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Wolf Pack Welcome

Krewe Leaders at the Loyola Letters

Get Ready For Wolf Pack Welcome

Wolf Pack Welcome is our orientation program to kick off the fall semester for the newest members of the Pack! We offer a variety of programs and events to help you prepare for classes, meet other incoming students, participate in Loyola traditions, and more. Wolf Pack Welcome will occur from August 14–17 2025. Some programming includes 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. 

For questions about Wolf Pack Welcome, call 504-865-3622 or email getinvolved@loyno.edu. 

Wolf Pack Welcome Parent Programming

We will provide optional programming for parents and caregivers during Wolf Pack Welcome available on Thursday, August 14 and Friday, August 15. If you plan to attend the parent/caregiver track during Wolf Pack Welcome, please complete our guest registration form linked below. We will release the full schedule of parent events later this summer, but programming will include a variety of informational sessions to answer common questions about your student’s first year of college. 

Register for Parent/Caregiver Programming at Wolf Pack Welcome

Please note: The registration form is for parents/caregivers only; you must add your student’s information to complete the parent/caregiver registration so that we can identify your relationship in our system. Since Wolf Pack Welcome is required for all new students, students do not have to complete a registration form.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will meet for the opening event at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, in the University Sports Complex (USC) on the fifth floor in the same building as the Freret Street Garage. The Department of Student Life and Ministry, New Student Programs staff, and university leaders will welcome you to Wolf Pack Welcome! 

If you will be driving to campus, please visit the Maps & Directions site for detailed information on how to access campus. Parking is available free of charge during Wolf Pack Welcome in both the West Road and Freret Street Garages. Both garages will also have an unloading zone available on the first floor for you to move your items.

We have optional programming for parents and caregivers during Wolf Pack Welcome available on Thursday, August 14 and Friday, August 15. Parents/caregivers who would like to attend Wolf Pack Welcome should complete our guest registration form ahead of time so we can plan for their arrival.

Register for Parent/Caregiver Programming at Wolf Pack Welcome