Application Process
Requirements
The Graduate School welcomes applications to either degree-seeking or non-degree-seeking status within a graduate program. Many graduate programs have specific prerequisites for admission (for example, completion of a particular undergraduate major or completion of certain undergraduate courses). Please review both the general Application Materials information as well as the information specific to your program of interest.
Non-degree Seeking students may take graduate courses without being admitted to a master's or doctoral degree program. If a non-degree-seeking student is subsequently admitted to degree-seeking status, a maximum of three courses (nine semester hours of coursework) may apply toward fulfillment of degree requirements, subject to the approval of the graduate program and the Graduate School.
Generally, non-degree applications require the completed and submitted application, a statement of intent, and all official transcripts. Other requirements may be required by individual programs. Applicants also may be required to obtain permission from the course instructor prior to admission and/or registration. Please be sure to contact the program for further information.
Website: http://luc.edu/math/msappliedstat.shtml
Degrees offered: B.S./M.S, M.S.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall-July 15; Fall with consideration for assistantships, February 1; Spring-December 1
Test Requirements: GRE general test. Loyola school code: 1412
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Applicants who completed post-secondary education abroad are required to submit non-U.S. transcripts to Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) or Educational Perspectives for evaluation of credentials. The evaluation report must show that your non-U.S. education is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree to be considered for admission.
Prerequisite Requirements: a minimum overall GPA of 2.7; 1 year of Calculus; 1 course in Introductory Statistics. Consult with the Program Director for more information.
Program Contact Information: Dr. Timothy O’Brien can be reached at tobrie1@luc.edu and 773-508-2129
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Program Contact: Dr. Robbin Hiller, rhiller@luc.edu
Website: Department of Bioinformatics
Degrees offered: M.S., B.S./M.S.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Spring: October 15 and Fall: March 15
Test Requirements: The GRE general test is optional. Loyola school code: 1412
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Applicants must indicate the MS Thesis track or MS Non-thesis track at the time of applying. The application deadline for applicants who wish to be considered for a university stipend and tuition award is February 1.
Prerequisite Requirements: Applicants wishing to be considered for full admission must have completed the following courses (or their equivalencies): Genetics, Biostatistics, Algorithms, and Biochemistry. These courses are essential for advanced courses in bioinformatics as well as research/internship experiences. Students lacking these prerequisites may be accepted conditionally, pending completion of deficient coursework.
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Dr. Heather Wheeler, hwheeler1@luc.edu or 773.508.3629
Application: Bioinformatics MS / Bioinformatics Accelerated Bachelor's and MS
Website: Department of Biology
Degrees offered: M.S.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall-June 1
Test Requirements: N/A
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: None
Prerequisite Requirements: For admission to the Department of Biology MS program, applicants should have or be in the process of completing a Bachelor's degree in Biology.
Applicants with a degree in a different major may still apply, but need to have taken one year of general chemistry, a year of organic chemistry and or biochemistry, one semester of physics, and demonstrate biological knowledge by taking the subject GRE in Biology. Applicants to the MS degree program ordinarily have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Dr. Terry Grande, tgrande@luc.edu or 773.508.3646
Application: MS in Biology
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Program Contact: Margaret Helwich mhelwich@luc.edu
Website: Department of Chemistry
Degrees offered: M.S., Ph.D.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall & Spring - rolling admission.
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: None
Prerequisite Requirements: B.A. or B.S. in Chemistry
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Dr. Jacob Ciszek, jciszek@luc.edu or 773.508.3107
Application: MS in Chemistry
Website: https://www.erikson.edu/graduate-education/phd-child-development/
Degrees offered: Ph.D.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall-February 1
Test Requirements: GRE general test. Loyola school code: 1412
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Interested students must apply to both Loyola and to the Erikson Institute.
Prerequisite Requirements: None
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: 312.755.2250
Application: https://gpem.luc.edu/apply/ (Loyola Application)
Website: Department of Classical Studies
Degrees offered: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall and Spring -rolling admissions
Test Requirements: No standardized test is required.
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Students' statement of purpose should explain concretely how the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate fits in their projected career of study. They should also submit a list of all the courses in Classical Studies or related fields they have taken at the undergraduate level, which form the basis of their plans. The program requires 2, rather than, 3 letters of recommendation.
Prerequisite Requirements: None
Program Contact Information: Dr. Leanna Boychenko, program director, 773-508-3657 or lboychenko@luc.edu
Application: https://gpem.luc.edu/apply/
Website: Department of Computer Science
Degrees offered: B.S./M.S., M.S., PhD
Admission Terms & Deadlines: No application deadlines. Applicants may apply to fall, spring, or summer term.
Test Requirements: No standardized test requirement
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: None
Prerequisite Requirements: Completion of course work equivalent to: COMP 170, COMP 271, and COMP 264. Admitted students may take these courses as part of their graduate course work.
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: gpd@cs.luc.edu or 312.915.7999
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MS in Computer Science, MS in Computer Science
Website: Department of Computer Science
Degrees offered: B.S./M.S., M.S.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: No application deadlines. Applicants may apply to fall, spring, or summer term.
Test Requirements: No standardized test requirement
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: None
Prerequisite Requirements: Completion of course work equivalent to: COMP 170, COMP 271, and COMP 264. Admitted students may take these courses as part of their graduate course work.
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: gpd@cs.luc.edu or 312.915.7999
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MS in Computer Science: Information Technology, MS in Computer Science: Information Technology
Website: Department of Computer Science
Degrees offered: B.S./M.S., M.S.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: No application deadlines. Applicants may apply to fall, spring, or summer term.
Test Requirements: No standardized test requirement
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: None
Prerequisite Requirements: Completion of course work equivalent to: COMP 170, COMP 271, and COMP 264. Admitted students may take these courses as part of their graduate course work.
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: gpd@cs.luc.edu or 312.915.7999
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MS in Computer Science: Software Engineering, MS in Computer Science: Software Engineering
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Program Contact: Dr. Elizabeth Vera, evera@luc.edu
Website: Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Degrees offered: M.A.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall-June 1. Fall with stipend consideration-March 1
Test Requirements: GRE general test is required in GPA is 3.3 or lower. Loyola's school code is 1412
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Students should submit a two-page statement of purpose describing their career goals, research interests, and academic and practical experience that demonstrates the intellectual abilities needed to complete a M.A. degree. Students must also submit a writing sample in addition to the other supporting materials noted in the Step-by-Step Application Process Guidelines.
Prerequisite Requirements: Students must have taken a research methods or statistics course in any social science field as part of their undergraduate coursework. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice is not required, but admitted students with little or no background in criminal justice may be required to complete additional coursework.
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Dr. David Olson, program director, dolson1@luc.edu or 312.915.7563
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MA in Criminal Justice and Criminology, MA in Criminal Justice and Criminology
Website: Department of Data Science
Degree Offered: MS, BS/MS
Admission Terms & Deadline: Fall – July 15, Spring – December 1
International Applicants: Fall – July 15, Spring – December 1
Test Requirements: N/A
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: N/A
Prerequisite Requirements: Courses that are equivalent to: 1 year of calculus, 1 introduction to statistics course, and 1 data structures course
Admission Contact Information: gpem@luc.edu or 312-915-7900
Program Contact Information: Program Director, Dr. Yasin Silva, ysilva1@luc.edu
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MS in Data Science, MS in Data Science
Website: Department of Digital Humanities
Degrees offered: M.A.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall-August 1; Fall with consideration for assistantships: February 1; Spring-December 1
Test Requirements: None
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: None
Prerequisite Requirements: None
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Dr. Elizabeth Hopwood ehopwood@luc.edu, program director, or 773.508.3101
Application: MA in Digital Humanities
Website: Department of English
Degrees offered: B.A./M.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall-June 1; Fall with stipend consideration: January 15; rolling admissions for non-degree applicants
Test Requirements: GRE general test for MA and Ph.D. Loyola's school code is 1412
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Submission of writing sample in addition to the other supporting materials noted in the Step-by-Step Application Process Guidelines. See program website for Advice to Applicants.
Prerequisite Requirements: None
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Program Director, Dr. James Knapp, jknapp3@luc.edu, 773-508-2240
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MA in English, MA in English
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Program Contact: Dr. Lorenzo DuBois Baber, lbaber@luc.edu
Website: Department of Modern Languages and Literature
Degrees offered: M.A.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall-August 1; Fall with funding consideration: February 1; Spring-December 1
Test Requirements: There is no GRE test requirement.The OPIc test (Certified Oral Proficiency Test by computer)is required for applicants with a degree awarded by a university where Spanish is not the official language. Students from the Chicago area can contact the GPD to set up an appointment to do the test. Others, please go to https//:www.profluentplus.com/ to set up an account.
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53
Special Application Instructions: None
Prerequisite Requirements: None
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: D. Scott Hendrickson, SJ, program director, 773.508.7364 or dhendrickson@LUC.edu
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MA in Hispanic Studies, MA in Hispanic Studies
Website: Department of History
Degrees offered: M.A., Ph.D. (History and Public History)
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall for Ph.D. and for M.A. with assistantship consideration-January 1; Fall for MA- May 1
Test Requirements: GRE general test (OPTIONAL). Loyola's school code is 1412
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Submission of thesis or writing sample at least 20 pages in addition to the other supporting materials noted in the Step-by-Step Application Process Guidelines.
Prerequisite Requirements: 18 credit hours in history coursework
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Dr. Patricia Mooney-Melvin, program director, pmooney@luc.edu or 773.508.2182
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MA in History, MA in History, PhD in History, MA in Public History, MA in Public History / Master of Library and Information Science
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Website: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Degrees offered: B.S./M.S., M.S.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall-July 15; Spring-December 1; Summer-May 1.
International Applicants: Fall-June 1; Spring-October 1; Summer-March 1
Test Requirements: GRE general test. Loyola's school code is 1412
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: None
Prerequisite Requirements: Courses that are the equivalent to: 1 year of calculus, multivariable calculus, and a proof-based course such as number theory or linear algebra. A calculus-based statistics course is recommended.
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Program Director, Dr. Aaron Lauve, alauve@luc.edu, 773-508-3727
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MS in Mathematics, MS in Mathematics
Website: Department of Biology
Degrees offered: M.A.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall-July 1; Fall with consideration for aid-May 15
Test Requirements: MCAT score report. Minimum score accepted is 25. Oldest MCAT score considered is three years prior to date of entrance to program.
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Applicants who have applied to medical school must submit an officially processed, accepted copy of most recent completed AMCAS, TMDSAS, or AACOMAS application and may use the statement of purpose from this application as replacement for Loyola requirement. Applicants must also submit a medical school application history document that notes how many times you have applied and the results of those applications.
Statement of Purpose should address:
- In what year(s) have you applied to medical school?
- For each year, how many U.S. allopathic or osteopathic medical schools invited you for an interview?
- For each year, how many of the schools at which you interviewed placed you on an alternate or waiting list?
- What benefit do you think you will gain from matriculating to our program?
- (If applicable): Please state whether you "have had no criminal or institutional actions" or include a separate statement with a detailed explanation of events if you have ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor; received a military discharge, honorable or otherwise; or been the recipient of any institutional action resulting from unacceptable academic performance or a conduct violation, even if the action did not interrupt your enrollment or require you to withdraw or does not appear on your official transcripts.
Prerequisite Requirements: Completion of courses that are the equivalent to: 1 year of biology, 1 year of general chemistry, 1 year of organic chemistry, 1 year of physics, & 1 year of mathematics (preferably calculus).
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: 773-508-3285
Application: MA in Medical Sciences
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Program Contact: ssom-admissions@luc.edu
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Program Contact: Anna Dauvardis, adauzvardis@luc.edu
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Program Contact: Anna Dauvardis, adauzvardis@luc.edu
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Program Contact: Anna Dauvardis, adauzvardis@luc.edu
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Program Contact: schoolofnursing@luc.edu
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Program Contact: Anna Dauvardis, adauzvardis@luc.edu
Website: Department of Philosophy
Degrees offered: M.A., Ph.D.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: M.A.: Rolling admissions. Ph.D Fall with consideration for funding: January 15
Test Requirements: GRE general test. Loyola's school code is 1412
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Submission of research paper in addition to the other supporting materials noted in the Step-by-Step Application Process Guidelines.
Prerequisite Requirements: See the Philosophy Department web page for descriptions of the prerequisites for the Ph.D., the M.A. in Philosophy, and M.A. in Social Philosophy programs
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Dr. Hanne Jacobs, program director, 773.508.2735 or hjacobs@luc.edu
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MA in Philosophy, MA in Philosophy, PhD in Philosophy, MA in Social Philosophy
Website: Department of Political Science
Degrees offered: B.A./M.A., J.D./M.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: B.A./M.A., J.D./M.A., M.A.- Fall- June 1; Spring-October 1 Ph.D- Fall-February 15
Test Requirements: GRE general test. Loyola's school code is 1412
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: None
Prerequisite Requirements: Completion of at least 24 semester hours of undergraduate course work in political science or related fields.
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: 773.508.3047
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MA in Political Science, MA in Political Science, JD/MA in Political Science, PhD in Political Science
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Website: Department of Psychology
Degrees offered: Ph.D.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall-December 1
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Submission of resume in addition to the other supporting materials noted in the Step-by-Step Application Process Guidelines
Statement of Purpose:
Your personal statement should address the following questions. Please keep your comments to no more than 2 pages, single-spaced.
What specific areas are you interested in researching while completing your PhD in clinical psychology? What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree in psychology? What are your career goals following completion of your PhD? Why are you applying to Loyola and which faculty do you envision working with to support your goals?
Prerequisite Requirements: None
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Adrienne Riessle (ariessle@luc.edu)
Application: PhD in Clinical Psychology
Website: Department of Psychology
Degrees offered: M.A., Ph.D.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall-January 15
Test Requirements: GRE general test. GRE subject test in psychology preferred but not required. Loyola's code is 1412
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Submission of research paper in addition to the other supporting materials noted in the Step-by-Step Application Process Guidelines. Special Application Instructions: Applicants must submit a writing sample (thesis, term paper, etc.) as part of the application materials.
Prerequisite Requirements: None
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Dr. Scott Tindale, program director, 773.508.3014 or rtindal@luc.edu
Application: PhD in Developmental Psychology
Website: Department of Psychology
Degrees offered: M.A., Ph.D.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall-January 1
Test Requirements: GRE general test. GRE subject test in psychology preferred but not required. Loyola's code is 1412
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Submission of research paper in addition to the other supporting materials noted in the Step-by-Step Application Process Guidelines. Special Application Instructions: Applicants must submit a writing sample (thesis, term paper, etc.) as part of the application materials.
Prerequisite Requirements: None
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Dr. Scott Tindale, program director, 773.508.3014 or rtindal@luc.edu
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MA in Applied Social Psychology, MA in Applied Social Psychology, PhD in Applied Social Psychology
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Website: Department of Sociology
Degrees offered: M.A., Ph.D
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall Admission only: January 5 (Ph.D.); June 1 (MA)
Test Requirements: GRE general test (Optional). Loyola's code is 1412
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Submission of research paper in addition to the other supporting materials noted in the Step-by-Step Application Process Guidelines.
Prerequisite Requirements: Applicants to the Ph.D program should have a bachelor's or master's degree in sociology or a related field.
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Dr. Marilyn Krogh, program director, 773.508.3488 or mkrogh@luc.edu
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MA in Sociology, MA in Sociology, PhD in Sociology
Website: Department of Theology
Degrees offered: M.A., Ph.D.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: M.A. Fall-July 1; Spring-November 1
Ph.D. Fall-January 15
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Submission of writing sample is required and should be done in addition to the other supporting materials listed in the Step-by-Step Application Process Guidelines. For Ph.D. applicants, submission of documentation of language requirements (see below) is required.
Prerequisite Requirements: Ph.D. applicants are required to have a reading knowledge of French, German, or Spanish. Students who intend to specialize in the Ph.D. degree program in New Testament or Early Christianity are required to have a reading knowledge of classical Greek and a reading competency in French, German, Italian, or Spanish.
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Dr. Christopher Skinner, program director, cskinner1@luc.edu, 713-508-2350
Application: Accelerated Bachelor's / MA in Theology, MA in Theology, PhD in Theology
Website: Department of Women's Studies and Gender Studies
Degrees offered: M.A.
Admission Terms & Deadlines: Fall -June 1; Spring-November 1
Test Requirements: None
English Language Testing Requirements: TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.0, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Special Application Instructions: Submission of research paper in addition to the other supporting materials noted in the Step-by-Step Application Process Guidelines.
Prerequisite Requirements: None
Admission Contact Information: gradinfo@luc.edu or 312.915.8900
Program Contact Information: Dr. Susan Grossman, program director, sgrossm@luc.edu
Application: MA in Women's Studies and Gender Studies, MA in Women's Studies and Gender Studies / MSW in Social Work
