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Schedule: First-Year Fall Welcome Weekend

Students participating in fall events

Fall Welcome Weekend 2024 will take place August 29 - September 2 (Labor Day Weekend). The schedule can be found below.

Thursday, August 29

Time Activity
4:00PM - 5:00PM Calling All Commuters: Your Guide to Success at Loyola
This is a required meeting for all first-year commuter students. Take this opportunity to attend the first organizational meeting of the year and learn more about the expectations of a commuter student at Loyola.
5:00PM - 5:45PM

Evergreen Small Group Meetings

6:00PM

Shuttles to Ridley Athletic Complex

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Dinner and Soccer Game

9:30PM - 11:00PM Residence Hall Programming

Friday, August 30

Time Activity
7:30AM - 8:45AM Breakfast
9:00AM - 10:30AM Evergreen Small Group Meetings

10:30AM - 11:30AM

New Student Convocation
The Class of 2028 will be introduced and inducted into the Loyola University Maryland community. During this ceremony, students will pledge the Honor Code. Families, we invite you to celebrate with your student via our live stream.

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Lunch

1:15PM - 2:15PM

Common Text Panel
We welcome you, Loyola’s newest scholars-in-residence, to our intellectual community by examining a text common to all of us. During this session, members of our Loyola community will reflect on
Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility by Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua.

2:30PM - 3:30PM

Common Text Advisor Meetings
You’ve read the book and you’ve tackled the study guide. Now it’s time to discuss what you’ve learned with your Messina advisor and new classmates. Other important information about classes and the advising process will also be covered.

3:30PM - 5:00PM

Campus Welcome Party on the Quad

5:00PM - 7:30PM

Dinner

6:00PM - 6:45PM

Floor Meetings with Resident Assistants
This is a required meeting for all first-year students living in the residence halls. Students should report to their specific residential areas.

8:00PM - 10:00PM

FAC Attack!
Are you ready to have a good time? We are too! Let’s meet up with new friends for some friendly competition and play at the “FAC”. We’ll have Racquetball, Dodgeball, Basketball, Paddleboards, Canoes, and so much more!

Saturday, August 31

Time Activity

7:30AM - 9:00AM

Breakfast

9:00AM - 9:30AM

Evergreen Small Group Meetings

9:30AM - 10:30AM

Guest Speaker

10:45AM - 2:30PM

Information Session Rotations:

Know More and Step Up! Building a Community of Consent and Support
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.

Community and Safety at Loyola
The experience of being a student at Loyola extends beyond residence halls and classrooms into the City of Baltimore. Learn more about being a member of this shared community, the expectations placed on students, interactions with the local area, and more.

Joining Loyola's Academic Community
Joining Loyola’s academic community is a privilege complete with wonderful opportunities for growing as a scholar. How will you engage your professors, your classmates, your coursework, and the totality of your college experience openly, honestly, and about your responsibilities? How will you make your mark?

Wellness at Loyola
At Loyola, our motto of "Cura Personalis" or "Care for the Whole Person" means we are here for you no matter what. In this session, you'll hear from our Counseling Center about the numerous resources offered to you, from one-on-one counseling to workshops. 

2:30PM - 3:00PM Reflection with your Evergeen Group
3:15PM - 4:30PM First Year Social Activity
Come together as a class for a chance to meet your classmates, play some games, and divide into your Messina groups for the first time.
5:30PM - 7:30PM Dinner
6:00PM - 7:00PM Identity-Based Group Dinner
We welcome students who identify as a person of color, a first-generation college student, a commuter student, and/or a member of the LGBTQ+ community to join us for dinner and socialization.

8:00PM - 11:00PM

Casino Night
Hit the jackpot playing Casino Games – Texas Hold ’em, Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, and more. Win great prizes like theater tickets, electronics, gift certificates, and much more!

Sunday, September 1

Time Activity

8:00AM - 9:15AM

Breakfast

9:15AM - 9:45AM

Evergreen Small Group Meetings

10:00AM - 11:00AM

People For and With Others
Loyola's Jesuit mission and values inform expectations for our entire community. Join leaders from the Mission and Identity Division and the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice to learn how we live our values on and off campus.

11:15AM - 12:00AM

Reflection with your Evergreen Group

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Lunch

1:15PM

Class Photo

1:45PM - 3:20PM

Academic Interest Sessions and Department Open Houses
The academic community welcomes you to Loyola. Many departments are holding open houses and we also have information sessions designed to help you in your academic transition to our university. We have options for you whether you are considering particular fields of study, pre-professional pathways, or are unsure of your path!

5:00PM

New Student Liturgy

5:30PM - 7:00PM First Year Picnic
Join your classmates for a casual BBQ at the Linnane Alumni House.

8:00PM - 10:00PM

Hypnotist

Monday, September 2

Time Activity

7:00AM - 10:00AM

Breakfast

11:00AM - 1:00PM

Evergreen Small Group Meetings & Class Schedule Tours
Evergreens will use this time to walk students through their schedule. On the tour, we will highlight the offices of your Messina Faculty and Mentor!

 12:00PM - 4:00PM Shuttles to Towsontown Place
Buses will take you to and from this shopping center in Towson. Stores include Target, Weis, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Burlington, and Michaels. Or, if you're hungry, head over to Panera or Red Robin for lunch!
2:00PM - 4:00PM Women's Center Event

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact the Office of Student Engagement at orientation@loyola.edu. One week advance notice of need for accommodations is requested.

Important Dates

In-Person Summer Orientation 2024:
Monday, June 24
Tuesday, June 25
Thursday, June 27
Friday, June 28

Virtual Orientation (for those unable to attend in-person)
Wednesday, June 26
Saturday, June 29
Tuesday, July 9

Fall Welcome Weekend 2024:
Thursday, August 29 - Monday, September 2

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