Spring Welcome Weekend Schedule

Resident Students Check-In to Residence Halls

Residential students receive their room key and Loyola student ID card. Please refer to emails from Residence Life & Housing for details.

Commuter Student Meeting

This is for any transfer students who are commuting to campus, hosted by our Commuter Student Organization (CSO). Take this opportunity to learn more about the expectations and tips of being a Loyola commuter student.

Welcome Session

All new students and their families are invited to a causal welcome program where you will be introduced to university administrators. Light refreshments will be provided. 

New Student Small Group Meeting

This time will be a chance for new students to get to know each other and connect with their peer leader.

Student Success Workshop
This will be an interactive session that will focus on how you as a student can be successful in and out of the classroom. You will learn about all the Loyola specific things you will need to know and how to get involved on campus and feel connected to the Loyola community.  

Mission Session
This session will explore our Ignatian Heritage, connecting our values to the founder of the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius of Loyola. The session will end with an introduction to the “Ignatian Examen” – a spiritual practice that serves as a tool for self-awareness and ongoing reflection #AMDG 

Academics at Loyola

Becoming a part of Loyola’s vibrant academic community is an invitation to embark on an exciting journey of discovery and growth. Imagine the connections you'll forge with inspiring professors, the collaboration with classmates, and the intellectual challenges that will ignite your passion. Will you dive into this journey with curiosity, honesty, and a readiness to embrace new responsibilities? How will you leave your unique mark on this incredible journey? 

This session is part of a continuing conversation about building a community free of sexual misconduct. We will address definitions of consent and sexual misconduct, including processes for reporting and addressing incidents and resources. You will also learn how you can play a role in building a strong community by intervening in situations where there is potential for harm. 

New Student Dinner @ Boulder

Evening Social 

Get to know fellow new students as the Transfer Student Organization hosts a social for all new students.

Breakfast On Your Own

New Student Small Group Meeting

Meet with your peer leader to go over the previous day and answer any questions that came out of yesterday. Reflect on what you have learned so far and how you will start your Loyola journey. 

Community Life & Wellbeing

Learn how Loyola’s community standards, residential experience, and wellbeing resources work together to support your success and sense of belonging. This session provides an overview of Residence Life & Housing, Student Conduct, and the Counseling Center so you know where to turn and how to thrive.

Academics at Loyola
Becoming a part of Loyola’s vibrant academic community is an invitation to embark on an exciting journey of discovery and growth. Imagine the connections you'll forge with inspiring professors, the collaboration with classmates, and the intellectual challenges that will ignite your passion. Will you dive into this journey with curiosity, honesty, and a readiness to embrace new responsibilities? How will you leave your unique mark on this incredible journey? 

Lunch & Campus Tour
Your peer leader will walk you around campus to see where your classes are and to point out the locations of the resources you learned about yesterday.  

Belonging at Loyola

Explore the many ways Loyola helps you find your place, build meaningful connections, and grow as a whole person. This session highlights resources across the Thrive Center, Student Leadership & Involvement, the McAuley Women’s Center, and Recreation & Wellness to support your engagement and sense of belonging.

Student Panel 

Hear directly from Loyola student leaders as they share their experiences, insights, and advice for starting strong. This open panel offers an honest look at campus life and gives you the chance to ask questions and learn from those who’ve been in your shoes.

New Student Small Group Meeting

Your final meeting of the weekend with your peer leader.

Mass

For those who would like to attend, join the Loyola community in the first Mass of the spring semester. 

Everything You Forgot at Home Bingo!

Did you forget something at home? Something that you need to complete your room? Come stop by Bingo where we will have all the things you may have forgotten at home to save the day