Loyola University Chicago requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.
If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Loyola University Chicago accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Loyola University Chicago has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.
NOTE: Around 72% of students who start college at Loyola University Chicago complete all the credits required within six years.
Loyola University Chicago offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.
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Reminder: Loyola University Chicago may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.
Loyola University Chicago has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.
Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement
Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.
Course | Required? |
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2nd Language | No |
Math | false |
Science | false |
Computer | No |
Reminder: Check with Loyola University Chicago directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.
When choosing a major, Loyola University Chicago students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Loyola University Chicago.
Student Designed Majors
Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.
Senior Projects
Loyola University Chicago does not require a senior project for all students.
Double Majoring at Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.
NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.
✅ Loyola University Chicago offers services for students with disabilities.
Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.
✅ Loyola University Chicago has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.
✅ Loyola University Chicago offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.
✅ Loyola University Chicago offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students.
❌ Loyola University Chicago studets are not required to complete an internship.
Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.
The main library on campus is the Cudahy Library and there are 7 other libraries on campus.
A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.
Loyola University Chicago offers these dual degree programs:
•3-2 dual degree program in engineering
•3-2 dual degree program in business administration
•3-2 dual degree program in social work
•Political science, sociology, psychology/applied social psychology, computers, biology, accounting, information technology, criminal justice and criminology
What is ROTC?
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.
Does Loyola University Chicago have any ROTC programs?
Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.
Loyola University Chicago has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.
Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Loyola University Chicago include:
•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus
•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus
•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus
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