Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to providing those services and experiences which complement and enhance the educational mission and foster the total development of the student. The Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs is the central administrative office for the departments within the Division and is responsible for coordination and supervision within the Division. In addition, the Senior Vice President assures that the student affairs program is supportive of the academic mission and goals of the University.

The Division of Student Affairs holds students as central to the Division’s mission and values, which are consistent with the mission, goals, and objectives of the University. The goals of the Division of Student Affairs are:

    • To promote innovative programs and events which develop an enlivened and engaged campus community.
    • To instill in students the value of service and the promotion of justice.
    • To guide students through a process of reflection, self-discovery, and character development.
    • To promote the balanced development of body, mind, and spirit.
    • To foster students’ respect for each other in an intercultural community. 
    • To advance the University’s recruitment and retention efforts.

These goals are implemented through services and programs which are provided by the following areas:

Office of the Senior Vice President
Athletics
Campus Recreation
Career Development Services
Center for Service and Action
Ethnic and Intercultural Services
First Year Programs
Judicial Affairs
Office for International Students and Scholars
Student Health Services
Student Housing
Student Life
Student Media
Student Psychological Services

Student Programs and Services

Athletics

Loyola Marymount University participates in eight intercollegiate sports for men: basketball, baseball, crew, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and water polo; nine intercollegiate sports for women: basketball, crew, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, water polo, and volleyball; and one coed sport: cheerleading. LMU is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and competes in the West Coast Conference.

The vision of the Career Development Services (CDS) is to empower students and alumni to achieve career success through enrichment of the whole person.

Career Development Services is committed to

    • encouraging students to discover their own strengths, interests, and values
    • engaging employers who present opportunities for students and alumni to use their professional work to make a positive difference
    • providing meaningful services to our constituent communities

Medical Insurance

The University Requires that all full-time undergraduate students who are covered by personal medical insurance MUST BE covered by the University's Sickness Insurance Plan. If the student has adequate private sickness insurance, a waiver must be returned to the Controller's Office within the specified time. All Students taking seven or more units are automatically covered for accident insurance. Forms for filling insurance claims for the University's Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan may be obtained from the Controller's Office. Claims must be filed within thirty days of disability. Students should be aware of the name of their insurance company and provider numbers. Coverage by the University's insurance Plan is not a prerequisite for use of the Student Health Center.

LMU Student Housing provides a unique opportunity for participation in community living. Knowing that the physical and social environment affects the intellectual and social development of students, every effort is made to create communities which reflect the University’s educational mission.

A Resident Director (RD) and Resident Advisors (RAs), under the supervision of an Area Coordinator for Residence Life (AC), are responsible for overseeing the living environment and developing programs in each housing facility. The staff is responsible for creating an atmosphere conducive to building community and promoting scholarship. They provide opportunities for students to become acquainted with one another and involved in campus activities. They also encourage students to take full advantage of cultural and intellectual opportunities within the University and in Los Angeles.

LMU is proud of its Resident Chaplain program. Resident Chaplains (RCs) are priests, sisters, and lay ministers who live in the residence halls and apartments with the students. They assist in creating a vibrant Christian community marked by mutual respect and social responsibility. Their primary role is to provide guidance on social, moral, and spiritual issues which students face daily.

University life provides opportunities for students’ growth and development as well as challenges to their wellbeing. Student Psychological Services (SPS), staffed by professional psychologists and counselors, provides confidential personal counseling to facilitate students’ personal, social, intellectual, and emotional development. SPS offers individual, couple, and group counseling plus workshops and educational programs on topics of interest to students. Services are available free of charge to regularly enrolled students.

Campus Recreation

The state-of-the-art Fritz B. Burns Recreation Center houses the Department of Campus Recreation. The department continually strives to meet the recreational needs of the LMU community.

The award-winning Burns Recreation Center is comprised of a 7,000 square foot fitness center containing free weights, individual weight machines, treadmills, Lifecycles, StairMasters, and elliptical machines. The Main Gym accommodates two courts of basketball or volleyball, while the upstairs gym is a single court used for recreation or special events. Two multipurpose rooms are located upstairs and provide space for aerobics, kickboxing, yoga, spinning, and more. An outdoor 50-meter pool is located steps from the men’s and women’s locker rooms. A games area is available for table tennis and pool. A variety of sports equipment, energy bars, and beverages is available for check-out or purchase at the conveniently located pro shop.

Intramural Sports provides a wide range of structured sports and activities such as flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, and more. The Intramural Sports philosophy is “play for fun,” and everyone is welcome to participate regardless of ability.

Fitness and Wellness Classes are available throughout the year. These programs allow individuals to drop in for an aerobics class, learn self defense in a kickboxing class, or stretch and relax with a yoga session. Nutritional seminars, weight training clinics, and advice from personal trainers are also available.

The Aquatics program provides a variety of opportunities including swimming laps, water aerobics and exercise, and a learn-to-swim program. Whether looking to improve your technique or just to swim some laps, the 50-meter pool is the place to be.

The Club Sports program offers LMU students the chance to compete against club teams from other universities. Competitive Club Sport opportunities currently exist for Rugby, Baseball, Surfing, Cycling, Men’s Lacrosse, Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s Volleyball, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Soccer.

Campus Recreation is the place to come for all of your recreational needs.

CSA is directly responsible for the Service and Action House, the Service Organization Program, Special Games, El Espejo, and the Community Relations Task Force.

Each year CSA recognizes the six most outstanding LMU undergraduate students who have excelled in their community service. These students each receive a $1,000 Riordan Community Service Award.

Ethnic and Intercultural Services (EIS) assists the University in its commitment to support a diverse student body and enhance greater intercultural understanding. Through its five units—Asian Pacific Student Services, Chicano Latino Student Services, Office of Black Student Services, Academic Persistence Program, and Intercultural Affairs—EIS provides a variety of culturally sensitive services and programs. EIS also serves as a resource for the LMU community on issues of racial and ethnic diversity.

Asian Pacific Student Services

Asian Pacific Student Services (APSS) serves the needs of Asian Pacific American (APA) students. It strives to educate the campus about APA issues and the ethnic diversity represented within its community. APSS programs and services include
an annual Cultural Welcome, a monthly Third Tuesday Series, Asian Pacific American Leadership Retreat, speakers, support for student groups, educational conferences, and community projects. APSS works closely with the Asian Pacific American community both on and off campus as well as the greater LMU community.

Chicano Latino Student Services (CLSS) provides culturally sensitive programs that foster and promote the academic and personal success of Latino/a students. In addition, it strives to educate the campus about Latino/a issues and the ethnic
diversity represented within the community (i.e., Central and South America, Caribbean, and Mexico).

CLSS programs include Bienvenida Latina—the Latino Fall Welcome, Leadership Roundtable Meetings, Latino Leadership Retreat, Latin America’s Independences Days Celebration—Day of Pride!, Latino Spiritual Retreat, Middle/High School Visit
to LMU, Latino Leadership Legacy Week, POWER TRIPS (i.e., museums, community resource centers, entertainment/theatre, restaurants, speakers, etc.), Dia de Reconocimiento (Latino graduation ceremonies), Latino Resource Handbook,
and Weekly ECLSS Newsletter, among others. CLSS also offers student advocacy, personal support, assistance for Latino/a student groups, and transitional/beyond LMU programming. CLSS programs and services also cinsider gender, class,
religion/spirituality, bi-monolingual, generational, sexual orientation, and bi-racial/ethnic identities, among other factors.

Intercultural Affairs works with students and staff to create a learning environment that encourages greater awareness, understanding, and interaction among diverse groups. Its mission is to empower all members of the campus community as agents of social change committed to a vision of justice.

Intercultural Affairs sponsors/offers programs that include Spring Festival, an intercultural retreat, intercultural leadership training, speakers, educational forums, and intercultural conversations.

Office of Black Student Services

The Office of Black Student Services (OBSS) works to promote a positive campus  environment that supports the academic and personal success of African American students. OBSS programs and services include an annual Fall Welcome, Student  Retreat, Kente Graduation, Black History Month events, speakers, cultural  enrichment programs, community activities, support for student groups, student advocacy, and personal support. OBSS also strives to build close ties with the local African American community.

Office for International Students and Scholars

The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) promotes the general interest of international education, mutual understanding, and cultural exchange through the administration of international programs and services designed to promote greater collaboration among the international and domestic communities.

The OISS provides vital immigration assistance to international students and faculty, both at the Westchester Campus and Loyola Law School. OISS provides assistance in matters related to maintaining nonimmigrant status under LMU’s international programs and complying with the regulations of the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Service (USCIS), and the U.S. Department of State.

Moreover, the OISS acts as a resource for the international concerns of the Univeristy community through its contacts with embassies, consulates, and other international and U.S. government agencies.

Student Life

Student Life strives to enrich the learning environment for students seeking growth outside the classroom. The staff works with ASLMU, all co-curricular clubs and organizations, Commuter Students, the Greek Community, and Special Programs
such as the Student Managers and Student Workers. Student Life offers assistance with programming and planning of events and special projects, as well as assistance and support in the formation of new organizations. The department also provides advocacy and support to students throughout their academic career.

All regularly enrolled full-time undergraduate students are automatically members of the Associated Students of Loyola Marymount University. ASLMU, through the Student Senate, Executive Cabinet, and Judiciary, is the voice of the student body, speaking for students on issues such as allocation of funds for clubs and organizations, academic concerns, personnel matters, and other areas affecting student life. In addition to planning on-campus activities, such as speakers, concerts, movies, and dances, ASLMU also initiates service programs in the community. Services offered by ASLMU are supported by the student fee.

First Year Programs

First Year Programs aspires to build relationships with students in order to ensure a successful transition of every first year student into the collegiate culture of Loyola Marymount University through campus activities, learning, and development opportunities. Upon completion of their first year, it is our hope to have freshmen involvement in campus organizations, clubs, and/or student groups in order to cultivate a positive sense of self and confidence and the tools necessary to educate the whole person.

By the end of the first year at LMU students will:

    • intellectual pursuits in higher education and begin to develop an intrinsic appreciation for lifelong learning.
    • the opportunities for exploration and growth created by participation in this diverse University community.

    • the mission and traditions of the University and how they are called to participate in the global community.
    • the availability of University resources and access them when necessary to enhance their success as University students.

    • become engaged members in the University community.
    • develop personal accountability, good judgment, and independent thinking leading toward a balanced life.

This leadership program encourages students to work toward mutual goals involving awareness and empowerment of the needs of individuals, groups and society.

As a student-centered, Catholic university, Loyola Marymount University recognizes the importance of clubs, programs, and services in fostering the educational mission of the University and offers a wide variety of each appealing to the needs of the student body. There are academic and professional clubs. Their primary objective is to further interest in professional development. In addition, LMU registers a number of honorary and social clubs. Membership in the honorary societies is by invitation and is based upon scholastic achievement and requirements of individual societies. Social clubs provide

The following is a list of registered student clubs on campus. Note: The views or positions of a registered club does not necessarily reflect the position of Loyola Marymount University.

Accounting Society
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Animation Club
Arnold Air Society
Business Law Society
Delta Sigma Pi
Finance Society
Flying Lions
Future Teachers Association
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Latino Business Student Association
LMU TV
Mathematics Club
National Society of Black Engineers
Political Science Association
Pre-Dental Club
Psi Chi
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)
Tri Beta (Biology Honor Society)

Asian & Pacific Student Association
Black Student Union
Brothers of Consciousness
Del Rey Players
El Espejo
Han Tao
Isang Bansa
Kyodai
Latin American Council
Middle Eastern Club

Alpha Delta Gamma
Alpha Phi
Beta Theta Pi
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Delta Sigma Theta
Delta Zeta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Lambda Chi Alpha
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Chi
Sigma Lamda Beta
Sigma Lamda Gamma
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Greek Council
Order of Omega

Belles
Best Buddies
Crimson Circle
De Colores
Emergency Medical Services
Gryphon Circle
Ignatians
Magis
Marians
Rotaract Club
Service Organization Council
Special Games
Sursum Corda
Underwings
Unite For Sight
Up Till Dawn

Gay Straight Alliance
Kuumba Beats
Poker Club
Resident Housing Association
Sankofa Society
Student Alumni Association
Swing and Ballroom Club
Travel and Tourism Club

College Democrats
Human Rights Coalition
Latino Pre-Law Society
NAACP
Respect for Life
Sierra Club

Campus Christian Fellowship
Christian Life Community
Friends of Jesus
Righteousness in Christ Fellowship

Sports

The University programs and services have varying membership requirements and offer an opportunity to become involved in a variety of activities geared to foster a sense of deeper understanding of people of all colors, creeds, and national origins.

The following is a list of University Programs and Services on campus.

Intramural Sports
Special Games
Student Manager Program
    Bird Nest
    Games Room—McKay
    Hannon Loft
    Lion’s Den
    Malone Student Center
    St. Robert’s Auditorium
Student Worker Program

Student Campus Media

The Los Angeles Loyolan

The Los Angeles Loyolan, written and edited by students, is the official weekly newspaper of LMU. The Loyolan provides a forum for discussion of higher education and serves as an information source for the campus community. It affords students an opportunity for gaining practical journalism experience and provides them with a method for improving campus awareness. The Loyolan is a member of the American Collegiate Press Association and the National Collegiate Press Association.

No person may use University property in a manner, or for a purpose, or under circumstances forbidden by any applicable public law, ordinance, regulation, or order, or tending to interfere materially with the efficient and orderly conduct of any University business or function.

In line with this directive, any person or persons, whether students or non-students, registered student organization or other student groups, shall be required to obtain a permit from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs prior to any proposed march, demonstration, public meeting, etc.

All motor vehicles used on campus must be registered. Registration is established during University registration at the opening of each term. The registered owner is responsible for displaying the University parking decal, affixed at the time of vehicle registration.

The University endeavors to safeguard students in the use of physical facilities, laboratories, athletic fields, and gymnasium, and to this end regulations concerning the use of such facilities have been established, but it is clearly understood that students who use the same do so entirely at their own risk. The University has no legal responsibility for injuries or other damages suffered by students on or off the campus, or in travel to and from school-related activities, or for any expense in connection therewith.