Welcome to the Wolf Pack 🐺 | Introduction

HOWL! As one of the newest members of the LOYNO community, you’re 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’re here for you! You’re part of the Wolf Pack now, and Loyola is your new home.

What to Expect in The Welcome Pack

Here’s a preview of some of the topics we’ll cover over the next few weeks: 

• Residential life and housing
• Student financial services
• Online orientation 
• Dining and meal plans
• How to get involved on campus 
• Academic advising and career development
• Student health and counseling 

Can’t wait to learn more? View the full schedule on our Incoming Student page to get more details about each topic and additional resources. Reply to this email to speak with your admissions counselor or give us a call at 504.865.3240 with any questions along the way.

Your First To-Do’s 

If you haven’t already, be sure to log into your Admissions Status Portal to complete some important action items. Here are a few of the most important items you can knock off your to-do list now. 

Get Connected  

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.  

Pro Tip: If you’re shopping for computers or other digital subscriptions, don’t forget to look for special discounts just for college students! Many options require a “.edu” email address, so it’s important to set up your Loyno email first.

Submit Your Housing Application by December 1, 2025

Complete your Spring 2026 Housing Application in our residential management system, known as The Housing and Dining Portal, available in SSO. Completing your application on time will help give us important information to plan for your arrival. Check your email for detailed instructions from Residential Life.

Reach out to Residential Life directly with any questions: 

• Call: 504.865.2445 
• Text: 504.384.7953
• Email: reslife@loyno.edu  

Submit Your ID Photo 

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. Make sure your photo clearly shows your face and has a vertical orientation. We will use your photo to make your Loyola ID, which you can pick up from LUPD when you arrive in January.

Submit your photo by December 10, 2025. 

Connect with Your Advisor 

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. 

Add an Emergency Contact and Complete Your Registration Agreement  

You are required to add your emergency contact information and complete the registration agreement in LORA Self-Service no later than January 30, 2026.

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:

1. Log into LORA Self-Service and find the “User Options” dropdown in the menu. 
    
2. Select “Emergency Contacts” from the dropdown and you’ll have the option to “Add a New Contact” or “Edit” your existing emergency contacts.
    
3. 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.
    
4. Go back to the “User Options” dropdown and select the option that says, “Required Agreements” and click on the agreement form to complete it. 

Get connected with the LOYNO community!

Follow these accounts on Instagram to get a preview of what it’s like to be a part of the Wolf Pack. 

@loyola_nola

The official university account shares the latest news and announcements. (You can also follow us on TikTok!)

@loyno_sga

Loyola’s Student Government Association account, featuring student spotlights, resources, and tips for your best life at Loyola. 

@loyno_slm

The go-to spot to get a feel for campus life at Loyola. View upcoming Wolf Pack events, student organizations, and more.  

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