Schedule: First-Year Fall Welcome Weekend

Evergreen Small Group Meetings

Shuttles to Ridley Athletic Complex

Dinner and Soccer Game

10:30AM - 11:30AM

New Student Convocation
The Class of 2029 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 Happiness Falls by Angie Kim.

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!

7:30AM - 9:00AM

Breakfast

9:00AM - 9:30AM

Evergreen Small Group Meetings

9:30AM - 10:45AM

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.

11:00AM - 3:00PM

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. 

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!

8:00AM - 9:15AM

Breakfast

9:15AM - 9:45AM

Evergreen Small Group Meetings

10:00AM - 10:45AM

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 to learn how we live our values on and off campus.

11:00AM - 11:45AM

Reflection with your Evergreen Group

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Lunch

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Affinity Group Lunch 

1:15PM

Class Photo

1:45PM - 3:40PM

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

8:00PM - 9:30PM

Hypnotist

7:00AM - 10:00AM

Breakfast

10:30AM - 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!