date is October 1. Transfer students are considered for admission as follows:
Admission of transfer students is selective and subject to available space and enrollment limitations. The minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 may not always be sufficient to secure admission. Likewise, certain majors require that some prerequisites be completed prior to transfer.
The College of Business Administration explains its transfer policy in its section of the Bulletin.
Transfer admission to Film and Television Production and Recording Arts in the School of Film and Television is limited and restricted to students with first-year or sophomore standing pending space availability. Students with more than 60 transferable units are not eligible for admission to these programs.
Credit for work completed at institutions accredited by one of the six regional associations of the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities, other than course work identified by such institutions as remedial or in other ways as being nontransferable, will be accepted toward the satisfaction of baccalaureate degree and credential requirements at the University within limitations of residence requirements. Courses with grades below C (2.0) do not transfer. A maximum of 60 semester hours from two-year colleges are transferable to the degree program of the University.
Policies regarding transfer credit for a particular degree may vary slightly among the individual colleges, depending upon degree requirements. In general, courses having comparable content and class level with those in the LMU curriculum will transfer.
International students should follow the same admission procedures and priority dates outlined above. International students are admitted as degree-seeking students only.
Further, international students are cautioned to comply with the following additional guidelines to avoid delay in the processing of their applications:
All documents submitted for admission become property of the University and will not be returned. For applicants who require a student visa to attend the University, the United States Customs and Immigration Services Form (I-20) will be sent after the $500 non-refundable Tuition Deposit has been received by the Office of Admission.
Students wishing to take courses at the University on a non-degree basis must file an application with the Office of Admission in accordance with regularly stated deadlines. Proof of eligibility to study at the University will be required, including transcripts or other appropriate documents.
Non-degree students will be allowed to study for a period of no more than three semesters or a total of 18 semester hours, whichever occurs first.
LMU participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. Students may be granted credit at the time of entrance into the University for subjects in which they have completed the AP examinations with minimum score of 4. When official scores have been received from the College Board, applicants will be notified of the advanced placement and course credit in accordance with the following table.
A maximum of 2 AP exams can be used to fulfill Core Exploration requirements.
Note that an essay is required for all examinations offering optional essays.
| AP Exam | Number of Semester Hours Awarded | Equivalent LMU Course(s) | University Core Fulfilment |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Studies | 4 | AFAM 1XXX | none |
| Art History | 8 | ARHS 2000 and ARHS 2002 | Historical Analysis & Perspectives (EHAP) |
| Biology | 6 | BIOL 1XXX | Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 131 | Qualitative Reasoning (FQTR) or Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| Calculus BC | 8 | MATH 131 and MATH 132 | Qualitative Reasoning (FQTR) or Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1XXX | Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 8 | CHIN 2101 and CHIN 2102 | none |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POLS 1400 | Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV) |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CMSI 1XXX | Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CMSI 1600 | Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENGL 1XXX | none |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGL 1XXX | none |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENVS 101 | Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| European History | 4 | HIST 1200 | Historical Analysis & Perspectives (EHAP) |
| French Language and Culture | 8 | FREN 2101 and FREN 2102 | none |
| German Language and Culture | 8 | GRMN 2101 and GRMN 2102 | none |
| Human Geography | 4 | GEOG 1000T | Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV) |
| Italian Language and Culture | 8 | ITAL 2101 and ITAL 2102 | none |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 8 | JAPN 2101 and JAPN 2102 | none |
| Latin | 8 | CLAR 1115 and CLAR 1125 | none |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 1200 | Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV) |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 1100 | Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV) |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSC 1XXX | none |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 1100T | Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 2100T | Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based | 4 | PHYS 2500T | Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based | 4 | PHYS 2550T | Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 120 | Qualitative Reasoning (FQTR) |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 1XXX | Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV) |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 8 | SPAN 2101 and SPAN 2102 | none |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 8 | SPAN 1XXX | none |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 104 | Qualitative Reasoning (FQTR) |
| Studio Art: Drawing | 6 | ART 1XXX | none |
| Studio Art: 2D Design | 3 | ART 1XXX | none |
| Studio Art: 3D Design | 3 | ART 1XXX | none |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | POLS 1200 (fulfills Understanding Human Behavior, EHBV) | none |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 1300 (fulfills Historical Analysis & Perspectives, EHAP) | none |
| World History | 4 | HIST 1050 (fulfills Historical Analysis & Perspectives, EHAP) | none |
LMU may award up to 6 semester hours (up to 8 for lab-based science courses) for higher level passes for which a student scores a 5 or above. Not all higher level examinations will yield advanced-standing credit. The IB chart shows IB examinations that have been approved for transfer.
| IB Exam | Number of Semester Hours Awarded | Equivalent LMU Course(s) | University Core Requirement Fulfillment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic B | 6 | LOTE 1XXX | none |
| Arabic Literature A | 8 | ELCT 1XXX | none |
| Biology | 6 | Score of 5: BIOL 1XXX; Score of 6+: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 | Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| Business & Management | 6 | ELCT 1XXX | none |
| Chemistry | 8 | CHEM 110, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, and CHEM 113 | fulfills Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| Chinese A Language & Literature | 8 | CHIN 1XXX | none |
| Chinese Literature A | 8 | CHIN 1XXX | none |
| Chinese Mandarin B | 6 | CHIN 1XXX | none |
| Computer Science | 6 | CMSI 1XXX | Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| Dance | 6 | DANC 1XXX | none |
| Design Technology | 6 | ELCT 1XXX | none |
| Dutch B | 6 | LOTE 1XXX | none |
| Economics | 8 | ECON 1100 and ECON 1200 | Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV) |
| English A Language & Literature | 8 | ENGL 1XXX | none |
| English B | 6 | ENGL 1XXX | none |
| English Literature A | 8 | ENGL 1XXX | none |
| Film | 6 | ELCT 1XXX | none |
| French B | 6 | FREN 1XXX | none |
| French Literature A | 8 | FREN 1XXX | none |
| Geography | 6 | GEOG 1000 and GEOG 1XXX | Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV) |
| German A Lang & Lit | 8 | GRMN 1XXX | none |
| German B | 6 | GRMN 1XXX | none |
| Global Politics | 8 | POLS 1XXX | Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV) |
| Hindi B | 6 | LOTE 1XXX | none |
| History-Africa & Middle East | 8 | HIST 1XXX | Historical Analysis & Perspectives (EHAP) |
| History-Americas | 8 | HIST 1XXX | Historical Analysis & Perspectives (EHAP) |
| History-Asia & Oceania | 8 | HIST 1XXX | Historical Analysis & Perspectives (EHAP) |
| History-Europe | 8 | HIST 1XXX | Historical Analysis & Perspectives (EHAP) |
| Indonesian A Language & Literature | 8 | LOTE 1XXX | none |
| Indonesian B | 6 | LOTE 1XXX | none |
| Indonesian Literature A | 8 | ELCT 1XXX | none |
| IT in a Global Society | 6 | ELCT 1XXX | none |
| Italian B | 6 | ITAL 1XXX | none |
| Japanese B | 6 | JAPN 1XXX | none |
| Korean A Language & Literature | 8 | ELCT 1XXX | none |
| Korean Literature A | 8 | LOTE 1XXX | none |
| Math: Analysis & Approaches | 6 | MATH 1XXX | Qualitative Reasoning (FQTR) |
| Math: Applictns/Interpretations | 6 | MATH 1XXX | Qualitative Reasoning (FQTR) |
| Modern Classical Language | 8 | MDLG 1XXX | none |
| Music | 6 | MUSC 1XXX | none |
| Philosophy | 6 | PHIL 1XXX | Philosophical Inquiry (FPHI) |
| Physics | 8 | PHYS 2500 and PHYS 1XXX | Nature of Science, Technology, & Mathematics (ESTM) |
| Portuguese A Language & Literature | 8 | LOTE 1XXX | none |
| Portuguese Literature A | 8 | ELCT 1XXX | none |
| Psychology | 8 | PSYC 1XXX | Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV) |
| Russian Literature A | 8 | ELCT 1XXX | none |
| Social/Cultural Anthropology | 6 | SOCL 1XXX | Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV) |
| Spanish Literature A | 8 | SPAN 1XXX | |
| Spanish B | 6 | SPAN 1XXX | none |
| Sports, Exercise & Health Science | 6 | HHSC 1XXX | none |
| Swedish B | 6 | LOTE 1XXX | none |
| Theatre | 6 | THEA 110T and THEA 1XXX | none |
| Turkish B | 6 | LOTE 1XXX | none |
| Turkish Literature A | 8 | ELCT 1XXX | none |
| Vietnamese Literature A | 8 | ELCT 1XXX | none |
| Visual Arts | 6 | ART 1XXX and ARHS 1XXX | none |
Note: Students studying for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies do not follow the regular University Core pattern.
IB credit does not count for most graduate Health Professions and Dental schools. Students intending to pursue pre-medical studies should fulfill major requirements at LMU.
Loyola Marymount University welcomes applications from students without regard to race, color, gender, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, or religion. All prospective graduate students are expected to provide evidence of suitable preparation for graduate-level work. Applicants interested in the doctoral or master’s programs must have received a bachelor’s or a master’s degree from a college or university that has been accredited as a degree-granting institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The bachelor’s or master’s degree must have been awarded by the institution where final coursework was completed.
All applicants for a doctoral, master’s, and the California Credential programs must supply the following admission materials:
Application for admission plus the application fee ($50.00) and official transcripts of all colleges and universities attended. Most programs require additional materials, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Candidates will be considered for admission, provided all required documents have been received. Further details on the admission procedure, application deadlines, and departmental prerequisites are given in the section dealing with the respective programs. A student who wishes to apply for admission to a program after the closing date for applications should contact the program director for permission to file an application.
Students who are not pursuing a formal graduate program but who are eligible to take graduate-level courses at LMU may apply for non-degree status. In addition to filing the Application for Non-Degree Graduate Status, students should attach official copies of transcripts to verify receipt of a degree and that all prerequisites have been met. The Graduate Division reserves the right to request additional transcripts when necessary.
Students may defer for up to one year from all programs, after which it will be at the discretion of the program directors. They must submit a compelling written statement as to why they are requesting a deferral. The deferral letter should indicate they understand that scholarship awards are not guaranteed for future terms.
If the program requires a deposit, the student must submit the deposit in order to be considered for deferral.
A student who has completed one Master’s or credential program and wishes to enter another must file a formal application form with the Graduate Admission Office. A student who has completed a credential program at LMU and wishes to apply for a Master’s program must file a formal application form with the Graduate Admission Office. Application fees are waived for all LMU alumni.
A student wishing to return to the University after two years in which he or she was not enrolled must reapply for admission through the Graduate Admission Office and will be evaluated on the same conditions as all other new students.
Students who do not remain in good academic standing will have a hold placed on their registration for the following semester.
New graduate students entering the University who were born after 1956 are required to return a completed Immunization Record to the Student Health Center. All new students entering the University must show results of a Tuberculin Skin Test given within the last year. ALL immunizations must be current and physician-verified. Students with incomplete forms will have their registration withheld for the following semester until the completed Immunization Record has been received by the Student Health Center.
In addition, all international students must submit their immunization records to the Student Health Center. Students with incomplete forms will have their registration withheld for the following semester until the completed form has been received by the Student Health Center.
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