Overview
Founded in 1870, Loyola is a Jesuit, Catholic university dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, health care, and community service. Programs in the University’s nine schools and colleges focus not only on intellectual growth but also on the social, cultural, and spiritual development of the students they serve.

Of the approximately 14,000 students attending Loyola University Chicago, more than 1,500 are enrolled in the various departments and programs of The Graduate School. Students come from all areas of the United States and many other countries. More than 100,000 Loyola alumni are spread throughout every state of the nation and in at least 121 countries throughout the world. Among their ranks are hundreds of CEOs of major corporations and health-care institutions, dozens of state and national legislators, scores of circuit court and federal judges, and a number of presidents of nationally recognized universities.

The Location and Community
Chicago, the nation’s third-largest city, is an international center for academics, art, business, culture, and sports. The University operates an academic medical center and four higher education campuses, three in the Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy. The Lake Shore Campus is located 8 miles north of the city's center and sits on the shore of Lake Michigan in the Rogers Park/Edgewater area, a desirable residential neighborhood where many Loyola faculty and staff members reside. Students at the Lake Shore Campus also can take advantage of the city's vast business and cultural resources, with downtown Chicago being less than 20 minutes away via university-run shuttle bus or via convenient public transportation. Loyola's Water Tower Campus is located on Chicago's "Magnificent Mile," a fashionable area on the near north side. Close to theaters, museums, major corporate and financial institutions, and some of Chicago's most elegant shops and boutiques, the Water Tower Campus is a vibrant educational center. Loyola University Medical Center campus islocated in Maywood, Ill., 13 miles west of downtown Chicago.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
The Graduate School is dedicated to the training of talented women and men who strive for understanding and truth in a humane environment. Programs of advanced study with academic and applied orientations are offered in the humanities, social sciences, and natural science disciplines, as well as in interdisciplinary science areas and dual-degree programs.

Master’s and doctoral degrees are offered in administration and supervision, anatomy, biochemistry, chemistry, child development, clinical psychology, counseling, developmental psychology, cultural and educational policy studies, educational and school psychology, English, higher education, history, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, nursing, pharmacology, philosophy, physiology, political science, research methodology, social psychology, social work, sociology, and theology. Master’s degrees are offered in biology, community counseling, computer science, criminal justice, curriculum and instruction, mathematics and statistics, medical sciences, pastoral counseling, Spanish, and women’s studies. The M.Div. degree is offered through the Institute of Pastoral Studies. Interdisciplinary areas include doctoral programs in neuroscience and in molecular biology. Dual degrees are available in M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.S., and J.D./M.A. programs.

Facilities & Resources
The combined libraries of the University contain more than 1 million volumes, with standing orders for more than 7,800 serials, 650,000 microforms, and 21,000 pieces of audiovisual material. The library subscribes to several computerized online services, data search networks, and interlibrary access and loan programs.

The Academic Computing Service, with centers on all campuses, houses up-to-date equipment and software for use by students and faculty. To ensure convenient access to all users, programming advisers are housed on all campuses; terminals and personal computers are located throughout the University.

Specialized laboratory facilities are maintained in the basic medical science, science, and social science departments.

Expenses and Aid
Tuition for the academic year is $706 per credit hour.

Financial Aid / Fellowships
The Graduate School awards graduate fellowships and assistantships totaling more than $2 million annually. These awards are assigned on a competitive basis for a period of one year to students with outstanding records. Reappointments are made on the basis of good academic standing and proven competence. In most instances, the award includes a full tuition scholarship and a stipend; teaching and/or research services are required in some departments and for some awards.

Housing/Living Expenses:
There is limited graduate housing available on campus. Housing costs in the Chicago area vary considerably. Information is available through The Graduate School.

How to Apply / Application
All applicants must submit a completed application form and official transcripts. Most departments and programs also require the results of the Graduate Record Examinations. Additional material is required by some departments. Students should consult the Graduate School Bulletin for details. Applicants may apply online at http://www.luc.edu/gpem.

Applications are accepted throughout the year by most departments. Students who wish to be considered for need-based financial aid and merit awards must have their completed applications on file by February 1. Because there are some exceptions to this deadline, students should consult the Graduate School Bulletin for details.

Students from abroad must have proficiency in written and spoken English. Students for whom English is not the native language are required to submit scores from the TOEFL. Students from other countries are tested for competence in the English language and may have to take ESL courses.

Detailed descriptions of programs and procedures are found in the Graduate School Bulletin.

International Students
The Graduate School welcomes applications from international students who have completed a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or its equivalent. International applicants who have completed their studies outside the United States must present all post-secondary credentials. Credentials must include all grades or examination results and all degrees, diplomas, and certificates earned.

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