Summer Orientation Schedule

Students at carnival during orientation

We can't wait to welcome you to campus! Below is the schedule for each of our four Summer Orientation sessions. There are two separate schedules for students and families which will run concurrently. A majority of our day is purely informative, with some time for socializing worked in.

*As a note, students will complete course registration and housing selection virtually a few weeks after they attend orientation. Students who cannot attend in-person orientation may elect to take part in a virtual program where they will receive all the necessary information for course registration and housing selection.

Summer Orientation Registration (Student Link)

Summer Orientation 2025 Schedule

Student Schedule

Time	Session/Activity
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Check-In/Arrival All students and their guests need to formally check-in within this timeframe.
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Campus Resource Sessions These sessions are offered for those who want to learn more about various areas of Loyola. The session topics include: 9:00 a.m.: Holistic Student Support (Thrive Center & First-Generation), Dining Services Overview, First-Year Community Building (Residence Life), Billing & Financial Aid, Disability & Accessibility Services, Keeping our Hounds Healthy (Counseling & Health Center), Messina 9:45 a.m: Commuter Student Experience, Dining Services Overview, First-Year Community Building (Residence Life), Billing & Financial Aid, Campus Involvement, Keeping our Hounds Healthy (Counseling & Health Center), Messina 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. - 2:15p.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.
2:15p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Student Social Join your classmates outside 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

Parent/Guest Schedule

Time	Session/Activity
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Check-In/Arrival Optional Information Sessions
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Campus Resource Sessions These sessions are offered for those who want to learn more about various areas of Loyola. The session topics include: Dining Services, Commuter Student Resources, First-Generation Student Resources, Disability & Accessibility Services, First-Year Living Communities, Financial Aid, and Health Services. 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. - 12:15 p.m.	Family Engagement at Loyola
12:30 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

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

What is an Evergreen?

The Evergreens are a group of student mentors who volunteer their time to assist new students in their transition to college. Evergreens represent a diverse group of students from various backgrounds, class years, and majors.

Contact Us

Office of New Student & Family Programs
410-617-2032
orientation@loyola.edu