Schedule: Transfer Fall Welcome Weekend
Transfer Welcome Weekend 2024 will take place August 29 - September 2 (Labor Day Weekend). The schedule can be found below.
Thursday, August 29
Time |
Activity |
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3:00PM - 3:45PM |
Transfer Student Welcome Reception Students and families are invited to a reception where various members of the campus community will be present to welcome you to the Loyola community, mingle, and answer questions. |
4:00PM - 5:00PM |
Commuter Student Meeting Our Commuter Student Organization will share tips and hints on how to be successful as a commuter student on campus. |
5:00PM - 5:45PM |
Transfer Student Organization (TSO) Small Group Meeting |
6:00PM | Shuttles to Ridley Athletic Complex |
7:00PM - 9:00PM | Dinner and Soccer Game |
9:30PM - 11:00PM | Residence Hall Programming |
Friday, August 30
Time |
Activity |
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7:30AM - 8:45AM |
Breakfast |
9:45AM - 10:15AM |
TSO Small Group Meeting |
10:30AM - 11:30AM |
New Student Convocation The Class of 2028 will be introduced and inducted into the Loyola University Maryland community. During this ceremony, students will pledge the Honor Code. Families, we invite you to celebrate with your student via our live stream. |
12:00PM - 1:30PM | Lunch |
1:30PM - 2:15PM |
Transition Talk You’ve done college before but are entering a new collegiate environment, we will talk about what that transition looks like and how to navigate it |
2:30PM - 3:30PM |
Success Workshop: Loyola's Ins & Outs We will learn about all the Loyola specific things you will need to know in order to function as a greyhound. You will also learn all about how to get involved on campus. Interested in different ways to get involved on campus? Come to this informational session where you can learn about the endless possibilities to get involved and feel connected to the Loyola community. |
3:30PM - 5:00PM | Campus Welcome Party on the Quad |
5:00PM - 7:30PM | Dinner |
8:00PM - 10:00PM |
FAC Attack! Are you ready to have a good time? We are too! Meet up with new friends for some friendly competition and play at the “FAC”. We’ll have Racquetball, Dodgeball, Basketball, Paddleboards, Canoes, and more! |
Saturday, August 31
Time |
Activity |
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7:30AM - 9:00AM |
Breakfast |
9:00AM - 9:30AM |
TSO Small Group Meeting |
9:30AM - 10:30AM |
Guest Speaker |
10:45AM - 2:30PM |
Information Session Rotations: Know More and Step Up! Building a Community of Consent and Support Community and Safety at Loyola Joining Loyola's Academic Community Wellness at Loyola
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2:30PM - 3:00PM |
Reflection with your Small Group |
5:30PM - 7:30PM |
Dinner |
6:00PM - 7:00PM |
Identity-Based Group Dinner We welcome students who identify as a person of color, a first-generation college student, a commuter student, and/or a member of the LGBTQ+ community to join us for dinner and socialization. |
8:00PM - 11:00PM |
Casino Night Hit the jackpot playing Casino Games – Texas Hold ’em, Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, and more. Win great prizes like theater tickets, electronics, gift certificates, and much more! |
Sunday, September 1
Time |
Activity |
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8:00AM - 9:30AM |
Breakfast |
10:00AM - 11:00AM |
Mission Session |
11:15AM - 12:00PM |
TSO Small Group Meeting + Classroom Tour This will give students the opportunitiy to see where their classes will be taking place. |
12:00PM - 1:00PM |
Lunch |
1:30PM - 3:20PM |
Dinner |
6:00PM - 7:00PM |
Academic Interest Sessions and Department Open Houses The academic community welcomes you to Loyola. Many departments are holding open houses and we also have information sessions designed to help you in your academic transition to our university. We have options for you whether you are considering particular fields of study, pre-professional pathways, or are unsure of your path! |
5:00PM |
New Student Liturgy |
5:30PM - 7:00PM |
New Student Picnic Join your fellow new students for a casual BBQ at the Linnane Alumni House. |
8:00PM - 10:00PM |
Hypnotist |
Monday, September 2
Time |
Activity |
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12:00PM - 4:00PM |
Shuttles to Towson Place Buses will take you to and from this shopping center in Towson. Stores include: Target, WalMart, Weis, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, and more! |
2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Women's Center Event |
If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding orientation please contact the office of student engagement at orientation@loyola.edu.
Important Dates
In-Person Summer Orientation 2024:
Monday, June 24
Tuesday, June 25
Thursday, June 27
Friday, June 28
Virtual Orientation (for those unable to attend in-person)
Wednesday, June 26
Saturday, June 29
Tuesday, July 9
Fall Welcome Weekend 2024:
Thursday, August 29 - Monday, September 2