Freshman Requirements (International)
Welcome and thank you for your interest in applying to Loyola Marymount University.
The information on this page lists the application deadlines and the additional requirements international students must complete to apply for freshmen admission.
If you have any questions about the application process or about the University, call 001.310.338.2750 from overseas or 1.800.568.4636 from within the USA. You may also contact us by email at international@lmu.edu .
Application Process
LMU's Early Action Program ( back to top )
November 1 st is the Early Action deadline for freshman applicants for Fall, 2008.
January 15 th is the priority date for freshmen international students to apply for the fall term.
December 1 st is the priority date for freshmen international students to apply for the spring term.
Apply by these priority dates to ensure full consideration for all programs.
LMU offers fall freshman applicants an Early Action option. This is a non binding, no strings attached program with a November 1 st application deadline and a December 20 th reply date. Early Notification applicants may be admitted, denied, or deferred for further consideration in our regular decision process, and all Early Notification decisions will be mailed by December 20 th.
Our “regular decision” deadline for fall applicants will remain January 15 th , with decisions sent on a rolling basis by April 15 th . Any Early Notification applicants whose decisions are deferred will hear within this same timeframe.
International Freshman Application Requirements ( back to top )
- Application (apply online or download an application) Apply Now
- Proof of English proficiency from TOEFL, IELTS, or ELS 112
- Official transcripts from all universities you have attended (with a notarized translation if necessary)
- Evaluation of transcripts for credit by one of our recommended agencies (they will also translate your documents for you)
If you have completed less than 30 units (1 year of grades) then we will require the following:
- Sat Exam (www.collegeboard.com)
- Official high school transcripts (with notarized translation if necessary)
- LMU Application for Admission
Complete and submit the Common Application including the Loyola Marymount Supplement online. If you think you may be eligible for an application fee waiver please fill out and submit our Request for Application Fee Waiver .
- Test Scores
Arrange for SAT or ACT scores to be sent to the Office of Admission.
Information about SAT may be obtained from: www.collegeboard.com
Information about ACT maybe obtained from: www.act.org
- Proof of English Proficiency
Non-native English speakers must 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 Office of Admissions. Information about this test may be obtained from:
www.toefl.org (LMU's TOEFL Institution code is 4403.)
The University's minimum standard for undergraduate admission is 550, the equivalent score of 213 on the computer based TOEFL, or 80 on the internet based TOEFL.
As an alternative to taking the TOEFL Non-native English speakers may also take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) which is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL). Information about this test may be obtained from: www.ielts.org
Another Alternative for Non-native English speakers may also provide proof of English proficiency by passing a ELS 112 course from the ELS Language Center. Proof of completion must be provided. Information about this course may be obtained from: www.els.edu
- Official Records
All documents submitted for admission become property of the University and will not be returned.
- Submit official transcripts in English (or with an official English translation) from all secondary schools (high schools) attended.
- Submit official transcripts showing all work in detail. If you have completed any courses at the college or university level please see our international transfer student requirements.
- LMU may grant advanced standing for certain foreign examinations and diplomas; for more information please click here: LMU Foreign Equivalencies
- Obtain certified English translations of all documents not presented in English.
- If your school cannot provide an original, official document, please provide photocopies that are notarized as true copies of the original document.
Application Review and Admission Decisions:
There are no minimum or required GPA's or test scores. Each applicant is carefully reviewed for indicators of academic achievement, preparation and potential. The essay can be particularly helpful for students interested in being considered for academic scholarships.
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. Written notification of your eligibility for admission will be sent as soon as a decision has been reached and normally no later than April 15 for fall freshmen who apply by January 15. Admitted students are required to submit final transcripts to verify that all work in progress is successfully completed. In the event that the final semester of work does not meet required criteria, acceptance may be rescinded.
All freshman applicants are automatically considered for academic scholarships. See Scholarships for more details.