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Summer pre-college programs with Loyola Marymount University are an engaging opportunity for motivated high school students to get a sneak peek at college academics 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.
Our pre-college programs are designed to provide a unique opportunity for high-achieving high school students to learn at an undergraduate level. We believe this format, which places an emphasis on an education of the whole person rather than a final grade, will help our students to become more confident in an exploration of their academic endeavors and provide this eager population with the tools they need to be successful in college and beyond.
2026 Programs
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Acting for the Camera
A two-week intensive on the art of acting for film and television.
Location: On-Campus
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Beginning Screenwriting
A two-week workshop in on-screen storytelling.
Location: On-Campus
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Beginning Screenwriting - Online
A workshop in on-screen storytelling, from the comfort of your home.
Session Dates: July 6 - July 17, 2026
Location: Online
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Code and Create: Building Your Own Innovative Apps with Python
A hands-on exploration of coding.
Session Dates: June 20 - July 2, 2027
Location: On-Campus
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Environmental Science: The Living City
Researching environmental concerns on a local and global scale.
Session Dates: July 5 - July 17, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Exploring Animation
Blend tradition with innovation in this transformative two-week exploration of animation.
Session Dates: July 5 - July 16, 2027
Location: On-Campus
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Exploring Engineering (College Credit)
Tackling crucial global challenges through hands-on engineering applications.
Session Dates: June 20 - July 16, 2027
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.
Location: On-Campus
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Visual Communication Design
Designing the World According to You.
Session Dates: June 20 - July 2, 2027
Location: On-Campus
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Intro to Entrepreneurship
Developing future entrepreneurs today.
Anticipated Dates: June 21 - July 3, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Journalism Workshop
A two-week workshop examining the fundamentals of journalism.
Session Dates: July 5 - July 17, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Media and Nature
Exploring media as a tool for environmental action.
Session Dates: June 21 - July 3, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Political Science: Identity Politics
Exploring important issues surrounding the politics of identity.
Session Dates: June 21 - July 3, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Scenic and Lighting Design for the Stage
A two-week workshop on scenic lighting and design for theatre.
Session Dates: July 5 - July 17, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Social Impact Filmmaking (College Credit)
A hands-on intensive for socially conscious filmmakers.
Session Dates: June 20 - July 16, 2027
Location: On-Campus
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Theatre Reimagined: Writing, Designing, and Acting in the Digital Age
Producing meaningful stories through theatre technology.
Session Dates: June 21 - July 3, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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Transitioning Into College: Media Literacy, Storytelling, and Academic Writing
Turning ideas into powerful stories.
Session Dates: July 5 - July 17, 2026
Location: On-Campus
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