
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the School of Public Health Office of Admissions at (909) 558-1600 extension 88776 or via admissions.sph@llu.edu.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the School of Public Health Office of Admissions at (909) 558-1600 extension 88776 or via admissions.sph@llu.edu.
U.S. Applicants | International Applicants | Online Applicants | |
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Spring 2023 | March 1, 2023 | Applications are closed. | March 1, 2023 |
Summer 2023 | June 1, 2023 | Not available. | June 1, 2023 |
Fall 2023 | August 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 |
Winter 2023 | Applications not open yet. | Applications not open yet. | Applications not open yet |
Spring 2024 | Applications not open yet. | Applications not open yet. | Applications not open yet. |
(Doctoral programs only accept students for the Fall term)
U.S. Applicants | International Applicants | Online Applicants |
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March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 |
The minimum eligibility requirements for admission to a master’s degree program include the following:
The minimum eligibility requirements for admission to a doctoral degree program include the following:
All international (non-U.S.) transcripts must be submitted to one of the LLU-approved evaluation services. See llu.edu/central/apply/intltrans.page for a list of the approved companies. Copies of transcripts forwarded from evaluation services do not meet the requirement of official transcripts. They must be sent directly to LLU from the issuing institution. SOPHAS will only accept international transcripts submitted through World Education Services (www.wes.org). Please note: Transcript copies included only in official WES evaluation reports will also satisfy the requirement for official transcripts.
The applicant is asked to supply a minimum of three personal references. It is recommended that these include an academic reference, a reference from an employer, and a character or religious reference.
All official pre-entrance test scores (e.g., TOEFL [international applicants only], GRE or equivalent [e.g., MCAT]) as required by each program must be sent directly to SOPHAS by the testing organization.
Once your application has been reviewed and verified by SOPHAS, it will be forwarded to the schools you have designated. Once your application is received from SOPHAS, you will receive an email with instructions and a link to the supplemental application from Loma Linda University. When you open the Supplemental Application, you will find it is populated with the information you provided for SOPHAS. Check the application carefully and complete the new fields. An application fee of $50 (US) is required.
The applicant's records will be screened when the supplementary application is submitted and the file is complete. The file will then be forwarded for program review and, if necessary, the applicant may be invited for a personal interview.
The accepted student receives an acceptance letter and a link that will prompt payment of the class-holding fee and confirmation of acceptance. Official transcripts will need to be submitted to Admissions Processing prior to registration for first term.
Loma Linda University will accept all official documents submitted to SOPHAS, with one exception: official transcripts. We do not need official transcripts until your application has been reviewed by the Admissions Committee and you have been accepted (International applicants who must have ALL requirements received before acceptance). For admissions decisions, we will work with the documents you provided for SOPHAS.
After we have made an admissions decision and you have received a “letter of acceptability” letting you know that your application was successful, it will be time to request official academic records/transcripts from all educational institutions you attended since high school. Ask your university/college to send the record or transcript directly to:
Once we have received all official documents, you will have completed the application process.
LLU Master’s and Doctoral programs in Epidemiology (CIP code – 26.1309) are designed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a STEM degree.
Additional information STEM OPT Extension can be found on USCIS and DHS Study in States websites.
A $1,000 Advance Refundable International Student Deposit along with your first quarter of tuition (min. of 8 units) is required from all international students. International students are required to have their credentials translated and evaluated by an independent evaluation service. Follow the instructions on the SOPHAS FAQ webpage, for additional information regarding LLUH's requirements visit the International Academic Transcripts page.
Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program
Students in the Coverdell Fellows program are returned Peace Corps volunteers who receive six units of tuition waiver in exchange for five to eight hours a week of local service in an area of designated need. In addition, the school grants full academic credit for the field practicum portion of the Master of Public Health degree, recognizing the value of the Peace Corps experience.
Coverdell Fellows at Loma Linda University have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of community outreach programs. Some have served with the LLU Community Action Partners (CAPS) in the Community Mothers Connection Program, Center for Health Disparities, and Office of Public Health Practice, United Way, and as teaching assistants for an integrated community development class.
Each program has slightly different requirements. The following example is given for Global Health as the majority of students returning have chosen this program. Please contact the SPH Admissions Office ssledge@llu.edu for specific details on other programs.
To be eligible for admission, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. All applicants must submit scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or equivalent graduate school entrance examination and demonstrate college-level conceptualization and writing skills.
If you are interested in opportunities with the Peace Corps through Loma Linda University School of Public Health, contact Sharilyn Andersen, Practicum Director at sandersen@llu.edu.
Distance Education – View the states authorizing Loma Linda University online students and the applicable requirements on the Educational Effectiveness page.
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