All aspects of the orientation program are required for students. Depending on the particular schedule for an individual student, departure times can vary. Please make travel plans leaving ample time to ensure your attendance throughout the program. The 2019 schedule will be available later in the spring but the 2018 schedule should serve as a guide for what to expect.

Note: Parent & Family schedule is available below the Student Schedule

2018 Student Schedule: Day One

Time	Student Program
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.	Check-in This will take place in Avila Hall. Students (and registered guests) will receive a folder of information in addition to this year’s common text, The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. If possible, following check-in students and family members staying on-campus should take their belongings to their rooms before heading off to sessions.
10:15 – 11:05 a.m.	Campus Involvement and Messina  A chance to learn more about the various Pre-Fall Programs as well as Messina, an academic program designed to help first-year students with their transition to Loyola.
10:45 a.m. – Noon	Lunch
Noon – 1:00 p.m.	Welcome Session for Students and Families This session is the official beginning to the Summer Orientation program.
1:00 – 2:15 p.m.	Evergreen Small Group Time Meet up with your Evergreen leader and the rest of your orientation group.
2:20 – 3:10 p.m.	The Core as Your Academic Foundation The Core curriculum at Loyola lays the foundation for our Jesuit Liberal Arts education. Learn how these courses fit into your academic path.
3:20 – 4:15 p.m.	Meetings with Core Advisors to prepare for registration This is a chance to meet with the faculty member who will help with your academic registration the next day.
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.	New Student Meet & Greet Get caught up and compare notes before the evening events begin.
5:30 – 6:00 p.m.	Evening Prayer in the Chapel This is a non-denominational prayer service open to all faith backgrounds.
6:15 – 7:00 p.m.	Living at Loyola (Housing and Community Information) Learn more about what it means to live in the Loyola community. This session will describe the housing process and give students a better understanding of the options they may choose from and the expectations for them in the residence halls.
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.	Dinner
8:00 – 9:30 p.m.	Realities of College Life An honest look at some of the ups and downs of college life.
9:30 – 11:30 p.m.	Evening entertainment

2018 Student Schedule: Day Two

Time	Student Program
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.	Check out of the residence halls
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Class Registration, Strong Truths About Loyola Presentation, Group time with your Evergreen, Housing Registration, Meal Plan Selection, Student ID photos & Lunch Each Evergreen group will follow a different schedule through the above activities to allow for individual attention in the advising process. Unfortunately, there isn't an opportunity to find out an individual student’s advising appointment prior to arrival on campus, so we ask that you don't plan to leave campus before 3pm.
Noon – 1:30 p.m.	A Glimpse of Loyola: First-Year Fair & Lunch A chance to learn more about special programs, organizations, and offices that may interest students and parents during their time at Loyola. *There will also be an opportunity to tour a few of our first-year residence halls.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Departure

2018 Parent & Family Schedule: Day One

Time	Parent & Family Program
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.	Check-in This will take place in Avila Hall. If possible, following check-in students and family members staying on campus should take their belongings to their rooms before heading off to sessions.
10:15 – 11:05 a.m.	Pre-Session on Campus Involvement and Messina  A chance to learn more about the various Pre-Fall programs as well as Messina, an academic program designed to help first-year students with their transition to Loyola.
10:45 a.m. – Noon	Lunch
Noon – 1:00 p.m.	Welcome Session for Students & Families  This session is the official beginning to the Summer Orientation program.
1:00 – 1:20 p.m.	For Parents Only This time is set aside for parents to complete the “New Student Survey” which will offer data and conversation topics on our second day of orientation.
1:20 – 1:40 p.m.	Coffee Break
1:40 – 2:00 p.m.	Parenting a Greyhound Members of the Loyola community will address various issues surrounding communication and safety.
2:00 - 2:50 p.m.	Managing the Roller Coaster Ride of Your Student's First Year Administrators will discuss the developmental changes that students confront and offer advice to parents.
3:00 - 4:50 p.m.	Information Sessions A variety of subjects designed to help you as parents to better understand the opportunities and challenges involved for incoming students to Loyola, as well as the support available across the campus. Topics covered will include: Liberal Arts in the Jesuit tradition; Career Path; Facilitating the Success of an ALANA (African, Latino, Asian, Native American) Student; Disability Support, and more.
4:50 – 5:15 p.m.	Parent Meet & Greet Get caught up and compare notes before the evening events begin.
5:30 – 6:00 p.m.	Evening Prayer
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.	Dinner with other parents and families  A relaxing chance to enjoy a meal and visit with other parents and families. Students will attend a separate dinner with their orientation group.
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.	A Sweet Way to End the Day Dessert and entertainment just for the parents and families. Students will attend separate evening programs with their orientation group.

2018 Parent & Family Schedule: Day Two

Time	Parent & Family Program
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.	Check out for on-campus accommodations & Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.	Daily Mass
8:45 – 10:00 a.m.	Billing and Financial Aid Information Sessions A chance to talk in-depth about the financial options for supporting a Loyola education.
10:15 – 12:00 p.m.	Realities of College Life, Administrator Panel, and Closing Program  A creative look at many challenges students face at Loyola followed by a panel discussion with Loyola administrators.
Noon – 1:30 p.m.	A Glimpse of Loyola: First-Year Fair & Lunch A chance to learn more about special programs, organizations, and offices that may interest students and parents during their time at Loyola. *There will also be an opportunity to tour a few of our first-year residence halls.
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.	Departure