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The Welcome Pack is a weekly newsletter featuring important information and resources to help you prepare for your first year at Loyola.
HOWL! As one of the newest members of the LOYNO community, you’re now subscribed to The Welcome Pack newsletter, where you will receive important information and resources to help you prepare for your first semester at Loyola. We know you probably have a lot of questions about how to plan for your college experience. We’re here for you! You’re part of the Wolf Pack now, and Loyola is your new home.
The Welcome Pack Schedule
Here’s a preview of some of the topics we’ll cover over the next few months:
| Residential life and housing |
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| Student financial services |
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| Wolf Pack Welcome, in-person orientation |
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| Student life and ministry |
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| Student health and counseling |
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View the full schedule on our Incoming Student page to get more details about each topic and additional resources. Reply to this email or give us a call at 504.865.3240 with any specific questions along the way.
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Your First To-Do’s
If you haven’t already, be sure to log into your Admissions Status Portal to complete some important action items. You probably also received emails from the Office of Admissions about these tasks. Here are a few of the most important items you can knock off your to-do list now.
Get Connected
Get started by setting up your Loyola email and access to the Loyola network, known as the Single Sign On, or SSO, portal. Check your email for step-by-step instructions to access your Loyola accounts, including instructions for free access to Microsoft Office 365.
You should have first received this email when you were admitted to Loyola. You’ll use your Microsoft login for access to SSO, LORA Self-Service, where you will register for classes, and most other online accounts at Loyola. Find more tips on this page.
Contact the IT Help Desk with any technology-related questions by calling 504.865.2255 or emailing support@loyno.edu using your Loyno email address.
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| Pro Tip: If you’re shopping for computers or other digital subscriptions, don’t forget to look for special discounts just for college students! Many options require a “.edu” email address, so it’s important to set up your Loyno email first. |
Submit Your ID Photo
Log into your Admissions Status Portal and upload your headshot in the “Upload Materials” section. Be sure to select “ID Photo” from the dropdown menu. Make sure your photo clearly shows your face and has a vertical orientation.
We’ll use your photo to make your Loyola ID that you’ll receive when you arrive in August. Please do not take a picture of your driver’s license or passport photo — we need a fresh one.
Please submit your photo by July 1 for processing. If you plan to attend Wolf Pack Ready and would like to pick up your ID at that time, please submit your photo by June 1.
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Add an Emergency Contact and Complete Your Registration Agreement
You are required to add your Emergency Contact information and complete the Registration Agreement in LORA Self-Service. Students who fail to submit an emergency contact/registration agreement before the start of the semester may risk being dropped from their courses.
Follow these steps:
- Log into LORA Self-Service and find the “User Options” dropdown in the menu.
- Select “Emergency Contacts” from the dropdown.
- Choose “Add a New Contact” or “Edit” your existing emergency contacts.
- To add a new emergency contact, add the person’s name, relationship, phone number(s), and address.
- Check the “Emergency Contact” and “Missing Person Contact” checkboxes at the bottom as appropriate.
- Go back to the “User Options” dropdown and select “Required Agreements” to complete the agreement form.
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Register for Wolf Pack Ready
Join us this summer for Wolf Pack Ready, a flexible, one-day experience designed just for you and your family to help you complete key tasks.
What to Expect
- Schedule 1:1 appointments with key campus offices to connect with staff who are here to support your success.
- Meet with academic advisors in all of the undergraduate colleges and special programs during drop-in advising opportunities across campus.
- Explore campus resources at our student services fair.
- Join an optional campus tour to get a feel for your future home.
- Get your questions answered about academics, housing, finances, and more.
You and your family can schedule as many, or as few, appointments as you'd like, based on what you need most.
Choose Your Date
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June 23
Book your appointments by June 16 to finalize your schedule for the day.
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July 14
Book your appointments by July 7 to finalize your schedule for the day.
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Schedule 1:1 appointments between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. with campus offices.
Attend as much or as little as you need — this day is all about YOU.
Save Your Spot Today
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