The Welcome Pack: Online Orientation (Spring 2025)
Going to college is a big (and exciting) transition, but we鈥檙e going to connect you to plenty of resources and support. One of your first tasks is to complete our , which consists of a number of video modules that cover everything from academic resources to student life and dining. It should take no more than three hours to finish, and we鈥檒l save your progress along the way so you can take a break at any time. You must complete your online orientation modules no later than January 13, 2025, to have your orientation registration hold lifted.聽
Online Orientation Topics
- Safety and security in the Big Easy
- Student living and dining services
- Student health and counseling
- Loyola technology
- Introduction to academic life
- Introduction to your college聽
- Student life and ministry
How to Log into Your Online Modules
Go to the and click sign in under the 鈥淔or Students鈥 header. From there, you鈥檒l be prompted to use your username and password from your Single Sign On (SSO) portal to access the online orientation modules. We emailed your credentials in case you forgot鈥攍ook for the subject line 鈥淎ccess Your Loyola Accounts Now!鈥 in your inbox. If you have problems with your username or password, , reach out to our Help Desk at support@loyno.edu from your Loyola email address, or call 504.865.2255.
Optional Parent/Caregiver Orientation聽
Your parents and caregivers are also encouraged to explore the online modules using the parent/guest access on the . They鈥檒l find a wealth of information about campus activities, academics, and support services for students.聽
Krewe Chats
Did you know: You have a Krewe Leader who is a current student at Loyola dedicated to preparing you for life at Loyola! Towards the end of this month, your Krewe Leader will communicate with you weekly via text messages. Your Krewe Leader will also reach out at the start of the semester to plan a time to grab lunch with you! This will be the perfect opportunity to ask questions and get advice from a member of the Pack.聽聽
Save the Date: First-Year Involvement Fair
You鈥檙e invited to attend the First-Year Involvement Fair on February 21 from 12:30 鈥 2:30 p.m.聽 This will be a great time to learn about ways to get engaged on campus, connect with other students, and access helpful resources to support your journey at Loyola. We鈥檒l share more details closer to the event.聽
Advising Support聽
All new students should complete the in the 黑料社区 Status Portal. Once you complete your survey, it usually takes your advisor about two weeks to reach out to you with your draft schedule for further discussion.