Accelerated Program for Current Loyola Undergraduates
All current, Loyola University Maryland students are welcome to apply to the Master of Arts in Emerging Media graduate program, allowing them to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in a shortened amount of time. Beginning second semester junior year, undergraduate students may apply to the graduate program via an accelerated track. An accepted undergraduate student would then be permitted to take one online graduate course (ME 601 - Exploring Digital Culture) in the final semester of the senior year. The course can simultaneously count as an undergraduate elective and a graduate requirement for the Master of Arts in Emerging Media program, with approval of an academic advisor. Students may then continue with the graduate program— either full or part-time—following undergraduate graduation.
Current seniors may apply via Fast Track during their final year, for early consideration into the graduate program. If accepted, students may begin the program beginning the summer following graduation.
Fast Track admission to the Loyola Emerging Media master's program requires the following
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at Loyola University Maryland or partner institution
- An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Satisfactory completion of remaining undergraduate degree coursework, maintaining the minimum GPA requirements
Benefits for those accepted for Fast Track admission include
- Guaranteed consideration regardless of undergraduate major
- 15% tuition Double Greyhound Alumni Discount (starting June 1, 2021)
- $60 application fee waived
- Resume waived
- Letters of recommendation waived
Required Application Materials for Fast Track admission
- Completed online application (applicants must select the Fast Track option when applying)
- Essay describing how the graduate program aligns with personal or career goals
- Undergraduate transcript(s) demonstrating a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
For questions or inquiries regarding entry into the Accelerated Bachelor's to Master of Arts in Emerging Media program please email Zoe Newman, Director of Program Operations, at zyderrickson@loyola.edu or give her a call at 410-617-5420.