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Find Your Favorite Loyola Tradition 馃帀

When you join the Loyola community, you also become part of the New Orleans community鈥攁 city steeped in customs and vibrant culture.听

Now that you鈥檙e part of the Pack, you can join in the events and activities that bond us together as a community. Take a look at a few of our favorite traditions on campus.

Only at Loyola

馃恶 Wolf Pack Wednesday: On Wednesdays, the offers giveaways near the Iggy statue (pictured above) to those wearing maroon, gold, or Loyola gear!听

鈿滐笍 Class Beads: Each class at Loyola has a different 鈥渃lass bead鈥 necklace that is given to them during New Student Convocation as part of Wolf Pack Welcome. Traditionally, students wear their class beads at graduation.听

馃憰 Dressing Iggy: On special occasions, our statue, St. Ignatius of Loyola is dressed in different t-shirts and accessories based on what is happening on campus.

Good Reasons to Get Together

馃檹 Mass of the Holy Spirit: For centuries, many Catholic schools have celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit to ring in the start of a new school year. At Loyola, this celebration showcases the many talents of our students and faculty.

馃尦 Awakening Retreat: A time to get away from campus, meet new people, and grow deeper in your sense of belonging at Loyola and in your relationship with God, however you understand God to be.听

馃帀Third Friday: Loyola鈥檚 University Programming Board hosts interesting and one-of-a-kind events on the third Friday of every month during the school year. From Countdown to Carnival to Crawfish in the Quad to movie nights, you won鈥檛 want to miss these celebrations.

鈽冿笍Sneaux: Every year in December, the front lawn of Loyola is , complete with 20 tons of real snow! (Yes, even in New Orleans.) Sip hot chocolate, get your picture with Santa, and have a snowball fight with your friends.听听

A Habit of Helping Others

馃挭 Homecoming Service: In the Jesuit tradition, Loyola strives to develop individuals who dedicate their lives to service for others. Each year, students come together at the start of Homecoming to complete service projects throughout the greater New Orleans community.听

馃挍 Loyola University Community Action Program (LUCAP): LUCAP is a student-initiated, student-led volunteer service and advocacy organization open to all students. Students involved in have opportunities for direct service and advocacy.听

These are just a few examples of the ways you can get involved on campus. is here to help you find your path at Loyola鈥攚hether that鈥檚 taking part in a long-standing Loyola tradition or helping you start your own.听

Connect With Us!

Register for Havoc鈥檚 Sneak Peek

Can鈥檛 wait to start your Wolf Pack experience? Visit Loyola this summer! You鈥檙e invited to attend , one of two optional preview days designed just for incoming students and their families. Here鈥檚 what you can expect:听

  • See showcases of academic programs and majors
  • Get a taste of New Orleans music, food, and traditions
  • Take advantage of early access to meet with current students, faculty, and staff
  • Visit with campus staff and get help transitioning to campus life

You can choose to attend on Tuesday, June 17 or Tuesday, July 8. Both days will have the same lineup of fun showcases and resources. Each event runs from 8:15 a.m. 鈥 2 p.m. CT.

Learn more and to save your spot!听

Your To-Do List

鉁 to set up your Loyola email and access the Loyola network, known as the Single Sign On (SSO) portal.听

鉁 Submit Your ID Photo by July 1听 Log into your 黑料社区 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.听 If you plan to attend Havoc's Sneak Peek and would like to pick up your ID at that time, please submit your photo by June 1.

鉁 Complete your checklist items鈥攊ncluding submitting your Loyola ID photo by July 1.听听

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