Freshman Applicants
A freshman applicant is one who will be entering Loyola University upon completion of high school or the GED exam and who does not have more than 11 hours of college-level credit, excluding college credit earned while in high school. Entering freshmen should submit the following:
- completed Application for Undergraduate Admission.
- either ACT* or SAT* official test scores. You may send both. Puerto Rican students should send the College Board PAA score.
- official high school transcripts. Send transcripts showing completion of at least six semesters as soon as possible. Upon completion of your senior year of high school, submit a final copy of your transcript.
- 500 word personal essay.
- Freshmen must have their high school counselor or a teacher submit the counselor/teacher evaluation form (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) or write a letter of recommendation.
- resume of activities.
- Freshmen with college-level work should also submit official transcripts from every college attended.
- rank in class (if available). Include rank in class with your high school transcript.
- $20 application fee. (US dollars) - FEE WAIVED FOR ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Optional: SAT II Writing Test (to be used for placement purposes only)
*Adult students without any college credit who are 22 or older are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores. Contact your high school and request to have transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions.
In addition to meeting the above requirements, all international applicants:
- must submit results of the TOEFL.
- requiring F-1 or J-1 visas must submit an affidavit of support. International students can contact the Office of Admissions for an affidavit form, download the form here, or use the College Board affidavit form. (International students must show they have access to $39,526 in U.S. funds annually.)
All official transcripts must be submitted with certified English translations. The deadline for application and supporting documents is July 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester.