Admissions

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While LMU Dance is currently a modern/contemporary-centered department, we welcome students from a diversity of dance backgrounds and training. Regardless of the style or technique you choose to send us, we will be evaluating you based on similar criteria: coordination, strength, musicality and/or phrasing, and performance quality. Below, please find step by step instructions for applying and auditioning to our program.

Please check back at a later date for the 2024-2025 academic year audition process.

Dance Program Tours

We are now offering in-person department tours led by some of our Dance Majors and Minors. Tours will resume in September. Please check back here at that time for our schedule and sign-up options.

Application Deadlines:

November 1: Early Decision (binding) admission for Fall
November 1: Early Action (non-binding) admission for Fall
January 8: Early Decision II (binding) admission for Fall
January 15: Regular Decision Admission for Fall

Transfer Students:

October 1: Regular Decision admission for Spring
February 1 (priority): Regular Decision admission for Fall

The primary difference between Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) is that our Early Decision plan is binding, meaning that when a student is admitted ED (in December), they are expected to then submit their commitment deposit by January 11. Because of the binding nature of the program, you should only apply ED if you are certain that LMU is your top choice school.

If you apply Early Action (EA), we will review your application in the fall and will update you on the status of your application (either with a decision or with a deferral into the Regular Decision pool) by December. The difference with EA is that even students admitted during EA still have until May 1 to make their college decision and submit a commitment deposit.

Other Information

Virtual Campus Tours: https://admission.lmu.edu/visit/
General Admissions Questions: admissions@lmu.edu
Financial Aid: finaid@lmu.edu or visit https://financialaid.lmu.edu/
Scholarships: Departmental scholarships are available to existing LMU dance students, after they have successfully completed their first semester, and on a very selective basis.

Questions?

For any additional questions, please contact dance@lmu.edu and we will get back to you promptly!