You must submit official school transcripts as part of the application file. We'll accept official transcripts coming directly from the high school: uploaded through Naviance, emailed, or mailed via post.
Applicants that fulfill one or more of the following conditions will be considered to be a first-year:
An applicant that, at the time of application, is enrolled in an accredited secondary school (a domestic high school or the international equivalent) or homeschool program.
An applicant that has earned a high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate of completion but that has not enrolled in any other accredited post-secondary institution.
An applicant that enrolled in a post-secondary institution but did not earn credit and/or that has completely withdrawn from that institution before credit was earned. Note: complete withdrawal must be verified by receipt of a transcript reflecting the withdrawal and/or a letter from the institution verifying that no credit was earned. TOEFL: Internet based, minimum score 79, IELTS: - Minimum score 6.5
Portfolio:
Rappers: Portfolio can include recorded tracks, live show recordings or home recordings, students may submit any written poetry, spoken word work, or bars that they are currently working on.

Production & DJ: Portfolio showcasing any beats, musical/creative productions, or other electronic work. Tracks can take the form of audio, video files, or links to Soundcloud, YouTube, websites, or other online content created by the applicant.

Interview
The interview consists of a conversation with Music Industry Studies faculty members. You will be asked to express your goals and aspirations, past experiences in music, why you want to study at Loyola, etc. Applicants will interview virtually via Zoom.