University and Student-Athlete Services Mission:
Loyola Marymount University is dedicated to the education and development of the whole person, the pursuit of academic excellence, advancement of scholarship, the service of faith, and the promotion of justice. As a Catholic institution, the University takes its fundamental inspiration from the Jesuit and Marymount traditions of its founding religious orders. Loyola Marymount University seeks to foster in each member of its community respect for the dignity of the individual, a devotion to intellectual and spiritual life, an appreciation for diversity, and a thirst for justice in all endeavors. Loyola Marymount University strives to send forth "men and women for others," to lead and to serve.
Students who choose LMU for higher learning receive a world-class education on a campus known for its athletic excellence. The LMU Athletics Department is committed to assisting student-athletes achieve their full potential both academically and athletically.
The Student-Athlete Services staff supports all student-athletes in their academic and personal development. The staff provides guidance to each LMU student-athlete in their transition from high school student to college student-athlete.
Tradition of Excellence
LMU has a proud reputation of academic excellence among its student-athletes. LMU Athletics also had a Graduation Success Rate of 95 percent for all student-athletes who received Athletics aid (joined team or transferred to LMU, and are part of the same entering cohort). Overall, LMU's GSR rate of 95 percent is five percent better than the NCAA average of 90 percent. In this most recent data, 15 LMU teams recorded marks of 86 percent or better. Every one of LMU's teams are above the fed rate.
Eight LMU teams registered perfect 100 GSR marks, including men's golf, men's tennis, men's and women's cross country and track, women's soccer women's swimming, women's tennis, and women's water polo. The perfect score is the ninth straight for women's water polo, the seventh straight for women's tennis, the sixth straight swimming, the fifth straight for golf and women's cross country and track.
The 2018-19 Academic Progress Rate (APR) report, posted in January 2020, Women's Swimming, men's water polo, and men's golf received a score of 1000 (perfect) in their multi-year assessment. 18 of 19 LMU Varsity teams scored above a 960 multiyear APR.
Listed are some examples from the 2020-21 academic year of the academic excellence LMU student-athletes epitomize:
3.424 Average Team GPA in the Fall 2020 Semester
Every team earned above a 3.0 semester team GPA (18 teams)
82% of all student-athletes earned above a 3.0 GPA in the Fall 2020 Semester
44% of all student-athletes were on the Dean's List in the Fall 2020 Semester
Student-Athlete Handbook
The student-athlete handbook was created to notify student-athletes of the Athletics Department and NCAA policies and procedures that pertain solely to student-athletes.
Academic Support
To foster academic development and personal growth while providing student-athletes with the necessary resources to become successful.
Team Travel Letters
Registration Checklist
Academic Calendar
Final Exam Schedule
Study Hall Rules and Locations
Campus Resources
Is designed to assist each student-athlete in finding pertinent information on campus.
Admissions
Academic Resource Center (ARC)
Housing Office
Registrar's Office
Financial Aid
Orientation
Career and Professional Development
Graduation Information
Compliance/Eligibility
This information was gathered to inform continuing and perspective student-athletes about specific University and NCAA rules and regulations.
Prospective Student-Athletes
Staff Directory
Scholarships/Recognition
Post-graduate scholarship opportunities and previous scholarship winners.
NCAA Scholarships and Internships
CoSIDA Scholarships
| STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES STAFF |
| Name |
Office Location |
Phone |
Email |
Matt Casaña
Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Services |
Gersten Pavilion - West 003 |
(310) 338-1736 |
 |
Sherilyn Frazier
Athletic Academic Advisor |
Gersten Pavilion - West 003D |
(310) 338-6594 |
|
Keara Reilly
Athletic Academic Advisor |
Gersten Pavilion - West 003A |
(310) 338-7510 |
|
Emily Plutsky
Learning Specialist |
Gersten Pavilion - West 003B |
(310) 338-1614 |
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