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Graduate School Week

Graduate School Week is a series of programs designed to help you explore Loyola’s graduate program options, prepare strong applications, and connect with faculty, alumni, and advisors to plan your next steps in advancing your education. This event is open to Loyola students and alumni, as well as non-Loyola students from any class level or major. 

Graduate School Week Schedule | September 28, 2026 - October 2, 2026

Check out the schedule below! Click on each date to expand and see the sessions, details, and registration links for that day.

6:00 – 7:00 PM
Virtual Current Loyola students and alumni

Alumni Advantage

Learn more about programs offering auto admission and the alumni merit discount.

7:00 – 8:00 PM
Virtual Prospective students, current students

LIM Info Session

Meet the Director of LIM and learn about the online LIM programs and the admissions requirements.

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Virtual Prospective students, current students

Counseling Info Session

Program Chair Dr. Lauren Hunter will discuss the program and the application process.

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Virtual Prospective students, current students

Master of Criminology & Justice

Meet faculty from the Department of Criminology & Justice and learn more about program requirements and the application process.

12:30 – 1:30 PM
Virtual Prospective students, current students

Graduate Business Programs Information Session

Director of COB Graduate Programs Susan Mickey will discuss the program and the application process.

12:30 – 1:30 PM
Virtual Current students and alumni

Professional & Continuing Studies Info Session

Interested in adding a certificate or credential to your resume? Want to take a course to master a career-ready skill that will make you more marketable in today’s job market? Attend this information session about the non-credit certificates, bootcamps, courses, and programs offered by Loyola’s Office of Professional & Continuing Studies. This session will also discuss scholarships, discounts, and funding opportunities — some of which cover 100% of tuition and fees.

Register Zoom link provided at registration
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Virtual Prospective students, current students

Master of Music Therapy Info Session

Program Chair Dr. Jessica DeKleva will discuss the program and the application process.

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Virtual Prospective students, current students

Graduate Admissions Info Session — Undecided Students

General information session about all graduate programs and the application process.

6:00 – 7:00 PM
Virtual Prospective students, current students

Master of Arts in Teaching Info Session

Program Chair Dr. Glenda Hembree will discuss the program and the application process.

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
In-Person Current students

Grad School Drop-In Hours & Career Closet Pop-Up

Need a little extra support on your grad school journey? Career Coaches will be available all day long — no appointment needed! Stop by whenever it works for you to get feedback on your grad school resume, personal statement, or other application materials. While you’re here, swing by our Career Closet Pop-Up to shop gently used professional clothing — for free!

No registration needed — just stop by Career Development Center, 1st Floor — Monroe Library
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
In-Person Prospective students, current students

Grad Admissions Drop-In Hours

Drop in with admission counselors to review grad applications, submit documents, check your admissions status, and more.

No registration needed — just stop by Thomas Hall, Room 318
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Virtual Prospective students, current students

Online Admissions Drop-In Hours

Drop in with Admission Recruiters to review grad applications, submit documents, check your admissions status, and more.

No registration needed — just log on