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Loyola Welcomes University of the Arts Students!

UArts students, Loyola University Maryland is here to support you in continuing your education and achieving your academic goals. Our dedicated admission and advising teams are ready to help you make a smooth transition and find a new academic home at Loyola.

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Undergraduate Degree Programs at Loyola for UArts Students

Undergraduate UArts students can pursue any course of study at Loyola. If you are interested in transferring into a program not listed in the table below, please contact an advisor to discuss your options, transfer credits, and degree completion timeline.

University of the Arts Majors Loyola University Maryland Majors of Interest
Acting - BFA Performing Arts with Theatre concentration - B.A.
Art (Interdisciplinary) - BFA Visual Arts with InterArts concentration or Interdisciplinary Studies - B.A.
Creative Writing - BFA Writing - B.A.
Directing, Playwriting & Production - BFA Performing Arts with Theatre concentration - B.A.
Film - BFA Communication and Media with Digital Media specialization - B.A.
Fine Art - BFA Visual Arts with Studio Art concentration - B.A.
Graphic Design - BFA Communication and Media with Digital Media specialization - B.A.
Musical Theater - BFA Performing Arts (Comprehensive) - B.A.
Photography - BFA Visual Arts with Photography concentration - B.A.
Screenwriting - BFA Writing - B.A.

In addition to the majors listed above, Loyola also offers minors in Studio Art, Photography, Interdisciplinary Arts, Art History, Writing, Communication and Media, Film Studies, Theatre, Music, and various Business disciplines.

Undergraduate Admission Application Process

Loyola University Maryland’s undergraduate admission team is prepared to support UArts students through the application process for first-year or transfer admission. We offer several benefits to help make your transition as smooth as possible:

Support for Transfer Students
Returning UArts students intending to transfer to Loyola

  • Application Fee Waiver: Apply for free using the Greyhound Application Fee waiver.
  • Flexible Admission Deadlines: Benefit from extended deadlines to apply for Fall 2024 term.
  • Credit Evaluation: Get a personalized evaluation to transfer your credits from UArts. Loyola will also award credit for AP/IB/dual enrollment courses, as well as credits from other previously attended institutions.
  • Guaranteed Admission: Guaranteed admission for students with a GPA of 2.7 or above. Students with lower GPAs are also encouraged to apply for a holistic review.
  • Merit Scholarships & Financial Aid: All transfer applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships. We will also strive to match the net price at UArts upon receiving your FAFSA.
  • On-campus Housing: Residence Life & Housing  can offer UArts students housing in one of our apartment communities, prioritizing placing UArts students together (space allowing). UArts students residing on campus at Loyola will move in a day early on August 29 between 9 a.m. and 12 noon and will check in at the Residence Life & Housing office, Seton Court 08B.

Support for First-Year Students
Incoming first-year UArts students intending to attend to Loyola

  • Application Fee Waiver: Apply for free using the Greyhound Application Fee waiver.
  • Flexible Admission Deadlines: Benefit from flexible rolling admission deadlines to apply for the Fall 2024 term.
  • Streamlined Application: Test optional policy and no portfolio required.
  • Merit Scholarships & Financial Aid: All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships. Accepted students will receive a minimum of $30,000 in institutional grants annually, amounting to at least $120,000 over four years. Upon receipt of the FAFSA application, we will do our best to match the expected net price at UArts.
  • On-campus Housing: Residence Life & Housing can offer UArts students housing in one of our apartment communities, prioritizing placing UArts students together (space allowing). UArts students residing on campus at Loyola will move in a day early on August 29 between 9 a.m. and 12 noon and will check in at the Residence Life & Housing office, Seton Court 08B.
Transfer Students: How to Apply

Returning UArts students intending to transfer to Loyola should:

  1. Set Up a 1-on-1 Advising Appointment: Schedule a meeting with Meredith Good, associate director of transfer admission, to guide you through the steps.
  2. Submit Your Application: Complete and submit the Transfer Common Application. Our published deadline is July 15, but you can still apply after this date using a Greyhound Application Fee waiver. To use your Greyhound Fee Waiver, simply go to Loyola’s Questions section on the My Colleges tab of the Transfer Common Application and select "Greyhound Fee Waiver."
  3. Provide Required Materials: Submit a Transfer Student Conduct Form from UArts (and from any other colleges attended previously), high school transcript, official UArts transcript, and transcripts from any other colleges attended previously.
  4. Submit Your FAFSA: Add Loyola University Maryland as a receiving school in your 2024-2025 FAFSA (Federal School Code No. 002078).

For more information and personalized assistance, please contact Meredith Good, associate director of transfer admission, at mgood1@loyola.edu or 410-617-2569.

First-Year Students: How to Apply

Incoming first-year UArts students intending to attend to Loyola should:

  1. Set Up a 1-on-1 Advising Appointment: Schedule a meeting with Meredith Good, associate director of transfer admission, to guide you through the steps.
  2. Submit Your Application: Complete and submit the First Year Common Application using a Greyhound Application Fee waiver. To use your Greyhound Fee Waiver, simply go to Loyola’s Questions section on the My Colleges tab of the Transfer Common Application and select "Greyhound Fee Waiver."
  3. Provide Required Materials: Submit your high school transcript, high school counselor recommendation letter and apply test optional (no SAT/ACT required). A portfolio review will not be required of UArts students for admission to Loyola’s undergraduate programs.
  4. Submit Your FAFSA: Add Loyola University Maryland as a receiving school in your 2024-2025 FAFSA (Federal School Code No. 002078).

For more information and personalized assistance, please contact Meredith Good, associate director of transfer admission, at mgood1@loyola.edu or 410-617-2569.

Graduate Degree Programs at Loyola for UArts Students

Loyola’s fully online M.Ed. in Learning Design & Technology is designed to help today’s teachers become educational technology leaders, focusing on ethical uses of technology, social justice, and instructional design. The program is suitable for teachers looking to expand their use of technology in the classroom or those aiming to become technology leaders at the district and national levels.

UArts Graduate Program Loyola Graduate Program

M.Ed. in Educational Technology
(30 credits, fully online program)

M.Ed. in Learning Design & Technology
(36 credits, fully online program, part-time)

Program Highlights

Loyola’s fully online M.Ed. in Learning Design & Technology is designed to help today’s teachers become educational technology leaders, focusing on ethical uses of technology, social justice, and instructional design. The program is suitable for teachers looking to expand their use of technology in the classroom or those aiming to become technology leaders at the district and national levels.

  • Online Format: Our 36-credit M.Ed. in Learning Design & Technology program is offered fully online. The format combines self-paced learning with live class meetings using our video-based web platform. It is suitable for current and transitioning teachers or professionals.
  • Completion Time: The program may be taken part-time (2-5 years), allowing flexibility for full-time work schedules. Most students complete the program in two years plus one semester.
  • Specialization in Instructional Design: Students complete 27 required credits and then take 9 credits within the specialization of Instructional Design. This specialization equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to create effective and engaging learning experiences in both traditional and digital environments.
Course Alignment and Credit Transfer

At Loyola, we are committed to recognizing your hard work and previous academic achievements, making your transition to our programs as smooth as possible by accepting as many transfer credits as we can. The required UArts courses align well with Loyola’s M.Ed. in Learning Design & Technology, and elective courses from UArts will also be evaluated for overlap. Graduate course credit transfer is at the discretion of the individual programs and requires a grade of at least a B (3.0). Please note that only credits, not grades, are transferred.

Graduate Admission Application Process

Loyola University Maryland’s graduate admission team is prepared to support UArts students through the application process for the M.Ed. in Learning Design & Technology program. We offer several benefits to help make your transition as smooth as possible:

Support for Graduate Students

  • Application Fee Waiver: UArts students can apply for free using the waived application fee.
  • Streamlined Application: The optional resume requirement is waived for UArts students – only the online application and official transcripts are necessary.
  • Flexible Credit Acceptance: We aim to accept the maximum number of credits to help you progress in your academic journey without repeating coursework.
  • Financial Aid: Students are encouraged to add Loyola University Maryland as a receiving school in their 2024-25 FAFSA application (Federal School Code No. 002078). Information on financial aid options is available online.

For more information and personalized assistance, please contact our Graduate Admission Team at education@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990.

Graduate Students: How to Apply
  1. Set Up a 1-on-1 Advising Appointment: Schedule a meeting with an admissions advisor to guide you through the steps.
  2. Submit Your Application: Complete and submit the application for the M.Ed. in Learning Design & Technology program. Use the streamlined application process and provide official transcripts. The application fee is waived, and the optional resume is not required.
  3. Provide Required Materials: Submit official transcripts and any additional required documents. UArts students can request a review of their earned graduate credits before or at the time of application.
  4. Submit Your FAFSA: Add Loyola University Maryland as a receiving school in your 2024-2025 FAFSA (Federal School Code No. 002078).

For more information and personalized assistance, please contact our Graduate Admission Team at education@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990.

Tuition and Financial Aid

The tuition for the 2024-25 academic year is $690 per credit for the M.Ed. program (subject to change each academic year). The program requires 36 credits. More information on financial aid options is available online.

Students who wish to apply for federal financial aid should add Loyola University Maryland as a receiving school to the 2024-25 FAFSA application (Federal School Code No. 002078). To remain eligible for federal financial aid, students must take at least 6 credits in the fall and spring semesters or 3 credits in the summer term. More information on applying for federal financial aid is available online.

Undergraduate Admission Questions

 Meredith

Contact Meredith Good

Associate Director of Transfer Admission
Phone: 410-617-2569
Email: mgood1@loyola.edu

Graduate Admission Questions

Please contact our Graduate Admission Team at gradadmission@loyola.edu