As the intellects of the Catholic Church, it’s only fitting that the Jesuits were founded in an educational setting. The University of Paris, to be specific. The day was Aug. 15, 1534, and Ignatius of Loyola, along with six fellow students, founded the order of the Society of Jesus—the Jesuits, deeming it their mission to seek out cura personalis -- or care of the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. During the centuries that have followed, Jesuits have become synonymous with higher education as a result of their extensive work as teachers, researchers, and world travelers–actively searching for knowledge through their broad life experiences. All in preparation to better serve humanity. Their purpose driven order set high standards of academic excellence, service, community building, appreciation for other cultures, and the ability to see God in all things. The same high standards upon which St. Ignatius built the Jesuit order, are the hallmarks of the institution that bears his name—Loyola University Maryland.

The core curriculum at Loyola is an engaging course of study that will offer rigor and challenge to your students who are intellectually curious. But it’s more than that. It’s the foundation for a rich and meaningful life. In the core, your students will be exposed to critical knowledge in a wide variety of subjects including math, philosophy, ethics, art, and theology. Some they’ll be familiar with, while others will be completely new to them. By studying the core, they’ll develop lifelong habits of curiosity, honesty, persistence, and a passion for the pursuit of knowledge. When the time comes to do something different for a living (and research shows that it will), they’ll be ready.

Every Greyhound has a different version of life at Loyola. But there are certain things that always get mentioned when you ask a student what it’s like. Things like waking up to the sounds of student-run radio station WLOY. Taking a daytrip into Baltimore. Performing community service for people who really need their help. Joining a club—or three. Hanging out at the Evergreen Café for an afternoon study/gossip session. Checking out the Inner Harbor on the Best of Baltimore program. Grabbing a morning pick-me-up at Starbucks in the student center before heading to class. Sleeping out for Chordbusters tickets. Midnight breakfasts during test weeks. Cheering for the Greyhounds at home games. Relay for Life. Loyola-palooza. The list goes on. Our students will tell you life at Loyola is way more than they could ever imagine it would be. Based on the experience of thousands of Greyhounds before them, we’re sure your students will feel the same.

At Loyola, it’s inevitable that your students will have questions. And this extends beyond classroom discussions. Thankfully, Loyola student services offer friendly and helpful staff to assist them with everything they’ll need if they’re feeling unprepared, frustrated, ill, or anything in between. With career counseling, health care, academic counseling, financial aid, and student development support, among others, we’ve got all the bases covered so that they can explore the world around them with confidence.

Here you’ll find all the resources you need to introduce your students to Loyola University, and help them make one of the best decisions they’ll ever make.