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Apply to Arrupe College

Let’s Get Started. CHOOSING A COLLEGE IS COMPLICATED, AND ARRUPE IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL SCHOOL.

Here, we take extra steps to help keep you on track, from your first campus visit to applying for financial aid. We’re here to help you navigate every step of the process.

Explore

EXPLORE ALL THAT ARRUPE HAS TO OFFER

There's a lot to learn about Arrupe. Here, you will explore what interests you, pursue your passions, and leave transformed. It's about more than what classes you'll take. It's the community support, opportunities for leadership development, and the time you spend with friends. Your time here will prepare you to continue your education with confidence.

Visit

GET A FIRSTHAND LOOK

During your visit, a counselor will give you an informative overview of Arrupe College and the admission and financial aid process. You’ll also take a tour of our campus.

Request Information

To learn more about Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago, please fill out the form in the link below and we'll send you more information.

Apply

HELP US GET TO KNOW YOU

  1. Submit the online application. Be sure to choose the "Arrupe" application type when prompted. Your letter of recommendation and essay can be added after submitting the online application.
  2. Ask your high school to send us your official transcript. Transcripts must be sent electronically to Loyola University Chicago, not Arrupe College (we prefer electronic transcripts). They can also be emailed to arrupeadmission@luc.edu or mailed to: 
    Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago 
    1032 W. Sheridan Rd. 
    Chicago, IL 60660 
  3. Test scores are optional, but if available, they can be sent electronically. Our ACT school code is 1064 and the SAT school code is 1412.
  4. Submit a 500-word essay which should focus on the following topic: Describe a challenging situation that you have been through. How did you handle that situation? What have you learned from that experience? You will be able to upload a PDF or word document of your essay after you submit your online application. We do not accept Google documents. 
  5. Ask for a letter of recommendation from your college counselor. If you do not have a college counselor, the letter may be submitted by an individual who is involved in your college search process, such as a teacher or principal. Your recommender will need to submit the letter via email to arrupeadmission@luc.edu
  6. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please use Loyola University Chicago's school code (001710) when submitting the FAFSA. If you are an undocumented student or a DACA-eligible student, you are not required to file the FAFSA, however, you may be eligible for the Alternative Application for Illinois Student Aid (RISE Act) and other scholarship aid is available to ensure Arrupe is affordable. 
  7. Select students will be invited to attend an admission interview. Students will receive an email after completing all steps above. 

Our priority application deadline is March 17. We encourage students to submit all materials as soon as possible in order to receive an admission decision. Please note that students who are admitted to Arrupe College must successfully complete the Spirit of Arrupe Summer Orientation Program in order to begin taking classes. 

Check Your Status

KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR YOUR NEXT STEPS

Once you've applied, your status page is your new home page. Make sure to track the key next steps on your road to enrollment, including checking the standing of your application. An enrollment form will be emailed to you—this will secure your spot.

Pay for Your Education

AN EDUCATION WITH LITTLE TO NO DEBT

You’re probably concerned with the cost of college. But at Arrupe College, you’ll earn your Associate’s Degree at a much lower cost than you’d think. Most students will graduate with little or no student loan debt, so you’ll have a clean slate and be ready for success at the four-year college of your choice.

Welcome to Arrupe College

YOU HAVE ARRIVED

After you are admitted to Arrupe and have made your deposit, you will start your preparations for college at the Spirit of Arrupe Orientation Program.

Arrupe College Admission Publication

Arrupe College Admission

Why Arrupe? Launch your college career with the support you need. At Arrupe, you can earn a two-year associate’s degree in Liberal Arts, Business, or Social and Behavioral Sciences—and we’ll help you do it with little to no debt. Along the way, we’ll work with you as you discover your interests and goals, then determine your next steps and help you transfer to a four-year college to earn your bachelor’s degree.