Application Deadlines

Applications received after the priority date will be considered on a space available basis.

• October 15 is the priority date for transfer students to apply for the spring term.
  

• February 1 is the early priority date for transfer students to apply for the fall term.
(Applications completed by this date will receive a response by March 15.)
 

• March 15 is the priority date for transfer students to apply for the fall term.
(Applications completed on this date will receive a response by May 1.)

Apply by these priority dates to ensure full consideration for all programs.

If you have any questions about the application process or about the University, call 1-800-LMU-INFO (that's 1-800-568-4636). If you are calling from within the 310 area code, dial 338-2750. You may also contact us by email at admissions@lmu.edu .

Application Requirements

Students with 30 or more transferable semester units

Required

(Once we receive these documents, your application will be considered complete and ready for evaluation)

1) Common Application and LMU Supplement
2) Official Transcripts from ALL Colleges Attended

Recommended

3) Letters of Recommendation

Optional

(We welcome any additional documents which may help in our overall understanding of an applicant and/or their particular extenuating circumstances – these are not required to make an admission decision, however)

4) Counselor’s Report
5) Mid- Term Report

Students with fewer than 30 transferable semester units

Required

(Once we receive these documents, your application will be considered complete and ready for evaluation)

    1) Common Application and LMU Supplement
    2) Official Transcripts from ALL Colleges Attended 
    3) Official High School Transcripts
    4) Official Standardized Test Scores (ACT or SAT)

Recommended

    5) Letters of Recommendation

Optional

(We welcome any additional documents which may help in our overall understanding of an applicant and/or their particular extenuating circumstances – these are not required to make an admission decision, however)

    6) Counselor’s Report
    7) Mid- Term Report

Application

Complete and submit the Common Application , including the Loyola Marymount Supplement,  online. Applications for admission are reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that your application will be evaluated as soon as all required documents have been received.

Applicants to Animation, Dance, Music and Theater Arts

Applications to these programs require portfolio or audition. Please click on your area of interest to view your additional requirement:

Animation

Dance

Music

Theatre Arts

Official Transcripts

Ensure that official transcripts are submitted from each college you have attended. Students currently enrolled in college should list courses in progress. Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) and secondary school transcripts must also be submitted by all applicants with fewer than 30 semester units.

Letter of Recommendation

Submit a letter of recommendation from an official of the last school attended, preferably a teacher or Dean of Students. Use the form provided by the Common Application.

Cumulative Grade Point Average

Students who would have been eligible for admission as freshmen to Loyola Marymount University at the time of their graduation from high school will be considered for transfer 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.

Additional Guidelines

Students who for academic reasons, were not eligible 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.

Some majors, particularly those in the School of Film & Television, may require stronger records than the minimum 3.00 cumulative average generally required for admission consideration. Likewise, certain majors (i.e. business, sciences) require that some prerequisite courses be completed prior to transferring.   Business applicants must complete a calculus/business calculus course with a grade of "B" or better to be eligible for admission.

Credit for work completed at accredited institutions, 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 college(s) is transferable to the degree program of the University.

Policies regarding transfer credit may vary slightly among the individual colleges and majors, depending upon degree requirements. In general, courses comparable in content and depth with those in the LMU curriculum will transfer.

Transfer Agreements  for local junior and community colleges can be viewed online.

If you have questions about transferring, call 1-800-LMU-INFO (that's 1-800-568-4636). If you are calling from within the 310 area code, dial 338-2750. If you would like to schedule an appointment with an admission counselor to discuss transferring, please call 310-338-7602. You may also email us at admissions@lmu.edu .