Initium Week is a celebration of our Greyhound pride and community, and a great way to kick off the 2023-2024 academic year. We can't wait to see you there!
Friday, September 8th
ALANA Block Party
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Student Center, 3rd Floor Common Space
ALANA Services welcomes you to the beginning of the school year with a Block Party! Come meet our staff, learn about our office, our ALANA Student Organizations, and have a chance to collect some of our giveaways and win prizes. Refreshments will be provided! Hosted by ALANA Services.
Back to School BBQ
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Quad
Welcome back to school, Hounds! Join us for food, inflatables, yard games and music! Make sure you come out for a night full of fun, food, friends and a great way to kick off the school year! Rain location: McGuire Hall West. Hosted by the Student Government Association.
Men's Soccer vs. Princeton
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Ridley Athletic Complex
The men's soccer team will host the Princeton Tigers under the lights at Ridley Athletic Complex. We encourage all fans to wear black as the men's team will be wearing their black uniforms for this game! The first 100 students will receive a free under the lights t-shirt! Hosted by Athletics.
Saturday, September 9th
Sunday, September 10th
Mass of the Holy Spirit
12:00 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Chapel
Join us for Mass of the Holy Spirit; a campus tradition to start off your new academic year. Hosted by Campus Ministry.
Women's Soccer vs. Longwood
3:00 p.m.
Ridley Athletic Complex
Cheer on the Greyhounds as they take on the Longwood Lancers at Ridley! Hosted by Athletics
Monday, September 11th
Coffee & Donuts with SGA!
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Maryland Hall Circle
Stop by the Maryland Hall Circle to get free coffee and donuts! Not only will you get a sweet treat, but you will be able to meet some of your Student Government Association representatives for the upcoming school year. Hosted by the Student Government Association.
Student Activities Fair
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
The Quad
This is YOUR time to get involved, gain a new hobby, and explore your passion. Visit the Student Activities Fair on the Quad to learn about the endless ways to get involved on our Evergreen campus! More than 130 student clubs and organizations will be represented. Continue your craft or pick up a new hobby! Hosted by the Office of Student Engagement (rain date Sept. 18th, same time and location)
Tuesday, September 12th
Meet your Class of 2026 Representatives
12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Maryland Hall Circle
Stop by the Maryland Hall Circle to meet your Class of 2026 representatives! Hosted by the Student Government Association.
MEET THE FIRMS
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
McGuire Hall
Meet with a variety of employers seeking to hire Loyola students for both internship and full-time opportunities. If you are a business major in any concentration or a student in another major seeking a job or internship in the business field, this fair is for YOU! Business professional attire is strongly encouraged. Hosted by the Rizzo Career Center.
Wednesday, September 13th
Meet your Class of 2025 Representatives
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Maryland Hall Circle
Stop by the Maryland Hall Circle to meet your Class of 2025 representatives! Hosted by the Student Government Association.
Rita's and Resources
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The Quad
Join us to learn about what Loyola has to offer in terms of resources for our campus community and treat yourself to some Rita's on us! Meet with representatives from on-campus resources such as the Women's Center, Title IX, Student Health, Public Safety, and the Counseling Center as well as visitors from off-campus resources like Mercy Medical Center and TurnAround, Inc. Hosted by the Women's Center.
Govans Farmers Market
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
5104 York Road
Loyola University Maryland’s York Road Initiative (YRI) will host the 11th season of the Govans Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays from 3 – 6 p.m. between June 7 and Sept. 27, 2023. The market is located in the parking lot of Loyola's Transportation and Public Safety complex at 5104 York Rd. Check out a variety of vendors from fruit to bread to tacos! Hosted by the Center for Community, Service and Justice and the York Road Initiative.
Thursday, September 14th
Meet your Class of 2024 Representatives
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Maryland Hall Circle
Stop by the Maryland Hall Circle to meet your Class of 2024 representatives! Free cookies for the first 200 seniors! Hosted by the Student Government Association.
Community Engagement Fair
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
McGuire Hall
Join us for the annual Community Engagement Fair where you can explore the various community engagement, service, and justice opportunities offered by CCSJ throughout our York Road and Baltimore community. Meet community partners and find the opportunity right for you. Community service, advocacy initiatives, and community engagement are just a few of the opportunities at Loyola where you can live out our Jesuit values of being a person “for and with others.” Student interns will be available to share more information about one-time and weekly service opportunities as well as immersion programs, advocacy opportunities, and courses you can take on campus that offer service-learning opportunities. If you’re interested in learning more about ways to serve and connect to our Baltimore community, you won’t want to miss this event. Hosted by the Center for Community, Service and Justice.
Friday, September 15th
SGA Fall Concert
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Quad
Come out and celebrate Initium Week by listening to some of your favorite Loyola student bands, Liquid Courage and Crown Me King, perform! Hosted by the Student Government Association.
Saturday, September 16th
Men's Soccer vs. Navy
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Ridley Athletic Complex
Cheer on the Greyhounds as they take on the Navy Midshipmen at Ridley Athletic Complex. Hosted by Athletics.
Sunday, September 17th
Loyola Day at Camden Yards
11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Join the Loyola Community for a fun day at Oriole Park at Camden Yards!