WElcome to BCLA!
Interractive elements
This interactive module will introduce you to some of the basic academic information you'll need to prepare for your first semester.
Here, you will learn about:
- How Transfer Credits Work
- What to expect in your first semester
- How to register for classes
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in Bcla, you'll need
Core
124 credits minimum
Major
45 upper division credits
Electives
2.0 cumulative GPA
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Transfer Credits
All Transfer Courses Must...
WAIVING CREDITS
Be a C (2.0) or higher
For CR/NC or Pass/Fail basis, CR and Pass must = C (2.0)
You can transfer up to
from a 4-year institution
90
credits
90 credits is the transfer total maximum.
You can transfer up to
from a community college
60
credits
Check if your TR work meets Core or Major Requirements
For Core, Transfer Courses...
Must be valued at 3 or more Credits
or 2.66 for quarter system
Cannot meet Integrations Core or Flag
Visit the BULLETIN to view all Transfer Policies
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planning your degree
"4-Year" Plans
Bulletin
PROWL
Degree Works
(Degree requirements &study abroad planning)
(Rules, policies, and university requirements)
(Student profile & registration)
(Your degree progress)
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IN my first semester, I should expect...
... add/drop in week 1
... to take about 16 credits
... commuting to in-person classes
... a time of transition
... to ask for help
... to connect with new people
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Registration Basics
3. Check in with an Advisor
2. Use the 4-Year Plan Page
Advising can help you anticipate credits that have not yet transfered, check your schedule, plan out your remaining semesters, and help you integrate into the university!
Pro Tip: Schedule with a Professional Advisor BEFORE registration.
1. Review Degree Works
Working from the top down, review what you've completed and what's left in each section.
4. Log in and Register on PROWL
Make sure to note what has and hasn't articulated. It takes about 1-2 weeks after your completed transcript has been submitted to populate.
Review course offerings for the upcoming term, check for holds, alerts, and registration times. Students > Register for Classes > Select Term > Register
Pro Tip: Check for prerequisites marked by Note: You will not be able to register for courses that have a prerequisite until the final transcript has been articulated to Degree Works.
Pro Tip: Write down priority and backup options for each class you plan to take.
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BCLA Advising
Location: University Hall, 4600 Hours of Operation: 9am-5pm MTWRF Email: | Phone: 310.338.7365 Appointments | Virtual Office Hours | Drop-In Hours
BCLAAdvising@lmu.edu
Schedule with an Advisor
Got questions about LMU? The Advising Center can help you navigate a wide range of topics:
- Plan courses for each semester and study abroad
- Explore majors, minors, and certifications
- Transfer and AP credit assistance
- Help navigating academic difficulty
- Connect with student support services
* Pro Tip: Visit at least 1-2 times each semester to check in and plan ahead.
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Support & Resources
Study Abroad
Academic Resource Center (ARC)
Language & Math Placement Exams
Career and Professional Development (CPD)
Student Accounts & Financial Aid
Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)
Community of Care (COC)
Work Study
Office of National and International Fellowships (ONIF)
Student Psychological Services
BCLA ASPIRE Internships
BCLA Summer Internships
Student Psychological Services
Parking and Transportation
First to Go
Registrar
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It takes a village. You can't do it alone!
And it's okay to ask questions. In fact, it's encouraged! You're in a school after all.
Whether its in class when you don't understand a topic or looking for the nearest restroom, asking questions will get you where you want to go.
* Stay informed by looking out for our Newsletter, the Beat, or attend BCLA community hour events.
Upper Division Credits
Classes in the 3000-5000 rangeor 300-500 range.
If it starts with @3, @4 or @5, it's an upper division course credit. These are counted within the 124 total minimum credits. Generally, community colleges do not offer upper division credits because they are two-year institutions, falling into the @1 or @2 range of lower division courses.
Upper Division Credits
Classes in the 3000-5000 rangeor 300-500 range.
If it starts with @3, @4 or @5, it's an upper division course credit. These are counted within the 124 total minimum credits. Generally, community colleges do not offer upper division credits because they are two-year institutions, falling into the @1 or @2 range of lower division courses.
LMU First To Go
Location: Uhal, Suite 3000, Room 3029 Email: firsttogo@lmu.edu
LMU First to Go
First To Go at LMU, is home to any student whose caretaker(s) did not receive a bachelor’s degree from a college or university within the United States.
If your parent(s) or caregivers(s) attained an associate's degree from a community college and/or you have siblings who have gone to college, First To Go considers you a first-generation student.
Student Psychological Services (SPS)
Location: Berns Recreational Center, North Side 2nd Floor Phone: 310.338.2868
Student Psychological Services
SPS provides confidential individual and group psychotherapy (in person and via telehealth), crisis assessment and response, educational outreach presentations, community referral assistance, and consultation to students, faculty, staff or parents.
4 Classes + Orientation
Each class in BCLA typically equates to 4 credits.
Most first-semester students take around 4 classes--usually 2 core and 2 major--but this can vary depending on your program. Transfer students also need to take ORNT 2000. This is a 0 credit orientation class required for all transfer students in their first semester.
Fall and Spring are Taught In-Person
It's true! LMU's FA and SP semesters are in-person and require attendance!
It's important to plan ahead, especially with 8ams or commuting!
To manage your time, we recommend you visit the ARC for academic coaching.
Degree Works
Degree Works is a live and comprehensive review of your academic progress. It shows:
- Classes you completed , registered for , or still need to complete and prerequisites
- Academic records, grades, and GPA
- Majors, minors, and What-If scenarios to view potential programs
- Faculty Advisor(s)
- Transfer and AP Credits
* Review your Degree Works carefully before registering for classes.
Fall and Spring are Taught In-Person
It's true! LMU's FA and SP semesters are in-person and require attendance!
It's important to plan ahead, especially with 8ams or commuting!
To manage your time, we recommend you visit the ARC for academic coaching.
CORE
MAJOR & ELECTIVES
For the Core, you can also view courses on the Existing Articulations resource, however, these articulations are not guaranteed. If you believe a class you have taken at another institution should count toward the core (not including Integrations or Flag requirements), you can do a few things: 1) Review how your courses articulate when they populate on Degree Works. 2) If they do not populate in the core, meet with BCLA Advising. 3) You may petition for a if the course matches the . Note, you will need to provide a syllabus if you intend to submit a Core Review Request.
To get a sense of whether your classes may transfer to LMU and how they might articulate, you can visit the This is a list of institutions showing which courses have been reviewed and how they transfer to LMU. If a course does not appear, it has not yet been reviewed, but it may still be eligible for transfer credit. Note: The Existing Articulation is for informational purposes only. The determination of credit hours and transfer credit awarded is completed upon receipt and review of an official transcript.
Existing Articulations web page.
Core Review
Request
Core Description
Core Description
Its a new environment!
Its okay to feel overwhelmed!
Give yourself time to settle, ask questions, and remember that you do not have to figure everything out immediately.
You can always check in and talk with
Faculty,
Advising, and
Community of Care
It takes a village. You can't do it alone!
And it's okay to ask questions. In fact, it's encouraged! You're in a school after all.
Whether its in class when you don't understand a topic or looking for the nearest restroom, asking questions will get you where you want to go.
* Stay informed by looking out for our Newsletter, the Beat, or attend BCLA community hour events.
For the Core
Only transfer courses valued at 3-semester hours or higher (or courses accepted as the equivalent from institutions on the quarter system, usually 2.66 semester hours upon transcript articulation with LMU) will be considered for Core requirements.
- Be sure to check how Transfer Credits articulate.
- If your transfer coursework does not populate in the core,
- Students may transfer courses to fulfill Rhetorical Arts and First Year Seminar at the point of admission, but after matriculating, FRTA and FFYS must be completed at LMU.
meet with a BCLA Advisor
Academic Resource Center (ARC)
Location: Daum Hall, 2nd Floor, MS 8208 Email: tutoring@lmu.edu Phone: (310) 338-2847
Academic Resource Center
The ARC provides academic support for students throughout the year in both 1:1 appointments in-person and online and group tutoring.
- Course Tutoring
- Writing Tutoring
- Academic Coaching
Around one-third of your courses will fall into each category:
Sometimes core and major courses will overlap, double counting a university requirement in one class.
Electives are a great way to explore languages, minors, and double majors.
Ex: If you're an ECON student, an elective can be anything from African American Studies courses to Environmental Studies courses. While you can search any elective by subject (ex: CLST), BCLA disciplines may be easier to explore than something from another college.
Your Major
- Check out the page to see how the department recommends progressing through your primary field of study.
- You can also read more about your program, see your department's faculty, and review major requirements in the .
- Note: If you have taken prerequisite courses, you will not be able to register for the following course until the transfer courses articulate.
- For some majors, your classes will double count for Core classes! Check to see which ones count by clicking on the class title in
4-Year Plan
(It doesn't have to be 4 years, we just call it that!)
LMU Bulletin
(Go to the Bulletin > Schools and Colleges > BCLA)
Office of National and International Fellowships (ONIF)
Location: Daum Hall, 2nd Floor Email: fellowships@lmu.edu Phone: 310.338.3792
Office of National and International Fellowships
ONIF empowers students to pursue prestigious national and international fellowships--competitive, merit-based experiential awards.
- Fellowship/Awards Applications
- Help with Awards and Post-Grad Search
- Personal Statement Workshop
- Reference Letter Strategy
Career and Professional Development (CPD)
Location: Von der Ahe, Suite 135 Email: careers@lmu.edu Phone: 310.338.2871
Carreer and Professional Development
CPD supports every every college with a wide range of career interests. Students can receive personalized coaching tailored to their goals, questions, and next steps.
- Career Coaching and Exploration
- Building a Resume, Cover Letter, or CV
- Job and Intern Searches
LMU Work Study
Location: Von der Ahe, Suite 270 Email: finaid@lmu.edu Phone: 310-338-2753,
LMU Work Study
Work Study is a work-to-earn program. The amount of work-study awarded to you is the maximum amount you are eligible to earn in wages through your work-study position. Work-study amounts are awarded each year after students complete the FAFSA. Work-study awards, are not automatically applied to your student account, so it will not reduce your balance from Student Accounts.
Add/Drop Ends in Week 1
The last day to add or drop a class is the first Friday of classes.
It's true. After the first week, you generally can't change your schedule because you'll already be 1 week into the semester! So, ask around, talk to people, and make sure you're good to go!
Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)
Location: Malone Student Center 201 Email: oiss@lmu.edu Phone: 310.338.2937
Office of International Students and Scholars
OISS provides programs and services that support international students' and scholars' social, educational and professional endeavors and development.
- Culturally Responsive Avising
- Immigration Services and Advocacy
- Federal Regulations Compliance
Transfer courses cannot meet the Integrations or Flag Core Requirements
The Integrations and Flag Core requirements are what make an LMU student an LMU student. Therefore, you cannot transfer courses in to satisfy
- Faith and Reason (IFTR)
- Interdisciplinary Connections (IINC)
- Ethics and Justice (IEJT)
- Experiential Learning for Mission flag (LELM)
Office of the Registrar
Location:Von der Ahe Suite 150 Email: registrar@lmu.edu Phone: (310) 338-2740
LMU Office of the Registrar
The Registrar's Office is a central point of contact for all administrative matters regarding student status. They maintain records of academic progress, manage Degree Works and PROWL, and receive and issue transcripts.
Electives
Electives are...
- Classes needed to reach the 124 credit (and 45 upper division credit) minimum.
- Any credits that count, but NOT toward the core or your major
- Major and core will make up ~2/3 of your requirements, electives are that last 1/3.
- Electives are distinct from major electives, which include misc. courses required for certain disciplines (Ex: PSYC Upper Division Electives are not Electives).
- A great way to explore languages, minors, and double majors.
*BCLA disciplines may be easier to explore than something from another college because you will need to be admitted into other colleges for some specific courses.
How to Search for Electives in PROWL:
- Because electives are not specified, you can search for electives by subject.
- Ex: If you're an ECON student, an elective can be anything from Classics and Archaeology (CLAR) to Spanish (SPAN), African American Studies (AFAM), or Environmental Studies (EVST) courses.
Core
LMU Core consists of three tiers and a Flag course.
Foundations:
Explorations:
Integrations:
Foundations: Year 1
- First Year Seminar (FFYS),
- Rhetorical Arts (FRTA),
Years 1 and 2
- Quantitative Reasoning (FQTR),
- Theological Inquiry (FTHI),
- Philosophical Inquiry (FPHI),
- Studies in American Diversity (FDIV)
Integrations: Years 3 and 4
- Faith and Reason (IFTR)Interdisciplinary Connections (IINC)
- Ethics and Justice (IEJT)
Explorations: Years 2 and 3
- Creative Experience (ECRE)
- Historical Analysis and Perspectives (EHAP)
- Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics (ESTM)
- Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV)
Experiential Learning for Mission Flag (LENL) Course
LMU Bulletin
The Bulletin contains LMU's academic and administrative policies and regulations. Among other important items, it hosts:
- Degree Requirements for each academic program and 4-year plans
- Policies and Regulations
- Late add, Credit/No Credit, etc.
- Financial aid, tuition, and fee info.
- University Core Curriculum info.
- LMU course descriptions
- University Administration and Faculty
BCLA ASPIRE
BCLA Aspire Internships
Aspire is the Advanced Summer Program for Internships and Research Experience, an eight-week summer program held during Summer Session I (plus two weeks remotely) for continuing students. Its goal is to increase opportunities for continuing undergraduate students to participate in faculty-mentor advanced experience in research and creative arts the program.
- Administrative and Financial Support
- Academic Programming
- On-Campus Housing
Hi! Hello There!
College is a time to meet people, and there's so many ways to connect:
Electives
Electives are...
- Classes needed to reach the 124 credit (and 45 upper division credit) minimum.
- Any credits that count, but NOT toward the core or your major
- Major and core will make up ~2/3 of your requirements, electives are that last 1/3.
- Electives are distinct from major electives, which include misc. courses required for certain disciplines (Ex: PSYC Upper Division Electives are not Electives).
- A great way to explore languages, minors, and double majors.
*BCLA disciplines may be easier to explore than something from another college because you will need to be admitted into other colleges for some specific courses.
How to Search for Electives in PROWL:
- Because electives are not specified, you can search for electives by subject.
- Ex: If you're an ECON student, an elective can be anything from Classics and Archaeology (CLAR) to Spanish (SPAN), African American Studies (AFAM), or Environmental Studies (EVST) courses.
LMU Parking and Tranportation
Location: University Hall, Suite 1766 Email: parking@lmu.edu Phone: (310) 338-1681
Student Parking
Opting-Out: Students registered in 7 or more billable hours will automatically be charged $487.00 for parking via their student account on a semester basis.
To avoid this charge, students must opt-out by each semester's add/drop deadline.
For the Core
Only transfer courses valued at 3-semester hours or higher (or courses accepted as the equivalent from institutions on the quarter system, usually 2.66 semester hours upon transcript articulation with LMU) will be considered for Core requirements.
- Be sure to check how Transfer Credits articulate.
- If your transfer coursework does not populate in the core,
- Students may transfer courses to fulfill Rhetorical Arts and First Year Seminar at the point of admission, but after matriculating, FRTA and FFYS must be completed at LMU.
meet with a BCLA Advisor
CORE
MAJOR & ELECTIVES
For the Core, you can also view courses on the Existing Articulations resource, however, these articulations are not guaranteed. If you believe a class you have taken at another institution should count toward the core (not including Integrations or Flag requirements), you can do a few things: 1) Review how your courses articulate when they populate on Degree Works. 2) If they do not populate in the core, meet with BCLA Advising. 3) You may petition for a if the course matches the . Note, you will need to provide a syllabus if you intend to submit a Core Review Request.
To get a sense of whether your classes may transfer to LMU and how they might articulate, you can visit the This is a list of institutions showing which courses have been reviewed and how they transfer to LMU. If a course does not appear, it has not yet been reviewed, but it may still be eligible for transfer credit. Note: The Existing Articulation is for informational purposes only. The determination of credit hours and transfer credit awarded is completed upon receipt and review of an official transcript.
Existing Articulations web page.
Core Review
Request
Core Description
Core Description
Study Abroad (SYAB)
Location: Von Der Ahe Building, Suite 130 Email: studyabroad@lmu.edu Phone: 310.338.1973
LMU Study Abroad
LMU Study Abroad offers a diverse range of programs that allow students to immerse themselves in different cultures, earn academic credit, and develop a global perspective.
- Probram Exploration
- Application Support
- Travel Resources and Planning
- Funding Assistance
124 Credits Minimum
Including 45 upper division credits.
In BCLA, courses typically count for 4 credits, but some specific courses and other colleges, like community college, may count courses for 1-3 credits. Credits also go by other names including:
- Semester hours
- Units
- Credit hours
Core
LMU Core consists of three tiers and a Flag course.
Foundations:
Explorations:
Integrations:
Foundations: Year 1
- First Year Seminar (FFYS),
- Rhetorical Arts (FRTA),
Years 1 and 2
- Quantitative Reasoning (FQTR),
- Theological Inquiry (FTHI),
- Philosophical Inquiry (FPHI),
- Studies in American Diversity (FDIV)
Integrations: Years 3 and 4
- Faith and Reason (IFTR)Interdisciplinary Connections (IINC)
- Ethics and Justice (IEJT)
Explorations: Years 2 and 3
- Creative Experience (ECRE)
- Historical Analysis and Perspectives (EHAP)
- Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics (ESTM)
- Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV)
Experiential Learning for Mission Flag (LENL) Course
Its a new environment!
Its okay to feel overwhelmed!
Give yourself time to settle, ask questions, and remember that you do not have to figure everything out immediately.
You can always check in and talk with
Faculty,
Advising, and
Community of Care
Your Major
- Check out the page to see how the department recommends progressing through your primary field of study.
- You can also read more about your program, see your department's faculty, and review major requirements in the .
- Note: If you have taken prerequisite courses, you will not be able to register for the following course until the transfer courses articulate.
- For some majors, your classes will double count for Core classes! Check to see which ones count by clicking on the class title in
4-Year Plan
(It doesn't have to be 4 years, we just call it that!)
LMU Bulletin
(Go to the Bulletin > Schools and Colleges > BCLA)
Math and Language Placement Exams
Placement Exams for Entering First-year and Transfer Students Email: registration@lmu.edu
Registrar Placement Exams
Online placement exams are available in Math and Modern Languages (Chinese/Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Spanish) to place you in the proper level of coursework at LMU.
- Take prior to first registration
- Results can be viewed on PROWL
- Cannot be taken more than once
2.0 GPA Requirements
Students who fall below Good Academic Standing will be connected with support services, which may include:
- Student Psychological Services
124 Credits Minimum
Including 45 upper division credits.
In BCLA, courses typically count for 4 credits, but some specific courses and other colleges, like community college, may count courses for 1-3 credits. Credits also go by other names including:
- Semester hours
- Units
- Credit hours
Your Major
- Check out the page to see how the department recommends progressing through your primary field of study.
- You can also read more about your program, see your department's faculty, and review major requirements in the .
- Note: If you have taken prerequisite courses, you will not be able to register for the following course until the transfer courses articulate.
- For some majors, your classes will double count for Core classes! Check to see which ones count by clicking on the class title in
4-Year Plan
(It doesn't have to be 4 years, we just call it that!)
LMU Bulletin
(Go to the Bulletin > Schools and Colleges > BCLA)
Hi! Hello There!
College is a time to meet people, and there's so many ways to connect:
Community of Care (COC)
Location: Malone Student Center 301 Email: communityofcare@lmu.edu Phone: 310.338.3756
Community of Care
COC is a collaborative case-management program that provides prevention, assessment, and intervention for and with students navigating a wide range of challenges.
- Personal Crisis/Distress
- Assistance with Bullying or Harassment
- Academic Difficulty
- Mental Health Support
Upper Division Credits
Classes in the 3000-5000 rangeor 300-500 range.
If it starts with @3, @4 or @5, it's an upper division course credit. These are counted within the 124 total minimum credits. Generally, community colleges do not offer upper division credits because they are two-year institutions, falling into the @1 or @2 range of lower division courses.
Be sure to click around the text!
For example, you can click through the table of contents.
First Year Dorms
Student Accounts
Advising
Waiving Credits
While you may be able to waive ~1 credit for your major/minor (if your credits articulate at 3 or fewer for that discipline), note: LMU will not waive credits to meet the 124 credit minimum, regardless of how transfer credits articulate.
- 31 Semester Hours: transfer students who enter with 31 semester hours or more may choose to waive either their First-Year Seminar (FFYS) or Rhetorical Arts (FRTA) requirement. If such a student chooses to waive the FFYS requirement, they may be granted a substitution for the FRTA requirement.
- 55 Semester Hours: Transfer students who enter with 55 semester hours or more will have their Philosophical Inquiry (FPHI) and Theological Inquiry (FTHI) requirements waived.
- For all students, AP credits do not count towards any waivers based on total semester hours. upon transcript articulation with LMU) will be considered for Core requirements.
4 Classes + Orientation
Each class in BCLA typically equates to 4 credits.
Most first-semester students take around 4 classes--usually 2 core and 2 major--but this can vary depending on your program. Transfer students also need to take ORNT 2000. This is a 0 credit orientation class required for all transfer students in their first semester.
Electives
Electives are...
- Classes needed to reach the 124 credit (and 45 upper division credit) minimum.
- Any credits that count, but NOT toward the core or your major
- Major and core will make up ~2/3 of your requirements, electives are that last 1/3.
- Electives are distinct from major electives, which include misc. courses required for certain disciplines (Ex: PSYC Upper Division Electives are not Electives).
- A great way to explore languages, minors, and double majors.
*BCLA disciplines may be easier to explore than something from another college because you will need to be admitted into other colleges for some specific courses.
How to Search for Electives in PROWL:
- Because electives are not specified, you can search for electives by subject.
- Ex: If you're an ECON student, an elective can be anything from Classics and Archaeology (CLAR) to Spanish (SPAN), African American Studies (AFAM), or Environmental Studies (EVST) courses.
124 Credits Minimum
Including 45 upper division credits.
In BCLA, courses typically count for 4 credits, but some specific courses and other colleges, like community college, may count courses for 1-3 credits. Credits also go by other names including:
- Semester hours
- Units
- Credit hours
2.0 GPA Requirements
Students who fall below Good Academic Standing will be connected with support services, which may include:
- Student Psychological Services
PROWL
PROWL is the web‑based interface for the university’s Banner Student Information System. It allows you to:
- Register for classes and view upcoming courses
- View academic records and grades
- Check your student account for balances, payments, and holds
- Access financial aid information
Hi! Hello There!
College is a time to meet people, and there's so many ways to connect:
4-Year Plans
The 4-Year Plan page helps students understand how each program's curriculum is designed to be completed in 4-years. This resource provides the following:
- The department's recommendation for progressing through a major
- Prerequisite courses and overlap with the core
- Requirements for each major and minor
- Templates and worksheets
- Major-specific study abroad planners
2.0 GPA Requirements
Students who fall below Good Academic Standing will be connected with support services, which may include:
- Student Psychological Services
Core
LMU Core consists of three tiers and a Flag course.
Foundations:
Explorations:
Integrations:
Foundations: Year 1
- First Year Seminar (FFYS),
- Rhetorical Arts (FRTA),
Years 1 and 2
- Quantitative Reasoning (FQTR),
- Theological Inquiry (FTHI),
- Philosophical Inquiry (FPHI),
- Studies in American Diversity (FDIV)
Integrations: Years 3 and 4
- Faith and Reason (IFTR)Interdisciplinary Connections (IINC)
- Ethics and Justice (IEJT)
Explorations: Years 2 and 3
- Creative Experience (ECRE)
- Historical Analysis and Perspectives (EHAP)
- Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics (ESTM)
- Understanding Human Behavior (EHBV)
Experiential Learning for Mission Flag (LENL) Course
Student Accounts & Financial Aid
Location: Von der Ahe, Suite 270 Email: finaid@lmu.edu Phone: 310-338-2753,
Student Accounts & Financial Aid
Student Accounts is the main office that assists students with tuition and financial aid opportunities.
- Loans, Scholarships, Grants, etc.
- Submitting Tax Data
- Payment Plans
- Appeals
Its a new environment!
Its okay to feel overwhelmed!
Give yourself time to settle, ask questions, and remember that you do not have to figure everything out immediately.
You can always check in and talk with
Faculty,
Advising, and
Community of Care
Be sure to click around the text! For example, click through the table of contents!
4 Classes + Orientation
Each class in BCLA typically equates to 4 credits.
Most first-semester students take around 4 classes--usually 2 core and 2 major--but this can vary depending on your program. Transfer students also need to take ORNT 2000. This is a 0 credit orientation class required for all transfer students in their first semester.
It takes a village. You can't do it alone!
And it's okay to ask questions. In fact, it's encouraged! You're in a school after all.
Whether its in class when you don't understand a topic or looking for the nearest restroom, asking questions will get you where you want to go.
* Stay informed by looking out for our Newsletter, the Beat, or attend BCLA community hour events.
BCLA Summer Internships
BCLA Summer Internships
Summer is a time where students can immerse themselves and gain professional experience at a much deeper level. At the outset, the Summer Internship Program consists of six distinct internship programs for BCLA students.
- Global Policy Institute Summer Fellows
- BCLA Dean's Summer Internships
- Faculty and Lab Research Program
- Loyola Law School Clinics
Student Psychological Services (SPS)
Location: Berns Recreational Center, North Side 2nd Floor Phone: 310.338.2868
Student Psychological Services
SPS provides confidential individual and group psychotherapy (in person and via telehealth), crisis assessment and response, educational outreach presentations, community referral assistance, and consultation to students, faculty, staff or parents.
Fall and Spring are Taught In-Person
It's true! LMU's FA and SP semesters are in-person and require attendance!
It's important to plan ahead, especially with 8ams or commuting!
To manage your time, we recommend you visit the ARC for academic coaching.
Transfer courses cannot meet the Integrations or Flag Core Requirements
The Integrations and Flag Core requirements are what make an LMU student an LMU student. Therefore, you cannot transfer courses in to satisfy
- Faith and Reason (IFTR)
- Interdisciplinary Connections (IINC)
- Ethics and Justice (IEJT)
- Experiential Learning for Mission flag (LELM)
Add/Drop Ends in Week 1
The last day to add or drop a class is the first Friday of classes.
It's true. After the first week, you generally can't change your schedule because you'll already be 1 week into the semester! So, ask around, talk to people, and make sure you're good to go!
Add/Drop Ends in Week 1
The last day to add or drop a class is the first Friday of classes.
It's true. After the first week, you generally can't change your schedule because you'll already be 1 week into the semester! So, ask around, talk to people, and make sure you're good to go!
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WElcome to BCLA!
Interractive elements
This interactive module will introduce you to some of the basic academic information you'll need to prepare for your first semester.
Here, you will learn about:
Return to start
in Bcla, you'll need
Core
124 credits minimum
Major
45 upper division credits
Electives
2.0 cumulative GPA
Return to start
Transfer Credits
All Transfer Courses Must...
WAIVING CREDITS
Be a C (2.0) or higher
For CR/NC or Pass/Fail basis, CR and Pass must = C (2.0)
You can transfer up to
from a 4-year institution
90
credits
90 credits is the transfer total maximum.
You can transfer up to
from a community college
60
credits
Check if your TR work meets Core or Major Requirements
For Core, Transfer Courses...
Must be valued at 3 or more Credits
or 2.66 for quarter system
Cannot meet Integrations Core or Flag
Visit the BULLETIN to view all Transfer Policies
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planning your degree
"4-Year" Plans
Bulletin
PROWL
Degree Works
(Degree requirements &study abroad planning)
(Rules, policies, and university requirements)
(Student profile & registration)
(Your degree progress)
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IN my first semester, I should expect...
... add/drop in week 1
... to take about 16 credits
... commuting to in-person classes
... a time of transition
... to ask for help
... to connect with new people
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Registration Basics
3. Check in with an Advisor
2. Use the 4-Year Plan Page
Advising can help you anticipate credits that have not yet transfered, check your schedule, plan out your remaining semesters, and help you integrate into the university!
Pro Tip: Schedule with a Professional Advisor BEFORE registration.
1. Review Degree Works
Working from the top down, review what you've completed and what's left in each section.
4. Log in and Register on PROWL
Make sure to note what has and hasn't articulated. It takes about 1-2 weeks after your completed transcript has been submitted to populate.
Review course offerings for the upcoming term, check for holds, alerts, and registration times. Students > Register for Classes > Select Term > Register
Pro Tip: Check for prerequisites marked by Note: You will not be able to register for courses that have a prerequisite until the final transcript has been articulated to Degree Works.
Pro Tip: Write down priority and backup options for each class you plan to take.
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BCLA Advising
Location: University Hall, 4600 Hours of Operation: 9am-5pm MTWRF Email: | Phone: 310.338.7365 Appointments | Virtual Office Hours | Drop-In Hours
BCLAAdvising@lmu.edu
Schedule with an Advisor
Got questions about LMU? The Advising Center can help you navigate a wide range of topics:
* Pro Tip: Visit at least 1-2 times each semester to check in and plan ahead.
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Support & Resources
Study Abroad
Academic Resource Center (ARC)
Language & Math Placement Exams
Career and Professional Development (CPD)
Student Accounts & Financial Aid
Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)
Community of Care (COC)
Work Study
Office of National and International Fellowships (ONIF)
Student Psychological Services
BCLA ASPIRE Internships
BCLA Summer Internships
Student Psychological Services
Parking and Transportation
First to Go
Registrar
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It takes a village. You can't do it alone!
And it's okay to ask questions. In fact, it's encouraged! You're in a school after all.
Whether its in class when you don't understand a topic or looking for the nearest restroom, asking questions will get you where you want to go.
* Stay informed by looking out for our Newsletter, the Beat, or attend BCLA community hour events.
Upper Division Credits
Classes in the 3000-5000 rangeor 300-500 range.
If it starts with @3, @4 or @5, it's an upper division course credit. These are counted within the 124 total minimum credits. Generally, community colleges do not offer upper division credits because they are two-year institutions, falling into the @1 or @2 range of lower division courses.
Upper Division Credits
Classes in the 3000-5000 rangeor 300-500 range.
If it starts with @3, @4 or @5, it's an upper division course credit. These are counted within the 124 total minimum credits. Generally, community colleges do not offer upper division credits because they are two-year institutions, falling into the @1 or @2 range of lower division courses.
LMU First To Go
Location: Uhal, Suite 3000, Room 3029 Email: firsttogo@lmu.edu
LMU First to Go
First To Go at LMU, is home to any student whose caretaker(s) did not receive a bachelor’s degree from a college or university within the United States. If your parent(s) or caregivers(s) attained an associate's degree from a community college and/or you have siblings who have gone to college, First To Go considers you a first-generation student.
Student Psychological Services (SPS)
Location: Berns Recreational Center, North Side 2nd Floor Phone: 310.338.2868
Student Psychological Services
SPS provides confidential individual and group psychotherapy (in person and via telehealth), crisis assessment and response, educational outreach presentations, community referral assistance, and consultation to students, faculty, staff or parents.
4 Classes + Orientation
Each class in BCLA typically equates to 4 credits.
Most first-semester students take around 4 classes--usually 2 core and 2 major--but this can vary depending on your program. Transfer students also need to take ORNT 2000. This is a 0 credit orientation class required for all transfer students in their first semester.
Fall and Spring are Taught In-Person
It's true! LMU's FA and SP semesters are in-person and require attendance!
It's important to plan ahead, especially with 8ams or commuting!
To manage your time, we recommend you visit the ARC for academic coaching.
Degree Works
Degree Works is a live and comprehensive review of your academic progress. It shows:
* Review your Degree Works carefully before registering for classes.
Fall and Spring are Taught In-Person
It's true! LMU's FA and SP semesters are in-person and require attendance!
It's important to plan ahead, especially with 8ams or commuting!
To manage your time, we recommend you visit the ARC for academic coaching.
CORE
MAJOR & ELECTIVES
For the Core, you can also view courses on the Existing Articulations resource, however, these articulations are not guaranteed. If you believe a class you have taken at another institution should count toward the core (not including Integrations or Flag requirements), you can do a few things: 1) Review how your courses articulate when they populate on Degree Works. 2) If they do not populate in the core, meet with BCLA Advising. 3) You may petition for a if the course matches the . Note, you will need to provide a syllabus if you intend to submit a Core Review Request.
To get a sense of whether your classes may transfer to LMU and how they might articulate, you can visit the This is a list of institutions showing which courses have been reviewed and how they transfer to LMU. If a course does not appear, it has not yet been reviewed, but it may still be eligible for transfer credit. Note: The Existing Articulation is for informational purposes only. The determination of credit hours and transfer credit awarded is completed upon receipt and review of an official transcript.
Existing Articulations web page.
Core Review
Request
Core Description
Core Description
Its a new environment!
Its okay to feel overwhelmed!
Give yourself time to settle, ask questions, and remember that you do not have to figure everything out immediately.
You can always check in and talk with
Faculty,
Advising, and
Community of Care
It takes a village. You can't do it alone!
And it's okay to ask questions. In fact, it's encouraged! You're in a school after all.
Whether its in class when you don't understand a topic or looking for the nearest restroom, asking questions will get you where you want to go.
* Stay informed by looking out for our Newsletter, the Beat, or attend BCLA community hour events.
For the Core
Only transfer courses valued at 3-semester hours or higher (or courses accepted as the equivalent from institutions on the quarter system, usually 2.66 semester hours upon transcript articulation with LMU) will be considered for Core requirements.
meet with a BCLA Advisor
Academic Resource Center (ARC)
Location: Daum Hall, 2nd Floor, MS 8208 Email: tutoring@lmu.edu Phone: (310) 338-2847
Academic Resource Center
The ARC provides academic support for students throughout the year in both 1:1 appointments in-person and online and group tutoring.
Around one-third of your courses will fall into each category:
Sometimes core and major courses will overlap, double counting a university requirement in one class.
Electives are a great way to explore languages, minors, and double majors.
Ex: If you're an ECON student, an elective can be anything from African American Studies courses to Environmental Studies courses. While you can search any elective by subject (ex: CLST), BCLA disciplines may be easier to explore than something from another college.
Your Major
4-Year Plan
(It doesn't have to be 4 years, we just call it that!)
LMU Bulletin
(Go to the Bulletin > Schools and Colleges > BCLA)
Office of National and International Fellowships (ONIF)
Location: Daum Hall, 2nd Floor Email: fellowships@lmu.edu Phone: 310.338.3792
Office of National and International Fellowships
ONIF empowers students to pursue prestigious national and international fellowships--competitive, merit-based experiential awards.
Career and Professional Development (CPD)
Location: Von der Ahe, Suite 135 Email: careers@lmu.edu Phone: 310.338.2871
Carreer and Professional Development
CPD supports every every college with a wide range of career interests. Students can receive personalized coaching tailored to their goals, questions, and next steps.
LMU Work Study
Location: Von der Ahe, Suite 270 Email: finaid@lmu.edu Phone: 310-338-2753,
LMU Work Study
Work Study is a work-to-earn program. The amount of work-study awarded to you is the maximum amount you are eligible to earn in wages through your work-study position. Work-study amounts are awarded each year after students complete the FAFSA. Work-study awards, are not automatically applied to your student account, so it will not reduce your balance from Student Accounts.
Add/Drop Ends in Week 1
The last day to add or drop a class is the first Friday of classes.
It's true. After the first week, you generally can't change your schedule because you'll already be 1 week into the semester! So, ask around, talk to people, and make sure you're good to go!
Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)
Location: Malone Student Center 201 Email: oiss@lmu.edu Phone: 310.338.2937
Office of International Students and Scholars
OISS provides programs and services that support international students' and scholars' social, educational and professional endeavors and development.
Transfer courses cannot meet the Integrations or Flag Core Requirements
The Integrations and Flag Core requirements are what make an LMU student an LMU student. Therefore, you cannot transfer courses in to satisfy
Office of the Registrar
Location:Von der Ahe Suite 150 Email: registrar@lmu.edu Phone: (310) 338-2740
LMU Office of the Registrar
The Registrar's Office is a central point of contact for all administrative matters regarding student status. They maintain records of academic progress, manage Degree Works and PROWL, and receive and issue transcripts.
Electives
Electives are...
- Classes needed to reach the 124 credit (and 45 upper division credit) minimum.
- Any credits that count, but NOT toward the core or your major
- Major and core will make up ~2/3 of your requirements, electives are that last 1/3.
- Electives are distinct from major electives, which include misc. courses required for certain disciplines (Ex: PSYC Upper Division Electives are not Electives).
- A great way to explore languages, minors, and double majors.
*BCLA disciplines may be easier to explore than something from another college because you will need to be admitted into other colleges for some specific courses.How to Search for Electives in PROWL:
Core
LMU Core consists of three tiers and a Flag course.
Foundations:
Explorations:
Integrations:
Foundations: Year 1
- First Year Seminar (FFYS),
- Rhetorical Arts (FRTA),
Years 1 and 2Integrations: Years 3 and 4
Explorations: Years 2 and 3
Experiential Learning for Mission Flag (LENL) Course
LMU Bulletin
The Bulletin contains LMU's academic and administrative policies and regulations. Among other important items, it hosts:
BCLA ASPIRE
BCLA Aspire Internships
Aspire is the Advanced Summer Program for Internships and Research Experience, an eight-week summer program held during Summer Session I (plus two weeks remotely) for continuing students. Its goal is to increase opportunities for continuing undergraduate students to participate in faculty-mentor advanced experience in research and creative arts the program.
Hi! Hello There!
College is a time to meet people, and there's so many ways to connect:
Electives
Electives are...
- Classes needed to reach the 124 credit (and 45 upper division credit) minimum.
- Any credits that count, but NOT toward the core or your major
- Major and core will make up ~2/3 of your requirements, electives are that last 1/3.
- Electives are distinct from major electives, which include misc. courses required for certain disciplines (Ex: PSYC Upper Division Electives are not Electives).
- A great way to explore languages, minors, and double majors.
*BCLA disciplines may be easier to explore than something from another college because you will need to be admitted into other colleges for some specific courses.How to Search for Electives in PROWL:
LMU Parking and Tranportation
Location: University Hall, Suite 1766 Email: parking@lmu.edu Phone: (310) 338-1681
Student Parking
Opting-Out: Students registered in 7 or more billable hours will automatically be charged $487.00 for parking via their student account on a semester basis.
To avoid this charge, students must opt-out by each semester's add/drop deadline.
For the Core
Only transfer courses valued at 3-semester hours or higher (or courses accepted as the equivalent from institutions on the quarter system, usually 2.66 semester hours upon transcript articulation with LMU) will be considered for Core requirements.
meet with a BCLA Advisor
CORE
MAJOR & ELECTIVES
For the Core, you can also view courses on the Existing Articulations resource, however, these articulations are not guaranteed. If you believe a class you have taken at another institution should count toward the core (not including Integrations or Flag requirements), you can do a few things: 1) Review how your courses articulate when they populate on Degree Works. 2) If they do not populate in the core, meet with BCLA Advising. 3) You may petition for a if the course matches the . Note, you will need to provide a syllabus if you intend to submit a Core Review Request.
To get a sense of whether your classes may transfer to LMU and how they might articulate, you can visit the This is a list of institutions showing which courses have been reviewed and how they transfer to LMU. If a course does not appear, it has not yet been reviewed, but it may still be eligible for transfer credit. Note: The Existing Articulation is for informational purposes only. The determination of credit hours and transfer credit awarded is completed upon receipt and review of an official transcript.
Existing Articulations web page.
Core Review
Request
Core Description
Core Description
Study Abroad (SYAB)
Location: Von Der Ahe Building, Suite 130 Email: studyabroad@lmu.edu Phone: 310.338.1973
LMU Study Abroad
LMU Study Abroad offers a diverse range of programs that allow students to immerse themselves in different cultures, earn academic credit, and develop a global perspective.
124 Credits Minimum
Including 45 upper division credits.
In BCLA, courses typically count for 4 credits, but some specific courses and other colleges, like community college, may count courses for 1-3 credits. Credits also go by other names including:
Core
LMU Core consists of three tiers and a Flag course.
Foundations:
Explorations:
Integrations:
Foundations: Year 1
- First Year Seminar (FFYS),
- Rhetorical Arts (FRTA),
Years 1 and 2Integrations: Years 3 and 4
Explorations: Years 2 and 3
Experiential Learning for Mission Flag (LENL) Course
Its a new environment!
Its okay to feel overwhelmed!
Give yourself time to settle, ask questions, and remember that you do not have to figure everything out immediately.
You can always check in and talk with
Faculty,
Advising, and
Community of Care
Your Major
4-Year Plan
(It doesn't have to be 4 years, we just call it that!)
LMU Bulletin
(Go to the Bulletin > Schools and Colleges > BCLA)
Math and Language Placement Exams
Placement Exams for Entering First-year and Transfer Students Email: registration@lmu.edu
Registrar Placement Exams
Online placement exams are available in Math and Modern Languages (Chinese/Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Spanish) to place you in the proper level of coursework at LMU.
2.0 GPA Requirements
Students who fall below Good Academic Standing will be connected with support services, which may include:
124 Credits Minimum
Including 45 upper division credits.
In BCLA, courses typically count for 4 credits, but some specific courses and other colleges, like community college, may count courses for 1-3 credits. Credits also go by other names including:
Your Major
4-Year Plan
(It doesn't have to be 4 years, we just call it that!)
LMU Bulletin
(Go to the Bulletin > Schools and Colleges > BCLA)
Hi! Hello There!
College is a time to meet people, and there's so many ways to connect:
Community of Care (COC)
Location: Malone Student Center 301 Email: communityofcare@lmu.edu Phone: 310.338.3756
Community of Care
COC is a collaborative case-management program that provides prevention, assessment, and intervention for and with students navigating a wide range of challenges.
Upper Division Credits
Classes in the 3000-5000 rangeor 300-500 range.
If it starts with @3, @4 or @5, it's an upper division course credit. These are counted within the 124 total minimum credits. Generally, community colleges do not offer upper division credits because they are two-year institutions, falling into the @1 or @2 range of lower division courses.
Be sure to click around the text!
For example, you can click through the table of contents.
First Year Dorms
Student Accounts
Advising
Waiving Credits
While you may be able to waive ~1 credit for your major/minor (if your credits articulate at 3 or fewer for that discipline), note: LMU will not waive credits to meet the 124 credit minimum, regardless of how transfer credits articulate.
4 Classes + Orientation
Each class in BCLA typically equates to 4 credits.
Most first-semester students take around 4 classes--usually 2 core and 2 major--but this can vary depending on your program. Transfer students also need to take ORNT 2000. This is a 0 credit orientation class required for all transfer students in their first semester.
Electives
Electives are...
- Classes needed to reach the 124 credit (and 45 upper division credit) minimum.
- Any credits that count, but NOT toward the core or your major
- Major and core will make up ~2/3 of your requirements, electives are that last 1/3.
- Electives are distinct from major electives, which include misc. courses required for certain disciplines (Ex: PSYC Upper Division Electives are not Electives).
- A great way to explore languages, minors, and double majors.
*BCLA disciplines may be easier to explore than something from another college because you will need to be admitted into other colleges for some specific courses.How to Search for Electives in PROWL:
124 Credits Minimum
Including 45 upper division credits.
In BCLA, courses typically count for 4 credits, but some specific courses and other colleges, like community college, may count courses for 1-3 credits. Credits also go by other names including:
2.0 GPA Requirements
Students who fall below Good Academic Standing will be connected with support services, which may include:
PROWL
PROWL is the web‑based interface for the university’s Banner Student Information System. It allows you to:
Hi! Hello There!
College is a time to meet people, and there's so many ways to connect:
4-Year Plans
The 4-Year Plan page helps students understand how each program's curriculum is designed to be completed in 4-years. This resource provides the following:
2.0 GPA Requirements
Students who fall below Good Academic Standing will be connected with support services, which may include:
Core
LMU Core consists of three tiers and a Flag course.
Foundations:
Explorations:
Integrations:
Foundations: Year 1
- First Year Seminar (FFYS),
- Rhetorical Arts (FRTA),
Years 1 and 2Integrations: Years 3 and 4
Explorations: Years 2 and 3
Experiential Learning for Mission Flag (LENL) Course
Student Accounts & Financial Aid
Location: Von der Ahe, Suite 270 Email: finaid@lmu.edu Phone: 310-338-2753,
Student Accounts & Financial Aid
Student Accounts is the main office that assists students with tuition and financial aid opportunities.
Its a new environment!
Its okay to feel overwhelmed!
Give yourself time to settle, ask questions, and remember that you do not have to figure everything out immediately.
You can always check in and talk with
Faculty,
Advising, and
Community of Care
Be sure to click around the text! For example, click through the table of contents!
4 Classes + Orientation
Each class in BCLA typically equates to 4 credits.
Most first-semester students take around 4 classes--usually 2 core and 2 major--but this can vary depending on your program. Transfer students also need to take ORNT 2000. This is a 0 credit orientation class required for all transfer students in their first semester.
It takes a village. You can't do it alone!
And it's okay to ask questions. In fact, it's encouraged! You're in a school after all.
Whether its in class when you don't understand a topic or looking for the nearest restroom, asking questions will get you where you want to go.
* Stay informed by looking out for our Newsletter, the Beat, or attend BCLA community hour events.
BCLA Summer Internships
BCLA Summer Internships
Summer is a time where students can immerse themselves and gain professional experience at a much deeper level. At the outset, the Summer Internship Program consists of six distinct internship programs for BCLA students.
Student Psychological Services (SPS)
Location: Berns Recreational Center, North Side 2nd Floor Phone: 310.338.2868
Student Psychological Services
SPS provides confidential individual and group psychotherapy (in person and via telehealth), crisis assessment and response, educational outreach presentations, community referral assistance, and consultation to students, faculty, staff or parents.
Fall and Spring are Taught In-Person
It's true! LMU's FA and SP semesters are in-person and require attendance!
It's important to plan ahead, especially with 8ams or commuting!
To manage your time, we recommend you visit the ARC for academic coaching.
Transfer courses cannot meet the Integrations or Flag Core Requirements
The Integrations and Flag Core requirements are what make an LMU student an LMU student. Therefore, you cannot transfer courses in to satisfy
Add/Drop Ends in Week 1
The last day to add or drop a class is the first Friday of classes.
It's true. After the first week, you generally can't change your schedule because you'll already be 1 week into the semester! So, ask around, talk to people, and make sure you're good to go!
Add/Drop Ends in Week 1
The last day to add or drop a class is the first Friday of classes.
It's true. After the first week, you generally can't change your schedule because you'll already be 1 week into the semester! So, ask around, talk to people, and make sure you're good to go!