LMU SFTV Application Deadlines (2024) and What to Expect After Applying

Prepare to apply to LMU SFTV by marking your calendar with these deadlines. Take a look at our breakdown of the admissions timeline including data from FilmSchool.org members' applications.

Undergraduate application deadlines and admissions timeline​

  • Early Decision I Application Deadline: November 1, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PST
    • Financial Aid Application Deadline: November 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PST
  • Early Action Application Deadline: November 1, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PST
    • Financial Aid Application Deadline: January 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST
  • Early Decision II Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST
    • Financial Aid Application Deadline: January 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST
  • Regular Decision Application Deadline:: January 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST
    • Financial Aid Application Deadline: February 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST
  • Regular Decision (transfer) Application Deadline: Rolling
    • Financial Aid Application Deadline: February 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST
  • Earliest/Latest Interview Notification Date:Not Reported
  • Earliest/Latest Interview Date: N/A
  • Earliest/Latest Decision Notification Date: February 25 - December 17
  • Earliest/Latest Admitted Off Waitlist Date:Not Reported

Graduate application deadlines and admissions timeline​


Film and Television Production
  • Application Deadline: November 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PST
  • Earliest/Latest Interview Notification Date: January 11 - March 11
  • Earliest/Latest Interview Date: January 4 - February 25
  • Earliest/Latest Decision Notification Date: March 1 - April 20
  • Earliest/Latest Admitted Off Waitlist Date: Not Reported

Writing and Producing for Television
  • Application Deadline: November 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PST
  • Earliest/Latest Interview Notification Date: January 12 - February 21
  • Earliest/Latest Interview Date: January 30 - February 28
  • Earliest/Latest Decision Notification Date: March 2 - April 25
  • Earliest/Latest Admitted Off Waitlist Date: April 26 - April 27

Writing for the Screen
  • Application Deadline: November 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PST
  • Earliest/Latest Interview Notification Date: January 6 - February 10
  • Earliest/Latest Interview Date: January 4 - February 25
  • Earliest/Latest Decision Notification Date: March 1 - April 20
  • Earliest/Latest Admitted Off Waitlist Date: Not Reported
  • Earliest Admitted Off Waitlist Date: Not Reported

What to expect after applying to LMU SFTV​


Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis. The Office of Admission only reviews applications that have all the required creative materials and supporting documents. Most applicants receive their admissions decisions 2-4 weeks after the deadline.

Admissions decisions are posted on the application portal and sent via email.