At LMU, any student whose parent(s) or caregiver(s) did not receive a bachelor’s degree from a university located within the United States is referred to as a first-generation student. If your parent(s) or caregivers(s) attained an associate’s degree from a community college and/or you have siblings who have gone to college, you are still considered a first-generation student under our definition!
Written by Cheyenne Wahlheim, ’26
A testimonial from Career & Professional Development’s Employer Relation Strategist, Cheyenne Wahlheim ‘26
When I began the law school admissions process, I felt completely overwhelmed. No one in my family has attended law school, and I …
At LMU, career readiness begins long before graduation. Through transformative learning experiences, professional mentorship, and programs that connect academics to future careers, Lions are actively preparing for the workforce.
This is the Lions Pathway Program.
Launched as the first program …
Written by Jessica Skinner ’26
In this interview, Rocio Araujo ’21, a marketing major and A-List Pathway alumna, shares how Career and Professional Development (CPD) and personalized experiences helped her turn her LMU experience into a career she’s truly passionate …
Feeling uncertain about your major or career plans? Career and Professional Development and the Career Launch assessment can guide you …
Get paid, hands-on experience. Micro-Internships let students and alumni tackle real projects, build skills, and connect with professionals. Create your …
GoinGlobal provides jobseekers of all nationalities with tools to fast track their career explorations both at home and abroad, featuring …
The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) empowers aspiring students nationwide by partnering with corporate and federal entities to offer internships …
First-generation college students are critically important and an increasing population at nearly all institutions of higher education. As college and …
The First To Go Program at Loyola Marymount University offers first-generation college students valuable resources and opportunities for their academic, …
Sebastian Andres Gaibor Heredia, M.S. 
Michael Matsheza, M.S. 
