New Student Programs

Advising and Registration

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 as soon as the deposit is made.  
• When 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.

New students in need of help should reach out to the below according to college:

• College of Arts and Sciences: All CAS (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 and Bridget Adam (bdheims@loyno.edu, bmadam@loyno.edu) College of Business: Transfers and readmits, Melissa Ridley (amcoto@loyno.edu)
• College of Music and Media: Laura Jayne (ljayne@loyno.edu)

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. Students will be able to make appointments for advising-coaching sessions throughout the summer and after school begins. Students will hear from their first-year coaches by early June.

Krewe Chats 

Starting in May, incoming students will be placed into orientation groups, called "krewes." Their orientation leader, or "Krewe Leader" will send out weekly communications so that incoming students can meet fellow new members of the Wolf Pack, get questions answered, and gain valuable information on how to successfully transition to the university. From June 2-6, Krewe Leaders will lead small-group virtual meetings where new students will meet fellow new members of the Wolf Pack, get questions answered, and gain valuable information on how to successfully transition to the university. Krewe Leaders will host another Krewe Chat the week of July 21, 2025 to answer any last-minute questions from first-year students. Krewe Chats are optional. KLs will answer questions about Wolf Pack Welcome, Welcome Week, or the university. There will be a chat function enabled.

Meet the Dean Virtual Town Halls

Join us for a live Meet the Dean town hall event held via Zoom. Department leaders will share some of the unique benefits of the academic college associated with your chosen major. 

College of Music and Media

• July 15 at 6:00 pm
• Zoom Link
• Passcode: Loyola

College of Business

• July 16 at 6 pm
• Zoom Link
• Meeting ID: 988 3119 4735
• Passcode: 171010

College of Arts and Sciences

• July 18 at 6:00 pm
• Zoom Link
• Meeting ID: 935 2633 5274
• Passcode: 429523

Care for the Whole Student Panel Discussion

On June 25th at 6 pm and August 1st at noon, parents/caregivers and students will learn valuable campus resources.  The panel will cover the support networks and free services available to students on Loyola’s campus. It will also discuss common scenarios students face in their first year on campus and how students can navigate these situations. There will be a chat function enabled, which will allow questions to be answered by a Loyola professional staff member. Recordings will also be available for parents to access when it is convenient.  To join, complete the link.

Work Study Info Sessions 

Get Ahead with Loyola Work-Study Presentation

On June 24 from 12:30-1:30, July 23rd from 6:00-7:00 pm, and on July 31st, 2025 from 12:30-1:30 pm, Join us for a virtual opportunity to learn all about the Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) at Loyola University! The Career Development Center and Office of Financial Aid are excited to host an informational session tailored specifically for incoming college students and their parents/caregivers. Discover everything you need to know about FWS, including its rules, regulations, and the plethora of opportunities and benefits available to eligible students. Students will gain invaluable insights into how to prepare for the academic year as a Federal Work-Study Employee. Our session will feature a live chat function, enabling you to ask questions directly to our knowledgeable staff representatives. Can't make it to the live session? No worries! Recordings will be available for both students and parents/caregivers to access at their convenience. Don't miss out on this essential event to kickstart your journey at Loyola University. Save the date and join us for an informative session that could shape your college experience!

• 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.

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. Wolf Pack Welcome will take place on August 15 – 18, 2024. 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 Modules by August 13, 2024 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.

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