Online Graduate Students
Admission Requirements
To apply to an online graduate program:
- Complete the free online application.
- Submit your transcripts.
- Review program-specific application requirements.
No GMAT or GRE required for admission to Loyola Online graduate programs!
If you have any questions along the way, please call or text 504-588-6025 or email online@spicydom.com to speak with one of our dedicated enrollment specialists who can walk you through the admissions process.
Dual MBA and Master of Criminology and Justice applicants will be required to submit the following:
- An essay (750-1,000 words) addressing one of the following prompts:
- What do you think causes crime? Why?
- What do you think is the most important part of the criminal justice system? Why?
- What do you think is the most pressing issue to address in criminology and criminal justice? Why?
- Resume (1-2 pages)
- An official GMAT or GRE score report is not required.
- Two letters of recommendation.
Dual MBA and Master of Pastoral Studies applicants will be required to submit the following:
- Statement of Purpose (double-spaced, 2-3 pages).
- Resume (1-2 pages).
- An official GMAT or GRE score report is not required.
- Two letters of recommendation.
Statement of Purpose Guidelines
Your statement of purpose will enable the Admissions Committee to understand your reasons for applying to the Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM) and your ability to benefit from our programs. Your statement should be 600-1,200 words and double-spaced (approximately 3 pages). It should reflect your understanding of how LIM can help you grow in a current or future ministry, or, for those who do not now consider themselves to be in ministry, help you explore faith and its implications for the Church and world today.
Please state as clearly as possible your reasons for seeking your program and degree level. You may include any additional information about yourself that you believe would assist the Admission Committee in evaluating your work, academic, and ministerial background, as well as information that will aid the committee in assessing your ability to engage in this online, graduate-level ministry education program. Please also elaborate on your experience with online learning and your willingness to engage professionally and pastorally in group learning.
Applicants to the Dual Degree Master of Pastoral Studies and Master of Criminology & Justice program will be required to submit the following:
- Statement of Purpose (double-spaced, 750-1,200 words) addressing the following prompt:
- Please state as clearly as possible your reasons for seeking admission to this dual degree program. Your essay should address both of its elements — pastoral studies and criminology and justice — and should discuss how you see them helping you grow professionally.
- Resume (1-2 pages).
- Two letters of recommendation.
Applicants to the Master of Religious Education or Master of Pastoral Studies programs will be required to submit the following:
- Statement of Purpose (double-spaced, 2-3 pages).
- Resume (1-2 pages).
- Two letters of recommendation.
Statement of Purpose Guidelines
Your statement of purpose will enable the Admissions Committee to understand your reasons for applying to the Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM) and your ability to benefit from our programs. Your statement should be 600-1,200 words and double-spaced (approximately 3 pages). It should reflect your understanding of how LIM can help you grow in a current or future ministry, or, for those who do not now consider themselves to be in ministry, help you explore faith and its implications for the Church and world today.
Please state as clearly as possible your reasons for seeking your program and degree level. You may include any additional information about yourself that you believe would assist the Admission Committee in evaluating your work, academic, and ministerial background, as well as information that will aid the committee in assessing your ability to engage in this online, graduate-level ministry education program. Please also elaborate on your experience with online learning and your willingness to engage professionally and pastorally in group learning.
MBA applicants will be required to submit the following:
- Professional resume (1-2 pages).
- Statement of Purpose (400 words or less) addressing the following prompts:
- How do you think an MBA will enhance your academic and/or professional career?
- What do you hope to gain by becoming a part of Loyola's MBA program?
- What do you bring to the Loyola MBA program?
- An official GMAT or GRE score report is not required.
- Two letters of recommendation.
Applicants to the Master of Criminology and Justice program will be required to submit the following:
- An essay (750-1,000 words) addressing one of the following prompts:
- What do you think causes crime? Why?
- What do you think is the most important part of the criminal justice system? Why?
- What do you think is the most pressing issue to address in criminology and criminal justice? Why?
- Resume (1-2 pages).
- Two letters of recommendation.
Applicants to the Master of Music Therapy program will be required to submit the following:
- Statement of Purpose addressing the following prompts:
- How do you think a Master of Music Therapy will enhance your academic and/or professional career?
- What do you hope to gain by being a part of Loyola's Master of Music Therapy program?
- What do you bring to the Music Therapy program at Loyola?
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Applicants should submit video recordings of themselves:
- Performing (1-2 pieces/songs) on their primary instrument/voice – classical or jazz styles.
- **Singing and self-accompanying (1-2 songs) on both guitar and piano – a popular tune, jazz standard, folk song, etc.
Please note: A bachelor's degree in music therapy is required for admission to the Master of Music Therapy program.
**Proficiency with singing and self-accompanying on guitar and piano is not required for admission. However, if the applicant is unable to demonstrate proficiency in their video audition, they may be required to take remedial courses in guitar/piano.
MS Healthcare Management applicants will be required to submit the following:
- Professional resume (1-2 pages).
- Statement of Purpose (400 words or less) addressing the following prompts:
- How do you think a Master of Science in Healthcare Management will enhance your academic and/or professional career?
- What do you hope to gain by becoming a part of Loyola's MS in Healthcare Management program?
- What do you bring to the program?
MS Marketing and Communications applicants will be required to submit the following:
- Professional resume (1-2 pages).
- Statement of Purpose (400 words or less) addressing the following prompts:
- How do you think a Master of Science in Marketing and Communications will enhance your academic and/or professional career?
- What do you hope to gain by becoming a part of Loyola's MS in Marketing and Communications program?
- What do you bring to the program?
Official Transcripts
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions. Application decisions can be made based on unofficial transcripts; however, official transcripts are required before acceptance is official.
Official transcripts can be sent by email to online@spicydom.com or by mail to:
Loyola University New Orleans
6363 St. Charles Avenue
Marquette 320 - Box 43
New Orleans, LA 70118
Please Note: All paper transcripts received by mail must be in the original sealed, unopened envelope from the institution where the coursework was completed for the transcript to be considered official. Electronic transcripts are considered official if sent directly from the institution or transcript service (e.g., National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, Scrip-Safe).