Welcome to the Pack
About New Student Programs
As one of the newest members of the Wolf Pack, our mission is to make sure that you:
- Receive an introduction to Loyola's academic experience
- Meet with an advisor to review your course schedule
- Meet other new students and form new friendships with classmates
- Learn about the mission, values, and traditions of the university
- Receive information on the programs and services offered through campus offices and departments
- Meet faculty and staff from different areas across the university
- Connect with current student leaders and learn about ways to get involved on campus
- Learn about safety, security, and emergency preparedness on campus and in New Orleans
- Take a campus tour to learn important buildings and locations on campus
Havoc's Sneak Peek
Start your LOYNO experience this summer! Incoming students and their families are invited to attend Havoc’s Sneak Peek, an optional one-day event designed to give students and their families a first glimpse of life at Loyola. Members of our community will welcome you to campus with a showcase of academics, campus resources, and New Orleans culture.
Online Orientation
All new incoming students are required to complete online orientation before the start of classes. The online orientation program will guide you through a series of interactive video modules covering important topics like academic life, campus safety, student life and dining, health and counseling, technology, and much more. In addition to your online orientation, we'll also host a variety of optional virtual information sessions over the summer with more resources and support.
Wolf Pack Welcome
The fall semester kicks off with Wolf Pack Welcome—a packed schedule of programs and events to prepare you for your first year as a college student at Loyola. Some key events include New Student Convocation, keynote speakers discussing social justice and sexual assault, fun late-night socials, and so much more! Wolf Pack Welcome is mandatory for all first-year students, both residential and commuter.
Parent Events & Resources
Loyola parents and caregivers play an important role in our community. We welcome caregivers to join their students and participate in many of the programs we offer leading up to the start of the new academic year. Please visit our parent page for a listing of upcoming events and resources.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Student Programs
- These programs will prepare you for academic success by introducing you to faculty and staff, teaching you about registration tools and academic culture, and connecting you to important academic support resources.
- These programs will help you connect to campus by providing opportunities to meet other students.
- These programs will empower you to be an active learner by teaching you about Loyola policies, introducing you to resources to help when times are tough, and giving you the tools you need to become a critical thinker.
Students admitted for Fall 2025 will receive an email from their dedicated academic advisor letting them know when their tentative schedule is ready.
- Students should complete the Academic Advising and Involvement Survey in their admissions portal as soon as the deposit is made.
- New student registration opens in late-April.
- Students who have already submitted the advising survey will receive onboarding information from their advisor in about two weeks.
- Those who join Loyola in late April or later will receive onboarding information from their advisor about two weeks from submitting the survey.
- Registrations will pause the week of June 30-July 4.
- The last day to submit the survey is Friday, July 25. After the survey closes, students without surveys will begin to be registered starting in late July.
Students will be able to discuss their schedule, and make adjustments to their registration if appropriate. If a student has decided to change their major, they should let their summer advisor know as soon as possible — they will get the student connected with the new department, and a new advisor who can update their schedule for their new Major.
Contact Your College Advisor
- College of Arts and Sciences (except CAS Honors and Pre-Nursing): Sara Clark (srclark@loyno.edu)
- CAS Pre-Nursing: Nicholas Jackson (nbjackso@loyno.edu)
- University Honors Program: Christina DiMaggio (cedimagg@loyno.edu)
- College of Business
- New first-year students: Brittany Heims (bdheims@loyno.edu) and Bridget Adam (bmadam@loyno.edu)
- Transfers and readmits: Melissa Ridley (amcoto@loyno.edu)
- College of Music and Media: Laura Jayne (ljayne@loyno.edu)
Meet Your Advisor-Coach in the Success Center
For first-year students, advising occurs across several offices, and students will have access to advisors in each office before and after school starts. In the Pan-American Student Success Center, the Office of Academic Advising and Success Coaching assigns each deposited student a first-year advisor-coach.
- Students will hear from their first-year advisor-coaches by early June and should plan to complete their first coaching meeting before arriving on campus in August.
- Assigned first-year advisor-coaches will continue to guide the student through the transition to academic life in college and connect the student with the Loyola community throughout their first year at school.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore the online modules using the parent/guest access on the orientation website. They’ll find a wealth of information about campus activities, academics, and support services for students.
We host many virtual events over the summer open to both students and their caregivers. Check our parent events and resources page for more information.
Wolf Pack Welcome is mandatory for all first-year students, both residential and commuter. We will also provide optional programming for parents and caregivers. A full schedule of events will be available in July.
Loyola’s Orientation Leaders are called “Krewe Leaders". This is an ode to the krewes participating in Mardi Gras. A krewe is any group or organization of revelers to band together to host a Mardi Gras ball, ride on a Mardi Gras parade float, and participate in social events throughout the year. The role of the Krewe Leader is to lead groups of new students and their parents/guests to help them acclimate to the university. Krewe Leaders also serve as mentors to students, guiding them not only through orientation but also during their first year at Loyola. Each student will receive an initial email from their Krewe Leader with important information and a link to join their Krewe GroupMe. If you have not received an email from your Krewe Leader after July 1, 2024, please email Tia Teamer, Assistant Director for Student Life.
Yes, the Online Orientation Modules and Wolf Pack Welcome are required for all new students. It is essential that you participate in these programs so that you can learn about the academic program, receive academic advising, and register for classes. Information on how to log in and complete the orientation modules will be emailed to students. Students use their Single Sign On credentials to log in to our Online Orientation Modules. Students must complete the online orientation before the start of classes in order for their Orientation Registration hold to be removed. In addition, we recommend that parents review the orientation modules.
The fee will be included your student tuition statement.
Each incoming student will be able to schedule their move-in time slot over a week's period. Please contact Residential Life to schedule your move-in time and for more information.
Yes, you can order Loyola merchandise via our website. Remember to visit often for coupons and sales!