SOAR Leaders
Our Summer Onboarding, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) Leaders are here to assist you through registration and orientation, and help provide a student perspective on joining the Loyola community. Throughout the summer, our SOAR Leaders will be hosting a variety of virtual events to help get you acquainted with courses, student life, and pre-professional programs you can take part in once you start here. Our SOAR Leaders will provide the following services throughout the summer:
Assistance during Registration Week, June 23rd-June 27th:
- 11am-3pm and 4pm-8pm every day,
Can assist with the following:
- Searching for courses on LOCUS
- Finding alternatives for other courses
- Understanding your My Academic Requirements on LOCUS
- Registering for the appropriate Pre-Health and Pre-Law courses
- Finding Core classes
- How to take the Writing Placement Assessment (WPA) or Math Placement Assessment (MPA)
Drop-In Hours: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mondays & Fridays
- If you have any questions or you are waiting for an answer from an academic advisor, please feel free to drop in to our SOAR advising hours for quick assistance. These questions can range from your current classes to general life on Loyola’s campus!
Mentorship Hours:
- These hours will be hosted on a variety of topics that our SOAR Leaders have experienced first-hand while studying at Loyola. These presentations will include resources and discussions on the following topics:
- Studying abroad
- Each SOAR Leaders’ major, minor, academic program, and pre-professional track/career goals
- The Interdisciplinary Honors Program
- Engaged Learning and Writing Intensive Courses
- Transfer Credit through AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment
- Sequencing for important major coursework
- University graduation requirements
- And so much more!
Click here to access the schedule for Drop-In and Mentorship Hours for SOAR Leaders.
You will be able to access the SOAR leaders by clicking this Zoom link!

SOAR: Abigail Stacy
My name is Abigail Stacy, and I am Chemistry major and Classical Civilization minor. I'm in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program and will be a sophomore this coming fall. I love The 1975, stationery, and Ancient Greek plays!
SOAR: Eloise Grayda
My name is Eloise Grayda, and this upcoming school year I will be a Senior majoring in Forensic Science with a minor in Japanese Language and Culture. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, and love exploring and having spontaneous trips with friends. I’m part of the executive board of Loyola’s Filipinx-interest student organization, KAPWA. Outside of that, I’m a self-taught dancer, avid movie-watcher, blind box fiend, and impulsive plushie collector!

SOAR: Renata Lopez
My name is Renata Lopez, I am rising Senior majoring in Finance and Information Systems, minoring in Women and Gender Studies. I happen to be a cycle instructor for our GFIT classes at HALAS, which is Loyola’s gym. I am also into running! I recently just ran a marathon in Milwaukee, one of the best experiences I have ever had!

SOAR: Rosalie Sullivan
Hello! My name is Rosalie Sullivan, and I am a rising senior at Loyola majoring in Psychology with a minor in Social Work. I am involved in campus ministry and have worked for both the department of new student programs and first and second year advising during my time here. I’m from Birmingham Alabama and enjoy running, cooking, crocheting, and LOTS of Disney movie watching!

SOAR: Tiera Prince
My name is Tiera Prince. I am from Atlanta, Georgia, and I’m currently a rising Senior pursuing a degree in Molecular Biology on the Pre-Med track. On campus, I am a LUCES Scholar in the CDI Office, highly engaged in pre-health clubs, and am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. This summer, I am excited to be working as a SOAR, taking in the lovely weather, and exploring some new pre-health opportunities.
Our Summer Onboarding, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) Leaders are here to assist you through registration and orientation, and help provide a student perspective on joining the Loyola community. Throughout the summer, our SOAR Leaders will be hosting a variety of virtual events to help get you acquainted with courses, student life, and pre-professional programs you can take part in once you start here. Our SOAR Leaders will provide the following services throughout the summer:
Assistance during Registration Week, June 23rd-June 27th:
- 11am-3pm and 4pm-8pm every day,
Can assist with the following:
- Searching for courses on LOCUS
- Finding alternatives for other courses
- Understanding your My Academic Requirements on LOCUS
- Registering for the appropriate Pre-Health and Pre-Law courses
- Finding Core classes
- How to take the Writing Placement Assessment (WPA) or Math Placement Assessment (MPA)
Drop-In Hours: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mondays & Fridays
- If you have any questions or you are waiting for an answer from an academic advisor, please feel free to drop in to our SOAR advising hours for quick assistance. These questions can range from your current classes to general life on Loyola’s campus!
Mentorship Hours:
- These hours will be hosted on a variety of topics that our SOAR Leaders have experienced first-hand while studying at Loyola. These presentations will include resources and discussions on the following topics:
- Studying abroad
- Each SOAR Leaders’ major, minor, academic program, and pre-professional track/career goals
- The Interdisciplinary Honors Program
- Engaged Learning and Writing Intensive Courses
- Transfer Credit through AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment
- Sequencing for important major coursework
- University graduation requirements
- And so much more!
Click here to access the schedule for Drop-In and Mentorship Hours for SOAR Leaders.
You will be able to access the SOAR leaders by clicking this Zoom link!