Summer Orientation FAQ

Summer Orientation is strongly encouraged as it will allow you and your guests to meet Loyola faculty and staff along with current students. Students will be placed in small groups to get to know other incoming students.

Yes, Loyola offers a separate Parent & Family Orientation that runs concurrent with the student program; most students are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or support person and you are limited to two (2) guests in total.

If you can’t attend any of our four in-person sessions, you have the option to attend one of our virtual sessions (dates TBD). Students will receive all of the same information they would have if they were attending an in-person session. Registration for our virtual sessions can be found using the same link that was sent to your Loyola email address for in-person orientation.

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 10:00 a.m. One week before your session, you will receive an email with directions to the check-in location as well as other tips and reminders.

Specific information will be shared prior to your arrival, but parking is provided for all students and guests near the check in location. Please do not park on N. Charles Street or Cold Spring Lane as they are City streets and therefore, you will be towed after 4:00 p.m.

No, only students who are traveling alone from further than 2 hours to orientation can request to stay overnight the evening of the program. Students will be permitted to stay overnight on a case-by-case basis. Please email orientation@loyola.edu for more information. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer overnight housing for guests. We would recommend checking our recommended hotel list.

Casual clothing in layers and comfortable shoes for walking are suggested for both students and family members. While the days are generally quite warm outside, the session rooms often feel cool by comparison.

In June, students will be asked to complete two phases of a housing application. In early July, students will receive an email from their Messina advisor to set-up an advising appointment where you will schedule your fall classes.

The last portion of the program will conclude at 5:00 p.m.

If you need to cancel, please email orientation@loyola.edu. Cancellations must be made three business days prior to check-in for the orientation session for which you are registered. If you paid for any portion of your registration, we will work with you to provide a refund.