Loyola University Chicago

Orientation

First-Years

All summer (June and July) orientation dates have concluded and are no longer available for sign-up. Please refer to the information below regarding next steps.

Because orientation is required, any first-year student who has not yet completed their on-campus orientation experience must sign up for the following orientation date through their student portal. This orientation date is associated with move-in to your university residence hall.

  • August 18-19 (Sign-up deadline: Sunday, July 28)

If you have questions about the orientation dates above, including questions related to date availability, rescheduling a session, or sign-up issues, etc., please email orientation@luc.edu, or call 773-508-7381. 

Orientation is a mandatory program that is comprised of sessions to introduce you to academic and student life at Loyola. Orientation Leaders will share their Loyola experience with you, answer your questions, and do their best to ensure your smooth transition into the Loyola community! 

Summer 2024 Orientation sign-ups opened on Monday, May 6th. 2024 at 10:00 AM Central Time. Students sign up via their student portal. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check your summer plans before registering, as rescheduling may be not be possible. Please only attend the orientation session for which you register. 

Fall 2024 classes begin on Monday, August 26, 2024!