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July 30: Wolf Pack Welcome

We are excited to welcome you to campus! Your Loyola experience starts with Wolf Pack Welcome on August 14-17, 2025. This is a mandatory program designed to kick off the fall semester for the newest members of the Pack. You’ll participate in a variety of programs and events to help you prepare for classes, meet other incoming students, take part in Loyola traditions, and more! 

📲 Download the Guidebook app now to view the Wolf Pack Welcome 2025 schedule. We strongly encourage you to download the app ahead of time so you can view the schedule on your phone. 

Using the Guidebook app, you’ll be able to:

  • View your Krewe Leader contact information.

  • Get an up-to-date schedule.

  • Find where your Krewe will meet.

  • View a map of campus.

  • Receive real-time messages and updates.

All events marked with an asterisk in the Guidebook app are required for students. 

You can also view a printable version of the schedule on this page. 

Parent Programming at Wolf Pack Welcome 

We have optional programming for parents and caregivers during Wolf Pack Welcome available on Thursday, August 14 and Friday, August 15. If your parents/caregivers plan to attend during Wolf Pack Welcome, please complete our guest registration form. View the “Parents & Caregivers” events marked with a gold dot in the Guidebook app. 

Please note: The registration form is for parents/caregivers only; the form requires student information so that we may connect your parents/caregivers to your account in our system. 

New Student Convocation Live Stream

Parents and caregivers who are unable to attend Wolf Pack Welcome in person are invited to tune into the live stream of our New Student Convocation on Thursday, August 14 at 3:45 p.m. CT on Loyola’s YouTube Channel. Complementing their Commencement ceremony four years later, this ceremony serves as a milestone, marking the launch of academic life at Loyola.  

When and Where Do I Check-In for Wolf Pack Welcome?

We look forward to welcoming you to campus for our opening session! Please report to the University Sports Complex (USC) on the fifth floor in the same building as the Freret Street Garage at 8:45 a.m. on August 14 for the opening session. Our on-campus staff can guide you to the correct location and answer your questions. You’ll still need to download the Guidebook app to access your full schedule. 

Where Can I Park?

If you will be driving to campus, please visit the Maps and Directions site for detailed information on how to access campus. Parking is available free of charge during Wolf Pack Welcome in both the West Road and Freret Street Garages. Both garages will also have an unloading zone available on the first floor for you to move your items.

Have More Questions?

For questions about Wolf Pack Welcome, call 504.865.3622 or email getinvolved@loyno.edu.  

Reminder: Upcoming Virtual Info Sessions 

The Career Development Center and Office of Financial Aid invite you to learn all about the Federal Work Study Program (FWS) at Loyola University! Student eligibility to participate in the Federal Work Study Program is determined yearly based on the information provided on the FAFSA and is awarded via the student's Federal Financial Aid Package. To view your financial aid award to see if you are Federal Work Study eligible, login to LORA Self Service (via SSO).  Discover everything you need to know about FWS, including its rules, regulations, and the plethora of opportunities and benefits available to eligible students. 

Next Session:  

  • Thursday, July 31 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. 

  • Join Zoom Meeting 

  • Meeting ID: 928 7896 7261

  • Passcode: workstudy

Have questions or technical issues accessing the webinar? Email us at career@loyno.edu.  

Join us for a virtual panel discussion to learn about holistic programs and support services available through the Office of Student Affairs and Pan-American Life Student Success Center. We will also discuss common scenarios you may face in your first year on campus and tips to navigate these situations. 

Next Session:

Have questions or technical issues accessing the webinar? Email us at studentaffairs@loyno.edu or call 504.856.3428. 

On-Demand Virtual Events: Check out the on-demand recordings on our New Student Programs page from previous informational sessions that took place over the summer. 

Share Your Feedback About Havoc’s Sneak Peek

Did you attend Havoc’s Sneak Peek? Your input is important to us! Please tell us about your experience by completing this short survey. We’ll use your feedback to improve future events and experiences on campus. For your convenience, we’ve compiled all of the presentations from Havoc’s Sneak Peek in this folder in case you’d like to review anything we covered during the event. 

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