Maintenance:

Although we would rather not have it happen, fixtures and furnishings will occasionally fail.  If you should not need maintenance assistance, please contact the At Your Service desk.

Meal Plan/Dining Halls:

If your conference has made arrangements for a meal plan, a card will be issued to you when you register.  The meal card is set for the meal allowance as requested by our particular conference coordinator.  These cards do not have to be returned at the end of your stay.  You will be required to show your meal plan card to the Food Service attendant, at the dining room that has been designated for your group.  Please make sure to consult with your event planner for the correct dining room.  We ask that you please not share food or beverages with non-guests.  Your meal plan includes the food that you eat while dining in our facility.  Food, beverage or equipment may not be removed from the dining room (except one ice cream cone or piece of fruit).  Appropriate attire including shirts, and shoes are required.  The following are the serving times:

Breakfast:  7:30a.m.-9:30a.m.
Lunch:  11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Dinner:  4:30p.m.-7:30p.m.

In addition, Conference Guests can add supplemental funds, known as Rambler Bucks, to their cards, if they wish to do so.  Rambler Bucks can be used at a variety of locations throughout both of our campuses, including, but not limited to:  our campus bookstores, the dining facilities, the on-campus convenience stores, and some vending machines, along with several other locations.  Please note that these funds are non-refundable.
To add funds:
with cash, please do so at one of our Value Transfer Stations located around either campus.
*Centennial Forum Student Union, Lakeshore campus
*Damen Hall - 1st floor, Lakeshore campus
*Simpson Living Learning Center, Lakeshore campus
*Cudahy Library, Lakeshore campus
*Sullivan Center for Student Services, Lakeshore campus
*25 E. Pearson  - lower level, Water Tower camps
*25 E. Pearson - room 625 in Lewis Library, Water Tower campus
-with check, please do so at the Office of the Bursar (minimum of $50) at the following locations:
*Water Tower Campus:  25 E. Pearson, Lobby
-with credit card, please do so at the Online Card Office
(www.onlinecardoffice.com/luc) using a Visa, MasterCard or Discover card.

Medical Concerns:

Please contact our Guest Service Liaison or the At Your Service assistants if you have any medical concerns.  In an emergency, please call Campus Safety at 4-4911. 

Messages:

Messages for conference guests can be left at the At Your Service desk.  Every attempt will be made to deliver emergency messages directly to you.  In the event someone needs to get a hold of you due to an emergency, please pass along the following contact phone numbers:
7:00a.m.-11:00p.m.:  773-508-6050                        After 11:00p.m.:  773-508-6052

Parking:

  Parking is available on the Lake Shore campus for $7.00 a day.  You can pay for the parking at an At Your Service Desk.  Your building access card will allow you to come and go as you please through the parking gates.  Just hold your building access card in front of the sensor to activate the gate.  If you are residing in our Water Tower campus residence hall, you may also take advantage of this rate and park your car on our Lake Shore campus.  Please consult with your At Your Service Desk for more details.

Private Property Care: 

The University cannot accept responsibility for damage, theft or loss of monies, valuables or personal property.  The protection of personal property is the individual's responsibility.  You are encouraged to obtain insurance on property and possessions brought into the residence halls.  Serial numbers on such articles such as stereos, laptops, IPods, or other electronics should be recorded.  To guard against such loss, it is advisable to make special arrangements for the protection of valuables when absent for extended periods.  Doors should be locked when you leave the room.  Do not leave clothes unattended in the laundry rooms or bathrooms.  Books, backpacks and other personal items should not be left unattended in meeting rooms, libraries or dining areas.  Report any theft to Security as soon as possible.

Residence Hall Policies and Guidelines:

We are excited to have you here as our guest and ask that you please observe the following in order to make your stay and the stay of our other guests enjoyable:

• Damage or vandalism to University or private property, injury or threats to residents or guests or endangering the lives of others will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave.
• Violation of state of federal laws will be terms for eviction.
• Residents and guests are subject to Illinois State Law, which prohibits the sale, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages by any person under the age of 21.  No one is permitted to serve alcohol to minors (persons under 21 years of age).
• Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed in the residence halls by guests who are 21 years of age or older and may not be transported or consumed in open view in public or consumed in open view in public or common areas in the residence halls.  These areas include lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, suites, lounges and special-use rooms.  Alcohol in excess as determined by Conference Services Staff (Including, but not limited to kegs of beer) is not allowed in the residence halls, including guest rooms, at any time.
• You may not detach fixed furniture, surfaces, or remove University furniture from rooms.  In the event you do move furniture, a $50 fine is accessed per piece.
• Skating and rollerblading are not permitted in the residence halls.
• The University reserves the right to allow authorized personnel to enter dorm rooms.  When such entry is deemed necessary, the university will seek within all reasonable bounds to protect the occupant's privacy.  Authorized university personnel may remove items that are in violation of federal, state, local or university regulations.  A reasonable effort shall be made to have the occupant in question present if their rooms are to be searched.  The occupant will receive written notification from a university official after such entry is made and advised if authorized staff has discovered any violations or removed any items.
• The possession, display, and/or use of dangerous objects including, but not limited to, firearms (including BB or pellet guns), fireworks, smoke bombs, explosives, ammunition, hunting knives, swords, sabers, or anything that could be perceived or misrepresented as a weapon is prohibited on university property.  Employees of government law enforcement agencies who are required to carry firearms at all times are exempt from the university's policy prohibiting the possession of firearms on campus.
• Loyola University Chicago is committed to maintaining an environment, which is free from sexual harassment for all members of the University community:  students, faculty, employees, and guests.

Safety:

  Chicago is a beautiful and active city.  Please consider the following precautions while out and about the city.

Residence Halls:

Every attempt is made to provide secure buildings.  Residents and guests must show identification before entering a building.  Looking-glass peep-holes are in each door of every room in the halls. 

The security programs in the University residence halls are designed to provide protection for residents and their personal property.  The success of these programs depends upon the degree to which each guest accepts responsibility for his or her own behavior and recognizes a concern for the safety and welfare of others.  If an outside door is propped open, a key is loaned to someone, or a lock on a door is tampered with, the personal safety and property of others are at risk.

Walking:

*Always travel in groups on well-lit, well populated streets
*Avoid alleyways and dark streets
*Remain alert to your surroundings
*DON'T WALK ALONE AT NIGHT!

Running:

*Run against traffic, on sidewalks if available
*Run with a friend
*Leave information concerning your route and anticipated time of return with a friend or at the At Your Service desk.
*Run in well-lit, populated areas

Car:

*Never leave valuables in plain sight inside vehicle
*Before getting into your vehicle, give it a visual check
*Look under vehicle during approach
*Always maintain 1/4 of a tank of gas in your car

Smoking:

  No smoking is allowed in any residence hall (including private rooms) or meeting rooms.  Please beware of the Chicago Clean Indoor Air Ordinance, a measure passed by the Chicago City Council, effective January 16, 2006:  Smoking is prohibited within 15 feet of every (Loyola University) building entrance, including building canopies and coverings.

Telephones:

We do not offer campus pay phones throughout the campus.  If you do need to make a call here are some helpful tips to aid in making your call.

• On-Campus call:  Dial the last 5 digits of the campus phone number.  Ex:  8-8090
• Off-Campus call:  For local calls, please dial 9 + the number.  Long distance call will need to be made with an 800 number calling card.

Transportation:

Transportation to and from downtown Chicago and suburbs is available via the "El", bus or taxi.  For a map and more detailed information, please consult with at At Your Service Guest Assistant. 
Elevated Train (El):  You will want to take the Red Line to access both campuses.  The stops are:  Lakeshore campus:  Loyola; Water Tower campus:  Chicago.
Bus:  The 147 bus is an express bus service, however, it can have limited service on the weekends.  The 151 does offer late night and evening service.  Your stops are:  Lake Shore Campus:  Loyola and Sheridan stop; Water Tower Campus:  Michigan and between Pearson and Chestnut.
Taxi:  If you want non-stop service to your destination, it is recommended that you take a taxi.  Please check with the At Your Service Desk Assistant for number and various taxi companies in the area.