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Veterans

Wherever you are in your journey of service—as a current member of the armed forces, as a Veteran, as a military spouse or family member—Loyola University Chicago is committed to serving you.   

Military Veteran Student Services (MVSS) supports military affiliated students at Loyola. Through academic and social programming, MVSS staff assists students in identifying the correct resources that will empower them to reach their full potential, ensuring the greatest impact in the community and beyond.   

Loyola University Chicago is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program which supplements uncovered mandatory charges for qualifying students. Loyola uniquely offers no limit on any academic program with the  exception of the medical school.  

Tell us more about yourself.

I AM A VETERAN

I want to earn a traditional undergraduate degree.

Follow the instructions at the bottom of this page.

I am an adult learner interested in an undergraduate degree or certificate program.

Visit the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

I want to earn a postgraduate degree.

Visit the Graduate and Professional Enrollment website.

I AM RELATED TO SOMONE WHO IS SERVING OR HAS SERVED IN THE MILITARY

I have never enrolled in college.

Apply as a traditional first-year student.

I have attended college or university.

Apply as a transfer student.

I am an adult learner.

Please visit Loyola's School of Continuing or Professional Studies if you're interested in professional programs for adult learners, or the GPEM website if you're interested in postgraduate programs.

Loyola accepts credit earned in the military, so veteran students are usually considered for transfer admission.

REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER ADMISSION

  • A minimum of 20 credits.
  • A minimum of 12 credits from college coursework, completed and with letter grades at the time of application.
  • If you only have military credit, or fewer than 12 credits of college coursework, you must provide official high school transcripts.
Apply as a transfer student

Application Process

1. Complete the application.

You can apply through the free online application. 

2. Send your transcript(s).

  • Military Transcripts
    • Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard transcripts can be requested at the Joint Services Transcript site.
    • Air Force transcripts can be requested through the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)/Air Force University Online Transcript System.
  • College Transcripts: Send transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you’ve attended.
  • High School Transcripts: Send high school transcripts only if you have fewer than 12 credit hours of college coursework.

Transcripts may be sent electronically by school officials to admissionforms@luc.edu.

For paper records, please send them to:

Loyola University Chicago
Undergraduate Admission Office
1032 W. Sheridan Road
Sullivan Center, Room 150
Chicago, IL 60660

*For added flexibility during the admission process, we accept unofficial transcript(s) for conditional admission. However, official transcript(s) are required to receive a transfer credit evaluation report before you register for classes.

3. OPTIONAL: Submit resumes, essays/personal statements, and SAT/ACT test scores (no older than 5 years).

These items are all optional but can complement your application.

  • SAT Code: 1412
  • ACT Code: 1064

Admitted veteran students who choose to enroll are exempt from the $500 deposit that is required for enrollment. If you’ve been accepted and would like to enroll, contact transfer@luc.edu to request the waiver.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the application deadlines?

Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

For merit scholarship consideration, apply by:

  • Fall Semester: June 1
  • Spring Semester: December 1

Where can I learn more about veteran student resources and benefits at Loyola?

Here are some resources to get you started

Who do I contact for other questions?

Check out more FAQs at the MVSS site.

For other inquiries, email us at veterans@LUC.edu and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Military Veteran Student Services (MVSS) supports military affiliated students at Loyola. Through academic and social programming, MVSS staff assists students in identifying the correct resources that will empower them to reach their full potential, ensuring the greatest impact in the community and beyond.   

Loyola University Chicago is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program which supplements uncovered mandatory charges for qualifying students. Loyola uniquely offers no limit on any academic program with the  exception of the medical school.  

Loyola accepts credit earned in the military, so veteran students are usually considered for transfer admission.