Welcome to the Wolf Pack 馃帀
HOWL! As one of the newest members of the LOYNO community, you鈥檙e 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鈥檙e here for you! You鈥檙e part of the Wolf Pack now, and Loyola is your new home.
The Welcome Pack Schedule
Here鈥檚 a preview of some of the topics we鈥檒l cover over the next few months:.听听
- Residential life and housing听
- Student financial services
- Online orientation
- Wolf Pack Welcome听
- On-campus dining听
- Student life and ministry 鈥 get involved on campus!听
- Academic coaching
- Career development
- Student health and counseling听
- Exploring New Orleans听
View the full schedule on our 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.听
Your First To-Do鈥檚
If you haven鈥檛 already, be sure to log into your to complete some important action items. Here are a few of the most important items you can knock off your to-do list now.听
Get Connected听听
Get started by setting up your Loyola email and access the Loyola network, known as the Single Sign On (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鈥檒l use your Microsoft login for access to SSO, LORA Self-Service (where you will register for classes), and most other online accounts at Loyola. . 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.听听
Pro Tip: If you鈥檙e shopping for computers or other digital subscriptions, don鈥檛 forget to look for special discounts just for college students! Many options require a 鈥.edu鈥 email address, so it鈥檚 important to set up your Loyno email first.
Submit Your ID Photo听
Log into your 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鈥檒l use your photo to make your Loyola ID that you鈥檒l receive when you arrive in August. Please submit your photo by July 1 for processing.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.
Add an Emergency Contact and Complete Your Registration Agreement听听
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 鈥淯ser Options鈥 dropdown in the menu.听
- Select 鈥淓mergency Contacts鈥 from the dropdown and you鈥檒l have the option to 鈥淎dd a New Contact鈥 or 鈥淓dit鈥 your existing emergency contacts.
- To add a new emergency contact, add the person鈥檚 name, relationship, phone number(s), and address. Check the 鈥淓mergency Contact鈥 and 鈥淢issing Person Contact鈥 checkboxes at the bottom as appropriate.
- Go back to the 鈥淯ser Options鈥 dropdown and select the option that says, 鈥淩equired Agreements鈥 and click on the agreement form to complete it.
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:
- 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
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