Schedule & Registration
Note About Registration
The registration links for each event will be posted below the event description. You do not need to register for the overall weekend, just the events that you would like attend. If there is no registration link listed for an event, it is free/not ticketed and you may come and go as you please. Please note that events marked by a star (*) icon are by invitation only.
This schedule is being actively developed and will be fully published in mid- August 2024. Keep an eye on your email inbox for more information!
How to Register for Family Weekend Events
In order to register for our Family Weekend events that require registration, you'll first need to set up an account on The Bridge. Students have automatic access to the platform, so they may register their family for the weekend's events if they'd like. Otherwise, if you are a family member who would like to register your family for our events, please see the step-by-step guide linked below.
READ ME FIRST: How to Set Up a Bridge Guest Account
Relay for Life Presents: Loyola & Baltimore Trivia!
7 to 8:30 p.m., McGuire Hall
Kick off Family Weekend and put your Loyola and Baltimore knowledge to the test in trivia hosted by Loyola's chapter of Relay for Life! Play to win Loyola themed door prizes while contributing to the American Cancer Society.
This event is open to all.
Donuts With the Deans
9:30 to 11 a.m., Fernandez Center Patio (Rain Loc. Green & Grey Café inside Fernandez Center)
Enjoy free pastries and coffee and get to know the deans of Loyola's various colleges!
This event is open to all.
Messina Family Teach-In
10 a.m. to noon, Knott Hall B01 and B03
Want to see what it's like taking classes at Loyola? Messina is offering modified Enrichment Sessions to give families a look into their students' academic experience. Join us for one or both of our 50-minute sessions and see how Loyola promotes learning both in and out of the classroom.
Messina will be hosting two of each session, one beginning at 10:00am and the other at 11:00am.
Baltimore 101: Messina Mentor of the Year Patrick Murnane will lead what an actual Messina enrichment session looks like as he presents on Baltimore 101: a 50 minute overview of the culture, cuisine, and neighborhoods of our city.
First Month of College: Messina Faculty Director April Newton will lead a presentation about all the things your students now know about Loyola and college in general after being here just one month. Topics include what is Messina, the common text, campus layout, and so much more.
This event is open to all.
Register: Baltimore 101 Session (10 a.m.)
Register: First Month at Loyola Session (10 a.m.)
Register: Baltimore 101 Session (11 a.m.)
Register: First Month at Loyola Session (11 a.m.)
ALANA Brunch*
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., McGuire Hall
ALANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Native American) Services, Loyola’s multicultural student services office, will host their annual event to welcome students, families, and colleagues to network and build community over a delicious brunch buffet. The event includes performances from the student cultural organizations and a keynote speaker.
*Invitations will be sent to invited students. For questions, please contact ALANA Services at alana@loyola.edu.
First Generation Greyhound Fun*
2 to 4 p.m., Loyola Notre Dame Library
This event is meant to celebrate first generation students and their families.
*Invitations will be sent to invited students. For questions, please contact Heidi Fuentes at hlfuentes@loyola.edu.
Student Performance Showcase
3 to 4 p.m., McManus Theatre
Kick back and enjoy a musical showcase put on by a few of our performing arts groups!
This event is open to all.
38th Annual Alumni Family Reception*
3 to 4:30 p.m., Rev. Brian F Linnane, S.J. Alumni House (Rain Loc. 4th Floor Program Room inside the Student Center)
A Family Weekend tradition, this distinct event honors the dedication and continued support of a Loyola education by alumni and their families. During the reception, families will celebrate by having the Loyola alumni family member pin the current Loyola student with a special Loyola pin.
*Invitations will be sent to invited students and their families. For questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@loyola.edu
Saturday Vigil Mass
4:30 p.m., Alumni Memorial Chapel
Celebrate Mass with the Loyola Community in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
This event is open to all.
Family Social on the Quad
5 to 7 p.m., Academic Quad
Join your fellow Greyhound families in the heart of Loyola's campus for some dinner and socialization!
This event is open to all. The registration link below will cover your meal package for the event; all families are welcome to come and go from the location as they please regardless of registration.
Featured Event: Magic & Illusion with Mike Super!
7 to 8:30 p.m., Reitz Arena
Ready to be amazed? Come celebrate Family Weekend with America’s favorite Mystifier, Magician Mike Super! Winner of NBC’s “Phenomenon” and a top finalist on America’s Got Talent, Mike’s show will captivate you and is guaranteed to create a memorable family experience!
This event is open to all.
Sunday Morning Mass
11 a.m. to noon, Alumni Memorial Chapel
Celebrate Mass with the Loyola Community in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
This event is open to all.
Goodbye from the Evergreens
Noon to 1 p.m., Alumni Memorial Chapel Patio
Meet some of our wonderful Evergreen staff as they send you off with some light refreshments!
This event is open to all.
Self-Led Campus Tours
All Weekend Long. Various Locations
Grab a map from one of our various stations around campus and explore our beautiful Evergreen Campus!
Open Hours at the F.A.C. ft. Men's Club Volleyball Tourney
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fitness and Aquatic Center
Join us at the Fitness and Aquatic Center (F.A.C.) for free open hours to explore the facility, play some pickleball, or get a good workout in! We'll also be hosting a tournament featuring our Men's Club Volleyball team, stop by and cheer them on!
Visit the Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Noon to 4 p.m. All Weekend Long, Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Swing by the Julio Fine Arts Gallery (located between Starbucks and McManus Theatre) to see some incredible art pieces created by students and local Baltimore artists!
Family Weekend 2024
Join us for Family Weekend, September 27th - 29th!Registration for all events will open in early August, and an email will be sent to all families with the information.
Questions?
Office of Student Engagementstudentengagement@loyola.edu
ALANA
alana@loyola.edu
Messina
messina@loyola.edu
Office of Alumni Engagement
alumni@loyola.edu
First-Generation Students (Heidi Fuentes)
hlfuentes@loyola.edu
Campus Ministry
campusministry@loyola.edu