Hi - My daughter is contemplating applying to LMU as a Sophomore transfer. I’m assuming since it’s almost July they would only be accepting for Winter/Spring. Correct me if that’s wrong.
Does anyone have a guess at what acceptance rate is for transfer students? She has a 3.95 coming from a Flagship University in New England. She wants to come back to California (which is home), partly because she wants to be a teacher and going to school here makes it easier to get a CA credential.
I’m looking for any input on what LMU is like for transfers? Is it hard to meet other students? Some schools have programs, events, housing specifically directed at transfer students. Does LMU?
Talk to me about the religious atmosphere/culture. My daughter is not religious and is unsure if being in a religious environment would feel comfortable, but I know not all religious schools have an overall religious culture even though it’s part of their mission. As an example, she firmly believes in things like women’s reproductive rights and is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Would she find herself to be in the minority at USD?
Talk to me about religious requirements – including classes, attendance at church or other religious participation.
Housing - How do transfers find housing? Is there anything on campus? I assume like most colleges, LMU is over-enrolled, but correct me if that’s wrong.
Tell me anything else I should know about transferring. Thank you!