Arriving on Campus

We are excited to welcome you to campus in just a few weeks! To prepare for move-in, Residential Life is sending you this move-in information to prepare you for your arrival.   Please review the information and reach out to us should you have any questions.  

Move-in Sign-ups

Move-in will be spread out over a week with one-hour move-in windows to facilitate a spread-out move-in.  Residents are required to select one check-in time and date during the move-in week from August 15-16.  Upperclassmen can move in on August 19--20.  Please select your check-in time by July 15th at 5 pm.  

To sign up for a check-in date and time, please visit the signup link provided in your email.  

Pre-Campus Arrival Check List

There are several things that you will need to complete before you will be able to check in on campus.  If you complete these by August 1st, you will be able to go through the Pre-Approved move in process

• Immunization records: please have these updated by with Student Heath Services by August 1st.  
• Hurricane Evacuation Plan: Please complete the Hurricane Evacuation Plan in The Housing Director.  This application will allow us to know your plans should you need to evacuate due to inclement weather. Please have this updated by August 1st.  
• Course Registration: Students living in on-campus housing are required to be enrolled as a full time student. If you are not enrolled in classes, staff members from Residential Life will contact you regarding your assignment. Failure to enroll in classes may cause your housing assignment and meal plan to be cancelled.
• Financial Account: Before arriving to campus, please ensure that your financial account has been cleared by paying the amount owed or by setting up a payment plan through Student Financial Services. For questions about your account, please contact SFS by emailing sfscenter@loyno.edu or calling 504-865-3337.

Canceling your Housing Assignment: If you are canceling your housing, you will need to complete the 2023-2024 Housing Cancellation Application application in The Housing Director.

Arriving to campus

We are asking that all students arrive to campus using the route below:

• From S Claiborne Ave, please turn onto Broadway St towards St. Charles Avenue
• After Driving .9 miles, please turn Left onto Freret St.
• After driving .4miles, you will turn right into the road next to the parking garage.
• There you will stop at the drive-up check-in station located outside the Freret Street Garage.  Staff will direct you where to go after that.  

If there is a long line at the check in station, please pull over to wait on Freret street until the line subsides and your check in time has arrived.

If you are arriving early for your check in time, you will need to circle back around until your designated check in time has arrived.

Check-in Procedures for Pre-Approved Check in students:

The following steps will occur when you check into the Residence Hall:

• When you arrive at the check-in location, a member of the Residential Life staff will confirm your student's Name, Student ID number, and check-in time
• If you arrive at the check-in point early, you will be asked to leave the check-in location and circle back around once your check-in time has arrived
• Once your check-in is confirmed, the Residential Life staff member will provide you with a check-in packet containing the following items:
  • Your Room Key
  • Information for a successful start to your student’s semester!
• Residential Life staff will then direct you to the West Road Garage
• Once your one-hour window has passed, you will need to move your car to an upper floor on the West Road Garage.  

If travel delays occur, please text 504-384-7711. A staff member will assist you with adjusting your check-in plans.

Check-in Procedures for Student not Pre-Approved

The following steps will occur when you check into the Residence Hall:

• When you arrive at the check-in location, a member of the Residential Life staff will confirm your student's Name, Student ID number, and check-in time
• If you arrive at the check-in point early, you will be asked to leave the check-in location and circle back around once your check-in time has arrived.  
• You will be asked to Park in the Freret St. Garage and directed to come to the Buddig Hall Lobby. There, you will be assisted by staff to clear any holds we have on your check in.  
• Once your hold have been clared, the Residential Life staff member will provide you with a check-in packet containing the following items:
  • Your Room Key
  • Information for a successful start to your student’s semester!
• Residential Life staff will then direct you to the West Road Garage
• Once your one-hour window has passed, you will need to move your car to an upper floor on the West Road Garage.  

If travel delays occur, please text 504-384-7711. A staff member will assist you with adjusting your check-in plans.

Unloading your Car

To unload your car, each resident is given a designated spot on the first floor of a parking garage to unload your car for one hour. During move-in, you will only be allowed to use the elevator for your room during this one-hour window. During this window, we are asking that your sole task is unloading your car. Please do not decorate or begin to unpack in your room until your car is unpacked.

Below are detailed instructions for car unloading procedures:

• When you arrive at your parking garage, please pick a parking spot on the 1st of the West Garage. 
• If you need a blue bin to assist with move-in, there will be a check-out location in the Residential Quad.  Please note, blue bins are limited and will be checked out at a first come, first serve process.  
• It is suggested that you bring your own moving equipment (bins, dollies, etc). 
• You may use the elevators during your designated move-in time 
• After you have completely unloaded your car, please return your blue bin (if you borrowed one) and move your car to the upper floor of the parking garage

Elevator Use

During your move-in time slot, we are asking that residents and families only use the elevator to go up during move-in unless you have a physical need to use the elevator going down. After your time slot has closed, you will only be allowed to use the stairs (unless you have a physical need to use the elevator).

When waiting for the elevator, you will take your items to the elevator line for each building.

There will be designated waiting spots for the elevator that will be socially distanced apart.

The elevators will be limited to one family at a time. After 5pm each day, the elevators will be opened so that residents and guests can use the elevator to bring in more items. We are asking that Residents and Guests adhere to the elevator capacity limits and social distancing guidelines placed forth.

Room Condition Reports Within 48 hours after checking into the residence halls, you will need to log into The Housing Director and complete the Room Condition Report. To access the room condition report, you click “more” and then “Room Condition Report.” Make any adjustments to the form and then click “Submit.” Once this form is submitted, you will not be able to make any changes or edits. You may be held responsible for damages that were not listed on your room condition report when your student checks out of the Residence Halls.

We look forward to welcoming your student to the Wolfpack in just a few weeks. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us by emailing reslife@loyno.edu or texting 504-384-7711.

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