Each incoming student is expected to participate in Summer Orientation. Some aspects will be virtual and it will be complemented by an in-person experience at the end of June. Students can expect to receive a checklist of items to complete prior to arriving in the fall and these items are part of the virtual orientation program.
*Students who cannot attend in-person orientation will be assigned an Evergreen and will receive all materials provided during in-person orientation.
Summer Orientation 2023
*The schedule below is subject to change*
In-Person Orientation Schedule
| Time |
Student Program |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Check-In/Arrival
All students and their guests need to formally check-in at this time.
|
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
Pre-Sessions
These sessions are offered for those who want to learn more about various areas of Loyola. The session topics include: Dining Services, Pre-Fall Programs, Commuter Students, First-Generation Students. 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. - 12:45 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. -2:30 p.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.
|
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Student Social
Join your classmates on the Quad for some fun and interactive social time!
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| 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*
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| 5:00 p.m. |
Departure from Campus |
| Time |
Parent/Guest Program |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Check-In/Arrival
Optional Information Sessions
|
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
Pre-Sessions
These sessions are offered for those who want to learn more about various areas of Loyola. The session topics include: Dining Services, Pre-Fall Programs, Commuter Students, First-Generation Students. 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. -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 |