LMU Sets Early Decision Deadlines for Fall 2027
LMU early decision deadlines are Nov. 1, 2026, for Early Decision I and Jan. 8, 2027, for Early Decision II applicants.
By Academic Writing Club Newsroom
Loyola Marymount University has set Nov. 1, 2026, as the Early Decision I deadline and Jan. 8, 2027, for Early Decision II applicants seeking fall 2027 admission. Both plans are binding, meaning admitted students commit to enroll at LMU and withdraw applications to other schools. Early Decision I students can receive an additional $20,000 LMU scholarship over four years. The university also offers nonbinding Early Action applications due Nov. 1 and regular decision applications due Jan. 15, 2027.
Two Binding Application Plans
Early Decision I and Early Decision II plans give applicants preferential consideration and an admission decision before regular decision applicants. Early Decision I is for students who identify LMU as their first-choice university early in their senior year, while Early Decision II provides a later deadline.
Thomas Gutto, associate vice provost for undergraduate enrollment at Loyola Marymount University, said:
“Students choose LMU because they are drawn to our vibrant Los Angeles setting, our academic excellence, and the sense of belonging they feel here,”
Thomas Gutto, associate vice provost for undergraduate enrollment at Loyola Marymount University, said:
“Early Decision gives those students the opportunity to take advantage of benefits that help them start their LMU journey with confidence.”
Early Decision I Benefits
Students admitted through Early Decision I receive an additional $20,000 LMU scholarship over four years, on top of other LMU scholarships or grants. They also receive priority housing selection, priority registration for their first term, and priority consideration for programs with limited space.
Early Decision II applicants receive preferential admission consideration and an earlier admission decision.
Financial Aid And Other Deadlines
Early Decision I applicants seeking financial aid must submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by Nov. 1. Early Decision II applicants seeking financial aid must submit their materials by Jan. 10.
Students can find deadlines, application options, and financial aid information through LMU’s Early Decision website. Students may also apply to LMU through Early Action or regular decision.
