Complete Map for New Students

UNIVERSAL ID/USERNAME/UVID

• Your Loyola Universal is unique to you. You can find UVID on your Student Portal.
• Your UVID and password provides you with a single source sign-on to university applications, access to university computers and resources.
• Password self-service will allow you to reset your password, unlock your account, and setup your personal security questions.

 LOCUS

• How to login to LOCUS (PDF )
• Student Homepage Overview (PDF)

 E-MAIL

• All official University communications will be sent to your Loyola email address.
• Outlook is the email and calendar client included with the Microsoft Office suite of programs. It can be used to send and receive email messages, schedule meetings, manage contacts and tasks, and much more.
• Mobile Access: The following link will have more information on how to set up Outlook on your mobile device. Click here for instructions on each type of operating system.
• Please visit the Student Technology Resources page for a comprehensive list of resources.

 ITS SERVICE DESK

• The ITS Service Desk department provides the University with a single point of access for technology support.
• To submit a request for service or support, log an incident or send an e-mail to ITSServiceDesk@luc.edu.
• Call the ITS Service Desk via phone at 773.508.4ITS (773.508.4487).
• For any additional questions, contact the ITS Service Desk during normal business hours.

LOCUS

• Manage your Personal Information (PDF)
• FERPA, View Parent/Guest Access, Privacy Settings (PDF)

HEALTH APP

• Enter your immunization
• For additional information please visit: https://www.luc.edu/wellness/medical/immunizations/

LOCUS

• Enrolling in Classes (PDF)

LOCUS

• Campus Finances Overview and Account Summary (PDF)
• Electronic Billing and the iPlan (PDF)
• Student Health Insurance (PDF)
• Refund Direct Deposit (PDF)

WI-FI Wireless Connect

• Every new device connecting to the network via wired or wireless must be registered. This must be done while on campus -- you can do this step when you come for orientation!
• Please refer to information on Loyola's wireless network at Wireless Connect.
• Visit the Wireless FAQ page with your devices when you are on-campus for step by step instruction, or contact the ITS Service Desk. 

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365

• Download Microsoft Office 365 on up to five PCs or Macs, five tables and five phones.
• Access full mobile versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
• For more information about your O365 account visit our About Microsoft Office 365 page.

DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES

• Digital Media Services (DMS) provides support to a number of technology resources for the Loyola Community. From video production equipment to large format poster printing, from multimedia lab locations and software to online applications and resources, we are dedicated to promoting success inside and outside of the classroom.
  
  • DMS maintains over 30 computer lab and kiosk locations across the Lake Shore, Water Tower and Health Science campuses. These range from open-access spaces, high traffic kiosk locations, to shared departmental only locations. Visit our Lab Locations.
  • View the current list of software applications in our computer labs here.
  • Review our Printing & Posters instructions for on-campus printing.
  • Browse and Reserve equipment from the Equipment Loan Program.
  • Visit our WTC Vocal Booth for podcasting, narration and dialog recordings.
  • Visit TechConnect for software and hardware discounts.

SAKAI

• Sakai is a community source learning management system for collaboration, also known as a Collaborative Learning Environment (CLE). It can be used for coursework as well as project sites for student clubs, research projects, department organizations, or any other group that has information and resources to share, whether narrowly or broadly, within the Loyola community.
• Sakai includes course sites and project sites.
  
  • Students are assigned to course sites in Sakai via LOCUS.
  • Project sites can be created by faculty, staff, or students.
• Visit Learning Technologies & Innovation's Sakai resources page for information about this learning management system and step-by-step instructions for use.
• For additional assistance with Sakai, please contact sakai@luc.edu.

CAMPUS DOWNLOADING

• Campus Downloading
  

CAMPUS SAFETY

• Loyola Alert