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EXPERIENCE LMU

Build connections and get access to our accomplished LMU deans and academic leadership. Meet professors while sampling online classes to Experience LMU and our commitment to academic excellence, first-hand. 

Join our online sessions to meet admission counselors for a general overview of LMU and hear from current students as they share their LMU experience with you.

All sessions are hosted on Zoom and are listed in Pacific Standard Time.

There is something for everyone. Use the menu below to navigate our many Experience LMU program offerings.

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Connect

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Whether you have Hollywood aspirations, want to launch a new business, or aspire to research creative solutions to the world’s toughest questions, there is an academic program – and a network of knowledgeable faculty and administrators – waiting here for you. Learn more about our 50+ majors when you connect with the accomplished deans and academic leaders in each of our six outstanding colleges and schools, and find out what makes LMU a leader in education, research, and the student-centered experience.

LMU Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (BCLA)

• Saturday, September 23 | 10:00 a.m.
   RSVP for Sept. 23
• Monday, October 30 | 5:00 p.m.
   RSVP for Oct. 30

LMU College of Business Administration (CBA)

•  Tuesday, September 26 | 5:00 p.m.
    RSVP for Sept. 26
•  Saturday, October 21 | 10:00 a.m.
    RSVP Oct. 21

LMU College of Communication and Fine Arts (CFA)

• Tuesday, September 26 | 6:00 p.m.
   RSVP for Sept. 26
• Saturday, November 11 | 11:00 a.m.
   RSVP for Nov. 11

LMU Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering (CSE)

• Tuesday, October 10 | 5:00 p.m.
   RSVP for Oct. 10
•  Saturday, November 11 | 10:00 a.m.
   RSVP for Nov. 11

LMU School of Education (SOE)

• Saturday, October 28 | 10:00 a.m.
   RSVP for Oct. 28
• Wednesday, November 15 | 6:00 p.m.
   RSVP for Nov. 15

LMU School of Film and Television (SFTV)

• Saturday, October 14 | 10:00 a.m.
   RSVP for Oct. 14
• Thursday, October 26 | 5:00 p.m.
   RSVP for Oct. 26

Learn

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Engage with our world-class faculty as they host interactive online seminars that bring LMU’s academic experience home to you. Participate in dynamic academic experiences, interact with our esteemed faculty, and learn more about their cutting-edge research.

The Spotlight Seminar Series is free to attend and open to all prospective first-year or transfer students. Please RSVP to each seminar you wish to attend to receive individual event links.

September

Wednesday, Sept. 20

4:00 p.m.
Factors to Consider in Making a Big (or Small) Decision
Angélica Gutiérrez, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Management
RSVP to Management Seminar

Tuesday, Sept. 26

4:00 p.m.
The Nature of Knowledge in Latina Poetry
Juan D. Mah y Busch, Ph.D., Professor of English and Chair of Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies
RSVP to Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies Seminar

Wednesday, Sept. 27

4:00 p.m.
Creativity Lab: Creative Confidence Workshop 
Andrew Rohm, Ph.D., Professor of Marketing & Co-Director of LMU’s M-School Institute of Marketing
RSVP to M-School Seminar

October

Monday, Oct. 2

5:00 p.m.
Art History as a Discipline: What is so Appealing About the Mona Lisa?
Kirstin Noreen, Ph.D., Professor of Art History
RSVP to Art History Seminar

Wednesday, Oct. 4

4:00 p.m.
Environmental Science Seminar
Demian Willette, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
RSVP to Environmental Science Seminar

Monday, Oct. 9

4:00 p.m.
Thermodynamics: The Art of using Heat
Mahsa Ebrahim, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
RSVP to Mechanical Engineering Seminar

Monday, Oct. 16

4:00 p.m.
Pitch Like a Pro: How to Successfully Sell Your Ideas to Hollywood 
Michelle Amor Gillie, Clinical Professor of Screenwriting
RSVP to Screenwriting Seminar

Thursday, Oct. 19

4:00 p.m.
Sagas and Science: Old and New Histories of the Viking Age
Anthony Perron, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History
RSVP to History Seminar

Thursday, Oct. 19

5:00 p.m.
Men are (NOT) from Mars, Women are (NOT) from Venus: Sexist Assumptions About Men and Women and What Psychological Science Can Tell Us
Adam Fingerhut, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Psychology
RSVP to Psychology Seminar

Thursday, Oct. 19

6:00 p.m.
Communication Studies Seminar
Christopher Finlay, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication Studies
RSVP to Communications Studies Seminar

Wednesday, Oct. 25

4:00 p.m.
Identity Politics: How Race, Gender, and Class Shape Political Opinions
Chaya Crowder, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science & International Relations 
RSVP to Political Science/International Relations Seminar

Monday, Oct. 30

5:00 p.m.
Haunted Shakespeare and other Theatre Ghosts
Kevin Wetmore, Ph.D., Professor of Theatre Arts
RSVP to Theatre Arts Seminar

November

Wednesday, Nov. 1

4:00 p.m.
Building Character in Animation
Professor Sheehan, Visiting Professor in Animation
RSVP to Animation Seminar

Wednesday, Nov. 1

5:00 p.m.
Don’t Fear the Reaper, Just Outrun Him: The Bioenergetics of Exercise and Aging
Robert Musci, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Health and Human Sciences
RSVP to Health and Human Sciences Seminar

Thursday, Nov. 2

4:00 p.m.
Deep Learning for Spoken Dialogue Systems: Application to Nutrition
Mandy Korpusik, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Computer Science
RSVP to Computer Science Seminar

Monday, Nov. 6

4:00 p.m.
Building Entrepreneurial Innovation and Creativity
Alex Glosenberg, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Management
RSVP to Entrepreneurship Seminar

Monday, Nov. 13

4:00 p.m.
Using Chemistry to Improve Los Angeles Air Quality
Professor Doezema
RSVP to Environmental Science Seminar

Check back often as new seminars will be added regularly through November. Additional seminar details will also be shared via email as the event date approaches.

Explore

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Take part in Zoom sessions hosted by knowledgeable Career and Professional Development and Financial Aid leaders. Students and staff from LMU's Black, Latina/o, and API communities are also available to help answer questions about life at LMU.

Latina/o Virtual Info Session and Student Panel
• Tuesday, September 19 | 5:00 p.m.
   RSVP for Sept. 19

Latina/o Community at LMU 
• Wednesday, October 11 | 5:00 p.m.
   RSVP Oct. 11

 

LMU Black Student Life and Admission Virtual Info Session
• Wednesday, September 20 | 5:00 p.m.
   RSVP for Sept. 20
• Thursday, October 12 | 5:00 p.m.
   RSVP Oct. 12

 

API Virtual Info Session and Student Panel
• Thursday, September 21 | 5:00 p.m.
   RSVP for Sept. 21

API Alumni Panel
• Thursday, October 5 |  5:00 p.m.
   RSVP for Oct. 5

 

Financial Aid
• Tuesday, October 3 | 5:15 p.m.
   RSVP for Oct. 3
• Tuesday, October 10 | 5:15 p.m.
   RSVP for Oct. 10
• Saturday, October 14 | 11:00 a.m.
   RSVP for Oct. 14
• Tuesday, October 17 | 5:15 p.m.
   RSVP for Oct. 17
• Tuesday, October 24 | 5:15 p.m.
   RSVP for Oct. 24
• Tuesday, November 7 | 5:15 p.m.
   RSVP for Nov. 7* Spanish
• Tuesday, November 14 | 5:15 p.m.
   RSVP for Nov. 14
• Saturday, November 18 | 11:00 a.m.
   RSVP for Nov. 18
• Tuesday, November 21 | 5:15 p.m.
   RSVP for Nov. 21
• Tuesday, November 28 | 5:15 p.m.
   RSVP for Nov. 28

Career and Professional Development 
• Thursday, October 5 | 5:00 p.m.
   RSVP for Oct. 5
• Tuesday, November 14 | 5:30 p.m.
   RSVP for Nov. 14

Meet with Us

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Drop into one of our weekly online sessions for an overview of LMU’s application process or chat with admission counselors and current LMU students. Select the link below to RSVP or email us for assistance.

All sessions are held in Pacific Time.

Planning to be in the Los Angeles area? We welcome your visit. Reserve your spot on an in-person campus tour.

First-Year

Tuesdays
4:00–5:00 p.m. Admission Overview and Student Panel

Thursdays
4:00–5:00 p.m. Virtual Campus Tours

International

Monday–Friday

Times Vary Select an Appointment

Transfer

Mon–Fri
times vary One on One Appointment

Once a Month
5:15–6:15 p.m. Prospective Student Virtual Information Sessions

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Theatre Arts Programs

Theatre Arts approach the study of theatre with the view that it is a laboratory for the study of life, allowing us to explore the human experience through performance. With comprehensive coursework and training in acting, directing, design, theatre technology, playwriting, history and criticism taught by supportive faculty, our intimate classes allow for learned techniques to be applied.

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Dance Programs

LMU's dance program is a strong, unified learning community that works with deep intention, cooperation, and flexible engagement in performance, scholarship, choreography, and social action.

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Esports Gaming Center

The Esports Gaming center, located inside the Burns Recreation Center, is the hub for the Lion gaming community. The gaming space is home to the LMU Esports teams, open to all levels of casual to competitive gamers; they host ongoing programs, events and activities focused on creating a space where Lions can gather for their love of gaming.

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The Official Mascot of LMU

Iggy the Lion represents the pride and fierceness the LMU community brings in supporting students in their pursuit of athleticism, academic excellence, community service, personal development, and more.

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LMU Drumline

Enjoy a live DJ, food trucks, inflatables, tailgating, games and a pep rally with the LMU Drumline.

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Veteran Programs

The Veteran Programs office supports the transition, persistence and graduation of student veterans, reservists and veteran dependents by providing individualized services, programming and resources.

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Mane Entertainment

Mane Entertainment is a departmental student group that is made up of student managers, assistant managers, and the media and programming team. This motivated group of students create and implement large and small scale social events for LMU students. Some events include Monday Open Mic Nights, Celebrity Q&As, Comedy Shows, Late Night Friday events, and much more.

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KXLU

KXLU offers a diverse and eclectic range of free form, commercial free radio to the Los Angeles community and the world via kxlu.com. KXLU broadcasts live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 356 days a year. KXLU offers one of the only opportunities in the Los Angeles radio market for students to gain practical experience in all aspects of radio broadcasting.

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LMU Career Treks

Career and Professional Development provides resources and experiences to help students leverage their Jesuit education to achieve their full potential. The Career Treks program brings students into the workplaces of alumni and friends in order to expose them to potential career paths and broaden their understanding of industries.

Campus Life

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Living on Campus

Home to over 3,200 students, LMU has everything you need to live comfortably and excel academically.
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Get Involved

With 200+ organizations to choose from, it's easy to get involved on campus. Discover the possibilities with LMU service organizations, sorority and fraternity life, student government, and more.
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Wellness & Safety

Students' physical and mental well-being are important. Health and Psychological Services, LMU CARES, and FitWell Center provide supportive programs to all students.
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Reflection and Mindfulness

Campus programming is designed to encourage learning, care for the whole person, and foster the service of faith and the promotion of justice.
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Join the Pride

21 Division I and Varsity sports and dozens of club teams make LMU the perfect place to play hard or enjoy watching a great match.
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Campus Resources

Learn more about the many campus services and resources available to help students make the most of their time at LMU.

Take The Next Steps

Thank you for taking the time to find out why Loyola Marymount University is special to our Lion community. We welcome any questions you may have as you explore your academic journey with us.