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; national test scores; and relationship to the University are also given significant 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 priority date for freshman applicants is January 15; transfer applications are due March 15; the Spring priority date for all applicants is October 15. An Early Notification program is also offered to freshman applicants for the Fall semester. The Early Notification application deadlines is November 1. Full consideration cannot be assured to applicants failing to meet these priority dates. A personal interview is not required, but individual Admission counseling appointments are encouraged. Personal appointments and campus tours can be arranged through the Office of Admission. Please call (310) 338-2750. The fax number is (310) 338-2797, and the e-mail address is admissions@lmu.edu

The following high school course of study is recommended for admission into the University.

    English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .4 years
    Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . .... .3 years
    Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .3 years
    Laboratory Science . . . . . . . . .... .2 years
    Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . ... .3 years
    Academic Electives . . . . . . . . . .. .1 year

Business students must complete a unit in each of the following: elementary algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra/trigonometry. Engineering, computer science, mathematics, and science majors should complete four units of mathematics and one unit each of biology, chemistry, and physics.

Admission Procedure


Loyola Marymount University is now an exclusive user of the common Application. All applicants should file the Common
Application by the appropriate deadline and submit a $60 non refundable fee.

Accepted students intending to enroll are required to submit a $250 commitment deposit to secure their seat in the class.

The commitment deposit is held by the University and is non-refundable. The commitment may be applied at the discretion of the University against any delinquent and unpaid debts. This deposit is payable from the student’s own resources. It will neither be deducted from any financial aid awards nor billed as part of tuition and fees.

If the commitment deposit is not received within the stated time, the acceptance for admission may be canceled. Refund of the $250 commitment deposit will not be made to those who fail to register and attend classes.

First-time freshmen entering in the Fall term are guaranteed University housing provided their commitment deposit and housing request are received 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 commitment 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 for general admission requirements above. The priority date for transfer applications is March 15 for Fall semester and October 15 for Spring semester. Transfer students are considered for admission as follows:

• Students who would have been acceptable for admission as freshmen to Loyola Marymount University at the time of their graduation from high school will be considered for transfer standing if they have at least a 3.00 cumulative average for all previous college work and at least a 3.00 average for the most recent college work attempted prior to admission.
  
• Students who, for academic reasons, were not acceptable for admission as freshmen at the time of their graduation from high school will be considered for transfer standing if they have completed at least the equivalent of 30 semester hours of transferable college work with at least a 3.00 cumulative average and at least a 3.00 average for the most recent college work attempted prior to admission.

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 transferring (see Business Administration, Transfer Credit).

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.

Admission of International Students

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 ensure compliance with immigration authorities and avoid delay in the processing of the applications:

    1. Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) given by the 
        Educational Testing Service and arrange for scores to be sent to the
        Director of Admission. Information about this test may be obtained by 
        writing to: Test of English as a Foreign Language, P.O. Box 6151,
        Princeton, NJ 08541-6151. The University’s minimum standard for 
        undergraduate admission is 550, or 213 for the computerbased exam.
    2. Submit a statement of financial responsibility for all obligations covering 
        the full period of time for which the student is making application.
    3. Submit official transcripts of previous academic training. Documents must 
        be sent from the originating sources directly to the Admission Office and 
        must cover all secondary schools attended and, if college study was 
        attempted, all colleges and universities attended. Documents should 
        include results of standard examinations administered by government or
        certifying agencies.
    4. Transcripts from non-U.S. institutions must be submitted to an LMU-
        approved credential evaluating agency for evaluation of U.S. equivalent 
        course work and corresponding grade.

        It is the responsibility of the student to submit all foreign transcripts to 
        an evaluating agency. Information on such agencies may be obtained
        by calling the Office of Admission. Foreign transcripts submitted without 
        the appropriate evaluations will not be considered eligible for transfer 
        credit to LMU.

        Contact the following agencies for further information:

        Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
        P.O. Box 514070
        Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
        (414) 289-3400
        (414) 289-3411 (fax)
        http://www.ece.org
        eval@ece.org

        American Association of Collegiate
        Registrars and Admissions Officers
        International Education Services
        One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520
        Washington, D.C. 20036-1135        
        (202) 269-3359
        http://www.aacrao.org/international/ForeignEdCred.cfm
        oies@aacrao.org

        International transcripts submitted without the appropriate evaluations will not be 
        considered eligible for transfer credit to LMU.
 

        Photostatic copies are acceptable only if they are notarized as true copies 
        and bear the original seal of the notarizing authority. All documents 
        submitted for admission become property of the University and will not be
        returned.

All students entering the University for the first time or reentering the University  after an absence of one year are required to return a completed Student Health Immunization Form to the Student Health Service. Immunizations must be current and documented. Students with incomplete forms will have their registration withheld for the following semester until immunization information is provided.

The Student Health Service does not fill out private insurance forms. However, copies of charges will be given to the students upon written request.

The University requires that all full-time undergraduate students who are not 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. Information about filing insurance claims for the University’s Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan may be obtained in the Student Health Service 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 the use of the Health Center.

New and returning students planning to participate in intercollegiate sports are required to submit a completed LMU Athletics Department Medical Clearance Form, signed by their private physician, to the Assistant to the Athletics Director prior to their participation in conditioning, practice, and/or competition.

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.

Accelerated Degree Options

Young Scholars

The University offers enrollment to outstanding high school students looking for an academic challenge and the opportunity to earn college credits. By attending classes at LMU, Young Scholars will attain first-hand experience of college life as well as gain semester hours that will apply toward an eventual university degree.

Young Scholars attend courses with current LMU students and are taught by LMU faculty. Integrating Young Scholars into these courses will enrich the academic experience for all enrolled. For these on-campus courses, high school students must have completed the 11th or 12th grade and carry at least a cumulative B+ (3.3) average. Students receive university level degree credit for all courses passed. Most courses are worth three semester hours of credit.

Enrollment at LMU through this program does not constitute admission to LMU. Young Scholars are classified as “non-degree” students and are held to University academic policies and standards of conduct. Campus housing is not available. Students are responsible for tuition and fees associated with their enrollment and for adhering to deadlines as published in the academic calendar.

Young Scholars are limited to two courses per semester or for summer, two courses per session. For more information, log in to http://registrar.lmu.edu, and follow the “Young Scholars” link.

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 scores of 5 or 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. Note that an essay is required for all examinations offering optional essays.