Loyola University Chicago

The Office of Academic Advising and Services, located at Lake Shore Campus, Sullivan Center, Room 260, provides academic guidance and support services for students, including: academic counseling; tutoring for their courses; opportunities to improve study skills; and accommodations for documented disabilities. For more information, visit: LUC.edu/advisingservices.

Get help with course registration during extended walk-in advising hours:
August 24: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
August 25-26: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
August 27-28: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
August 29-31: 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
September 4-7: 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Advisor assignments: To find out who is your university academic advisor and/or department advisor (if one has been assigned), go to: LOCUS, then to Academics and View My Advisor.

First-year students: All must participate in mandatory advising by scheduling an individual advising meeting with their academic advisor. Students should start making an appointment during the first week of classes. To schedule an appointment, go to: LOCUS, then to Academics and Schedule an Advising Appt., or call: 773.508.7714. First-year students who wish to drop, add, or swap classes for the Fall Semester must meet with an academic advisor in the Office of Academic Advising and Services by Friday, August 31, at 5:00 p.m.

Tutoring Center: The Tutoring Center, located at Lake Shore Campus, Sullivan Center, Room 245, will open on Monday, Sept. 10, and will begin taking appointment requests on Tuesday, Sept. 4. For more information, visit: LUC.edu/tutoring.

The university bookstores will be open the following extended hours:

Lake Shore Campus
Sun., Aug. 26	11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mon. - Thurs., Aug. 27 - 30	8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 31	8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 1	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Water Tower Campus
Mon. - Thurs.	9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fridays	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturdays	10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

To preorder your books (for best prices) or for information about bookstore services, visit: http://www.luc-lsc.bkstr.com  (LSC) or http://www.luc-wtc.bkstr.com  (WTC).

• Midnight, Aug. 27: Fall Semester 2007 begins. Late and change registration begins. Late registration fees apply.
• Aug. 31: Labor Day weekend begins. Classes that begin at 3:15 p.m. or later are canceled.
• Sept. 2: Late and change registration ends. Last day to withdraw without a "W" grade.
• Sept. 4: Classes resume after Labor Day weekend.
• Sept. 9: Last day to withdraw from classes with a 100% refund. For details, review the withdrawal policy.
• Sept. 10: Last day to convert from credit to audit or vice versa. Last day to request or cancel pass/no pass option.
• Oct. 8-9 Mid-Semester Break: No classes
• Nov. 2: Undergraduate: Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W". After this date, the penalty grade of "WF" will be assigned.
• Nov. 3: Graduate: Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W". After this date, the penalty grade of "WF" will be assigned. For additional Key Dates, see the Fall Semester 2007 Academic Calendar
• Financial aid disbursements to students' university accounts (estimated dates): law (Aug. 10); graduate (Aug. 17); and undergraduate (Sept. 1)

Sullivan Center for Student Services, Room 255, Lake Shore Campus
The Department of Residence Life Office in Sullivan Center will be open for extended hours weekdays during move-in and the first week of classes.

Simpson Living Learning Center, Room 107, Lake Shore Campus
The Residence Life Office in Simpson Hall will maintain regular hours weekdays during move-in and extended hours Saturday and Sunday during move-in.

Dates	Time
Wed. and Thurs., Aug. 22 & 23	8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m
Fri., Aug. 24	8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. and Sun., Aug. 25 & 26 (Simpson Only)	7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mon. - Thurs., Aug. 27 - 30	8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Regular office hours will resume on Friday, August 31: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information, visit: LUC.edu/reslife.

The Office of Academic Advising and Services, located at Lake Shore Campus, Sullivan Center, Room 260, provides academic guidance and support services for students, including: academic counseling; tutoring for their courses; opportunities to improve study skills; and accommodations for documented disabilities. For more information, visit: LUC.edu/advisingservices.

Get help with course registration during extended walk-in advising hours:
August 24: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
August 25-26: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
August 27-28: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
August 29-31: 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
September 4-7: 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Advisor assignments: To find out who is your university academic advisor and/or department advisor (if one has been assigned), go to: LOCUS, then to Academics and View My Advisor.

First-year students: All must participate in mandatory advising by scheduling an individual advising meeting with their academic advisor. Students should start making an appointment during the first week of classes. To schedule an appointment, go to: LOCUS, then to Academics and Schedule an Advising Appt., or call: 773.508.7714. First-year students who wish to drop, add, or swap classes for the Fall Semester must meet with an academic advisor in the Office of Academic Advising and Services by Friday, August 31, at 5:00 p.m.

Tutoring Center: The Tutoring Center, located at Lake Shore Campus, Sullivan Center, Room 245, will open on Monday, Sept. 10, and will begin taking appointment requests on Tuesday, Sept. 4. For more information, visit: LUC.edu/tutoring.

All incoming Loyola students are required to take AlcoholEdu for College, which is a component of the university’s alcohol misuse prevention initiative. Instructions on how to access the online course will be sent to your Loyola e-mail account from the Dean of Students. You must complete Part 1 of the course by August 20. Approximately 45 days later, you will receive an e-mail asking you to complete Part 2. You will not successfully complete the course until you finish Part 2 and pass the exam. For more information about AlcoholEdu, visit: LUC.edu/ccc/alcoholedu.shtml. Also check out Loyola's "Choice. Control. Character." initiative, which supports students in making safe and healthy decisions about alcohol. To learn more, visit: LUC.edu/ccc.

The university bookstores will be open the following extended hours:

Lake Shore Campus
Sun., Aug. 26	11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mon. - Thurs., Aug. 27 - 30	8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 31	8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 1	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Water Tower Campus
Mon. - Thurs.	9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fridays	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturdays	10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

To preorder your books (for best prices) or for information about bookstore services, visit: http://www.luc-lsc.bkstr.com  (LSC) or http://www.luc-wtc.bkstr.com  (WTC).

The Office of the Bursar is responsible for the billing of tuition and fees, collecting payments, processing refunds and adjusting students' accounts. The Bursar is offering extended hours at the beginning of Fall Semester:

Lake Shore Campus, Sullivan Center, Room 190
August 25-26	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
August 27-28	8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Look for e-Bills: Only electronic bills—no paper bills—are sent out on the 15th of every month. If you have account balances, you’ll get an e-mail to review e-Bills in LOCUS—and payment is due by the 5th of the following month. Also be sure to set up access for parents and guests to your e-Bills and other financial information. More at: LUC.edu/bursar.

For more information about Office of the Bursar services, locations, regular office hours and more, visit LUC.edu/bursar.

Your Campus Card is your key to many services offered by the university, including campus shuttle, Halas Sports Center, libraries, parking lots, dining halls and more. For detailed information, please visit: LUC.edu/campuscard.

The Campus Card Office is offering extended hours for the beginning of Fall Semester to assist with replacement cards or to troubleshoot any problems with an existing card. Replacement cards cost $25 and may be purchased using cash, check or credit card.

Lake Shore Campus, Sullivan Center, Room 117
August 25-26	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
August 27-28	8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Regular Hours 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Students can also use the ID card as a debit card. During the Fall and Spring Semesters, students are able to add Rambler Bucks to their ID card for use in the bookstores by submitting a Charge Authorization Form (forms are accepted through Sept. 7). The form authorizes the Bursar to charge the amount requested to your student account. For more information about Rambler Bucks, click here.

The Career Development Center offers a full range of career services to assist you with choosing your major, searching for internships and jobs, making your career choice and planning for post-graduation. Visit us at LUC.edu/career to view a calendar of our career events, a complete list of the services we offer, walk-in counseling hours, and to browse our many online resources.

Register with RamblerLink to search thousands of jobs and internships posted by area employers and receive event updates and news from the Career Development Center. For your username and password to eRecruiting, e-mail: careercenter@luc.edu.

The Career Development Center will be open the following hours during Fall Semester:

Lake Shore Campus, Sullivan Center, Room 295
Monday – Thursday	8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday	8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Water Tower Campus, Maguire Hall, Room 236
Monday – Friday	9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For a list of extended service hours for dining locations on the Lake Shore and Water Tower Campuses, click here (PDF).

For more information about dining services at Loyola, including regular service hours, visit the Dining Services Website at: www.loyoladining.com.

Evoke helps students identify and explore their "callings," also known as vocations, through a variety of workshops, courses, speakers and, in conjunction with University Ministry, retreats and alternative-break immersions.

Regular hours for Evoke:

Mundelein Center, Suite 100
Monday - Friday	9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Join Evoke at the following free events this Fall Semester:

Evoke Week: Evoke Week is an annual celebration at Loyola University Chicago of our callings. During the week, students, faculty and staff come together to join in fun events and exciting activities with a purpose! From tug o'war to extraordinary luncheons, Evoke Week encourages everyone at Loyola to be true to their callings - and have a passion for life!

Evoke Jam: Join us on Halas Field for free food, live music and games! Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 4 p.m.

For more information about Evoke, including a full calendar of fall events, visit the Evoke Website.

Extended hours for the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA):

Lake Shore Campus, Sullivan Center, Room 190
August 25-26	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
August 27-28	8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

For information about OSFA services, visit: www.luc.edu/finaid.

First-Year Ministry serves as a visible, invitational and pastorally present team for first-year students to become engaged in activities of community building, service and reflection. In collaboration with Residence Life and the Wellness Center, First-Year Ministry is also dedicated to the personal care of every student during their transition to college.

Chaplains for the 2007-08 academic year:

Mertz and Campion Halls
Matthew "Jake" Jacobson	mjacob6@luc.edu
Curt Klueg (intern)	cklueg@luc.edu
Office: Centennial Forum Student Union Phone: 773.508.2202

Simpson and Regis Halls
Shannon Green	sgreen3@luc.edu
Julie Taylor	jtayl4@luc.edu
Office: Simpson Living Learning Center, Lobby Phone: 773.508.7004

For more information about events hosted by the first-year chaplains, visit: LUC.edu/ministry/firstyearministry.shtml.

Visit Halas Sports Center to work out, meet new people and have a good time. Membership at Halas is included in all full-time undergraduate student fees, so be sure to check out everything the facility has to offer: cardio and variable-resistance machines; a swimming pool; free weights; basketball, volleyball and badminton courts; saunas and a pro shop. Numerous group fitness and non-credit instructional classes are offered weekly.

Renovation of Halas Sports Center's main floor is underway. The main office will be open August 21. Pro shop operation will relocate to the main office so that renovations to the current shop area can begin August 27. The Halas lobby will be refurbished with new paint, carpet and ceilings. The renovation project is expected to be completed by the end of October.

Halas Sports Center Hours
Monday - Friday	6 a.m. – midnight
Saturday and Sunday	8 a.m. – midnight

To learn more about Halas Sports Center, visit: LUC.edu/campusrec.

Loyola University Chicago's Board of Trustees requires that all undergraduate students enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and all graduate and professional students enrolled for 8 or more credit hours (or registered for thesis or dissertation supervision) at the start of Fall Semester have individual health care insurance.

If you meet the enrollment criteria above, you will be enrolled automatically in Loyola's Health Care Plan for Students and your account will be billed accordingly. If you are covered by your parent's medical insurance plan, or if you have an individual policy, then you must complete a waiver to opt out of the plan and avoid unwanted charges on your tuition bill. For all undergraduate and graduate students, the deadline for waiving the Health Care Plan for Students is Oct. 1, 2007. Click here to learn more.

The Office for International Programs coordinates study abroad opportunities for Loyola students, offers services to visiting international students and scholars, operates the Chicago office for the John Felice Rome Center and The Beijing Center, and provides ESL services to the Loyola community. For more information, visit: LUC.edu/oip.

Extended hours for the Office for International Programs:

Lake Shore Campus, Sullivan Center, Room 206
August 25-26	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
August 27-28	8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Regular hours resume August 29:

Monday - Friday

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

International Students: All new international students must check in with the Office for International Programs at the start of the semester to be registered in the SEVIS database.

Rome Center: The spring term fills quickly, so apply as soon as possible. For a preliminary course schedule for spring 2008 courses at the Rome Center, click here.

Study Abroad: Students who are planning to study abroad in the Spring 2008 Semester are strongly urged to apply for a passport as soon as possible. To learn more about the Rome Center, the Beijing Center and other study abroad opportunities, plan to attend the Study Abroad Fair, Wed., Sept. 12, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., lobby, Quinlan Life Sciences Center, Lake Shore Campus. Or, attend a Study Abroad 101 Workshop, offered every Monday and Tuesday during the academic year, 4 - 4:30 p.m., Sullivan Center, Room 216.

Loyola's Online Connection to University Services (LOCUS) is your gateway to student self-service. In addition to registration, you can: view your advisor’s name; print your class schedule; view your financial aid award; add/drop and swap classes until the posted deadlines; update your address and phone number; and more. Visit: www.luc.edu/locus. For additional help, e-mail: locus@luc.edu.

Loyola students may apply for resident or commuter parking permits. Resident parking on-campus is very limited. To obtain a resident parking permit, students must enter a lottery at: LUC.edu/parking/residentstudent.shtml. Only students who live on-campus in Loyola residence halls may apply for a resident permit. Resident permits will only be given to those who enter and win the permit lottery. Commuter students may apply for a parking permit at: LUC.edu/parking/commuter_students.shtml. Permits will be available for pick-up on the following dates:

• Resident permits: August 25 - 26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Gentile Center
• Commuter permits: August 27 - 28, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Gentile Center

All students must present a Campus Card and residence hall key, if applicable, to pick up their permit. For more information, call: 773.508.7036.

The Office of Registration and Records provides academic and enrollment services for faculty and students that include: scheduling, registration, recordkeeping and reporting. For more information about office services, visit: LUC.edu/regrec.

Regular hours for Registration & Records:

Water Tower Campus, Lewis Towers, Room 500
Monday – Friday	8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Class drop rules: Consult the academic calendar to review class drop rules for your school.

FERPA: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, helps protect the privacy of your student education records. Learn more at: LUC.edu/ferpa; or contact Eric Pittenger, Registration and Records, at: FERPA@luc.edu.

ResNet provides support for resident and commuter students connecting to the university computer network. Resident consultants (Rescons) will be available to advise students during move-in at the Lake Shore and Water Tower Campuses during these hours:

Dates	Times	Locations
Monday & Tuesday, August 20 & 21	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	WTC Resnet Office: 25 E. Pearson, Room 706
Wednesday & Thursday, August 22 & 23	10 a.m. - 6 p.m.	Simpson Multi-Purpose Room and Bremner Lounge, CFSU
Friday, August 24	10 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Bremner Lounge, CFSU
Saturday & Sunday, August 25 & 26	10 a.m. - 6 p.m.	Gentile Center

Regular ResNet hours resume on August 27:

Lake Shore Campus, Sullivan Center, The Hub
Monday - Thursday	3 - 8 p.m.
Friday	3 - 6 p.m.

Water Tower Campus, 25 E. Pearson, Room 706
Monday - Thursday	3 - 8 p.m.
Friday	3 - 5 p.m.

Campus shuttle service will begin operation for the 2007 - 2008 academic year on August 27, with a 7 a.m. pick-up from Water Tower Campus and a 7:30 a.m. pick-up from Lake Shore Campus. Final shuttles depart both campuses at midnight. The shuttle operates Monday - Friday during the regular academic year while classes are in session. Please note that the Water Tower Campus shuttle stop has moved from the Law Library across the street to the Terry Student Center at Baumhart Hall, 26 E. Pearson. All shuttle drop-offs and pick-ups will take place on Pearson St. in front of Baumhart.

8-Ride service begins August 24 at 6:30 p.m. 8-Ride operates from 6:30 p.m. - 2:15 a.m., seven days a week, during the regular academic year while classes are in session.

To learn more about getting around Loyola, visit: LUC.edu/transportation.

Lake Shore Campus: The Student Center Information Desk in the lobby of Centennial Forum offers a wide variety of services: Students can purchase stamps and envelopes, send or receive faxes, buy balloon bouquets, and watch for student organization ticket sales. The Information Desk is your resource for answers, directions and help.

LSC Student Center Hours
Monday - Friday	8:30 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday	10 a.m. - 2 a.m.

While in the Lake Shore Student Center, be sure to check out Zipoli's: It’s a spot for students to relax and do homework, play pool and video games or watch TV. Located in the lower level of Centennial Forum, next to the student organization offices, Student Activities and the Copy Center, Zip's is always offering something fun for students to do. New this year are the following arcade games: Golden Tee golf, Silver Stroke 2007 bowling, Bean Bag Toss, JVL Orion multi-game players, Galaxy II dart machine, and Pac-Man. Look for upcoming events on calendars posted throughout the Student Center.

Water Tower Campus: The Student Center at the Water Tower Campus is located on the third floor of the Terry Student Center, 26 E. Pearson St. Students can buy stamps and envelopes, send or receive faxes and watch for student organization ticket sales at the WTC Student Center.

WTC Student Center Hours
Monday - Friday	8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday	10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

For more about Loyola's campuses and facilities, click here.

All students are issued a university e-mail account. Your Loyola e-mail address is your Universal ID followed by @luc.edu. Students use GroupWise 7 WebAccess, which offers many features, including instant messaging, and expanded functionality. For complete instructions on how to access and use the GroupWise 7 system, click here.

Your Loyola-assigned student e-mail account is the primary way administrators and professors communicate with you. You are responsible for checking your Loyola e-mail on a regular basis. If you use another e-mail address, you must re-route your Loyola e-mail to this address using the Personal Account Manager (PAM). For more information about technology resources for students, click here; or contact the Technology Support Center at: 773.508.7190 or 4-4444 (on-campus); e-mail: helpdesk@luc.edu.

University Ministry is committed to the development of the whole person through the service of faith and the promotion of justice. Ministry provides opportunities for students to discern their gifts and talents in light of God's calling. Through liturgy and worship, service to others, retreats and spiritual formation, students are formed by the Ignatian charism of doing all things for the greater glory of God and the good of all.

University Ministry provides a home for all faiths at Loyola University Chicago, encouraging students to celebrate their faiths and to encounter the religious diversity of others. University Ministry sponsors the following resources and organizations:

• Roman Catholic sacramental life
• Christian Life Communities
• Hillel Jewish Organization
• Baitusalaam Mosque
• Muslim Student Association
• Puja Prayer Room
• Hindu Student Organization
• Protestant outreach

For more information, including a schedule of liturgical celebrations, visit the University Ministry Website.

Join University Ministry for these special activities:

Community Service Fair: Dozens of local community organizations will be present to provide information and opportunities for volunteering in our neighborhood and throughout Chicago. Thursday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., CFSU Lobby.

Loyola4Chicago: Loyola4Chicago students provide 4 hours/week of volunteer service in Chicago through the academic year. Students work in service teams and meet monthly to deepen their friendships, reflect on their experiences and share the faith that does justice. Register now through Friday, Sept. 7.

Madonna della Strada Reopening: To celebrate the reopening of Madonna della Strada Chapel, the Loyola community is invited to attend a special Mass at the chapel on September 13 at 11:30 a.m. Cardinal Francis George, O.M.I., will preside at Mass and consecrate the chapel's new altar. Because seating in the chapel is extremely limited, tickets will be required, and there is a limit of one ticket per person. An e-mail message from Father Garanzini will be distributed on August 28 with a link to reserve tickets online. For more information, call: 312.915.7662.

The Wellness Center provides primary care, preventive services and wellness programming specifically designed for Loyola students. For more information about Center services, hours and more, visit: LUC.edu/wellness.

AlcoholEdu: All incoming Loyola students are required to take AlcoholEdu for College, which is a component of the university's alcohol misuse prevention initiative. Instructions on how to access the online course will be sent to your Loyola e-mail account from the Dean of Students. You must complete Part 1 of the course by August 20. Approximately 45 days later, you will receive an e-mail asking you to complete Part 2. You will not successfully complete the course until you finish Part 2 and pass the exam. For more information about AlcoholEdu, visit: LUC.edu/ccc/alcoholedu.shtml. Also check out Loyola's "Choice. Control. Character." initiative, which supports students in making safe and healthy decisions about alcohol. To learn more, visit: LUC.edu/ccc.

Immunizations: The state of Illinois requires all students who are registered for seven or more semester or quarter hours to submit up-to-date immunization records. Send your records to the Wellness Center. Students who fail to comply will be blocked from registration. Overdue notices will be sent to your Loyola e-mail account. For more information and a list of required immunizations, visit: LUC.edu/wellness/immunizations.shtml.

Wellness Fair: Wednesday, October 3, from 1 - 4 p.m., Gentile Center, Lake Shore Campus. All Loyolans are invited to explore their personal and community wellness through physical screenings, self-assessments, games, music, blood drive and free massage. Find out more about eight areas of wellness—social, physical, intellectual, vocational, emotional, spiritual, cultural and environmental—through fun and engaging activities. Enjoy free food and prizes! For more information, contact the Wellness Center at: 773.508.2530 or visit: LUC.edu/wellness.