Welcome Week

Welcome Week is your opportunity to get acclimated to life at Loyola. With over 40 events to choose from, discover the traditions and opportunities that make Loyola unique and explore ways to connect, learn, laugh, reflect and grow throughout your time as a student.

Get Ready for Welcome Week

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Events Schedule

Explore over 40 events across the Lake Shore, Water Tower, and Health Sciences Campuses, from New Student Convocation to Movie on the Quad.

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Check-in Process

Learn how to explore the schedule, register your top events, and check-in with LUCommunity

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Getting Around

Take advantage of the Intercampus Shuttle and public transit to get between events and campuses.

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Find your LUCommunity

LUCommunity is your guide to getting involved and personalizing your experience on campus during Welcome Week and beyond. Visit LUCommunity and download the mobile app to start exploring events, register in advance, and check in.

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Events & student organizations

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Stay Involved

Explore how to stay engaged and connected with student life beyond Welcome Week.

Join a student organization

Student Success Services

Discover events on campus

Your Rambler Journey

As you embark on the path ahead, explore and reflect on the shared traditions and unique opportunities that define the Loyola experience.