To be admitted to LMU as a degree-seeking freshman student, the applicant must be a graduate of a regionally accredited or state approved high school. The applicant should have her/his high school transcript sent directly to the Admissions Office, and the transcript should indicate completion of all graduation requirements established by the state in which the high school is located. For example, a Tennessee high school graduate should complete the following units (a unit equals one year of study in the given subject area):
| English | 4 units |
| Algebra, Geometry, or Advanced Math | 3 units |
| A Single Foreign Language | 2 units |
| Natural/Physical Sciences | 2 units |
| Social Studies (world history, government, geography, sociology, psychology, economics, or anthropology) |
1 unit |
| United States History | 1 unit |
| Visual or Performing Arts | 1 unit |
It is strongly recommended that the applicant’s high school transcript include additional units in the fine arts and mathematics.
The applicant must submit his/her official high school transcript or GED score report. If the high school transcript submitted is incomplete (submitted prior to high school graduation), subsequent admission as a freshman student is tentative, and the applicant must submit her/his final high school transcript verifying graduation before registering for courses at LMU.
The applicant must submit his/her official high school transcript or GED score report. If the high school transcript submitted is incomplete (submitted prior to high school graduation), subsequent admission as a freshman student is tentative, and the applicant must submit her/his final high school transcript verifying graduation before registering for courses at LMU.
The applicant also must submit his/her official score from the American College Testing Program (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). LMU periodically administers the national SAT and the ACT, as well as the ACT Residual.
Upon acceptance into LMU, students are required to submit a deposit to ensure housing placement and official enrollment status. This deposit is $200 for resident (on-campus) students. For residential students, the housing deposit is refundable provided the student submits a letter to the Office of Residence Life requesting formal withdrawal 30 days before the first day of classes. The Office of Residence Life must approve this written request.
Note: Some outside agencies, institutions, and organizations utilized by certain academic programs that require internships, clinical experiences, or practicum experiences may require criminal background checks.