Submit the Common Application or Loyola’s online application. There is no application fee. 

• Send us an official transcript from all colleges you’ve attended. Transcripts may be sent electronically by school officials to transfer@luc.edu.
• To send paper records, please send them to:
  
  Loyola University Chicago
  Undergraduate Admission Office
  1032 W. Sheridan Road
  Sullivan Center, Room 150
  Chicago, IL 60660
  
  

*For added flexibility during the admission process, we may accept unofficial transcript(s) for conditional admission if they are submitted and received before our priority application deadline: Fall Applications (June 1st), Spring Applications (December 1st).

However, official transcript(s) are required to receive a transfer credit evaluation report before you register for classes. Those who do not provide the official transcript(s) by the date specified on their acceptance letter will be unable to enroll in courses. 

If you have completed fewer than 12 credits of college work, send your official high school transcript(s) to the same respective addresses indicated above. You will also need to ask for a recommendation letter and submit an email request through the online application. NOTE: Letters must always come directly from a teacher or counselor to be considered.

Engineering Majors

Transfer applications for the Engineering program are only available for the fall semester. They are reviewed on a rolling basis until spaces are filled, and applicants will be notified if a waiting list is enacted. 

Admission Requirements

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all college coursework completed. Prerequisite work will be factored into the cumulative average.
• A minimum grade of “B” is needed for prerequisite required courses.

If you’re admitted into the Engineering program as a transfer student, you may be required to take a 1 credit hour summer course, Engineering Design Fundamentals (ENGR 100) at Loyola or another institution, prior to the start of the fall semester.

To complete your application for transfer admission to the Engineering program, you must also fill out the Engineering Prerequisite Completion Form and email it to transfer@luc.edu.

Students with Non-U.S. Transcripts/International College Credit

• Submit an international transcript evaluation. International transfer students need to request a Course-by-Course Evaluation or a Catalog Match Evaluation to complete their application. Students who decide to enroll will be required to submit a Catalog Match Evaluation to receive credit for any courses taken abroad.
• If you are an international student, you may be asked to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting one of the following:
  • Official TOEFL score (score of 79 or higher)
  • Official IELTS score (score of 6.5 or higher)
  • Official Pearson Test of English (score of 53 or higher)
  • Official SAT or ACT score
  • Official Duolingo English Test (score of 110 or higher)
  • Successful completion of English Composition I & II at a U.S. institution with a grade of B or higher

Nursing Majors

We are now accepting external transfer applications for our Nursing (BSN) program for the fall entry term.  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. 

Admission Requirements

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• No less than 12 minimum post-secondary semester college credits with final grades reported on official transcripts at the time of application and 20 credits total prior to enrollment at Loyola

Please note: There are no prerequisite course requirements for external transfers to the Nursing BSN. Students may apply to be considered with any type of college coursework, and remaining program requirements, including prerequisite courses, will be completed in residency at Loyola.

Application Materials

• Completed undergraduate transfer application
• One set of official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended
• Nursing essay (provided after submission of a completed transfer application)

Questions? Please contact the Undergraduate Admission Office at 773-508-3075 or email transfer@luc.edu.

These items are all optional but can complement your application.

• SAT Code: 1412
• ACT Code: 1064

Yes! You’ll have to submit those exam scores to us as part of your application for test credit that can be applied towards your Loyola degree. However, test credit and high school dual enrollment credit do not satisfy the 20 minimum college credits required to complete a transfer application for admission as a transfer student. Learn more about Loyola’s transfer credit policy. 

No, an essay or personal statement is optional. However, submitting one can provide additional context about your academic and career goals, personal achievements, or any challenges you’ve faced.  

The essay is optional and is not required for your application to be considered. However submitting an essay can provide insights into your background and experiences, which can be beneficial to your application.   

You can upload your essay after submitting your transfer application. If you encounter any issues, you can email your essay directly to admissionforms@luc.edu.  

You have the freedom to choose your topic. You can write about your academic and career goals, highlight personal achievements, or explain any challenges you have overcome. The goal is to provide the admissions committee with a deeper understanding of who you are beyond your transcript and application. 

Your essay and personal statement should be limited to one page, or 500 words or less. 

If you are finishing high school or have graduated a semester early, or if you’re currently enrolled in your first semester (freshman year) of college, apply for first-year admission. This applies even if you have dual credits or expect AP test credits. If you complete a year of college (20 or more college credits) after high school, submit a transfer application. 

Visit your prior/current college or university’s website for instructions on “Requesting a Transcript.”  When filling out the transcript order form, indicate that you want them to be delivered (by mail or electronically) to: 

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

Email Address: transfer@luc.edu 

Note: Transcripts forwarded from a student’s email are classified as unofficial.  

There is no application fee for admission and scholarship consideration!

It can take up to six weeks to receive an admission decision. You’ll get an email once the decision is made, but you can check your status anytime by returning to your application portal here. Transfer decisions begin to go out mid-December for fall semester admission, and mid-September for spring semester admission.  

You don’t have to! You’re automatically considered for transfer-specific scholarships with your application. Scholarship details appear in your admit letter. 

View this page to see course recommendations for students in specific colleges! You can also view this page for more tools at your disposal as a transfer student.

Email us at transfer@LUC.edu and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.