Spring Welcome Weekend Schedule
We can't wait to welcome our new Greyhounds to campus this Spring! Below is some general schedule information. Students should pay close attention to their Loyola email for the most updated and accurate orientation information.
Spring Welcome Weekend will take place Saturday, January 11th through Sunday, January 12th and is mandatory for all new students. An orientation fee is included with all new student deposits which fully covers the cost of orientation.
If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding Spring Welcome Weekend, please contact the Office of Student Engagement at orientation@loyola.edu
Saturday, January 11th
Time | Activity |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Resident Students Check-In to Residence HallsResidential students receive their room key and Loyola student ID card. Please refer to emails from Residence Life & Housing for details. |
2:00pm - 2:30pm |
Commuter Student MeetingThis is for any transfer students who are commuting to campus, hosted by our Commuter Student Organization (CSO). Take this opportunity to learn more about the expectations and tips of being a Loyola commuter student. |
2:30pm - 3:00pm |
Welcome SessionAll new students and their families are invited to a causal welcome program where you will be introduced to university administrators. Light refreshments will be provided. |
3:00pm - 3:30pm |
Evergreen Small Group MeetingThis time will be a chance for new students to get to know each other and connect with their Evergreen. |
3:40pm - 4:10pm |
Academics at LoyolaBecoming a part of Loyola’s vibrant academic community is an invitation to embark on an exciting journey of discovery and growth. Imagine the connections you'll forge with inspiring professors, the collaboration with classmates, and the intellectual challenges that will ignite your passion. Will you dive into this journey with curiosity, honesty, and a readiness to embrace new responsibilities? How will you leave your unique mark on this incredible journey? |
4:10pm - 4:45pm | Title IX/Women’s Center This session is part of a continuing conversation about building a community free of sexual misconduct. We will address definitions of consent and sexual misconduct, including processes for reporting and addressing incidents and resources. You will also learn how you can play a role in building a strong community by intervening in situations where there is potential for harm. |
5:00pm |
Loyola Greyhounds Basketball GameOn your first day on campus start to build your school spirit by attending your first Loyola basketball game as a Greyhound. |
6:30pm - 8:00pm |
New Student Dinner @ BoulderEnjoy dinner with your fellow new students while learning how our dining system works here at Loyola. |
Sunday, January 12th
Time |
Activity |
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8:00am - 10:00am |
Breakfast On Your Own |
10:00am - 10:30am |
Evergreen Small Group MeetingMeet with your Evergreen to go over the previous day and answer any questions that came out of yesterday. Reflect on what you have learned so far and how you will start your Loyola journey. There will be bagels and Starbucks drinks provided. |
10:30am - 11:30am |
Student Success WorkshopThis will be an interactive session that will focus on how you as a student can be successful in and out of the classroom. You will learn about all the Loyola specific things you will need to know and how to get involved on campus and feel connected to the Loyola community. |
11:30am - 12:30pm |
Lunch & Campus Tour
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1:00pm - 1:30pm |
Wellness SessionYou will be provided with an overview of the Counseling Center services. There will be a facilitated discussion on making the most of your time at Loyola. This will be an informal discussion and a chance to connect to your fellow transfer students around issues of transition and adjusting to campus life at Loyola, while taking care of yourselves through the process. |
1:30pm - 2:00pm |
Mission Session
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5:00pm - 6:00pm |
MassFor those who would like to attend, join the Loyola community in the first Mass of the spring semester. |
8:00pm - 10:00pm |
Everything You Forgot at Home Bingo!Did you forget something at home? Something that you need to complete your room? Come stop by Bingo where we will have all the things you may have forgotten at home to save the day |
Important Dates
Spring Welcome Weekend 2025:
Saturday, January 11th - Sunday, January 12th
Summer Orientation 2025:
Monday, June 16th
Tuesday, June 17th
Friday, June 20th
Saturday, June 21st
Fall Welcome Weekend 2025:
Thursday, August 28th - Monday, September 1st