Transfer Schedule
Welcome to the start of your Rambler Journey!
We are beyond excited to welcome you to campus this summer at Loyola University Chicago Orientation (or LUCO), which will be your first steps towards the start of your college experience. During your one and a half day LUCO session, you'll be supported by our dedicated team of Orientation Leaders who are here to help you discover what being a Rambler means to you and how you'll fit in to Loyola in the fall. Make sure to read through the entire schedule in this program so you can be best prepared for what’s coming next.
SCHEDULE for JUNE 27
Early Morning - 8:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Check-in and Breakfast
Galvin Lobby in Sullivan Center, 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Check in with our Orientation staff and help yourself to a complimentary breakfast for the duration of check-in in our Sullivan Center for Student Services lobby.
Welcome Session
Galvin Auditorium, 9:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Loyola University staff and students welcome attendees to Transfer Orientation. This session will provide details and information about today’s programming and events.
Dollars and Sense (Bursar’s Office)
Galvin Auditorium, 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
This session, led by the Bursar’s Office, surrounds helping guide families in managing student educational expenses related to payment plans, tuition insurance, and more.
Thrive at Loyola (Wellness Center)
Galvin Auditorium, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Learn about the services provided to students by the Wellness Center and discover how we can partner together to help your health and well-being thrive at Loyola.
College and School Presentations
Various locations, 10:45 – 11:20 a.m.
College of Arts and Sciences
Marcella Neihoff School of Nursing
Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health
Quinlan School of Business
School of Communication
School of Education
School of Environmental Sustainability
School of Social Work
Parents as Partners (Office of the Dean of Students)
Galvin Auditorium, 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
In this session, led by the Office of the Dean of Students, learn more about this period of transition and growth for your student as they begin their educational journey at Loyola, and how you as a parent or family member can play a supportive and empowering role as they navigate their first year at Loyola.
Morning - 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Getting Around at Loyola (Campus Transportation)
Galvin Auditorium, 11:20 – 11:50 a.m.
Learn about services provided to students by the Campus Transportation and UPass offices to get your students around our lakeside campuses and the City of Chicago
Lunch
Simpson Dining Hall, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Current Student Panel
Galvin Auditorium, 11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Listen to current Ramblers answer common questions about life at Loyola and have an opportunity to ask them questions yourself!
Small Group
with your Orientation Leader, 12:30 – 1:15 p.m
Group up with your OL and fellow classmates! This time is spent getting to know each other and learning more about life at Loyola.
Lunch
Damen Dining Hall, 12:45 – 1:25 p.m.
Loyola University Values (Mission Integration)
Galvin Auditorium, 1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Loyola’s mission is both a foundation for all that we do as a university and an invitation for how we engage and grow as a community. In the LUV Session, we will examine five shared values drawn from Loyola’s mission and explore ways that Ramblers can grow into and animate the mission during their time at Loyola.
Early Afternoon - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Commuter Student Life & Engagement
Life Science Building 142, 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Ramblers Achieving Success (Tutoring Center)
Galvin Auditorium, 1:45 – 2:15 p.m.
The Tutoring Center connects what to learn with how to learn by providing free academic and learning support for the Loyola community. In this session, we’ll explore how Supplemental Instruction, Peer Tutoring, Success Coaching, and our Strategies for Learning course can help you achieve your academic goals as a Rambler.
Campus Safety & The Student Promise
Life Science Building 142, 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
At Loyola, students are called to uphold The Student Promise which is your commitment to care for yourself, care for others, and care for the community. This session will review your student's role in being a responsible, caring, and accountable member of our community, including important resources from Campus Safety and Loyola's Community Standards.
Scavenger Hunt
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
Career Support to, through, and beyond LUC (Career Services)
Life Science Building - 142, 2:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Discover how Career Services supports transfer students on their career journey through our 11 undergraduate, industry-focused Career Communities led by career advisors. Included in the career guidance provided by Career Services is support for student employment and pre-professional pathways (pre-medicine and pre-law). Learn about the resources and opportunities available to help students explore their interests, validate potential career paths, and prepare for the future.
Late Afternoon - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Campus Safety & The Student Promise
Life Science Building 142, 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
At Loyola, we are called to uphold The Student Promise which is your commitment to care for yourself, care for others, and care for the community. This session will review your role in being a responsible, caring, and accountable member of our community, including important resources from Campus Safety and Loyola's Community Standards.
Partners in Prevention (Wellness Center)
Damen MPR South, 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Learn about the services provided to students by the Wellness Center and discover how you as a parent or family member play a vital role as a partner in caring for your student’s health and well-being at Loyola.
Connect with Career Communities (Career Services)
Life Science Building 142, 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
As a transfer student who may have been motivated to come to Loyola due to a change in your academic or career plans, Career Services is here to support you every step of the way. We’ll show you how to make the most of your time as a transfer student, connecting you with our industry-focused Career Communities led by career advisors. With personalized guidance and a wealth of resources, we’ll help you navigate your career planning, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to succeed both during your time at Loyola and beyond.
Loyola University Values (Mission Integration)
Damen MPR South, 3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
Dive into the mission and values that ground all that we do at Loyola, with staff from the Division of Mission Integration. Find out what makes Loyola unique and learn how students can engage transformational opportunities to support their holistic growth.
Small Group
with your Orientation Leader, 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Regroup with your OL and fellow classmates! This time is spent getting to know each other and learning more about life at Loyola.
Resource Fair
Damen Atrium & 2nd Floor Balcony, 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Explore and talk to over 30 campus offices and resources all in one location.
Schedule for July 16
Early Morning - 8:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Check-in and Breakfast
Damen Den, 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Check in with our Orientation staff and help yourself to a complimentary breakfast for the duration of check-in in our Damen Student Center.
Welcome Session
Damen Multipurpose Room, 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Loyola University staff and students welcome attendees to Transfer Orientation. This session will provide details and information about today’s programming and events.
Dollars and Sense (Bursar’s Office)
Damen Multipurpose Room, 9:45 – 10:05 a.m.
This session, led by the Bursar’s Office, surrounds helping guide families in managing student educational expenses related to payment plans, tuition insurance, and more.
Thrive at Loyola (Wellness Center)
Damen Multipurpose Room, 10:05 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Learn about the services provided to students by the Wellness Center and discover how we can partner together to help your health and well-being thrive at Loyola.
College and School Presentations
Various locations, 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
College of Arts and Sciences
Quinlan School of Business
School of Communication
School of Education
Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health
School of Environmental Sustainability
School of Social Work
Parents as Partners (Office of the Dean of Students)
Damen Multipurpose Room, 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
In this session, led by the Office of the Dean of Students, learn more about this period of transition and growth for your student as they begin their educational journey at Loyola, and how you as a parent or family member can play a supportive and empowering role as they navigate their first year at Loyola.
Morning - 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Getting Around at Loyola (Campus Transportation)
Damen MPR South, 11:20 – 11:50 a.m.
Learn about services provided to students by the Campus Transportation and UPass offices to get your students around our lakeside campuses and the City of Chicago
Lunch
Simpson Dining Hall, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Student Panel
Damen MPR South, 11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Listen to current Ramblers answer common questions about life at Loyola and have an opportunity to ask them questions yourself!
Small Group
With your orientation leader, 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Group up with your OL and fellow classmates! This time is spent getting to know each other and learning more about life at Loyola.
Lunch
Damen Dining Hall, 12:45 – 1:25 p.m.
Loyola University Values (Mission Integration), Life Science Building 142, 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Loyola’s mission is both a foundation for all that we do as a university and an invitation for how we engage and grow as a community. In the LUV Session, we will examine five shared values drawn from Loyola’s mission and explore ways that Ramblers can grow into and animate the mission during their time at Loyola.
Early Afternoon - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Commuter Student Life & Engagement
Damen MPR South, 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Ramblers Achieving Success (Tutoring Center)
Life Science Building 142, 1:45 – 2:15 p.m.
The Tutoring Center connects what to learn with how to learn by providing free academic and learning support for the Loyola community. In this session, we’ll explore how Supplemental Instruction, Peer Tutoring, Success Coaching, and our Strategies for Learning course can help you achieve your academic goals as a Rambler.
Campus Safety & The Student Promise
Damen MPR South, 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
At Loyola, students are called to uphold The Student Promise which is your commitment to care for yourself, care for others, and care for the community. This session will review your student's role in being a responsible, caring, and accountable member of our community, including important resources from Campus Safety and Loyola's Community Standards.
Scavenger Hunt
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
Career Support to, through, and beyond LUC (Career Services)
Damen MPR South, 2:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Discover how Career Services supports transfer students on their career journey through our 11 undergraduate, industry-focused Career Communities led by career advisors. Included in the career guidance provided by Career Services is support for student employment and pre-professional pathways (pre-medicine and pre-law). Learn about the resources and opportunities available to help students explore their interests, validate potential career paths, and prepare for the future.
Late Afternoon - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Campus Safety & The Student Promise
Life Science Building 142, 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
At Loyola, we are called to uphold The Student Promise which is your commitment to care for yourself, care for others, and care for the community. This session will review your role in being a responsible, caring, and accountable member of our community, including important resources from Campus Safety and Loyola's Community Standards.
Partners in Prevention (Wellness Center)
Damen MPR South, 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Learn about the services provided to students by the Wellness Center and discover how you as a parent or family member play a vital role as a partner in caring for your student’s health and well-being at Loyola.
Connect with Career Communities (Career Services)
Life Science Building 142, 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
As a transfer student who may have been motivated to come to Loyola due to a change in your academic or career plans, Career Services is here to support you every step of the way. We’ll show you how to make the most of your time as a transfer student, connecting you with our industry-focused Career Communities led by career advisors. With personalized guidance and a wealth of resources, we’ll help you navigate your career planning, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to succeed both during your time at Loyola and beyond.
Loyola University Values (Mission Integration)
Damen MPR South, 3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
Dive into the mission and values that ground all that we do at Loyola, with staff from the Division of Mission Integration. Find out what makes Loyola unique and learn how students can engage transformational opportunities to support their holistic growth.
Small Group
With your orientation leader, 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Regroup with your OL and fellow classmates! This time is spent getting to know each other and learning more about life at Loyola.
Resource Fair
Damen Atrium & 2nd Floor Balcony, 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Explore and talk to over 30 campus offices and resources all in one location.