Graduate Application Checklist
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Thank you for your interest in Loyola Marymount University Graduate Programs. Please review the following Application Checklist. Applications are not reviewed until all requested materials have been submitted. Please contact us at graduateadmission@lmu.edu or 310.338.2721 for questions.
1. Review the Application Deadline of Your Desired Program
Note your selected program’s application deadlines. Generally, applications completed after a deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.
2. Start your Online Application
Begin your Application. You will be asked to create an account and password.
3. Submit all Required Documentation
The following items are required for all graduate programs:
• Online Application
• $50 Non-refundable Application Fee
• Official Transcripts (one copy) of all colleges and universities attended
º Electronic transcripts preferred, please email to graduateadmission@lmu.edu
º Mailing Address:
• LMU Graduate Admission
1 LMU Drive, Suite 235
Los Angeles, CA 90045 - 2659
• Students who have obtained an undergraduate degree outside the U.S. have additional requirements. Please click here for more information.
• Individual programs also have specific admissions requirements. Please find your program of interest to review what is required.
4. Admission Decision Announced
Admission decision announcements vary by program. Generally, applicants are notified of their admission 2 to 4 weeks after a deadline has passed. Your admission decision can be viewed through the application portal, and you will be notified via email once a decision is released.
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LMU Graduate Programs Admission Requirements
Please click on the program below to learn the application materials required.
School of Education
Master's
Counseling Programs Elementary - Transformative Education Educational Leadership Educational Studies Educational Studies Integrated 4+1Specialty Teacher Preparation Graduate Programs
Catholic Archdiocesan School Teachers - CAST Partners in Los Angeles Catholic Education Teaching - PLACE Corps Partnerships for Teacher Interns and Practitioners TEACHING PROGRAMS FOR INTERNS/PRACTITIONERSGraduate Credential Programs
Administrative Services Credential (K-12) Elementary Multiple Subject Credential PPS Credential – School Counseling PPS Credential – School Psychology Secondary Single Subject Credential Special Education Mild to Moderate Support Needs CredentialGraduate Authorizations or Certificates
Bilingual Authorization Catholic School Administration Certificate Child Welfare and Attendance Authorization Inclusive Education CertificateFrank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering
College of Business Administration
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
School of Film and Television
College of Communication and Fine Arts
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