Welcome Class of 2029!

Messina is Loyola's unique first-year program designed to help all incoming first-year commuter and residential students acclimate quickly and easily to social and academic life at Loyola.

Learn more about Messina's Program Design and Learning Outcomes

The Messina Course Pairing Survey

A main component of our program are our course pairings - one fall course and one spring course - organized by theme. To help with selecting your course pairing, all members of the Class of 2029 should complete the Messina Course Pairing Survey. You will receive information about the survey in your student email, or you can access it through this website. The Course Pairing Survey will ask you about your academic interests and other relevant details, which will be used for the following purposes:

• Determining your Messina course pairing for the 2025-2026 academic year (for residential students, this will also determine your assigned residence hall)
• Assisting with your fall course registration and serving as a helpful starting point for your first meeting with your Messina advisor over the summer

You will have the option to either select 5-10 Messina course pairings that interest you or indicate that you would prefer the Messina office to choose a suitable course pairing based on your academic interests. Course Pairings by theme for the 2025-2026 academic year will be available in early May.

Course Pairing Assignment Process

All students who completed the survey by Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. will have an equal chance of receiving a preferred Messina course pairing.

• Late submission: Students submitting preferences after May 28 will be placed in one of their preferences based on date and time of submission, as well as availability of the course. 
• No submission: Students who were unable to complete the survey will be placed in a Messina pairing that complements their academic interests that were indicated on their Loyola application.
• Notification of Assignment: Students will receive information about their assigned course pairing by late June, after Summer Orientation.
• Your Fall Schedule: In July, students will have the opportunity to meet virtually with their Messina advisor to finalize their fall schedule, discuss any changes, and address any remaining academic questions.

Questions?

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions about Messina and the Course Pairing Survey. 

You may also contact our office Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. if you have any questions regarding Messina.

Phone: 410-617-2669
Email: messina@loyola.edu