Schedule: Transfer Fall Welcome Weekend
Transfer Welcome Weekend 2025 will take place August 27th through August 30th.
Thursday, August 27
|
Time |
Activity |
|---|---|
| 4:00PM - 5:00PM |
Commuter Student Meeting Our Commuter Student Organization will share tips and hints on how to be successful as a commuter student on campus. |
| 5:00PM - 6:00PM |
Transfer Student Welcome |
| 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Campus Picnic Dinner |
| 7:00PM - 8:00PM | Tie Dye with the McAuley Women's Center |
| 8:00PM - 9:00PM | Mentalist |
| 9:30PM | Floor Meetings with Resident Assistants |
Friday, August 28
|
Time |
Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00AM |
Breakfast |
| 9:15AM - 10:15AM |
Evergreen Small Group Meeting |
| 10:30AM - 11:30AM |
New Student Convocation New Students 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. |
| 11:45PM - 1:15PM | Lunch |
| 1:30PM - 2:30PM |
Campus Tours
|
| 2:30PM - 3:30PM |
Transfer Student Teambuilding |
| 3:30PM - 5:00PM | Campus Welcome Bash on the Quad |
| 5:00PM - 7:30PM | Dinner |
| 8:00PM - 10:00PM |
FAC Attack! Are you ready to have a good time? We are too! Meet up with new friends for some friendly competition and play at the “FAC”. We’ll have Racquetball, Dodgeball, Basketball, Paddleboards, Canoes, and more! |
Saturday, August 29
|
Time |
Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00AM |
Breakfast |
| 10:45AM - 11:15AM |
Evergreen Small Group Meeting |
| 11:30AM - 2:15PM |
Information Session Rotations: Know More and Step Up! Building a Community of Consent and Support Community and Safety at Loyola Joining Loyola's Academic Community Mission at Loyola |
| 2:30PM - 3:30PM |
Resilency with Duncan Kirkwood |
| 3:30PM - 4:00PM |
Evergreen Small Group Meeting |
| 5:00PM - 8:00PM |
Dinner |
| 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! |
Sunday, August 30
|
Time |
Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00AM |
Breakfast |
| 10:00AM - 10:30AM |
Evergreen Small Group Meeting |
| 10:45AM - 12:00AM |
Info Sessions |
| 12:00PM - 1:15PM |
Lunch |
| 1:30PM |
Transfer Group Photo |
| 1:45PM - 3:20PM |
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 |
If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding orientation please contact the office of new student and family programs at orientation@loyola.edu.
Important Dates
Summer Orientation 2026:
Monday, June 22
Tuesday, June 23
Friday, June 26
Saturday, June 27
Fall Welcome Weekend 2026:
Thursday, August 27 - Sunday, August 30