Supporting Students from Historically Underrepresented Populations
LMU is committed to the recruitment, enrollment, success, and graduation of first-generation and low-income students, and students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Through the dedication and partnership of several academic and student affairs offices, students can receive support to help them thrive and succeed from precollege through senior year and post-graduation.
Featured Programs
Academic Community of Excellence
Preparing underrepresented students to pursue graduate and professional school.
ACCESS
First-year experience to prepare underrepresented students for academic excellence in science, engineering, and math.
Computer Science Summer Institute
Summer experience for first-year underrepresented students in computing.
McNair Scholars
Prepares talented first-generation and underrepresented students for graduate study through research and scholarly experiences.
The Learning Community
TLC is committed to the success of first-year students of African descent and cultivating leaders.
Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science
Federally-funded TRIO college-prep programs at LMU. Serving low-income and first-generation students at Westchester High School since 2007. “It’s not just what you learn, it’s who you will become."
Application Deadlines
Apply to the Academic Community of Excellence
Are you interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree after LMU?
Then apply to the Academic Community of Excellence.
Applications will be accepted until capacity is filled.
For more information, contact Steven.Neal@lmu.edu
Events
2021 ACE Scholars Recognition Event
The virtual ACE Recognition Event occurred on Friday, March 26, 2021. This event celebrated the academic achievements of our continuing students and graduating seniors, alumni, and student staff.
Featured Resources
Explore more programs that support the success of students from historically underrepresented populations.