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Welcome to Loyola

Find Your Next Steps

We're so happy you chose 黑料社区 for your college experience.

As you prepare your first semester, this page will provide you with resources, important deadlines, and tips to make your arrival a success.

To Do List

Scroll down to learn about The Welcome Pack email series and explore a list of important next steps. Let's do this, Wolf Pack!

Access Your Loyola Accounts

Log into important online platforms.

Get started by setting up your Loyola email and access the Loyola network, known as the Single Sign On (SSO) portal. Check your email for step-by-step instructions to access your Loyola accounts, including instructions for free access to Microsoft Office 365. You鈥檒l use your Microsoft login for access to SSO, LORA Self-Service where you will register for classes, and most other online accounts at Loyola. .

Contact the IT Help Desk with any technology-related questions by calling 504.865.2255 or emailing support@loyno.edu using your Loyno email address.  

Once you're logged into your Gmail account, you may choose to change your name by.

Complete Your Advising Survey

Work with your advisor to get your schedule.

Want to see what's in store for your first semester? Students in the College of Arts and Science and in the College of Music and Media 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. 

Complete Your Affordability Questionnaire

Student Financial Services is here to help.

We are here to help in every facet of your college experience 鈥 including how you pay for it. Our team at Student Financial Services will work one-on-one with your family to determine the best payment options for you. 

You can start this process by completing the Affordability Questionnaire in your . 

Contact Student Financial Services for assistance by phone at 504.865.3337, by email at SFSCenter@loyno.edu, or by .

Complete Your Health Requirements

Submit your immunization records and review your health insurance coverage.

All students are required by Louisiana law to submit immunization records. The deadline to submit Immunization records or requests for exemption is January 10, 2025. Loyola has partnered with Med+Proctor to make the process to submit your immunizations as easy and user-friendly as possible. Follow the instructions on  to submit proof of immunization. For questions about your immunization requirements, please email immunization@loyno.edu

All full-time undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in Loyola鈥檚 student health insurance plan. You are required to use Loyola鈥檚 plan unless you can provide proof of comparable, existing coverage for the academic year.  Please note: The Aetna waiver portal opens on December 4, 2024, and students must waive coverage no later than January 21, 2025.

Submit Your ID Photo

Upload your headshot for your ID card.

Log into your  and upload your headshot in the "Upload Materials" section. Be sure to select "ID Photo" from the dropdown menu. We will use your photo to make your Loyola ID, which you will receive when you arrive on campus. Please submit your photo by December 10, 2024 for processing.

Photo Criteria

  • Photos should reflect your current appearance鈥攏o sunglasses, hats, or head coverings (unless worn for religious purposes)
  • Stand in front of a plain, light colored background and use a neutral face expression with both eyes open
  • Place camera directly in front you: full face and shoulder tops should be visible
  • Clear, color images that are oriented upright only with a high resolution JPEG format (most cell phone cameras can provide this)
  • Photos taken of your driver's license, current school ID, passport or that feature another person in them will not be accepted 

Add an Emergency Contact and Complete Your Registration Agreement

Complete both steps in LORA Self-Service

You are required to add your emergency contact information and complete the registration agreement in LORA Self-Service. Students who fail to submit an emergency contact/registration agreement before the start of the semester may risk being dropped from their courses. Follow these steps:

  1. Log into LORA Self-Service and find the 鈥淯ser Options鈥 dropdown in the menu. 
  2. Select 鈥淓mergency Contacts鈥 from the dropdown, and you鈥檒l have the option to 鈥淎dd a New Contact鈥 or 鈥淓dit鈥 your existing emergency contacts.
  3. To add a new emergency contact, add the person鈥檚 name, relationship, phone number(s), and address. Check the 鈥淓mergency Contact鈥 and 鈥淢issing Person Contact鈥 checkboxes at the bottom as appropriate.
  4. Go back to the 鈥淯ser Options鈥 dropdown and select the option that says, 鈥淩equired Agreements鈥 and click on the agreement form to complete it. 

The Welcome Pack Email Newsletter

Preparing for your first year of college takes careful planning and organization. We want to make it as seamless and engaging as possible for you. Starting in November, you'll receive The Welcome Pack email newsletter featuring important information and resources to help you prepare for your first semester at 黑料社区.

Parents/Guardians: If you'd like to receive our weekly newsletter as well, you can email admit@loyno.edu to get added to our subscriber list.

Spring 2025 Email Schedule 

Welcome to Wolf Pack Wednesdays聽

November 13, 2024

Get a preview of the weekly email schedule and complete some of your first action items as a new member of the Wolf Pack.聽

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Residential Life聽

November 15, 2024

Prepare for聽, including what to pack, how to find a roommate, and what to expect on move-in day.聽

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Dining Services

November 20, 2024

Find out about flexible聽聽available on campus, including the fan favorite, Catfish Fridays.

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Student Financial Services聽

November 22, 2024

We鈥檒l share how to view and pay your tuition e-bill.

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Diversity and Social Justice

November 27, 2024

We don鈥檛 just talk about diversity at Loyola; find out how聽聽every day.聽

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Languages and Cultures聽

December 4, 2024

Broaden your worldview by mastering a new language and聽.

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Jesuit Values聽

December 6, 2024

At Loyola, we care for the whole you, body, mind, and spirit. Find out how our聽聽inspire us to be our best selves.

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Online Orientation聽

December 11, 2024

Get all the details about聽聽that you can complete on your own time before the start of classes.

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Summary Digest of Action Items

December 18, 2024

We will send you a roundup of all the most important reminders to help you prepare for the start of the semester.聽

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University Traditions

December 20, 2024

Late-night pancakes, crawfish boils, and special beads just for your class鈥攜ou鈥檙e not going to want to miss these Loyola traditions.聽

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Student Health & Counseling Services聽

January 3, 2025

Learn about聽聽services available to help keep you feeling your best.

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Prepare for Your Arrival聽

January 8, 2025

We鈥檒l share details for how to get a parking pass through聽, how to order your textbooks and other resources through the聽, and other important reminders to plan for your first day of classes.聽

Student Organizations and Engagement

January 15, 2025

We鈥檒l share an overview of聽聽and more ways for you to get involved on campus.

Student Success Center聽聽

January 22, 2025

We all learn in different ways. Our聽聽will help you find the tools and resources that work best for you.

Student Code of Conduct

January 29, 2025

Engage in conversations about ethical-decision making and and learn about your rights and responsibilities as a student at Loyola.聽

Career Development Center

February 5, 2025

Learn how the聽聽can help you discover and articulate your strengths and interests in connection to your professional goals.

Family Weekend

Loyno Family Portal

Learn more about Loyola and join communities that are important to you and your student. Personalize information that caters to you and your student's interests, and interact with other families going through the college search process. 

Three Loyola Students Wearing Maroon and Gold

Make It Official

You're part of the Wolf Pack鈥攊t's time to howl all about it! You can shop for your official LOYNO apparel and gear from the Loyola University Bookstore online. Show off your maroon and gold spirit to your family and friends. 

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