Majors/Minors & 4 Year Plans

To earn an undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago, a student must complete the requirements for at least one major program, any additional requirements determined by the college or school where the major is housed, and 120 credits hours (a typical class is worth three credit hours). Undergraduate students may choose from 80 unique majors and minors in seven different colleges and schools.

Unsure what you want to major in? That’s okay! You can begin taking coursework at Loyola University Chicago while you explore your interests. The Undergraduate Admission office offers a fun quiz to help you identify potential major options. 

Below you will find sample academic plans for some of the most popular majors at Loyola. These are to give a overview of what a student can general expect in the typical 4 years/8 academic semesters. Please note each student has a unique path to their Loyola degree based on their placements, credits they brought to Loyola and other factors. 

Please note: Students will learn how to build their own personal academic plans as part of the UNIV 101 experience and with guidance of their academic advisor. These are general understanding and were based on Fall 2017 requirements. 

You may find that your individualized plan may be different depending on a number of factors, including

• Math placement results
• Foreign language placement results
• A desire to complete pre-professional requirements such as pre-health requirements
• Any AP/IB and transfer credits you may receive 

Please note: These are only sample plans and are subject to change. These requirements are based on Fall 2017 requirements.

Sample Academic Plans