<p>I visited LMU earlier this week. It was very beautiful, and the students were very active. I was wondering, since it is a Jesuit school, how the social/party scene works? I know 50-60% of undergrads belong to fraternities and sororities, but there are no frat or sorority houses because of town regulations. Does anyone know?</p>
<p>I definitely would not classify LMU as a “party school.” Of course, as with any other college, you would find a party scene there, but it seems to me that it’s more off campus. When I think party school I think UCSB, ASU, and Penn State, not LMU.</p>
<p>My daughter is a freshman and, while she loves the school, she says the one drawback is the lack of parties or social life on campus. She calls it a real “study school”. I can tell she has learned a lot this year but for fun she generally has to leave campus. Fortunately it is not far from UCLA, downtown LA, etc. so there is stuff to do. Just know someone with a car.</p>
<p>does anyone know about what kind of social atmoshere loyola has? reviews online say girls dress in designer sweats for class etc. and i’ve heard that from other california college students that LMU has that reputation. does anyone know about the friendliness of students or if greek life dominates? the campus is beautiful, but we’re wondering what the students are really like. i’d appreciate any info. thanks</p>
<p>LMU is a really nice school, and the student population are generally nice, but it is definitely not a party school. </p>
<p>Don’t get me wrong, the students like to have fun, but you aren’t going to see much, if any, carousing on-campus. That being said, Greek life on campus is definitely present. You can’t take two steps without tripping over a sorority girl. The students are nice, but not overly friendly. If you aren’t the wearing designer sweatpants to class type, there’s not too much for you here.</p>
<p>Anyway, sorry about the lack of really in-depth info, as a 21 year old transfer I haven’t really had the chance to scope out the party scene.</p>
<p>I think it depends on who you associate with.
I have two friends that attend LMU. One doesn’t party very much at all and the other parties almost every day… Most parties are off campus though…</p>
<p>I might go to LMU this fall…how big is the party scene on average…2wice a week? i heard the gates shut at 12 or something and you cant enter till morning is that true? i am mostly going to ASU but i wanna study not only party!!!</p>
<p>george98, do you have a school that might have an atmosphere somewhere between LMU and ASU, because they are very different.</p>
<p>LMU definitely isn’t considered a huge party school; however, there are still parties every weekend (most are put on by frats at their “unofficial” houses). The one thing that makes LMU unique is that because we don’t have an official frat row, you have to walk to parties off campus or take a taxi. This usually isn’t too bad though and the neighborhood of Westchester is pretty safe.</p>
<p>I’m a current freshman and I think the one thing I like the most about LMU is that it is whatever you make it to be. If you want parties, they’re there. Maybe not out of control frat houses, but definitely parties. If parties are not you’re thing, there are plenty of people who feel the same and lots of other fun things to do. Hope that helps!</p>
<p>Stemar stated it perfectly. It is what you want it to be. @george98 there are two entrances to the campus. One of the gated entrances closes at night but the other is always open as long as you have your Student ID. you swipe you ID card and the gate opens!</p>