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Welcome to LMU
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Section 1: Parent and Family Resources 8
Parent and Family Involvement
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Parent and Family Giving
10 Section 2: Academics 11
Academic Calendar
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Academic Resource Center
14 Section 3: Student Resources 14
Student Success
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Student Experience
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Ethnic and Intercultural Services
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LMU CARES
20 Athletics and Campus Recreation
21 Section 4: Mission and Ministry 21
Campus Ministry
23 Section 5: Student Services 23 Student Accounts 26 Dining Services and Meal Plans 27
Student Housing
28 Student Employment Services 29 Career and Professional Development
30 Section 6: Service 30 Center for Service and Action
32 Section 7: Health and Safety 32 Student Health 34 LMU Campus Safety Services
36 Section 8: Parking and Transportation 38 Campus Map
WELCOME TO LMU
Dear Parents and Families, Welcome to Loyola Marymount University! Steeped in great history, both our Jesuit and Marymount traditions set the foundation upon which we continue to build and grow. We hope that you see firsthand the care that we take to create an environment of academic, personal, spiritual, and professional growth. At LMU, your student will be challenged to grow by their interactions in the classroom, co-curricular experiences, and their fellow classmates. We encourage you to empower your student to embrace the challenges they will undoubtedly face during their college years. The best way for you to help your student is to encourage them to use all the resources available to them at LMU, be involved on campus, and use every opportunity to interact with faculty and staff to make their college experience all they imagine it to be.
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We realize this year will be filled with many changes for both you and your student, but you are not alone. We will be here to answer questions and provide the resources you need to support your son or daughter. The LMU Parent and Family Guide has important contact information that you will find helpful throughout your student’s time at LMU, and the Parent and Family Programs office is always here to help.
We look forward to a great first year! Lisha Maddox McGrue Director of Student Success
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SECTION 1: PARENT AND FAMILY RESOURCES The college years represent a unique stage of supporting your student. It is a time that offers new rewards, challenges, questions and concerns. At LMU, we hope to provide you with a link to a community of support, ideas and resources as families grow into their “revised” role during college. LMU’s Parent and Family Programs supports our families by providing resources, education and support. Our Parent and Family Website includes Parent Pride, an online email newsletter that features articles, resourceful tips, and other online tools that aid you during your student’s experience at LMU. There are articles on how to adjust to college life, how to successfully navigate the first year, ways to get involved, and much more! lmu.edu/parents
As the parent or family member of a firstyear student, if your student provided your email address on their application to LMU, then you will automatically be uploaded into our system. If you do not receive Parent Pride emails, please contact the Parent and Family Programs office via email and we will be happy to add you to our distribution list. Student Success Parent and Family Programs Malone Student Center, Suite 301 310.338.1798 lmuparentprograms@lmu.edu
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Parent and Family Involvement Families, you are integral members of our vibrant Lion community. You can be an LMU advocate on campus and at home by serving as a volunteer, attending or hosting LMU gatherings, and supporting the university philanthropically. Family Engagement invites you to get involved in the ways that are most meaningful to you and offers several opportunities throughout the year including:
Lion Family Welcomes (July–August 2022) These celebrations, welcoming incoming Lions from around the world, are hosted by LMU families and create meaningful connections.
Admission’s Parent and Alumni Panels: “Becoming an LMU Lion” (April 2023)
Admission’s Parent and Alumni Panels: “Experience LMU” (November–December 2022)
Parent and Alumni panelists share their LMU experiences with prospective and admitted families.
Parent and Alumni panelists share their LMU experiences with prospective families.
Career Treks (April 2023)
LMU Family Week (February 2023) LMU Family Week is an annual event that allows family members to experience life on the bluff. Attendees get a chance to visit with their students, attend a basketball game, and experience all that being an LMU student has to offer.
Day of Giving (Annual) A 24-hour event, LMU Day of Giving brings the Lion community together with purpose to make an even greater impact through challenge and matching-gift opportunities just waiting to be unlocked. Choose from hundreds of areas of campus
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that are meaningful to you, and watch the leaderboards update constantly throughout the day.
In partnership with Career and Professional Development, parents and alumni engage with LMU students around specific interests through targeted learning, conversation, and informal networking.
Handshake (Year-Round) Interested in providing internships or jobs for students? Sharing internship, part-time, and full-time positions on Handshake allows you to target specific LMU students by year, major, career interest, and more. Parent Engagement 310.258.4348 families@lmu.edu Facebook: LMULionParents Instagram: @lmulionparents
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Parent and Family Giving The LMU Society The LMU Society recognizes donors who donate $1,000+ annually. Their support enables LMU to meet the rising need for scholarships, provide students with enhanced academic and career-focused opportunities, update campus and learning environments, and support our vibrant community of student organizations. The LMU Society 310.338.5125 thelmusociety@lmu.edu
you can make a difference, please email parentcouncil@lmu.edu and a member of the Parent and Family Philanthropy team will follow up with you directly.
Parents Fund You can be an advocate for your student by financially supporting the LMU Parents Fund. Gifts are a further investment in your student’s future because these funds directly benefit their academic and co-curricular experience. Gifts to the Parents Fund are used where they’re most needed to immediately benefit students. Your gift supports:
Parent and Family Leadership Council The Parent and Family Leadership Council recognizes leaders in the Lion family including parents, grandparents, and other family members and engages them in the life of the university. Members are dedicated to strengthening the sense of community among LMU families while furthering the university’s mission and vision — set forth by the strategic plan for 2021-26, “Creating The World We Want to Live In” — through volunteerism and philanthropy. If you are interested in learning more about the Parent and Family Leadership Council or other ways that
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Scholarships
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Academic programs
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Service learning, global engagement, and immersion experiences
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Student initiatives
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Information Technology
Every gift is meaningful and demonstrates your belief in the transforming power of education. Parents Fund giving.lmu.edu
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SECTION 2: ACADEMICS As a premier Catholic university, LMU fosters a transformative and rigorous educational experience in undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing social justice, compassionate leadership, and ethical responsibility. As your student explores the breadth of our vibrant academic programs, they will discover our rich intellectual community, cultural heritage, commitment to diversity, and Catholic, Jesuit/Marymount identity.
Colleges at LMU
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LMU Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (BCLA)
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LMU Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering (CSE)
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LMU School of Film and Television (SFTV)
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LMU College of Communication and Fine Arts (CFA)
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LMU College of Business Administration (CBA)
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LMU School of Education (SOE)
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Loyola Law School
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Academic Calendar FALL 2022 Aug. 29
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Classes begin
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Last day to file an application for December degree
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Last day to add or drop a class without a grade of W
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No classes — Labor Day
Sept. 16
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Last day for undergraduates to finish coursework for spring or summer grades of incomplete
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Census Day
Sept. 30
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Last day for instructors to submit spring or summer grades for undergraduates with Incompletes
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Last day to submit mid-term deficiency grades
Oct. 14
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Autumn Day — No Classes
Nov. 4
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Last day to withdraw from classes or apply for credit/no credit grading
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No Classes — Thanksgiving Holiday Last day of classes
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Reading Days
Dec. 12–16
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Final Examinations
Dec. 21
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Last day for instructors to submit final grades
M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, U=Sunday
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SPRING 2023 Jan. 9
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Classes begin
Jan. 13
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Last day to file an application for May degree Last day to add or drop a class without a grade of W
Jan. 16
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No Classes – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
Jan. 27
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Last day for undergraduates to finish coursework for fall grades of Incomplete
Feb. 7
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Census Day
Feb. 10
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Last day for instructors to submit fall grades for undergraduates with Incompletes
Feb. 24
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Last day to submit mid-term deficiency grades
Feb. 27 –March 3
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March 17
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Last day to withdraw from classes or apply for credit/ no credit grading
March 31
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No Classes – Cesar Chavez Holiday
April 5–7
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April 28
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No Classes – Spring Break Holidays
No Classes – Easter Holidays Last day of Classes
April 29–30
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Reading Days
May 1-5
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Final Examinations
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Undergraduate Commencement
May 7
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Graduate Commencement
May 10
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Last day for instructors to submit final grades
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Academic Resource Center The Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides academic support for all degree-seeking students. The cost of tuition covers all ARC services including course and language tutoring for gateway courses in subjects including, but not limited to, economics, mathematics, chemistry, psychology, and modern languages as well as one-on-one writing consultations for all subjects. In addition, students interested in how to best utilize academic planning tools or in need of assistance with general academic advising questions can meet with an ARC University Advisor.
The ARC also supports the campus through programs such as the First To Go program for first-generation college students, and the LMU Common Book program, in collaboration with the William H. Hannon Library. The Academic Resource Center 310.338.2847 arc@lmu.edu
First To Go The First To Go Program is a structured support system that provides personalized tools and resources for students who identify as “first generation” (i.e., neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree in the U.S.). The community offers students valuable opportunities for their academic, professional, and personal growth and connects participants of all years and majors to a network of mentors drawn from LMU faculty, staff, alumni, and peers who are or were first-generation college students themselves. Please email firsttogo@lmu.edu, call 310.338.7677 or visit the website for more information.
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SECTION 3: STUDENT RESOURCES
Student Success First Year Experience In Student Success, we understand the importance of your role as support systems for your LMU student. We want you to know that if your student has any concerns or questions as they transition to college life, they have an avenue to express those concerns. Your student’s success is our priority. Whether it’s figuring out how to find information on PROWL or finding a way to get involved on campus, Student Success is the place for new first-year and transfer students to start. New students are
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encouraged to connect with us for support in navigating campus life and finding great opportunities to make connections with others. We’re dedicated to ensuring that new first-year and transfer students are provided with the information and resources they need during this significant transitional period. First Year Experience 310.338.5252 studentsuccess@lmu.edu
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Guardian Scholars Program The Guardian Scholars Program provides resources, programs and services to meet the unique needs of former and current foster youth, unaccompanied youth, emancipated minors, homeless students, and independent students to aid in their success at LMU. The program serves as a one-stop shop committed to the development and engagement of Guardian Scholars in their leadership roles, community involvements, and professional experiences. Guardian Scholars Program 310.338.5252 guardianscholarsprogram@lmu.edu
Veteran Programs Veteran Programs supports the transition, persistence, and graduation of student veterans, reservists, and veteran dependents. We do that by providing individualized services, transitional support, and monthly programs to meet the unique needs of student veterans.
In Student Success, we understand the importance of your role as parents. We have developed strong ties with the parent community to ensure that if you have concerns or questions as your student transitions to college life, you have an avenue to express those concerns. Your student’s success is our priority! Student Success Malone Student Center, Suite 301 310.338.5252 studentsuccess@lmu.edu Instagram: @LMUStudentSuccess
Veteran Programs 424.568.8387 veteranprograms@lmu.edu
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Student Experience At LMU, we believe education happens in all areas of campus life, both inside and outside the classroom. When it comes to life outside the classroom, Student Affairs has created a framework to guide students’ experiences in meaningful ways — we call this the Student EXP (short for the Student Experience). The Student EXP is LMU’s dynamic co-curricular pathway to explore, grow, and learn outside the classroom. At its core are Five Pillars, and each represents a habit, a value, or an experience we think integral to developing an LMU Lion. Information on the Student EXP and much more can be found on the Student EXP website, an online hub for finding details about events and programs, service opportunities, recreation and fitness activities, support and more. Students can also use LEO to find events, join clubs and organizations, receive news updates, and take advantage of life as a Lion.
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The Five Pillars of the LMU Student EXPerience: 1. Integrate Mind, Body, and Spirit 2. Commit to Service and Justice 3. Become a Global Citizen 4. Practice Ignatian Values 5. Live a Life of Purpose
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1. Integrate Mind, Body and Spirit Demonstrate transformative growth and develop as whole persons through the integration of mind, body, and spirit.
2. Commit to Service and Justice Be socially responsible citizens committed to building a more just world
3. Become a Global Citizen Value the diversity of the human experience and commit to the practice of interculturalism to make meaningful contributions as citizens of the global community.
4. Practice Ignatian Values Make decisions congruent with their personal beliefs, values, and faith through continuous reflection and discernment.
5. Live a Life of Purpose Lead a life where their greatest passion meets the world’s greatest need. In the belief that the glory of God is a human being fully alive and grounded in both Jesuit and Marymount traditions, the Division of Student Affairs supports the LMU mission through programs and services designed to advance student learning.
ASLMU The Associated Students of Loyola Marymount University (ASLMU) is our undergraduate student government. We are a dedicated team that acts as an advocate for student concerns, a liaison between students and the administration, and the major programmer for LMU’s coolest events. First-year students can get involved as early as the first few weeks through ASLMU as a committee member, a staff member, or a volunteer. Encourage your student to visit the ASLMU office on the first floor of the Malone Building.
Sorority and Fraternity Life There are many ways to get involved at LMU. Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL) might be right for your student. LMU Sorority and Fraternity members perform higher academically, provide over 28,000 hours of community service, and raised over $200,000 for local and national nonprofits over the last two years. With 20 registered chapters to choose from, your student can find the right fit. Firstyear students are eligible to join as early as spring semester if they have at least a 2.5 GPA and 12 hours of college credit. Firsttime spring first-year and spring transfer students are also eligible to join.
Ignatian Leadership Institute The Ignatian Leadership Institute (ILI) offers students the ability to explore leadership through different perspectives, including individual, group, community, and Ignatian values. Three different oneunit classes are offered during both the fall and spring semesters. The ILI Leadership Seminars are listed in PROWL as EDLA 489, EDLA 490, EDLA 491. The courses are small seminar style experiences, can be taken in any order, and are open for all LMU undergraduate students. As students in the ILI explore the Social Change Model of Leadership Development (along with other leadership concepts such as servant leadership, Ignatian leadership, and a wide range of current social topics and issues), they grow in their ability to lead and make positive change in the world. Visit PROWL to register for a Leadership Seminar or email leadership@lmu.edu for more information. For more information and to learn how to join an existing organization, your student can stop by the Student Leadership and Development on the first floor of Malone or log into LEO. Student Leadership & Development 310.338.2877 sld@lmu.edu
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Ethnic and Intercultural Services Ethnic and Intercultural Services (EIS) provides a supportive environment where individual growth and cultural expression is encouraged to help students become global citizens and leaders. In service to the university and broader community, EIS engages in strategic alliances that enhance the understanding of race, ethnicity, gender, culture, and religious belief and its impact on the community. We offer opportunities for students to:
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Explore multiple identities and learn about the backgrounds and experiences of others through a range of programs, discussions, resources, and social events Engage with the greater university community in activities that support ongoing personal and professional development Empower themselves to be agents of change and engaged citizens
Our programs and services include a variety of workshops; cultural, social, co-curricular and interfaith programs; community dinners; and sponsored academic and dialogue opportunities. EIS encompasses the following offices:
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Ethnic and Intercultural Services and Intercultural Advancement
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Asian Pacific Student Services
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Office of Black Student Services
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Chicano/a Latino/a Student Services
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Services
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The Learning Community [TLC]
Ethnic and Intercultural Services 310.338.5808 eis@lmu.edu
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LMU CARES LMU CARES (Campus Awareness Resource Education Services) is committed to providing support and resources to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. Through the LMU CARES campaign, “Live the Lion’s Code,” every incoming student is required to register for a section of ORNT 1000 (for first-year students) or ORNT 2000 (for transfer students) during their first semester. In ORNT 1000/2000, incoming students receive education on a broad range of topics, including alcohol and drug education, personal responsibility, sexual assault prevention, resilience and wellness, civic engagement, implicit bias, identity and intersectionality, cross-cultural dialogue, anti-racism, and interfaith leadership.
In addition, LMU CARES serves as the hub for LMU’s wellness campaign, “You’ve Got This!” As part of this campaign, LMU CARES provides wellness programs and resources for students on and off campus, such as weekly Wellness Wednesday events and LMU CARES Online. Students can access all the wellness resources provided by LMU on the Lion Wellness website. LMU CARES Malone 301 310.258.4381 lmucares@lmu.edu
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Athletics and Campus Recreation Division 1 Athletics 22 Varsity Teams Primary Conference West Coast Conference Mascot Ignatius (Iggy) the Lion Colors Crimson and Navy
Intramural Sports
Club Sports
Intramural Sports are organized recreational sports leagues and tournaments open to all enrolled students, faculty, and staff. Activities are designed for members of the campus community to be involved in athletic competition with and against each other.
Club Sports are organized by students, for students. Club teams are competitive in nature yet open to all enrolled students, regardless of skill level, and they compete against other schools’ club teams. Free to join, with some fees for equipment, membership, travel and/or uniforms set by individual club teams.
Sports offered include: flag football, volleyball, dodgeball, basketball, indoor and outdoor soccer, online/video game tournaments, etc.
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Refundable forfeit deposit per team for all league sports and tournaments
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Co-Rec (co-ed), men’s and/or women’s divisions offered for most sports
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Team and free agent (individual) sign-ups for all sports leagues (online registration)
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Highly competitive: Men’s Ice Hockey, Men’s Lacrosse, Men’s Rugby
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Semi-competitive: Men’s Baseball, Men’s Soccer, Men’s Volleyball, Ski and Snowboard, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball
Campus Recreation Burns Rec Center 310.338.2912 burnsrec@lmu.edu
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SECTION 4: MISSION AND MINISTRY
Campus Ministry LMU offers our students many opportunities for intellectual, personal, and spiritual growth — all contributing to the education of the whole person. Campus Ministry is a special place where LMU’s mission of “the service of faith and the promotion of justice” is lived out — a place to believe, belong, and become. Campus Ministry programs assist in the transition to college and help your student find a sense of purpose and belonging at LMU. Please encourage them to take full advantage of the programs we offer in Campus Ministry, and know that our campus ministers are readily available to be a support and listening ear for them!
Campus Ministry Offices Malone 210 and the Lower Level of Sacred Heart Chapel (The Cave) 310.338.2860 ministry@lmu.edu Facebook: LMU Campus Ministry Instagram: @lmu_campusmin
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SECTION 5: STUDENT SERVICES
Student Accounts Student Accounts is responsible for the financial administration of all billing related to tuition, room, board, and fees. Our office provides students with the ability to sign up for payment plans. We counsel students on their student account, help resolve questions regarding their balance due, and more. Payment Process Be sure to leave enough time to complete all financial aid requirements and accept financial aid before setting up payment arrangements. To make payment arrangements, set up authorized users, pay by electronic check, set up refund account information, or view and print bills, visit the Student Account Center, accessible via PROWL or through the Student Accounts website.
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5-Month ACH payment plan each semester
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5-Month mail-in payment plan each semester
Payment methods: Cash, check, wires and 529 plans
Important Payment Deadlines The last day to set up a 5-month payment plan without incurring a $100 late fee is July 19, 2022 for fall semester and Dec. 19, 2022 for spring semester.
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Payment in full or the first payment plan installment is due July 20, 2022 for fall semester and Dec. 20, 2022 for spring semester. $100.00 FEE MAY BE CHARGED AND STUDENT ACCOUNT HOLDS MAY APPLY IF PAYMENT IS LATE.
Insurance Information Aetna Student Health Insurance: The medical insurance waiver will be available beginning July 1, 2022. For information regarding the process, please visit the student accounts website on or after July 1, 2022. DEWAR Tuition Refund Insurance: The tuition insurance waiver deadline for undergraduate students is Aug. 28, 2022 for fall and TBD spring. LMU Student Accounts Department studacct@lmu.edu
LMU OneCard At LMU, the OneCard is not just our students’ campus I.D. This innovative, multipurpose card contains technology that makes life easier by providing quick access to funds at any LMU dining locations and shops on campus. A student’s LMU OneCard is also used to check in at various on-campus events, check out resources from the library, access the Burns Recreation Center, and obtain tickets for LMU Athletics events. For students who live on campus, the OneCard serves as their key card to their residence hall and room (coded with a personal door security PIN to ensure safety). With the LMU OneCard, students do not need to carry cash as they move around campus. Instead, the OneCard is used to access students’ applicable LION or S-Dollar “Meal Plan” funds at on-campus dining locations by simply tapping it at the register. It is important to use these funds before opting into any supplemental
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payment methods because Meal Plan funds expire on July 31 of each year. The OneCard also contains a “Flexi-Dollar” account that allows students to make other purchases at places such as residence hall laundry facilities, the campus bookstore, the mail center, campus printing of materials for class, and even at select off-campus merchants. Running low on Flexi-Dollars? By going to the LMU One Card Office website, students (or their parents, family, or friends) may add more funds remotely using a Discover/ MasterCard/VISA credit card. More sites on campus are now “cashless,” but cash can be converted into Flexi-Dollars at one of our seven Account Management Centers (A.M.C.) located throughout campus (these machines accept cash but do not dispense cash). Funds deposited either online or at an A.M.C. will be available immediately. LMU OneCard Office 310.338.2735 onecard@lmu.edu
LMU Campus Bookstore LMU Campus Store, located in the lower level of the Von der Ahe building, is a onestop shop for textbooks, school supplies, snacks, and sundries. The bookstore also features a wide array of LMU-specific gifts and clothing. LMU Campus Store will have all required textbooks and course materials in stock by the beginning of the semester. Students may purchase new, used, or digital textbooks and most titles are eligible for rent. We price match textbooks from Amazon and BN.com. Students may come to the bookstore to purchase materials or shop online. Orders placed online can be picked up in store at no extra charge or may be shipped to an address for an additional cost. LMU Campus Bookstore 310.338.2889 sm8305@bncollege.com
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Dining Services and Meal Plans From well-known retailers like Starbucks to customized food stations in the Lair Marketplace, LMU Dining Services offers a little bit of everything. Meal Plans
S-Dollars
LMU Dining Services offers four prepaid tax-exempt LION Dollar meal plans. LION Dollars may be used at over a dozen campus dining venues and convenience stores.
The S-Dollar supplemental meal plan is available to ALL full-time (12+ units) undergraduate students and commuter students. There is no minimum deposit, and S-Dollars can be added to supplement a student’s traditional meal plan and avoid running out of funds. S-Dollars are available to commuters who would like to eat on campus and avoid paying sales tax (approximately 10%). S-Dollars carry forward from year to year as long as students are enrolled at LMU. S-Dollars may be added online at the “Manage My OneCard” website or at a campus VTS machine.
Meal plans are mandatory for all students living in traditional residence halls. Plans are selected during the housing assignment process and are non-refundable. Changes between the L, I, O and N plans may ONLY be made during the third week of the fall semester online at myLMU > Student Housing Online Services > Forms. Unused meal plan dollars expire on Commencement Weekend.
For a full list of campus dining venues, visit LMU Dining Services. LMU Dining Services 310.338.2997
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Student Housing Student Housing creates a living and learning environment by providing programs and services that empower students to realize their potential in mind, body, and spirit within a community that honors human diversity and accepts students as individuals, each with rights and responsibilities. Important Dates for the 2022–23 Academic Year May 27
Last day to apply for a Living Learning Community through housing application
May 27
Last day to request a roommate and make changes to application
Mid-July
Room and roommate assignments are made and sent to students
Mid-July
Bed configuration requests deadline
End of July
Microfridge order deadline to Collegiate Concepts
Aug. 25
Fall Move-In – Schedule will be communicated during the summer.
Sept. 12–16
Meal Plan change requests (This is the only opportunity to make changes to the meal plan during the academic year.)
Early October
First room health and safety inspections
Dec. 16
Residence Halls close at 7 p.m. for winter break
Dec. 16
Second room health and safety inspections
Jan. 7, 2023
Residence halls re-open at 1:30 p.m. for spring semester
Early February
Housing selection begins for 2023–24 year; housing deposit due
Mid-February
Third room health and safety inspections
Mid-March
Housing selection ends; continuing students who completed applications select rooms for 2022–23 year
Early April
Summer housing application available
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Student Employment Services Student Employment Services (SES) encourages the professional development of undergraduate and graduate students through job opportunities, workshops, and resources to foster postgraduate success. Approximately 3,400 students are employed at LMU each year and gain valuable skills, connections, and part-time experiences. National reports and LMU retention statistics indicate that student employees are more successful because of the skills and experiences they obtain on the job, which can lead to improved academic performance.
There are many types of student employment opportunities, which include: Work Study – On Campus
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Various LMU Departments
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Largest source of part-time student employment
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Lions for Learning: Math and literacy tutoring at local elementary and middle schools
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LMU Partners Program: Work with non-profit organizations in Los Angeles
Non Work Study – On Campus
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Various LMU departments
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LMU vendors: Sodexo, Jamba Juice, The Coffee Bean, and more
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Job Location and Development Program – Meet with an SES staff member to review part-time offcampus job opportunities
Workday is LMU’s new student employment system. Through Workday, students can search and apply for LMU job opportunities on the student job board. Student Employment Services Malone Student Center 401 310.338.7606 ses@lmu.edu Instagram: @WorkingLions
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Career and Professional Development Career and Professional Development (CPD) Programs, Staff, and Resources help students:
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Identify their values, interests, and skills
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Understand how to relate their skills to their professional journey
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Explore a wide range of careers in their fields of interest
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Develop and pursue a career plan for life after college.
Professional Development Platforms and Resources offered by CPD:
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Handshake, LMU’s job and internship portal connecting students to thousands of internships and jobs at all times VMock, an online resume-review tool that gives students personalized resume feedback based on criteria gathered from employers and global best practices LinkedIn Learning, an online platform with personalized datadriven experiences that provides instant access to videos, courses, and trainings focused on soughtafter skills
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LMU on LinkedIn: expand your network by connecting with other Lions
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Big Interview, an online platform with on-demand interview practice and resources
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Roadtrip Nation, an online collection of videos following LMU students who set out on the road to meet and learn from LMU alumni
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Virtual career coaching appointments for guidance specific to your professional journey
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Virtual drop-in peer advising for tips on resumes, cover letters, job search strategies, and more
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Additional resources relating to job and internship search, diversity and inclusion, informational interviewing, salary negotiation, and more.
Industry-Specific Virtual Programs Offered by CPD:
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Panel discussions, networking opportunities, and workshops with alumni, employers, and professionals
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Recruitment opportunities including career and graduate school fairs featuring over 250 companies and organizations per year
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VOCARÉ, a reflective and career discernment-focused program connecting students with faculty, young alumni, and peers
Career and Professional Development Von Der Ahe Building 135 310.338.2871 Facebook: LMUCareers Twitter: LMUCareers Instagram: @LMUCareers
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SECTION 6: SERVICE
Center for Service and Action The Center for Service and Action (CSA) is a student hub for service, justice and advocacy at LMU. Our mission is to form and educate students who are committed to being people for and with others. We foster kinship with others that will lead to intellectual inquiry, moral reflection and social action.
Key Programs in CSA: ServeLA
El Espejo
Join with fellow first-year and transfer students for a day of service in the Los Angeles community. Transportation, t-shirt, breakfast, and lunch included.
Join a mentoring program that connects LMU students with at-risk students at Lennox Middle School once a week from 3–4:30 p.m. Carpools available.
Alternative Break Program
Special Games
Students are immersed in diverse contexts with concrete challenges that heighten social awareness and inspire lifelong social action through community-based learning during winter, spring, and summer experiences that have been offered locally, nationally, internationally, and virtually.
Join a yearlong student-led program that organizes two Saturday events in the spring semester providing non-competitive activities, fun, and friendship for mentally and physically challenged youth and adults.
Service Organizations
Center for Service and Action 310.338.2959 csa@lmu.edu
Join one of ten student groups committed to service both on and off campus that meet weekly to build a community of reflection and support. Applications are available in February each year.
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SECTION 7: HEALTH AND SAFETY
Student Health Student Health Services (SHS) is a quality, fullservice medical facility available to all LMU students enrolled in six or more units. The staff includes a board-certified internist, certified nurse practitioners, registered nurses, medical assistants, an X-ray technologist, and administrative staff. SHS offers a wide range of services to meet students’ health care needs including treatment for illnesses and injuries, dermatological care, preventive care, prescriptions, vaccinations, lab work, X-rays, and allergy injections. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. with extended hours on Wednesdays until 7 p.m. during the academic year.
Accreditation SHS is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and is staffed by highly trained and experienced health care providers.
Eligibility All students enrolled in six or more semester hours are eligible to receive health services. Students are seen by appointment only unless it is an emergent health problem. Appointments can be made
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by accessing the MyHealth Portal, calling 310.338.2881, or stopping in to schedule an appointment at the front desk. In order to avoid scheduling errors or conflicts, as well as for privacy reasons, we require students to make their own appointments.
Health-Related Charges There is no charge for undergraduate students to be seen by a member of SHS staff; however, graduate students are charged a $50.00 access fee per semester if they visit SHS. Additional charges may be incurred by all students if they require medications, procedures, x-rays, and/or lab work during the course of their visit. These charges are posted directly to the student account. SHS does not bill insurance carriers directly and, therefore, we do not require proof of health insurance at the time of a student’s visit. However, we can provide a detailed billing statement which may be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement of health charges.
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Entrance Requirements All new incoming students must complete the following items upon entry to the university:
SPS also offers consultation to students, faculty, staff, or parents who are concerned about a student. To schedule an appointment during regular office hours, students may call 310.338.2868.
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Review and acknowledge the Consent for Treatment Form
Student Psychological Services 310.338.2868
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Review and acknowledge our statement of Privacy Practices
Hours: M–W, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.; Th & F, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Complete the Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire and/or testing if required
(On university academic holidays and during summer sessions, SPS is open M–F, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)
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Provide documentation of two measles/mumps/rubella or proof of immunity (blood titer)
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LMU requires all students coming onto our campuses have completed the initial COVID-19 vaccine series and received an additional vaccination (booster) when eligible. Please understand that this requirement is subject to change depending on local and state health department guidelines.
For directions on how to complete the Entrance Requirements, please visit Student Health Services for a stepby-step guide and frequently asked questions (FAQ). Student Health Services 310.338.2881 lmuhealth@lmu.edu Hours: M–F, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Student Psychological Services Student Psychological Services (SPS) provides psychological and emotional assistance, without charge, to currently enrolled LMU students. Services include individual and group therapy, emergency psychological services, wellness workshops, after-hour phone access to a therapist, and outreach programming on a variety of college-related concerns.
Disability Support Services (DSS) provides specialized assistance and resources to enable students with physical, perceptual, learning, ADHD, and/or psychological disabilities to achieve maximum independence while pursuing their educational goals. Services are offered to students who have established disabilities under federal and state law. Staff specialists interact with all areas of the university to eliminate physical and attitudinal barriers. DSS is responsible for directing and coordinating the university’s compliance with disability law on behalf of students with established disabilities. The DSS staff works directly with students, faculty, and staff to assure that students with disabilities are provided appropriate accommodation. Students who need academic or housing accommodations should direct their request to the DSS as soon as possible. All discussions will remain confidential. To ensure availability, students should contact our office ahead of time to schedule an appointment. As a reminder, at the postsecondary level students must be the one to self-identify with DSS. Disability Support Services 310.338.4216 dsslmu@lmu.edu
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LMU Campus Safety Services LMU Campus Safety Services is responsible for security operations, investigations, emergency management, and preparedness. Campus Safety offers an array of services to support and promote the security and safety of our campus community, including after-hours safety escorts on campus, bike registration, and routine campus patrol. Each year, Campus Safety facilitates two campus-wide emergency preparedness drills in addition to ongoing training and education.
LMU Alert During a campus or area-wide incident or emergency, the university will send important information and instructions to the LMU community via LMU Alert, the university’s emergency notification system. LMU Alerts may include phone calls, text messages, and/or email to registered users.
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All LMU students automatically receive alerts on their Lion email accounts and are required to register their personal information in LMU Alert. Parents of LMU students can also receive text alerts on their mobile device. To sign up, text “LMUlions” to 226-787.
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LMU Safety App (Rave Guardian)
Contacting Campus Safety
Rave Guardian, Campus Safety’s mobile app, includes safety tips and maps, important phone numbers, campus resources, and an anonymous reporting link. Parents and guardians can also download the app to receive LMU Alerts.
In a life-threatening emergency, your student should call 9-1-1 immediately, then report the incident to Campus Safety. To contact Campus Safety, dial x222 from a campus landline phone, call 310.338.2893, or use the Rave Guardian app. We strongly advise all students to download the app and program Campus Safety’s number into their phone.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, LMU’s Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain offcampus buildings or property owned or controlled by LMU, and on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus. It can be viewed at safety.lmu.edu/incidents/reports.
Campus Safety has two locations:
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Foley Annex (main office)
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University Hall, 1st Floor Suite 1904 (satellite office)
Hours: The Campus Safety main office, located in Foley Annex, is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The satellite office in University Hall is open during all campus business operating hours. LMU Campus Safety Services 310.338.2893
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SECTION 8: PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Lion Express
Parking on Campus
Lion Express is a free shuttle service offered to LMU students giving them a chance to get off campus and enjoy activities, restaurants, shops, and services in the local area. The shuttle operates like a bus system, running a set schedule to popular student destinations.
All drivers are expected to read and comply with university regulations. For the complete set of parking rules and regulations, visit our Parking and Transportation webpage.
Students can visit the website for more information on hours, routes, and how to reserve a ride, to book a reservation for the LAX shuttle, and many other transportation options. Lion Express 310.338.4560 lionexpress@lmu.edu
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Vehicle Registration and Permits LMU charges to park cars on campus. LMU is a virtual parking campus, which means that license plates are used to identify registered vehicles rather than physical permits. Since physical permits are not issued, individuals must accurately register their vehicle information through LMU Park, found within the MyLMU portal. For current registration/permit rates, please visit our Parking and Transportation webpage.
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Opt-Out
Transportation Alternatives
Students enrolled in seven or more billable units will be charged automatically for parking each semester. Students not wishing to be charged for parking must opt out by the semester add/drop deadline via LMU Park. Please note that students who are automatically charged for parking must still register their vehicle’s information via LMU Park.
LMU has various alternative transportation options for those looking to get around without a vehicle. The Alternative Transportation Incentive Program’s (ATIP) intention is to decrease the number of single occupancy vehicles on the road, reduce campus congestion, and contribute to an improvement of air quality. ATIP also seek to accommodate alternative commuters who occasionally drive to campus. The following are recognized forms of alternative commuting approved by the University:
Parking Assignments Students are only permitted to park in designated areas determined by their housing assignment. Enforcement Vehicles parked in violation of the university’s regulations or parking policies will be subject to citation and tow. Citations may be contested within the first 14 days of issuance by submitting an appeal online through LMU Park. Parking citations left unpaid for 14 or more days will be automatically transferred to the student’s account with a late fee and the loss of the right to appeal. Vehicles left unregistered with four or more unpaid citations will be impounded at the owner’s expense. CVC regulations and timed spaces are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visitor Parking All visitors to campus must pay for parking Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. For current rates of visitor parking, please visit our website. Payments can be made in person at a campus Pay Station, online at LMU Park, or through the Parkmobile app. A valid license plate number must be entered at the time of payment. When paying with Parkmobile, please use zone 961 for LMU. Disabled Parking Individuals with state-issued DMV disabled placards or license plates may park in any designated disabled parking space on campus. Registration and payment is still required.
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Walking, biking, skateboarding
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Ridesharing (Uber, Lyft, Taxi)
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Combination of any of the above
Santa Monica Big Blue Bus & Metro U-Pass LMU sells Big Blue Bus transit passes and METRO Tap Cards at the Parking Office during regular business hours. The Big Blue Bus system serves many popular destinations in the area. For more information, visit bigbluebus.com or metro.net. Get around for less and check out LMU’s U-Pass. The Universal College Student Transit Pass program is open to registered undergraduate and graduate students. Playa Vista Shuttle LMU offers a free shuttle that runs from the LMU Campus down to the SFTV Brickyard Campus at Playa Vista six days a week. Please visit the website for an updated schedule or download the app LMU Transit. Parking 310.338.1681 parking@lmu.edu
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