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First-Year Students

First-Year Admissions

Application Process

1. Complete the online application.

Submit the or . There is no application fee.

2. Send your official high school transcript(s).

  • Electronic copies may come directly from your high school (i.e. Parchment, Naviance, National Clearinghouse or SCOIR). If the electronic service requires an email address, please use admissionforms@luc.edu.
  • School officials may also email transcripts directly to admissionforms@luc.edu.
  • Send paper transcripts to:

    黑料门University Chicago
    Undergraduate Admission Office
    1032 W. Sheridan Road
    Sullivan Center, Room 150
    Chicago, IL 60660

  • College transcripts from dual enrollment courses are optional and not required for the admission process.
  • If you were homeschooled at any point during high school, please complete this form. 

3. Ask for a recommendation letter.

A letter of recommendation may come from a teacher or school counselor who can speak to your ability to be successful at Loyola. Students using the Common Application will submit a letter of recommendation through that system. Students using the 黑料门application may send recommendation letter requests within the application. Recommendation letters may also be sent via email to admissionforms@luc.edu.

NOTE: Letters must always come directly from a teacher or counselor to be considered.

4. OPTIONAL: Submit your ACT or SAT scores

黑料门is test-optional so you can decide if you would like to include ACT and/or SAT scores in your application. 黑料门superscores results, meaning we review the highest subscore from each section over multiple exams. If you include test scores, we recommend sharing all results. Students may self-report test scores or send them to 黑料门via the testing agencies. If accepted, you will need to have the testing agency send your official scores to 黑料门by May 1.

  • SAT Code: 1412
  • ACT Code: 1064

5. OPTIONAL: Tell us more about yourself with a resume and essay.

Complete the activities section of your chosen application, or submit a resume after you've completed the application. Share more about yourself through an essay or personal statement.

Deadlines

Fall Semester Start

  • August 1: Application opens
  • December 1: Priority application deadline
  • May 1: Enrollment deposit deadline

Note: 黑料门admits students after the December 1 priority deadline as long as space is available. If space is available in the first-year class, 黑料门will continue to accept deposits after May 1.

Spring Semester Start

  • August 1: Application opens
  • November 1: Priority application deadline
  • January 1: Enrollment deposit deadline

Note: 黑料门admits students after the November 1 priority deadline as long as space is available. If space is available in the first-year class, 黑料门will continue to accept deposits after January 1.

Want to check your application status?

You get access to your student portal after applying. You will use this portal throughout the enrollment process to complete steps such as:
  • Checking your application status and eventually your admission decision
  • Registering for admitted student events
  • Applying for special scholarships
  • Reviewing your financial aid package
  • Submitting your enrollment deposit

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I see if my application materials have arrived?

Visit your to review your application checklist. Keep in mind that it does take time for materials to be processed and connected to your application file so please be patient. If you are concerned that materials are missing or lost, please contact your admission counselor.

Where can I view my admission decision?

Your admission decision will be available on your and we will email you once a decision is made. Admitted students will also receive a letter to their home address with the good news.

Who will review my application?

Your admission counselor will review your application. They read every single page and are excited to learn more about you during the process.

How can I apply for a scholarship?

You’re automatically considered for merit scholarships ranging from $14,000 - $31,000 when you apply for admission. Initial merit scholarship information will be shared in your acceptance letter. 黑料门will post additional scholarships that require separate applications on your portal in early January. 

Can I transfer credit from AP, CLEP, IB, or Cambridge programs?

Yes! It’s not required at the review of your application, but once you’re admitted, you should submit this information during the summer before your first semester. Learn more about Loyola’s transfer credit policy. 

Can I transfer credit from a college as a new first-year student?

Yes, incoming first-year students can receive credit for college courses completed during high school. Learn more about Loyola’s transfer credit policy. 

Who do I contact for other questions?

Email us at admission@LUC.edu and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. You can also find your admission counselor and reach out to them directly!