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Summer pre-college programs at Loyola Marymount University are an engaging opportunity for motivated high school students to get a sneak peek at college through a unique experience designed to challenge their critical and creative ways of thinking.

These courses are so much more than summer school. These transformative summer experiences provide students with the opportunity to explore academic passions, evolve as individuals, and discover what it means to have the heart of an LMU Lion.

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Discovery. Passion. Purpose.

"I was able to meet and live with people who had the same passions as I did and we pushed each other to do better. We bounced ideas off each other, corrected each other's work, made memories, and formed bonds I will never forget. I still talk to most of them today."

-Sara Lighthart, Summer 2018 and Summer 2019

Pick from a range of credit, non-credit, on-campus, and online program options.

Two-Week | On-Campus | Non-Credit Programs

Graphic Design for Publication

Designing the World According to You.

Session Dates: June 22 - July 3, 2025

Location: On-Campus

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Beginning Screenwriting

A two-week workshop in on-screen storytelling.

Session 1: June 22 - July 3, 2025

Session 2: July 6 - July 18, 2025

Location: On-Campus

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Global Sports and Entertainment Business

A two-week intensive in the fast-paced world of sports & entertainment business.

Session 1: June 22 - July 3, 2025

Session 2: July 6 - July 18, 2025

Location: On-Campus

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Environmental Science: The Living City

Researching environmental concerns on a local and global scale.

Session Dates: TBD

Location: On-Campus

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Acting for the Camera

A two-week intensive on the art of acting for film and television.

Session 1: June 22 - July 3, 2025

Session 2: July 6 - July 18, 2025

Location: On-Campus

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Journalism Workshop

A two-week workshop examining the fundamentals of journalism.

Session Dates: June 22 - July 3, 2025

Location: On-Campus

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Anticipated 2025 Programming

Political Science: Identity Politics

Exploring important issues surrounding the politics of identity.

Session Dates: TBD

Location: On-Campus

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Additional Programs Coming Soon

Please check back often as we will be adding additional programs throughout the fall!

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Previous Two-Week Programs Include

Intro to Entrepreneurship

Developing future entrepreneurs today.

Location: On-Campus

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Design for Stage and Screen

Developing visual stories through costumes, set, and lighting design.

Location: On-Campus

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Exploring Animation

Blend tradition with innovation in this transformative two-week exploration of animation. 

Location: On-Campus

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Producing Visual FX

Learn how to produce visual FX from script to screen.

Location: On-Campus

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Four-Week | On-Campus | College Credit Programs

Social Impact Filmmaking (College Credit)

A hands-on intensive for socially conscious filmmakers. 

Session Dates: June 22 - July 18, 2025

Location: On-Campus

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Exploring Engineering (College Credit)

Tackling crucial global challenges through hands-on engineering applications.

Session Dates: June 22 - July 18, 2025

Location: On-Campus

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Two-Week | Online | Non-Credit Programs

Beginning Screenwriting - Online

A workshop in on-screen storytelling, from the comfort of your home.

Session Dates: June 22 - July 3, 2025

Location: Online

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Environmental Science: The Living City

Beginning Screenwriting

Social Impact Filmmaking

Discover Where a Summer at LMU Can Take You

We hope you have enjoyed getting to know us and learning what makes Loyola Marymount University Summer Programs unique. Applications are currently closed.

2025 program applications will open on November 15, 2024.