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Friday, August 17, 2007 Visit Loyola's official MySpace profile at: www.myspace.com/loyolauniversitychicago. IN THIS ISSUE: Visit: LUC.edu/fall
Prepare for Move-in 2007All students are assigned a specific move-in date and time by the Department of Residence Life. First-year students will move into their residence halls August 22 - 23. Upper-class students will move into their residence halls August 25 - 26. Early arrivals cannot be accommodated, so make sure you arrive at your designated move-in time. For more information, call: 773.508.3300; or e-mail: res-life@luc.edu.
Get Help at the HubVisit the Hub at the Sullivan Center for Student Services at the Lake Shore Campus: It's your one-stop student services resource to get help quickly and easily for most of your back-to-school needs—and you don't need an appointment. Stop by the Hub during extended hours: Regular hours start August 27: At the Hub, you can: If you need more specialized help, the Hub will connect you directly with Loyola staff in residence life, disability services, tutoring support and more. For more information, visit: LUC.edu/onestop. Go to Welcome Week and the First-Year ConvocationAlthough selected off-campus activities are reserved for first-year students, all students are invited to on-campus events for food, fun, games, movies, activities and much more during Welcome Week. Check the schedule for additional details at: LUC.edu/welcomeweek. The First-Year Student Convocation will be at 4 p.m. on August 24 at the Gentile Center. All first-year students are required to attend, and members of the university community are also invited to this special service, which is Loyola's official welcome to the Class of 2011. The convocation address will be given by Father Gregory J. Boyle, S.J., Founder and Executive Director of Jobs for a Future/Homeboy Industries, an employment referral center and economic development program. For more information, contact Justin Daffron, S.J., at: jdaffro@luc.edu.
Academic Advising: First-Year Deadlines and Walk-in HoursFirst-year students who wish to drop, add or change classes for the Fall Semester must meet with an academic advisor in the Office of Academic Advising and Services (OAAS). The last day for students to drop, add or change classes for the Fall Semester is August 31 by 5 p.m. All first-year students are required to meet with their academic advisor in OAAS. You can schedule your mandatory academic advising appointment online. Log into LOCUS and click on "Academics," followed by "Schedule an advising appointment." Mandatory academic advising appointments must be held by November 14. Available advising appointments fill quickly, so schedule yours today. If you have any questions, contact OAAS at: 773.508.7714; or e-mail: advising@luc.edu. Shuttle and 8-Ride Service ResumesCampus 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. Pick Up Your CTA U-PassThe CTA U-Pass offers all full-time students enrolled in participating programs unlimited use of CTA buses and trains. The cost of the U-Pass is included in student fees and is valid from August 25 until the last day of final exams. A photo I.D. is required to pick up your U-Pass. All undergraduate students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours will pick up their U-Pass at the Lake Shore Campus. Pre-printed U-Passes may be picked up August 25 - 26 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Gentile Center. Students who qualify for a U-Pass but who do not have a pre-printed pass may have one made on-site during the following times: Students who do not have a pre-printed pass and do not have their pass made during this week will not receive their U-Pass until September 17. For more information, visit: LUC.edu/upass. Request Meal Plan ChangesChange Request Forms allow students to change the meal plan requested on their housing contracts. Students must comply with the guidelines of their status and housing assignments, but are encouraged to submit the form if they wish to change their meal plan by the following deadlines: The Change Request Forms are available at: LUC.edu/campuscard/forms.shtml. Non-resident students may purchase any meal plan available to resident students and have the cost of the meal plan charged to his or her student account. Interested students must submit a Non-Resident Meal Plan Request Form, available at: LUC.edu/campuscard/meal_nonres_form.shtml. Waive Out of Health InsuranceIf you already have health insurance coverage, be sure to waive out of Loyola's insurance plan (and an automatic charge of $1,595) by October 1. Complete the online waiver form at: LUC.edu/bursar.
Check LOCUS for Financial Aid and e-BillLog into LOCUS and click on "My Financial Aid Status" to determine if any steps remain to finalize your financial aid before the Fall Semester begins. If you have an outstanding balance on your e-Bill, now is the time to arrange for additional resources. Federal PLUS and Alternative loans are two options available to students. Federal PLUS loans are taken out by creditworthy parents of dependent undergraduate students. Alternative loans are low-interest loans borrowed by the student. Eligibility is based on the creditworthiness of the student borrower and/or co-signer. For more information about student financial assistance, call: 773.508.7704.
Submit Proof of ImmunizationsThe 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.
Apply for Student Parking PermitsLoyola 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: 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. Complete AlcoholEdu for CollegeAll 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.
Reserve Your Ticket for the Reopening of Madonna della Strada ChapelTo 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: ext. 5.7662.
Get in Shape at Halas Sports CenterVisit 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. Quick Tips: Campus Card, eRecruiting, Wellness Center, FERPACampus Card: It's your key to various university services, including the campus shuttle, Halas Sports Center, libraries, parking lots, dining halls and more. Keep it safe—and visit the online card office to register your card. Learn more at: LUC.edu/campuscard; or call: 773.508.2273. Contact UsFor help or more information, please contact: |
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