General Information The following highlights what will take place each day of orientation: Friday, September 2nd
*Resident students, refer to your Loyola email for specific information regarding your move-in schedule
*Commuter students, check-in takes place at the McManus Theater Lobby, 12-1:30 p.m.
*New Student Convocation, 3:30 p.m. in Reitz Arena for all new students and their parents Saturday, September 3rd
*Common Text Discussion
*Academic Information Sessions Sunday, September 4th
*Brunch with the Jesuits
*Transition and Extracurricular Sessions Monday, September 5th
*More information sessions!
*Shuttle service to Target & SuperFresh to get your last minute items! | | Mandatory Sessions Orientation is an important part of transitioning to life at Loyola. Therefore, we have a number of sessions that will be mandatory for all first-year students to attend. The following will highlight those sessions for you: New Student Convocation - when the class is intruduced and inducted into the Loyola University Maryland community. Common Text Discussion/Core Advisor Meeting - a chance to meet with your advisor and other classmates to talk about The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, this year's common text. Academic Information Sessions - students are expected to attend two sessions, which is a time to learn more about the academic life at Loyola and different keys to succeeding. Transition and Extracurricular Sessions - this is a chance to learn about life outside the classroom. Students are expected to attend four sessions, including "Community and Safety at Loyola". All sessions are designed to help students understand how to transition to college life, as well as living in Baltimore. Student-to-Student Panels - these panels are designed to give you a different perspective on life at Loyola from current students. The panels will highlight diversity at Loyola as well as other relevant issues college students are dealing with today. |
Fun Stuff! Orientation isn't meant to be just about sessions! We've scheduled a number of fun activities to give you a chance to have fun, meet your new classmates, and maybe blow off some steam! FAC Attack! This annual event takes place at the Fitness & Aquatic Center (FAC). Students will get to compete for prizes playing racquetball, volleyball, dodgeball, even a swim relay! Midnight Breakfast - takes place each night of orientation in Boulder Garden Cafe' and is FREE! Battle of the Hounds - is a chance to play some fun and games on the Quad. Casino Night - A chance to show of your card playing skills and win more prizes. Hypnotist - Nationally-renowned hypnotist Dan LaRosa always puts on a captivating and fun show! Luau - A chance to relax on the Quad with some live music and s'mores. | | Questions? Still have questions? That's ok! We're here to help! Here's a brief directory that will help answer them for you! Orientation - Leadership & New Student Programs, 410.617.2032 Housing - Student Life, 410.617.5081 First-Year Programs - Dean of First-Year Students & Academic Services, 410.617.5547 Class schedules, testing, advising - Academic Advising & Support Center, 410.617.5050 |
