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Loyola College seeks to enroll students who subscribe to the ideals and objectives of the institution and who show preparation qualifying them to benefit from the liberal arts education it offers. In addition, Loyola seeks students who will become participating members in the college community of faculty and students; contribute to the intellectual growth of this community while achieving their own personal intellectual growth and development; develop a social awareness through participating in the co-curricular activities of the College; develop their understanding and appreciation of spiritual values; and benefit from participation in the College's recreational and athletic programs. The College welcomes applications from men and women of character, intelligence, and motivation.
Applicants for admission are evaluated according to their academic qualifications. The most important academic criteria include the secondary school record and performance on the SAT-I Reasoning Test (reading/math scores) or the ACT Assessment Test, which are the required college entrance examinations. Candidates are required to take the SAT-I/ACT in their junior or senior year of secondary school and to have the results forwarded to Loyola College. Arrangements to take the SAT-I/ACT may be made either through the secondary school counselor or by writing directly to either of the following addresses:
College Entrance Examination Board
P.O. Box 6200
Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6200
ACT
500 ACT Drive
P.O. Box 168
Iowa City, IA 52243-0168
All applicants are admitted on the condition that they satisfactorily complete their secondary school program.
In addition to its Application for Admission, Loyola College accepts the Common Application (either paper or on-line version). Prospective students who use this application also must submit the College's Supplement for the Common Application. A fee of $50 must accompany the admission application. This fee is not applied to tuition and is not refundable.
Early Action is a selective, non-binding program that allows academically exceptional candidates who view Loyola College as a top choice for their undergraduate education to learn of their admission decision by January 15 of their senior year. Students admitted through Early Action have until May 1, the National Common Reply date, to make their enrollment decision.
All credentials must be postmarked no later than November 15. Candidates for Early Action will be evaluated primarily on their high school record through the junior year. SAT-I (Reading/Math) scores and/or ACT scores from the October administration will be considered.
Students applying to a binding early decision program at another institution are not permitted to apply for Early Action at Loyola College. However, students are free to apply to other non-binding Early Action and Regular Decision programs at other institutions. The Admission Committee reserves the right to admit or defer any candidate for admission. Deferred Early Action applicants will then be considered for admission under the provision of Regular Decision. A student who has not applied for Early Action, but has submitted a completed application by the deadline, may be admitted under the provision of Early Action.
The freshman application deadline is February 1. Students who complete their applications by the deadline may receive preference. The final decision is made in the spring, and students meeting all deadlines are notified by April 1.
Interested students seeking to enroll at Loyola College may obtain the application form by writing to the following address: Undergraduate Admissions, Loyola College in Maryland, 4501 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210-2699; or phone: 410-617-5012 or 800-221-9107; or visit: www.loyola.edu/admissions.
Ordinarily, students will be admitted upon completion of four years of study and graduation from an approved secondary school. However, students recommended by their principals for outstanding achievement may be considered for admission upon the completion of their third year of secondary school.
Selection for early admission is based on the following criteria: the outstanding quality of the applicant's secondary school record; outstanding performance on Scholastic Assessment Test-I (reading/math scores) or ACT Assessment Test; evidence of emotional stability and early social maturity; a personal interview; and presentation of a satisfactory written plan for completing the requirements for a secondary school diploma.
The procedure for making application for early admission is the same as for regular admission. Early Admission students must submit an authorization letter from a high school official. This letter must verify that the student will receive the high school diploma after the first year at Loyola. Applicants must submit in writing their reasons for wishing to enter college before graduation from secondary school. The application deadline for Early Admission is February 1.
Preparation in secondary school for admission to Loyola College should normally total 16 units including the following:
| Classical or Modern Foreign Language | 3-4 units |
| English | 4 units |
| History | 2-3 units |
| Mathematics | 3-4 units |
| Science | 3-4 units |
Academic subjects are preferred to commercial, industrial or technical subjects.
Students who are accepted as commuters must submit a $100 deposit to reserve their space in the freshman class. This non-refundable deposit is applied to tuition and fees. The deposit deadline is May 1.
Accepted first-year resident students must submit a $500 deposit to reserve their space in the freshman class and housing. The deposit deadline is May 1.
Students who are accepted as transfers must submit a $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve their class space.
On-campus housing is awarded to transfer students based on availability. Off-campus housing is also an option for these students, as well as for readmitted and non-degree students. Additional information about on- and off-campus housing may be obtained by visiting the Office of Student Life webpage, www.loyola.edu/campuslife/studentlife.
Registration for first-year students occurs during Summer Orientation. At this time, students have the opportunity to meet with an academic advisor to discuss their educational objectives and to plan a program of courses for the fall semester. During the Fall Orientation, first-year students meet with their assigned academic core advisors who will guide and advise them until they declare a major. The relationship between the core advisor and the student is meant to be a professional, yet comfortable, relationship that will allow new students to achieve the maximum benefit from Loyola's liberal arts curriculum. It is also meant to ease students' transition from high school to college and to help students in the assessment of their potential, the evaluation of academic progress, and the clarification of future goals by putting them in immediate contact with understanding and knowledgeable members of the faculty.
Students may take courses at Loyola on a part-time basis. Eleven or fewer credits per semester is considered part-time. Part-time applicants follow the same admission procedures and must meet the same admission standards as full-time students. Ordinarily, students must complete all degree requirements within a ten-year period.
Part-time students will be charged a tuition fee of $536 per credit for the 2007-2008 fall and spring semesters. They also will be charged any special fees (lab, testing, graduation, etc.) that may apply to individual students. All College regulations are applicable to part-time students.
| Fall Semester | July 15 |
| Spring Semester | November 15 |
| Summer Sessions | May 2 |
Earlier applications, especially for the fall semester, are encouraged.
Students who have earned four-year college degrees and who wish to take courses without pursuing an additional degree at Loyola are special students. Special students must submit an application accompanied by the official college transcript that verifies receipt of a bachelor's degree. Students with a Loyola bachelor's degree are not required to submit an application fee. Campus housing is usually not available for non-degree students.
| Fall Semester | July 15 |
| Spring Semester | November 15 |
| Summer Sessions | May 2 |
Earlier applications, especially for the fall semester, are encouraged.
Students who take courses at Loyola that count toward a degree at another institution (either a high school or another college) are classified as visiting students. Visiting students must submit an application accompanied by an authorization letter from an official at the degree-granting institution. This letter should specify the course(s) to be taken at Loyola and should verify that the student is in good academic standing. Official transcripts for college work previously completed are required of visiting college students who wish to take courses above the introductory level; visiting students still in high school must submit an official transcript and SAT-I/ACT scores. Visiting students are ineligible for a degree or financial aid from Loyola College.
| Fall Semester | July 15 |
| Spring Semester | November 15 |
| Summer Sessions | May 2 |
Earlier applications, especially for the fall semester, are encouraged.
In addition to possessing the regular academic qualifications for admission, international students from non-English speaking countries must demonstrate a reasonable proficiency in the English language. Such students are required to submit the results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). These tests are available in virtually every country and should be taken to allow sufficient time for processing and review. A score of 213 or higher is required if the TOEFL is administered through Computer Adaptive Testing. Students taking the Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) must score a 79 or higher. Students taking the paper-based version of the TOEFL must score a 550 or higher. TOEFL information can be obtained from the College Entrance Examination Board, Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151.
International students requiring the I-20 form for the student visa must complete the following requirements:
Demonstrate evidence of English proficiency (as described above).
Submit SAT-I Reasoning Test/ACT Assessment Test scores.
Submit their official transcripts to the World Education Services (www.wes.org) for translation of grades and credits. An additional fee may be required.
Provide written documentation showing that they have financial support and sufficient financial resources to cover educational, living, and miscellaneous expenses. Merit-based scholarship and need-based financial assistance is not available for international students.
Prepay one semester's tuition and fees upon formal acceptance to the College.
Purchase the Loyola College Student Health Insurance Plan if they have a current F-1 or F-2 visa. The Plan is mandatory and non-waivable; therefore, the premium will be automatically charged on the tuition bill.
Show proof of insurance at the time of application if enrolled in a semester or one-year program. The level of insurance must meet the standards set by NAFSA: Association of International Educators and must be transferable to the United States.
Submit proof of immunity to communicable diseases. A tuberculin skin test is required within six months of admission. Health History and Immunization forms will be sent with the acceptance package. Students may also contact the Loyola College Health Service, 410-617-5055; fax: 410-617-2173.
Submit the completed International Student Supplement Form (found in the application packet) to the Loyola College Undergraduate Admissions Office. Timely receipt of this form by Loyola will help expedite the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' issuance of the I-20, which is necessary to obtain the F-1 student visa.
Pay a $100 SEVIS processing fee directly to the Department of Homeland Security. Students must present a receipt of payment at the time they make application for the student visa at the U.S. Consulate Office and at the port of entry.
Once a student is accepted to the College and has completed all of these requirements, the I-20 form will be mailed to the student.
Applications for transfer from other accredited institutions are welcomed. Due to the College's undergraduate residency requirement (see Residency Requirement), students may not apply for transfer beyond the beginning of junior year. Upon admission to Loyola College, transfer students from accredited two- or four-year institutions will be awarded credit for courses comparable to those offered at the College. Department chairs and the Academic Advising and Support Center will determine course comparability. Credit awarded on the basis of any placement tests does not count toward fulfillment of the residency requirement.
All transfer applicants must submit their secondary school records, official transcripts of all work completed at other colleges, a Dean of Students Certification and Recommendation Form from all previously attended institutions, and their SAT-I/ACT scores. Transfer applicants must state their intended major. A cumulative quality point average of 2.700 in previous college work, SAT-I Reasoning Test (reading/math scores) and/or ACTs, all college transcripts, types of college courses taken (course descriptions, syllabi), and the secondary school record are required for a transfer student's application to be considered. A preliminary review of potential transfer credits may be requested at the time of the admissions interview.
Transfer students must satisfy the degree requirements in effect for their programs at the time of their matriculation. During the entrance interview, an evaluation of transfer credits is made by the Academic Advising and Support Center, and the student is required to declare a major. Remedial, personal development, physical education, health, and preparatory courses that are not equivalent to or discipline-compatible with Loyola’s courses are unacceptable for transfer. Only courses equivalent to three or four credits in which a grade of C or higher has been earned can be accepted for transfer credit. A course with a grade of C- or below will not be accepted in transfer, regardless of the point value assigned by the transferring institution (see Grades under Curriculum and Policies).
Grades for transferred courses will not be factored into the Loyola grade point average. Credits will be transferred only for those courses that are similar to the requirements for degree programs at Loyola College. The Loyola cumulative QPA is used for determining honors at graduation or any other academic honors. Although the grades for all courses taken at all colleges attended are included, no higher honors are awarded than those earned with grades that appear on the Loyola transcript for courses completed at Loyola or through Loyola sponsored programs (see Courses at Other Colleges under Curriculum and Policies). Courses ten years or older cannot be transferred to fulfill major requirements for graduation.
Transfer students must submit the required medical examination form and immunization record furnished by the College upon admission. Campus housing is awarded to transfer students on a space-available basis; in addition, off-campus housing is often available.
| Fall Semester | July 15 |
| Spring Semester | November 15 |
| Summer Sessions | May 2 |
Earlier applications, especially for the fall semester, are encouraged.
All students must provide proof of medical insurance. Students have the option of retaining their own existing insurance policy or selecting the policy provided through the College. Each year, all students are required to complete, sign, and return an insurance selection form.
The Loyola College Student Health Insurance Plan is available to all matriculating students enrolled in a "degree seeking" program. For information, contact the Loyola insurance manager, 410-617-5055.
Once the deposit is made, students are required to present documentation indicating immunity to communicable diseases. A tuberculin skin test is also required. Health History and Immunization forms will be sent after admission notification.
Students who miss three semesters (including summer) without filing a request for a leave of absence are automatically withdrawn from the College and must reapply. This policy also applies to students who study abroad and do not take an official leave of absence from the College.
Students who desire to return following withdrawal from the College must apply to the Admissions Office. They will be asked to send a detailed statement of their activities since withdrawal. Students who have been dismissed for academic reasons may reapply for admission after one calendar year. Readmission to the College is not automatic.
Readmitted students must satisfy the degree requirements in effect for their programs at the time of readmission, and they must be able to complete the degree within ten years of original date of enrollment. Campus housing is awarded to readmitted students on a space-available basis.
Advanced Placement Examinations are given in May by the College Entrance Examination Board. These tests are scored and sent to the College during the summer. Complete details on the Advanced Placement Examinations are available on request from the College Entrance Examination Board, Box 6671, Princeton, NJ 08541-6671.
Students who have taken an advanced placement course in secondary school may obtain college credit at Loyola if their performance on the examination is satisfactory. Credit, but no grade, is normally awarded and recorded on the student's transcript for a score of four or five, depending upon departmental policy.
The Academic Advising and Support Center will work with students receiving advanced placement credits to make any changes necessary in their programs of study. The maximum amount of credit awarded on the basis of all placement tests is equivalent to one academic year of credit. Credit awarded on the basis of placement tests does not count toward fulfillment of residency requirements.
This is a national testing program administered by the College Entrance Examination Board. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for students who have acquired college-level knowledge in a particular subject area to validate their knowledge and receive college credit. This knowledge may have been acquired by taking advanced secondary school courses, through independent study, or through employment experience. A maximum of one year of credit may be earned through examinations. Such credit is not applicable toward fulfillment of residency requirements.
Test scores required for the awarding of credit vary with each test. Credit, but no grade, is awarded and recorded on the transcripts of matriculated students of Loyola College. Entering first-year students may take the tests at one of the national testing centers. Loyola College should be listed as an institution to receive the scores. There is a fee for each test taken. Ordinarily, matriculated students are not allowed to seek CLEP credit.
Complete details on the CLEP Testing Program are available on request from the College Level Examination Program, Box 6600, Princeton, NJ 08541.
Some high schools offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, an internationally recognized, comprehensive two-year curriculum for high school students culminating in an IB Diploma. The program offers study in language and literature, history and the social sciences, mathematical and natural sciences, fine arts, and the classics.
Each subject examined is graded on a scale of one (minimum) to seven (maximum). In consultation with the academic departments, the College offers college credit but no grade for these subjects, normally for scores of six or seven. Upon receipt of official notification of these scores, the Dean of First-Year Students and Academic Services will work with each student to determine if credit should be awarded. Credit is awarded only for higher level IB courses. A maximum of one year of credit may be earned through examination. Such credit does not count toward fulfillment of the residency requirement.
College-level work done prior to high school graduation may be awarded transfer credits upon receipt of the following: (1) an official letter from the high school principal or guidance counselor stating that the courses were taught on the college campus by a member of the college faculty, open to enrollment by and graded in competition with regularly matriculated undergraduates at the college, and a regular part of the normal curriculum published in the college catalogue; (2) an official, seal-bearing transcript from the college/university; and (3) a catalogue description and syllabus for each course submitted for transfer consideration. Each supporting document is to be sent to the Dean of First-Year Students and Academic Services. Credit awarded for these courses does not count toward fulfillment of the residency requirement.
A departmental examination may be taken for some courses offered by the College. Some departments charge a fee for such examinations. The appropriate department chair must be consulted to determine if a specific course can be taken by examination. Credit, but no grade, is normally awarded and recorded on the student's transcript. Credit awarded on the basis of these examinations does not count toward fulfillment of residency requirements.
Students are assigned to their initial foreign language course by the Academic Advising and Support Center on the basis of a placement test which is usually taken in conjunction with the summer orientation process. Students placing into a 200-level or higher modern or classical language course are eligible for advanced placement upon completion of coursework at Loyola. Credit awarded on the basis of placement tests does not count toward fulfillment of residency requirements. All students must fulfill the foreign language core requirement.
All entering first-year and transfer students who have not completed their mathematics/science requirement must take a placement test in mathematics administered by the Academic Advising and Support Center, unless they earned a math SAT-I/ACT score of at least 560 and have completed a full year of high school calculus. Students who earned a math SAT-I/ACT score of at least 560 but have not had high school calculus are required to take Part II of the exam only. Students whose performance is unsatisfactory on Part I of the exam will be required to refresh their math skills and re-take the placement test if Precalculus (MA109) is required as a prerequisite for their major. Students whose performance is unsatisfactory on Part II of the exam will be required to take Precalculus (MA109) before starting Applied Calculus for Business and Social Sciences I (MA151) or Calculus I (MA251), if one of these is required for their major. Credit awarded on the basis of placement tests does not count toward fulfillment of the residency requirement.
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