Âé¶¹Porn to the Emerging Media Program
*International applicants are eligible to complete this program fully online outside of the United States. Please note: a Form I-20 cannot be issued for this program.
Âé¶¹Porn for Spring 2026 today
Submit your application by December 1 for priority consideration
Application Deadlines
| Entry Date | Merit scholarship deadline | Priority deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | July 1 | August 1 |
| Spring Semester | November 1 | December 1 |
| Summer Semester | April 1 | May 1 |
Merit-Based Scholarships
All students are eligible to receive merit-based scholarships, and every student who completes and submits the online application and all required materials by the merit scholarship deadlines above is automatically considered based on the availability of funds. No separate application is required, and you will be notified of your merit scholarship at the time of admission.
Please note: applications will be accepted on a space available basis following the priority deadlines above.
Application Requirements
Online Application Form
Applications are submitted through our .
Application Fee
Loyola requires a $60 non-refundable graduate application fee. However, application fees are automatically waived for applicants who have attended graduate program Information Sessions.*
*Applicants who have already paid the application fee will not be eligible for a refund if they subsequently attend an information session.
Official Transcripts
Applicants must submit official transcripts from any college or university where they have earned or will be earning a degree.
The admission committee reserves the right to request additional transcripts from colleges or universities where an applicant attended but did not complete a degree. Please note that not submitting all transcripts where courses have been completed could impact course waivers if applicable.
We strongly recommend that all applicants have their schools send us official electronic transcripts if possible. If your school uses an automated transcript request service, please select "Loyola University Maryland" as the receiving institution, and be sure to select "Graduate" or "Graduate Admission" as the receiving office. If your school does not use an automated transcript request service but will send an official transcript via email from their Registrar/Records office, have the transcripts sent to graduate@loyola.edu. Electronic transcripts sent to us by the applicant as email attachments are not considered official.
If your school is unable to provide electronic transcripts of any kind, your official transcript must be sent to us by mail in an envelope sealed by the school. Our mailing address can be found on the Graduate Admission webpage. Please note that it will take additional time for us to receive and process official transcripts sent to us by mail.
Essay
In 500-1,000 words, describe your interests and career objectives, how they developed, and how a master’s degree at Loyola will enable you to achieve these objectives. Please also include a description of your interests and experiences with media.
Resume
You must upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your .
Two Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required. In the , provide the professional email addresses of your two recommenders. The system will then contact them with instructions on how to upload their letters. Once received, these letters will be added to your application.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
In addition to the materials required for all applicants, international candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
International Academic Records/Foreign Transcript Evaluation
Âé¶¹Porn requires that all international (non-U.S.) academic records be evaluated by an academic record evaluation service and submitted to the Office of Graduate Admission and Financial Aid for review.* For complete details, visit our Graduate Application Requirements page.
English Language Proficiency Test Requirements
Applicants are required to submit official English language proficiency test scores unless they have earned or will be earning a bachelor's (or higher) degree from either:
- A U.S. college or university*, or
- A foreign college or university where English is the sole language of instruction listed in the school's profile in the .**
*Applicants who attended a college or university in Puerto Rico are still required to take the exam.
**If English is not the sole language of instruction listed, or if no language of instruction is listed, or if your college/university is not included in WHED, you will be required to submit English language examination scores.
For complete details, visit our Graduate Application Requirements page.
The Non-Public Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC) of Georgia requires institutions that offer distance education programs to Georgia residents to permit them to follow the NPEC complaint process. Information on the process is available from the .
Admissions Policies
Student Identity Verification Policy and Procedure
Student identity is established through the admission process at Loyola University Maryland by review and verification of personal information, official transcripts, dates of attendance, official test scores, letters of recommendation, and, if provided by the applicant for financial aid purposes, social security number.
New students are provided access to Loyola's learning management system through a secure login and password. Individual courses can be accessed only by students registered for the course, the course instructor, and other instructional personnel, as permitted by the instructor. A password reset, if necessary, will only be granted to a student once the student provides demographic data that matches the confidential information stored in the secure university database. Students are encouraged to enroll in advance in Password Self Service utility. In the event their Loyola password is lost or forgotten the student can then return to the Password Self Service web page and request a reset of his or her password by providing responses to confidential questions. The student will then be notified via a message to his or her non-Loyola email account with instructions to create a new password.
The use of integrated academic integrity measures, such as staged assignments to familiarize instructors with their students’ work and style, is encouraged. The use of technology to enhance asynchronous or to facilitate synchronous online experiences may also be used to create a dynamic and engaging classroom environment that subsequently provides additional verification of student identity. The use of technology coupled with specific course material in each class enables instructors to develop strong learning relationships with students and to capitalize on the emerging ability to create "social presence" online that helps to safeguard academic integrity.
If the use of technology or hardware for student identity verification purposes will lead to additional costs for students, prospective students will be informed of these projected costs prior to enrolling in the online program.
Scope
This procedure applies to all Âé¶¹Porn credit-bearing online courses and programs.
Responsibilities
The offices of academic departments, admission, and technology services are responsible for the consistent application of student identity verification procedures. All Loyola University Maryland employees enter into a Confidentiality Agreement with the University, by which they claim accountability "for the responsible use of University information and for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and accuracy of that information."
Additionally, all Âé¶¹Porn employees must adhere to the Information Security Policy:
The unauthorized addition, modification, deletion, use, or disclosure of restricted or sensitive information owned by or in the custody of the University is expressly forbidden. In certain limited circumstances, as specified in federal and state legislation, the University may disclose restricted or sensitive information.
The University will take reasonable and appropriate steps consistent with current technological developments and accepted best practices to ensure the appropriate confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all restricted and sensitive University information.
It is the responsibility of the University to protect the privacy of student records and identity in alignment with the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Âé¶¹Porn has a commitment to protect the confidentiality of student records. The University makes every effort to release information only to those individuals who have established a legitimate educational need for the information. Learn more about students' rights. Âé¶¹Porn's Privacy Policy describes information collected from visitors to Loyola's websites and how that information is used.
It is the responsibility of all Loyola graduate students to adhere to Loyola’s Academic Integrity Policy, as described in the graduate catalogue.
It is the responsibility of all Loyola undergraduate students to adhere to Loyola’s Community Standards, specifically to the expectations of their peers to conduct themselves honestly on all academic assignments and to adhere to the Honor Code:
The students of Âé¶¹Porn are citizens of an academic community that will conduct itself according to an academic code of honor, following the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis and keeping within the school motto, "Strong Truths Well Lived."
It is also the responsibility of all Loyola students and community members to follow the , specifically to the Password Protection Guidelines in section 3.3 that make explicit that user name and password should not be shared with other individuals.
Non-Discrimination
Âé¶¹Porn does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification covered by federal or state law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to admission or employment. The designated compliance officer to ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (Title IX), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 504), is David Tiscione, Director of Title IX and Bias Compliance (105 Jenkins Hall, 410-617-5171, dmtiscione@loyola.edu). Inquiries about the application of Title IX, ADA, or Section 504 may be made to David Tiscione, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), or both. Inquiries about discrimination related to any other protected class aside from sex or disability may be made to Rodney Parker, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer (Humanities 224, 410-617-2201, rparker1@loyola.edu), OCR, or both.
The Âé¶¹Porn nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures and information regarding how to report information or make a complaint about conduct that may constitute discrimination can be found in the following places:
- Sex discrimination: Âé¶¹Porn Title IX and Bias Compliance Website
- Discrimination on protected classifications (non sex-based): Âé¶¹Porn Title IX and Bias Compliance website for students and Human Resources website for employees
Âé¶¹Porn is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant, alien students.
Accessibility Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduate@loyola.edu or 410-617-5020.