The University of La Verne, a private not-for-profit university located in La Verne, California, about 35 miles east of Los Angeles, is honored to provide specific benefits to students considering transfer from Marymount California University:
- We will guarantee your admission and expedite the application process. Marymount California students in good academic standing will be guaranteed admission, subject to the policies in our Catalog. Students will submit an application and provide transcripts, and University of La Verne will waive the application fee, the personal statement, and letter of recommendation.
- We will match your Marymount California scholarship. We will honor your current scholarship package, ensuring you do not face a cost burden to transfer.
- We will guarantee housing in our residence halls. Any Marymount California student who applies to live in our residence halls will be guaranteed a placement through June 15, and will be offered housing on a space-available basis after.
- We will accept your transfer credit and provide a path for you to graduate on time. In addition to having more than 50 majors to choose from, the University of La Verne offers students the ability to create their own degree path and will offer 1:1 advising support.
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Let us know and an admission counselor will reach out to you. We will have an information session on May 11 and also be present at the Transfer Fair on May 19, 2022 and will be conducting “On the Spot” admission. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Question I’ve been admitted to Marymount California for fall 2022. Is the University of La Verne accepting freshman applications for fall and what are my chances of being accepted?
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Yes, and the University of La Verne has partnered with Marymount California to guarantee admission for all regularly admitted students for fall 2022. University of La Verne is working with the Marymount California Office of Admission to host webinars for admitted students, and will be conducting “On the Spot” admission at the May 19, 2022 Transfer Fair at Marymount California. University of La Verne will waive the application fee, the personal statement, and the recommendation letter otherwise required. Students should submit an application and their unofficial high school transcripts for their initial acceptance. Final, official high school transcripts will be required after graduation. Incoming freshmen will be considered for University of La Verne scholarships according to their academic merit and University of La Verne grants according to their demonstrated financial need through the FAFSA form or the California Dream Act Application.
- Question I’m a current Marymount California student and I would like to transfer to the University of La Verne. What should I do?
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The University of La Verne will guarantee admission to all Marymount California students in good standing, subject to the policies in our Catalog. We will waive the application fee, the personal statement, and the recommendation letter otherwise required. Students should submit an application and their unofficial transcripts for their initial acceptance. Final, official transcripts will be required prior to registration for your second term of enrollment at University of La Verne. Students may complete their application online or attend our “On the Spot” admission event at the May 19, 2022 Transfer Fair at Marymount California.
- Question How much will it cost to attend the University of La Verne as an undergraduate transfer and how will you match my Marymount California scholarship?
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Once you apply as an undergraduate transfer, we will work with Marymount California to receive your institutional scholarship package. Our Office of Financial Aid will offer you a scholarship that ensures you pay the same tuition at the University of La Verne for the 2022-23 academic year, and you’ll receive that scholarship each year you enroll through the completion of your undergraduate degree. All scholarship offers are subject to the policies in our Catalog.
- Question Can you tell me more about the housing guarantee?
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Students who apply for housing at the University of La Verne by June 15, 2022 are guaranteed a room placement. Students will be automatically considered for the Community Engagement Grant, a scholarship ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 per year, designed to support living expenses and create a sense of community. Students who apply for housing after June 15, 2022 will be considered on a space-available basis.
- Question How will my undergraduate credit transfer and can I graduate on time?
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The University of La Verne offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs as well as the ability to create your own degree path. You’ll work with an advisor 1:1 to build a plan to apply your Marymount California credits earned towards your University of La Verne degree. We will prioritize expediting credit transfer and help students build plans for on-time degrees, even if you already have senior standing.
- Question I’m a current Marymount California MBA student. Can I complete my MBA at University of La Verne?
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Yes, we will accept graduate transfer credit into our MBA and MBAX programs of study, available at our La Verne Campus, our regional campuses, as well as online. The admission process is the same as for undergraduate transfers. The University of La Verne will guarantee admission to all Marymount California students in good standing, subject to the policies in our Catalog. We will waive the application fee, the personal statement, and the recommendation letter otherwise required. Students should submit an application and their unofficial transcripts for their initial acceptance. Final, official transcripts will be required prior to registration for your second term of enrollment at University of La Verne. Students may complete their application online or attend our “On the Spot” admission event at the May 19, 2022 Transfer Fair at Marymount California. Students will be charged ULV tuition rates and receive a $100 per unit scholarship for the duration of their academic program.
- Question I'm an employee at Marymount California. Are any educational partner benefits extended to me?
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Yes, the University of La Verne is proud to offer an employee partnership award for MCU employees. Employees are eligible to receive a 15% discount from any of the La Verne Extended Learning certificate programs, including project management, six sigma, and human resources offerings, as well as a scholarship of $100 per unit for our degree programs. Interested employees will need to submit proof of employment, such as a redacted MCU paystub, after admission. Contact Director of Regional and Online Campus Admission Liz VanSkike at 1-909-448-4004 with questions.