Loyola University Maryland

Orientation

Schedule

Students at carnival during orientation

Each incoming student is expected to participate in Summer Orientation. Some aspects will be virtual and it will be complemented by an in-person experience at the end of June. Students can expect to receive a checklist of items to complete prior to arriving in the fall and these items are part of the virtual orientation program.

*Students who cannot attend in-person orientation will be assigned an Evergreen and will receive all materials provided during in-person orientation.

Summer Orientation 2024

*The schedule below is from 2023, 2024 schedule will be published in March*

In-Person Orientation Schedule

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. 

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Pre-Sessions
These sessions are offered for those who want to learn more about various areas of Loyola. The session topics include: Dining Services, Pre-Fall Programs, Commuter Students, First-Generation Students. 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. -2:30 p.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.

 2:30 p.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

 

Time Parent/Guest Program
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Check-In/Arrival
Optional Information Sessions

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Pre-Sessions
These sessions are offered for those who want to learn more about various areas of Loyola. The session topics include: Dining Services, Pre-Fall Programs, Commuter Students, First-Generation Students. 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. -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