First-year student application process
Here's what you need to do to apply
1 Complete the online application. You can apply through the Common App or through our free online application.
2 Send your high school transcript. Send us an official transcript from every high school you’ve attended. Transcripts may be sent electronically by school officials to admissionforms@luc.edu.
To send paper records, please send your transcripts directly to:
Loyola University Chicago
Undergraduate Admission Office
1032 W. Sheridan Road
Sullivan Center, Room 150
Chicago, IL 60660
If you were homeschooled at any point during high school please complete this form
3 Ask for a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. Only one is required. You can submit an email request through the online application, or use the recommendation form.
4 OPTIONAL: Submit your test scores. If you want to submit your SAT and/or ACT scores, you can, but you won’t be penalized if you don’t. If you do, we’ll review the highest subscore from each section.
- SAT Code: 1412
- ACT Code: 1064
Deadlines
Frequently asked questions
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 {link to the transfer credit page}.
How long will it take to review my application?
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.
How can I apply for a scholarship?
You don’t have to! You’re automatically considered for $12,000 - $28,000 worth of scholarships with your application.
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!
Here's what you need to do to apply
1 Complete the online application. You can apply through the Common App or through our free online application.
2 Send your high school transcript. Send us an official transcript from every high school you’ve attended. Transcripts may be sent electronically by school officials to admissionforms@luc.edu.
To send paper records, please send your transcripts directly to:
Loyola University Chicago
Undergraduate Admission Office
1032 W. Sheridan Road
Sullivan Center, Room 150
Chicago, IL 60660
If you were homeschooled at any point during high school please complete this form
3 Ask for a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. Only one is required. You can submit an email request through the online application, or use the recommendation form.
4 OPTIONAL: Submit your test scores. If you want to submit your SAT and/or ACT scores, you can, but you won’t be penalized if you don’t. If you do, we’ll review the highest subscore from each section.
- SAT Code: 1412
- ACT Code: 1064
What to check your application status?
If you’ve already applied, log in to your application portal to see your status. That is where your decision will appear and where you’ll get instructions on next steps.
Frequently asked questions
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 {link to the transfer credit page}.
How long will it take to review my application?
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.
How can I apply for a scholarship?
You don’t have to! You’re automatically considered for $12,000 - $28,000 worth of scholarships with your application.
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!