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Apply to LMU

Thank you for your interest in Loyola Marymount University.

Ready to apply to Loyola Marymount University? Review the application options, deadlines, and requirements below. You can also find answers to common questions about completing and submitting your application.

 

Common Application

Apply with Common App

LMU Application

Apply with the LMU App

Coalition Application

Apply with the Coalition App

Important Dates for Undergraduate Students

  Early Decision I Early Action Early Decision II Regular Decision
Application Deadline November 1 November 1 January 8 January 15
FAFSA Deadline November 1 January 10 January 10 February 1
Scholarship Eligibility ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Binding Decision ✓   ✓  
Deposit Due January 11 May 1 March 15 May 1
Decision Released Mid-December Mid-December Mid-February Early March

Choosing an Application Plan

Early Decision I and Early Decision II are for students who know LMU is their first-choice university and are ready to commit to enrolling if admitted. Early Action and Regular Decision have a longer timeline to make your commitment.

Compare Early Decision and Early Action

What You Need to Apply

Application Requirements

1. Submit your application.

Choose to submit your application either through the Common Application, the LMU Application, or the Coalition Application.

2. Pay the application fee.

Pay the one-time $75 application fee.

3. Unofficial and official transcripts.

Report your high school grades through the application you choose, or upload a copy of your unofficial transcript. When you enroll at LMU, you will need to submit your official final high school transcript before classes begin.

4. Test scores optional.

SAT and ACT test scores are not required. However, submitted scores will be considered as part of our holistic review of your application and may strengthen it. If you choose not to submit your test scores, this will not negatively impact our review.

5. Submit your letter of recommendation.

Submit at least one letter of recommendation from a school official. A letter from a teacher and a letter from your counselor are recommended.

6. Submit any required audition or portfolio.

Some LMU programs require you to submit an audition or portfolio to be considered. 

Auditions or Portfolios

The following programs have additional requirements that may include an audition or portfolio. Please click on the link associated with the program for more information.

Asking for a Letter of Recommendation

  • Ask early. Give your recommender plenty of time before the application deadline.
  • Give them context. Share helpful context, such as your activities, accomplishments, goals, and application deadlines.
  • Make the ask personal. Explain why you are asking them specifically.

Not sure what to say? Try: "Would you feel comfortable writing a strong recommendation for my LMU application?"

What Happens Next

How We Review Your Application

Your academic record is the primary factor in LMU’s admission review. We also consider other parts of your application that help us understand your preparation, experiences, and potential.

We consider:

  • Grades and academic rigor
  • Activities and accomplishments
  • Leadership and service
  • Recommendations
  • ACT or SAT scores, if submitted

There is no minimum GPA or test score required for admission. LMU reviews each application individually for evidence of academic achievement, preparation, and potential.

After You Apply

1. Check your email.

LMU will send instructions on how to access your Application Status Portal.

2. Review your status.

Confirm that we have received all your required documents and check whether anything is still needed in your Application Status Portal.

3. File your FAFSA.

Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early to be considered for all financial assistance that may be available.

4. Stay connected.

Engage with us by visiting campus or attending our virtual events, and join our Zeemee community.

5. Watch for your decision.

Your admission decision will be posted to your Application Status Portal.

Application FAQs

Find answers to common questions about applying to LMU, submitting materials, admission decisions, and next steps.

  • Yes. To request a fee waiver, please email us at admission@lmu.edu.

  • Yes. However, while LMU is test-optional, and ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission, submitted scores will still be considered as part of our holistic review of your application. 

    For some, test scores may help their application. However, students who choose not to submit test scores will not negatively impact our review or your scholarship eligibility.

  • You will be able to submit your audition or portfolio after you submit your application. Once you submit your application, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access your Application Status Portal, which, after you log in, will allow you to upload and submit your materials.

    Requirements vary by program. You can learn more about individual program requirements by visiting these links:

  • In order to update or change information on your application after you have submitted it, you should email admission@lmu.edu with any information that needs to be changed. Our undergraduate admission team can make these updates for you.

  • You can check your Application Status Portal to see whether your application is complete, review the materials we have received, and determine whether anything is still needed to complete your application.

  • Your admission decision will be posted in your Application Status Portal. Watch your email for instructions on how to access it after you submit your application.

  • Yes. All first-year applicants are automatically considered for LMU academic scholarships. No additional scholarship application is required.

  • Yes, you can switch your application from Early Action to Early Decision II. 

    Switching to Early Decision II shows us that LMU is your first choice, and communicates your commitment to enrolling if you are admitted. Choosing this option reflects a meaningful level of commitment, and we consider the enthusiasm and intentionality behind that choice in our review process. 

    To change your application from Early Action to Early Decision II, email admission@lmu.edu.

  • No, choosing Early Decision does not negatively impact your access to financial aid, grants, or scholarships. 

    Early Decision I is designed for students who already know LMU is the right fit and are prepared to enroll if admitted. Choosing this option reflects a meaningful level of commitment, and we consider the enthusiasm and intentionality behind that choice in our review process. In addition to an early admission decision, you will also receive: 

    • First-year priority housing selection
    • First-term priority registration
    • First-year priority consideration for programs with limited space
    • A $5,000 LMU scholarship every year for four years, in addition to any other financial aid, scholarships, or grants you may receive.

    All Early Decision I and Early Decision II applicants are considered for the same academic scholarships and need-based financial aid regardless of the application plan they choose.