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Best. Year. Ever.

Congratulations on completing your first semester at Loyola. The class of 2015 is off to a great start. You are already making your mark on campus, building community together, joining clubs and activities, and engaging your professors. To continue that success, consider the variety of opportunities that will enrich your Loyola Experience.

The First-Year Milestones
Complete Discover Loyola and Univ 101.
Commit to at least two campus organizations.
Develop a four-year plan.
Build your resume and eportfolio.


Reflection questions
What are you most grateful for from semester 1?
Where are you with accomplishing your first-year milestones?
Where are you with declaring your major?

January

  • January 15 Move in to your Residence hall.
  • January 17 Classes begin.
  • January 19–21 Get rowdy at Spirit Week.
  • January 20–22 / 27–29 Attend a 360 first-year retreat at Loyola’s campus in Bull Valley, Ill.

February

  • February 1 Remember MLK at campus celebrations.
  • February 21 Land a summer internship at the Career Fair.

    • March

  • March 5-10 Enjoy spring break.
  • March 30-31 Groove to big-name acts at Colossus.

    • April

  • April 5–9 Enjoy your Easter holiday.
  • April 16–20 Register for classes for the second year of your Loyola Experience.
  • April 15–17 Participate in Weekend of Excellence, the campuswide celebration of learning.
  • April 16 Celebrate the end of the semester at the Damen Ball.
  • April 30 Final exams begin. (Exams end May 8.)

    • All Semester

  • All Semester Open your mind.
  • All Semester Challenge your body. Sign up for club and intramural sports at Halas.
  • All Semester Celebrate your faith.
  • All Semester Serve your neighbor.