Welcome to Loyola

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HOWL! We're so happy you chose Loyola University New Orleans.

You probably have a lot of questions about how to plan for college. We’re here for you! This page will provide you with resources, important deadlines, and tips to help make your arrival a success.

Stay tuned—we will also share plenty of insider details about life at LOYNO in our new student email newsletter, called The Welcome Pack, starting in May. Scroll down to preview the schedule and topics we will cover.

New Student Programming

Explore virtual events and programming over the summer to help you prepare for your first semester.

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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’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@sanmingzhi.net using your Loyno email address.

Once you're logged into your Gmail account, you can change your name by following these instructions.

An important first step in your college experience is making a plan for how you'll pay for your studies. Our team at Student Financial Services will work one-on-one with your family to determine the best payment options for you. You can start this process by completing the Affordability Questionnaire in your Admissions Status Portal.

Contact Student Financial Services for assistance by phone at 504.865.3337 or by email at SFSCenter@sanmingzhi.net.

Want to see what's in store for your first semester? Visit your Admissions Status Portal and complete the Academic Advising and Involvement Interest Survey.* We'll use the information you provide to create a draft schedule of classes. Once you complete your survey, it usually takes your advisor about two weeks to reach out to you with your draft schedule for further discussion.

*College of Business students do not need to complete the survey; your advisor will reach out to you to help you create your schedule.

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. We will use your photo to make your Loyola ID, which you will receive when you arrive on campus. Please submit your photo by July 1, 2024 for processing.

Photo Criteria

Photos should reflect your current appearance—no sunglasses, hats, or head coverings (unless worn for religious purposes)
Stand in front of a plain, light colored background and use a neutral face expression with both eyes open
Place camera directly in front you: full face and shoulder tops should be visible
Clear, color images that are oriented upright only with a high resolution JPEG format (most cell phone cameras can provide this)
Photos taken of your driver's license, current school ID, passport or that feature another person in them will not be accepted

All students are required by Louisiana law to submit immunization records. The deadline to submit Immunization records or requests for exemption is August 9, 2024. Loyola has partnered with Med+Proctor to make the process to submit your immunizations as easy and user-friendly as possible. Follow the instructions on Loyola’s immunization website page to submit proof of immunization. For questions about your immunization requirements, please email immunization@sanmingzhi.net.

All full-time undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in Loyola’s student health insurance plan. You are required to use Loyola’s plan unless you can provide proof of comparable, existing coverage for the academic year. We will send more details about your health plan over the summer, including instruction for how to waive coverage if you are eligible.

You are required to add your Emergency Contact information and complete the Registration Agreement in LORA Self-Service no later than August 18, 2024. 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 and you’ll have the option to “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 the option that says, “Required Agreements” and click on the agreement form to complete it.

The Welcome Pack Email Newsletter

Preparing for your first year of college takes careful planning and organization. We want to make it as seamless and engaging as possible for you. Keep an eye out for The Welcome Pack email newsletter featuring important information and resources to help you prepare for your first year at Loyola University New Orleans. We will send this newsletter to all admitted first-year students via email starting in May and will continue through the start of your first semester as you get settled into college life.

Parents/Guardians: If you'd like to receive our weekly newsletter as well, you can email admit@sanmingzhi.net to get added to our subscriber list.

The Welcome Pack Email Schedule

Here are the topics we will cover each week in your inbox. You can view an archive of the emails here once we send them out.

May Messages

Welcome to Wolf Pack Wednesdays

May 8, 2024

Get a preview of the weekly email schedule and complete some of your first action items as a new member of the Wolf Pack.

Welcome to Loyola

Start Your Wolf Pack Experience

New Student Programming

The Welcome Pack Email Newsletter

The Welcome Pack Email Schedule

Welcome to Wolf Pack Wednesdays

Residential Life

Jesuit Values

University Traditions

Online Orientation

Diversity and Social Justice

Languages and Cultures

Loyola Dining Services

Student Financial Services

Student Health & Counseling Services

Student Success Center

Parking Services and University Bookstore

Wolf Pack Welcome

Student Code of Conduct

Get Ready for LOYNO: Welcome Week, HowlConnect, and Special Events

First Week of Classes

Student Government Association and First-Year Council

Student Organizations and Leadership Programs

Spirituality on Campus

Explore New Orleans

Club Sports, Recreation, and Athletics

Career Development Center

First 50 Days

Loyno Family Portal

Make It Official

Get in the Know at LOYNO