Welcome to Loyola
Access Your Loyola Accounts
Log into important online platforms.
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@loyno.edu using your Loyno email address.
Once you're logged into your Gmail account, you can change your name by following these instructions.
Fill Out Your Advising Survey
Work with your advisor to get your schedule.
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.
Submit Your ID Photo
Upload your headshot for your ID card.
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, 2025 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
Complete Your Health Requirements
Submit your immunization records and check your health insurance.
All students are required by Louisiana law to submit immunization records. The deadline to submit Immunization records or requests for exemption is August 8, 2025. 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@loyno.edu.
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.
Add an Emergency Contact and Complete Your Registration Agreement
Complete this step no later than August 18.
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 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.
New Student Programs
Start your LOYNO experience with these engaging events and programs.
Havoc's Sneak Peek
Register to attend an optional early access event this summer with your family. You'll meet other new students, get a glimpse of academic and campus life at Loyola, and experience New Orleans culture and traditions.
Online Orientation & Virtual Events
All first-year students are required to complete online orientation before classes start. We also host many optional virtual events over the summer to help you stay engaged!
Wolf Pack Welcome
The fall semester kicks off with Wolf Pack Welcome, our mandatory orientation program designed to prepare the newest members of the Pack for the transition to life at Loyola.
Parent Events & Resources
Caregivers of new students have many opportunities to engage wit the Wolf Pack community.
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. Some of the topics we will cover include:
- Residential life and housing
- Our Jesuit values
- Online orientation
- Loyola traditions
- Tuition and billing
- Student life and campus events
- Student health and counseling
- Getting around New Orleans
- Much more!
Parents/Guardians: If you'd like to receive our weekly newsletter as well, you can email admit@loyno.edu to get added to our subscriber list.
Email Schedule for Fall 2025 Students
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.
Residential Life
April 29, 2025
Prepare for residential life at Loyola, including how to apply for housing, find a roommate, and get ready for move-in day.
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Havoc's Sneak Peek
May 5, 2025
Get an early taste of campus life at one of our optional summer preview days designed just for incoming students and their families.
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Welcome to the Wolf Pack
May 7, 2025
Get connected with the LOYNO community and start completing your first to-do items as a new member of the Wolf Pack.
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Guided by Our Jesuit Values
May 14, 2025
Discover how Loyola’s Jesuit mission shapes your student experience—mind, body, and spirit—from service learning to community connection.
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Loyola Traditions & Campus Life
May 20, 2025
Celebrate what makes Loyola special—from class beads and campus events to student retreats and service opportunities rooted in our Jesuit values.
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Havoc's Sneak Peek Invite
May 28, 2025
Get a head start on your LOYNO journey at Havoc’s Sneak Peek—an optional summer preview day packed with fun, resources, and an early look at campus life.
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Online Orientation Now Open
June 4, 2025
Get started on your orientation modules to learn more about campus life, academic support, student wellness, and what to expect this fall at Loyola.
Diversity & Social Justice
June 11, 2025
Explore how Loyola celebrates inclusion, empowers student voices, and builds community through advocacy, faith, and identity.
Language Learning & Study Abroad
June 18, 2025
Explore how foreign language study and immersive global experiences can expand your worldview—and how to get started at Loyola.
Campus Dining & Wellness
June 25, 2025
Get the scoop on meal plans, dining spots, nutrition support, and holistic resources to help you thrive at Loyola.
E-Bill & Payment Options
July 2, 2025
View your fall tuition bill, set up a payment plan, and explore important financial info before the August 1 deadline.
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Student Health & Counseling
July 9, 2025
Explore Loyola’s physical and mental health services, student insurance, and how we support your well-being year-round.
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Wolf Pack Welcome
July 30, 2025
Kick off your Loyola journey with Wolf Pack Welcome! Meet your Krewe, explore campus, and join traditions that mark the start of your college experience.
Student Code of Conduct
August 6, 2025
Learn about your rights and responsibilities at Loyola, complete your mandatory conduct training by September 12, and download the Loyno Alert app to stay safe and connected on campus.
Welcome Week, HowlConnect, & UPB
August 13, 2025
Kick off the year at Welcome Back Week—discover 100+ student orgs, track events with HowlConnect/Corq, and find your fit with UPB, intramurals, Greek Life, and Campus Ministry. Interested in leadership? Apply to First Year Council by August 24, 2025.
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First Week of Classes
August 20, 2025
Welcome to the Pack! 🎉 Go to class, connect with professors, and get involved through orgs, intramurals, or Greek life. Stay on top of deadlines—August 22 is the last day to add a class, and August 29 is the last day to drop.
Welcome from SGA
August 27, 2025
Meet your Student Government Association—your voice on campus. They advocate for student welfare, equity, sustainability, and community service, and keep the fun going with UPB’s Wolf Pack Wednesday and giveaways. Connect at SGA@loyno.edu and on Instagram @loyno_sga @loyno_upb @loyno_hoco.
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SLM Overview
September 3, 2025
Discover Student Life & Ministry—your hub for 100+ orgs, Greek life, intramurals, commuter resources, and more. Visit us in the Danna Center (M–F, 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.), explore events on HowlConnect/CORQ, or reach out at getinvolved@loyno.edu.
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Student Ministry Programs
September 10, 2025
Find what centers you, feeds your soul, and fuels your passion through Loyola’s Student Ministry. Join Mass or interfaith programs, connect with a Resident Minister, explore Ignatian Life Communities, or serve others through LUCAP. Learn more at This Week in Ministry or email ministry@loyno.edu.
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Exploring NOLA
September 17, 2025
Discover New Orleans with SLM’s Get to NOLA excursions—swamp tours, ghost tours, hikes, and more! 🚲 No car? Use Loyola’s shuttle, free RTA Opportunity Pass, or request a Jazzy Pass for city transit. Stay safe with the LOYNO Alert app, and check out our food map to sample the best eats around town.
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Get Fit, Go Play, Stay Involved
September 24, 2025
Stay active at the University Sports Complex with group fitness classes and personal training, join an intramural team or club sport, and cheer on Wolf Pack Athletics—18 teams strong and free for students with your Loyola ID! 🐺💪
Career Development
October 1, 2025
Are you ready to spark your potential and take the next step in your career? The Career Development Center is here to help you connect your aspirations to a career path and plan that complements your strengths and interests. Through one-on-one coaching, we work with students to explore the possibilities for careers and grad school.
Make It Official
You're part of the Wolf Pack—it's time to howl all about it! You can shop for your official LOYNO apparel and gear from the Loyola University Bookstore online. Show off your maroon and gold spirit to your family and friends.
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Loyno Family Portal
Learn more about Loyola and join communities that are important to you and your student. Personalize information that caters to you and your student's interests, and interact with other families going through the college search process.