Transferring to LMU Dance

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Considering Transferring?

We understand that transferring schools is a big decision—one that comes with both excitement and uncertainty. Whether you're seeking a different artistic community, more performance opportunities, or a program that aligns more closely with your goals, LMU Dance is here to support you every step of the way.

At LMU, we welcome transfer students who are ready to grow, explore, and thrive in a program that values both artistic excellence and personal authenticity. Our faculty and staff are committed to making your transition as smooth and meaningful as possible.

Transfer Deadlines

Transfer Priority Deadline to Start January 2026

  • Spring Priority Deadline: October 1, 2025

Transfer Priority Deadline for Fall 2026

  • Fall Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
  • After February 1, 2026, transfer student applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Internal Transfer Audition 

If you are a current LMU student and you would like to change your major to one of our three BA in Dance Programs (BA in Dance, BA in Dance Pedagogy and Social Action, BA in Choreography and Performance), or add the BA in Dance as your second major, auditions are held on campus in person on Friday, November 7th 2025. To apply as an internal transfer student, you must complete the following steps.

  1. Submit the Internal Transfer Questionnaire Form by October 15, 2025.
  2. Attend the Placement Audition on Friday, November 7, from 12–2 p.m. in Burns Fine Arts 239.
  3. Admission is based on available space and audition results.

Get In Touch with LMU Dance

General Inquiries
Email: Dance@lmu.edu

Schedule a Dance Tour
Contact: Juliet Szatko, Senior Administrative Coordinator
Email: Juliet.Szatko@lmu.edu

Recruitment & Transfer Support
Contact: Geri Brown, Director of Commercial Dance & Recruitment
Email: Geraldine.Brown@lmu.edu