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Parents of the Pack is a monthly newsletter featuring a roundup of the most important information and updates from across the university. Invite other LOYNO supporters to subscribe here.
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Student Success Center Resources
The Pan-American Life Student Success Center spans more than 10,000 square feet of donor-funded space on the first and second floors of Monroe Library. We encourage your students to take advantage of our resources early and often.
Academic Advising and Success Coaching
Success Coach/Advisors help students develop goals, reflect on strengths, and set milestones for progress to graduation. They will also help with class registration and understanding policies and programs.
Career Development Center
The Career Development Center is here to assist students from day one as they prepare for a successful life after graduation. We help students explore and prepare to pursue future internship opportunities to gain valuable experience in their chosen profession.
Office of Writing and Learning Services (OWLS)
OWLS offers free peer tutoring for all full-time undergraduate students, both in-person and online. Trained tutors partner with students in a range of disciplines – math, science, business, writing, languages, and even study skills.
Office of Accessible Education
OAE is here to help with modifications and accommodations for students who had an IEP or 504 plan in high school. Nearly 800 Loyola students are registered for accommodations. We aim to ensure all our students have what they need to be successful at Loyola!
TRIO-Student Support Services (SSS)
TRIO is a program funded through the U.S. Department of Education that serves first-generation college students, students with disabilities, and low-income students. Participants have access to support services to help with coursework, career exploration, financial literacy, and skills development.
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2023 Wolf Pack Athletics Golf TournamentThe Loyola Wolf Pack Athletics Department and Alumni Association are hosting the 25th annual Golf Tournament at the Audubon Park Golf Club on Friday, October 20! The tournament is organized in a four-person-scramble format. You may recruit your own team or request to be assigned to one. Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Proceeds from this tournament support student scholarships and team operating funds for the athletics department. Limited spaces are available! Register by October 16. For questions, contact Assistant Director of Annual Giving Cameron Dumas at crdumas@loyno.edu or 504-865-3973.
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LOYNO Magazine: Summer 2023
LOYNO Magazine highlights the unique achievements of our community both on and off campus and allows you to stay connected with Loyola through the stories of our students, alumni, faculty, staff, donors, friends, and parents featured. Our latest issue features President Xavier Cole, the Jesuit Social Research Institute at Rayburn Correctional Center, updates from the College of Business, and more. Check out the latest issue! Want a copy of the print magazine? Parents can email alumni@loyno.edu or call 504-861-5454 to have a copy mailed to them.
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Walking Pilgrimage of Camino Ignaciano – J-TermThe Center for International Education is now accepting applications for an exciting new J-Term Study Abroad Program on the Camino Ignaciano, directed by Joshua Hinchie, SJ! This J-Term program, open to all undergraduate students, combines a 150-mile walking pilgrimage on the Camino Ignaciano with a course on the life and spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Students will trace his path from his hometown in Loyola, to the secluded mountain sanctuary of Montserrat, to the town of Manresa where he developed the Spiritual Exercises, to the bustling port of Barcelona where he set sail for Jerusalem. It fulfills the Loyola Core requirement for Religious Studies – Christian Traditions or the RELS II requirement for Honors students. The deadline to apply is October 1.
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Student Finance & Financial Aid
The Office of Student Financial Services is here to assist you with questions about your student's account, including tuition, fees, room/board, payments, and credits. The best way to reach our office is by calling 504-865-3337, emailing us at sfscenter@loyno.edu, or scheduling an appointment online. For questions about the financial aid process, please contact the Office of Financial Aid by calling 504-865-3231, emailing us at finaid@loyno.edu, or scheduling an appointment online.
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Cheer on the Wolf Pack
HOWL! The fall season for Loyola Wolf Pack Athletics is in full swing. Check out some of the latest news about our student-athletes:
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September Spiritual Message: Jewish High Holy DaysEvery month, we share a spiritual reflection from diverse voices across the university. In recognition of the Jewish High Holy Days, Dr. Naomi Yavneh Klos, Rev. Emmett M. Bienvenu, SJ Distinguished Chair of Humanities, Professor and Chair, Languages and Cultures shares her religious tradition with our community.
Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement in the Jewish faith – starts this year at sunset on Sunday, September 24, with the traditional prayer, Kol Nidrei, and continues until one hour past sunset on Monday. Considered the holiest day in Judaism, Yom Kippur is observed with fasting and prayer, with many choosing to spend the entire day in the synagogue. Jewish students, as well as students of all faiths, are also invited to join SpiriTuesday gatherings, every Tuesday from 5 – 6 p.m. in the Peace Quad.
According to Loyola's Religious Observance Policy, student absences on Holy Days are excused. Students are to be allowed a minimum of 24 hours after the conclusion of the holiday to complete any missed work, including exams and other assignments.
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Connect to a Faith Community
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Clothing Drive on CampusHOWL! Students participated in an on-campus clothing thrift shop shortly after classes began. All clothing was donated by students from move-out last semester, and all proceeds (over $2,000) went to LUCAP (Loyola University Community Action Program) and Iggy Vols (Ignacio Volunteers), both service and social justice organizations on campus.
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Wilderness Retreat, Oct. 6-8Students are invited to a wilderness immersion experience. Student Life and Ministry will take a group of students to Chicot State Park during Fall Break. The weekend will include fun group activities, individual time, conversations on environmental justice, service, and more. Students may apply online.
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Meet Paola Ameglio, a second-year student majoring in neuroscience with a focus on psychology. As an international student joining Loyola from Panama, Paola also serves on the executive board of the International Student Association where she helps foster a sense of belonging and inclusion among all students. Paola shares her story here:
Loyola's diverse student body, representing many cultures from Latin America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, has been a cornerstone of my positive experience here. This institution has consistently demonstrated its commitment to making every individual feel welcomed and valued.
Reflecting upon my initial days on campus, I recall nervousness, apprehension, and uncertainty. However, within a week, I eagerly departed for classes well in advance as I became engrossed in conversations with fellow students along the way. This transformation is one of my most cherished memories at Loyola, a testament to the daily occurrences that define our inclusive, open, and hospitable community.
Despite Loyola’s warmth, my adjustment would not have been fully possible without the long distance love and support my parents provided me with. I want to thank my parents for their support, and urge parents of the Pack to cheer their children on during this transition.
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On Wednesdays, the University Programming Board offers giveaways on the front porch of the Danna Center to those wearing maroon, gold, or Loyola gear!
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|  Congratulations to the 2023 winners of Wolf Pack LaunchU presented by Dr. Bobby and Lori Kent Savoie.
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|  Students shared their talents with the Loyola community during Mass of the Holy Spirit, a tradition to kick off the start of every academic year.
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