Find the Program That's Right For You

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

Producing Visual FX

Learn how to produce visual FX from script to screen.

Session Dates: June 23 - July 6, 2024

Location: On-Campus

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The Engineering of Theatre

Engineering meaningful stories through theatre technology.

Session Dates: July 14 - July 27, 2024

Location: On-Campus

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Exploring Animation

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

Session 1: June 23 - July 6, 2024

Session 2: July 14 - July 27, 2024

Location: On-Campus

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Journalism Workshop

A two-week workshop examining the fundamentals of journalism.

Session Dates: June 23 - July 6, 2024

Location: On-Campus

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Design for Stage and Screen

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

Session Dates: June 23 - July 6, 2024

Location: On-Campus

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Political Science: Identity Politics

Exploring important issues surrounding the politics of identity.

Session Dates: July 14 - July 27, 2024

Location: On-Campus

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Graphic Design for Publication

Designing the World According to You.

Session Dates: June 23 - July 6, 2024

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 23 - July 6, 2024

Session 2: July 14 - July 27, 2024

Location: On-Campus

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Environmental Science: The Living City

Researching environmental concerns on a local and global scale.

Session Dates: June 23 - July 6, 2024

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 23 - July 6, 2024

Session 2: July 14 - July 27, 2024

Location: On-Campus

*We are no longer accepting applications for our 2024 Global Sports & Entertainment Business Academy

 

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Intro to Entrepreneurship

Developing future entrepreneurs today.

Session Dates: July 14 - July 27, 2024

Location: On-Campus

*We are no longer accepting applications for our 2024 "Intro to Entrepreneurship" program

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Beginning Screenwriting

A two-week workshop in on-screen storytelling.

Session 1: June 23 - July 6, 2024

Session 2: July 14 - July 27, 2024

Location: On-Campus

 

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Four-Week | On-Campus | College Credit Programs

Exploring Engineering (College Credit)

Tackling crucial global challenges through hands-on engineering applications.

Session Dates: June 23 - July 19, 2024

Location: On-Campus

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Social Impact Filmmaking (College Credit)

A hands-on intensive for socially conscious filmmakers. 

Session Dates: June 23 - July 19, 2024

Location: On-Campus

*We are no longer accepting applications for our 2024 "Film Production: Social Impact Filmmaking" program

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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.

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. Limited spots remain in some 2024 programs. Submit your application for limited programs by the extended April 15, 2024 deadline.