Loyola offers two non-binding fall admission deadlines for first-year students: Early Action (Nov. 15) and Regular Decision (Jan. 15). Students whose first-choice school is Loyola may choose to apply under one of two binding Early Decision plans: Early Decision I (Nov. 15) or Early Decision II (Jan.15). Students interested in the direct-entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program should plan to apply by Nov. 15 under either the Early Action or Early Decision I plan. A Spring semester deadline (Nov. 15 for domestic students, Oct. 15 for international students) is also available for first-year students who have not completed any college coursework after high school. Applicants must submit the following to be considered for admission: completed Common Application, $60 Application Fee or fee waiver, Official High School Transcript, High School Counselor Recommendation, High School Teacher Recommendation, and SAT/ACT scores*. (*Loyola is test-optional—test scores are not required for admission or scholarship consideration.)

Students who enrolled in courses at another college after the completion of high school are considered transfer students. Transfer applications are welcomed on a rolling basis throughout the year. 
The fall application deadline is July 15 for domestic students (March 15 for international students), and the spring application deadline is November 15 for domestic students (Oct. 15 for international students). Applicants must submit the following to be considered for admission: completed Common Application, $60 Application Fee or fee waiver, Common Application College Report Form from each institution attended, Official High School Transcript, Official College Transcript(s).