Master of Emerging Media at Loyola University Maryland

Purpose 

This agreement outlines the Fast Track admission process for undergraduate students at Stonehill College and Loyola University Maryland’s M.A. in Emerging Media program. Through the Fast Track admission opportunity undergraduate students may apply to the master’s program through a shortened application process. Undergraduate students are welcome to apply, and receive acceptance information, as early as the fall semester of their senior year. Students are encouraged to apply for Fast Track admission to the M.A. in Emerging Media program after completion of their junior year.

Eligibility

Fast Track admission to the Loyola Emerging Media master’s program requires the following: 

• Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at Stonehill College
• An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application
• Satisfactory completion of remaining undergraduate degree coursework, maintaining the minimum GPA requirements noted above 

Benefits

Benefits for those accepted for Fast Track admission include:

• Guaranteed consideration regardless of undergraduate major
• 15% tuition discount (Fall 2023 start term and beyond)
• Application fee waived
• Résumé waived 
• Letters of recommendation waived 

Application Requirements

1. Completed online application (applicants must select the Fast Track option when applying)
2. Fast Track admission form
3. Essay describing how the graduate program aligns with personal or career goals
4. Undergraduate transcript(s) demonstrating a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
5. Satisfactory completion of remaining undergraduate degree coursework, maintaining the minimum GPA requirements 

Upon acceptance into the Emerging Media program, a nonrefundable deposit may be required to secure enrollment. This deposit will be applied toward the first semester of tuition.

Contact 

Stonehill College