Summer Orientation Schedule

Students at carnival during orientation

We can't wait to welcome you to campus! Below is the schedule for each of our four Summer Orientation sessions. There are two separate schedules for students and families which will run concurrently. A majority of our day is purely informative, with some time for socializing worked in.

*As a note, students will complete course registration and housing selection virtually a few weeks after they attend orientation. Students who cannot attend in-person orientation may elect to take part in a virtual program where they will receive all the necessary information for course registration and housing selection.

Below is last year's schedule for Summer Orientation. The 2025 schedule will be made available in mid-March.

Student Programs

Time	Student Program
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Check-In/Arrival All students and their guests need to formally check-in at this time.
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Campus Resource Sessions These sessions are offered for those who want to learn more about various areas of Loyola. The session topics include: Dining Services, Commuter Students, First-Generation Students, Disability & Accessibility Services, Housing/Messina, Financial Aid, and Campus Involvement. In addition, we are offering daily Mass for anyone interested. More detailed information will be available when you arrive to campus.
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	Welcome Session for Students & Families This session is the official beginning to the Summer Orientation program.
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Lunch
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Evergreen Small Group Time Students will be divided into small groups to get to know their classmates and review the orientation schedule.
1:00 p.m. - 2:15p.m.	Student Success Session This will be an interactive, academic-based session that will focus on how you as a student can be successful in and out of the classroom. The session will prepare you for the meeting with your academic advisor in July.
2:15p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Student Social Join your classmates on the Quad for some fun and interactive social time!
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Prayer Service & New Student Blessing Students and their families will gather in the chapel together for this special service.
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Information Fair Representatives from campus departments, student organizations, and various vendors will be available to answer questions and offer additional information. Students will receive a copy of the common text/summer reading during this time
5:00 p.m.	Departure from Campus

Parent/Guest Programs

Time	Parent/Guest Program
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Check-In/Arrival Optional Information Sessions
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Campus Resource Sessions These sessions are offered for those who want to learn more about various areas of Loyola. The session topics include: Dining Services, Commuter Students, First-Generation Students, Disability & Accessibility Support, Housing/Messina, Financial Aid, and Campus Involvement. In addition, we are offering daily Mass for anyone interested. More detailed information will be available when you arrive to campus.
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	Welcome Session for Students & Families This session is the official beginning to the Summer Orientation program.
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Lunch
12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Navigating the Student Checklist Parents/guests will be given a brief overview on how they can help their students stay on track for the remainder of the summer using the New Student Checklist.
12:30p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Information Sessions Parents/guests will have an opportunity to attend sessions presented by various members of the Loyola community, including the Dean of Students and Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Prayer Service & New Student Blessing Students and their families will gather in the chapel together for this special service.
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Information Fair Representatives from campus departments, student organizations, and various vendors will be available to answer questions and offer additional information.
5:00 p.m.	Departure from Campus

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

What is an Evergreen?

The Evergreens are a group of student mentors who volunteer their time to assist new students in their transition to college. Evergreens represent a diverse group of students from various backgrounds, class years, and majors.

Contact Us

Student Engagement Office
orientation@loyola.edu
www.loyola.edu/studentengagement