Events Schedule

Family Palooza
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: West Quad
Hosted By Residence Life  

Welcome event for all new Rambler families: food, games, raffles, and more! 

RHA Bounce Bash
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: West Quad
Hosted by Residence Hall Association 

Enjoy inflatables like a giant slide, obstacle course, bounce house and snacks, raffle, and more on the West Quad with us!

Family Palooza
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: West Quad
Hosted By Residence Life  

Welcome event for all new Rambler families: food, games, raffles, and more! 

Ice Cream with the Jesuits
Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Ignatius House

The Jesuit community of Loyola invites all 1st-year students who are graduates of Catholic high schools -- for ice cream and root beer floats. We'll be hosting you at our house, Ignatius House, which is right next to de Nobili and just across from SES. We'd love to meet you and hang out. 

Welcome Week Program
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: East Quad
Hosted by the Center for Student Engagement & Residence Hall Association

Join us on the East Quad for a game of laser tag, yard games, and more!

Family Palooza
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: West Quad
Hosted By Residence Life  

Welcome event for all new Rambler families: food, games, raffles, and more! 

Lakefront Bike Tour  (Event Cancelled Due to the Heat)
Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: ChainLinks Shop
Hosted by the ChainLinks

Come cruise around Loyola and Chicago in group fashion. We will meet at ChainLinks Shop. From there, we will cruise around Loyola Lake Shore Campus and then hop on the Lake Shore trail to explore the city of Chicago. Everyone welcome!

Movie on the Quad
Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: Location Change: Roony Hall
Hosted by the Center for Student Engagement & Residence Hall Association

Join us for a showing of The Super Mario Bros Movie at the annual Movie of the Quad event. A free blanket, snacks, and a guaranteed good time are included! Popcorn and Lemonade will be provided – first come, first served. 

CommuterCon
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: West Quad
Hosted by Commuter Student Life

Commuting to Loyola? You're in good company! Join CSL for our iconic Welcome Week event, CommuterCon! Meet and connect with fellow commuter students while enjoying numerous activities, giveaways, and free food. 

New Student Convocation 
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: East Quad & Gentile Arena
Hosted By New Student Programs 

New Student Convocation is a celebration of university life and the academic traditions of Loyola University Chicago. Convocation is an annual tradition where all new students (first-year and transfer) officially begin their academic careers as Ramblers. 

For more information, visit:  New Student Convocation  

Big Bus Tours Chicago
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: West Quad
Hosted by The Center for Student Engagement

Experience Chicago's iconic sights with Big Bus Tours! Join us in the open-top sightseeing bus, which grants you exceptional views of the city's most iconic landmarks and attractions with commentary. 

* Tickets are required for this event. Head to the Center for Student Engagement, located in Damen Student Center Suite 127 across from the Damen Cinema from 10 AM-4 PM Monday, August 21 to Friday, August 25. Tickets are first-come, first-served. Tickets are available for the 6:00 PM tour -OR- 8:30 PM tour. 

Questions? Email Activities@luc.edu  

For more information, visit LUCommunity 

UPass Pick-up
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: DSC Atrium

The U-Pass is an all-inclusive transit card that allows full-time students to ride the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses and trains for an unlimited amount of time throughout the academic year. Using CTA is a great way to navigate Chicago, as well as a great way to get to and from the Lakeshore and Water Tower Campuses. First-year students can pick up their U-Passes during the first weekend before classes start 

For more information, visit: LUC.edu/upass. 

Saturday of Service
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Damen Student Center MPR (Located on the 2nd floor) 
Hosted by the Center for Community Service & Action

Join Community Service and Action for Saturday of Service! Spend the morning serving and building community with nonprofits around campus as part of this Welcome Week tradition. Explore your new neighborhood and meet other new Loyola students. T-shirts for the first 250 participants and lunch for all! Start your service journey at Loyola before classes even begin. Doors open at 9:30 am; the event starts at 10 am and wraps up by 2pm.  

For more information, visit: Saturday of Service  

Discover Chicago
Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Damen North Lawn (Located between Damen Student Center and Mertz) 
Hosted by The Center for Student Engagement

After picking up your U-Pass, join Welcome Week Leaders on excursions around Chicago to find YOUR Chicago. Each trip will visit a different area of the city. All trips are free; however, some food and shopping may be available at your own expense. 

Aux Cord Wars
Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: Gentile Arena
Hosted by The Center for Student Engagement

Join us for a live musical game show experience. Aux Cord Wars is a head-to-head game show! Audience members get the chance to control the music and win prizes on the spot. Battle against your fellow Ramblers to see who gets the aux. 

Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market Walk and Tour
Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Offsite - meeting by Winthrop Garden (corner of W Loyola Ave and N Winthrop Ave) and walking over to Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market as a group
Hosted by The Office of Sustainability

Join the Office of Sustainability for a tour of the Glenwood Sunday Market! We will meet by Winthrop Garden (corner of W Loyola Ave and N Winthrop Ave) and walk to Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market as a group. 

Hustle to Hoyne (Men's Soccer Game)
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: St. Ignatius Plaza Game - Hoyne Field
Hosted by The Loyola Athletics 

Hustle to Hoyne is the first athletic event of the year. Join the men's soccer team as they kick off the season against Lindenwood University. The day will start with a pre-game pep rally at St. Ignatius Plaza (outside De Nobili Hall), with a free shirt for the first 500 students. The Band of Wolves and the Loyola Spirit teams will lead the walk from campus to Loyola Soccer Park. Tickets are free for all students and this is a great way to meet new people and cheer on the Ramblers! 

Choir Rehearsal for Mass of the Holy Spirit
Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Madonna della Strada Chapel
Hosted by Mission Integration & Campus Ministry 

All students are invited to sing for the Mass of the Holy Spirit at 5 PM in Madonna della Strada Chapel. There are no auditions; just come on out ready to sing and have a good time. All music will be supplied. Note, rehearsal goes up to the start of Mass. 

Mass of the Holy Spirit
Time: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Madonna della Strada Chapel
Hosted by Mission Integration & Campus Ministry 

The entire Loyola community is invited to attend this Mass, which will invoke the blessings of the Holy Spirit for the academic year. Regardless of your faith tradition, this Mass provides an opportunity for all members of the Loyola community to pray for God's blessing on us. 

Rambler Sunday Fun Day
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: West Quad

Following the Mass, join us at the West Quad for the Rambler Sunday Fun Day picnic.

Welcome to the University Libraries!
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Information Commons outside or 1st floor
Hosted by University Libraries

The University Libraries faculty and staff welcome students back to campus! Stop by our table outside the Information Commons and learn about library resources, services, and programs. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy fun activities, grab giveaways, and win prizes!  

To learn more about our programs, check out this video! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RnAH0ifrw8 

Student of Color Welcome Reception
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Damen Student Center MPR (Located on the 2nd floor)   
Hosted by The Center for Diversity & Inclusion

The Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI) invites all incoming and returning students of color and friends to an evening of community building, activities, and joy among staff and faculty of color, peers, and aspiring campus allies. Welcome (Back) Home! Follow us at @luc.cdi for all the latest news! 

Graduate Common Break 
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Schreiber Center Lobby (Water Tower Campus)
Hosted by Quinlan School of Business 

Graduate Common Break is for graduate business students. They will use their class break to join their peers and graduate business staff in networking and community building. 

DOP Build-a-Bler
Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: Gentile Arena
Hosted by The Department of Programming

Take part in this beloved campus tradition in the Gentile Arena with your peers! In the style of Build a Bear Workshop, grab and stuff a 'Bler while enjoying some sweet treats and activities! Supplies are first-come, first-served. 

Open for Business
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Schreiber Center Lobby (Water Tower Campus)
Hosted by Quinlan School of Business

Welcome (back) to the Schreiber Center! Join us for giveaways & snacks (while supplies last) and a chance to learn more about Quinlan resources and business student organizations. 

Club Sports & Campus Rec Fair
Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: West Quad
Hosted by Campus Recreation

Interested in joining a Club Sport? Want to learn more about ways to stay active and involved on campus? Curious about group fitness, intramural sports, the rock wall, or the pool? Come hang out with Campus Recreation at the Club Sports & Campus Rec Fair! Drop by the West Quad in between classes and see us anytime from 12pm to 3pm to meet our Club Sports teams, grab some free food and giveaways, say hi to our staff, and experience a glimpse of what Campus Recreation has to offer!  

LGBTQ+ & Friends Welcome Reception
Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Damen Student Center MPR (Located on the 2nd floor) 
Hosted by The Center for Diversity & Inclusion

The Center of Diversity & Inclusion (CDI) welcomes all LGBTQIA+ Ramblers & aspiring allies for an afternoon of connection, community, & campus/community resources. Let’s kick off this year with a boost of #QueerJoy! Follow us at @luc.cdi for all the latest news! 

How to Live Green at Loyola
Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Damen Student Center Den
Hosted by The Office of Sustainability

Join the Office of Sustainability and student sustainability leaders to learn how to get involved and live green at Loyola! 

Faith, Justice, and Service Festival
Time: 5 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Location: West Quad
Hosted by Campus Ministry

This is an opportunity to gather together and learn about campus ministry and learn about the programs that offer a spiritual and faith journey. 

Graduate Common Break 
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Schreiber Center Lobby (Water Tower Campus)
Hosted by Quinlan School of Business 

Graduate Common Break is for graduate business students. They will use their class break to join their peers and graduate business staff in networking and community building. 

Student Organization Fair  
Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Gentile Arena
Hosted by Campus Activities Network 

Explore what organizations we have on campus, get involved, and define your own Loyola experience!

Know Your Rights Trivia Night
Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Damen Student Center Den
Hosted by Office for Equity & Compliance

Advocating for social justice and promoting positive change in the world begins with knowing your rights here at Loyola, within your own school and community. Do you know what classes/identities are protected from discrimination at Loyola? How to make a report of sexual harassment? Can you identify what a microaggression is and how to intervene if you experience or witness one? Join the Office for Equity & Compliance (OEC) for a fun take on an important topic, test your knowledge to win Rambler gear and other prizes, and learn how to ensure your rights to a safe and inclusive student experience are always protected. 

WTC Block Party
Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: 1-55 E. Pearson
Hosted by Graduate Professional Adult Student Life

The Welcome Week Block Party kicks off the academic school year with food, music, and fun! The Block Party was on Thursday, August 31st, 2023 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Pearson Street in between Rush and State. Students, faculty, and staff will need to show their Loyola ID to get into the Block Party. 

SFL Fall Fest
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: West Quad
Hosted by Sorority and Fraternity Life

Sorority & Fraternity Life welcomes all incoming and returning students to this year's Welcome Week activities with SFL Fall Fest. Join us for food, fun, and giveaways at SFL's Fall Fest! This opportunity is open to BOTH current members of Sorority & Fraternity Life AND any student interested in learning more! Follow us on Instagram at @sfl_luc for more information.

*Please know that food is first come, first served. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to a rain location which will be announced via our Instagram.

In addition, students are encouraged to download their event pass in advance to check in to the event. If you have any accommodations and additional questions about the SFL Fall Fest, please email Gabrielle Young, Coordinator of Sorority & Fraternity Life, at gyoung1@luc.edu. How to Access the Event Pass: You can download your event pass on LUCommunity. Once you've logged in and completed your profile, click on the initial in the upper right corner of the screen and click on the QR code. This is your event pass for the rest of your time at Loyola. We recommend that students take a screenshot of the QR code or add it to your Apple or Google wallet on your phone to access it frequently. 

Compost Bucket Training
Time: 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Damen Student Center Den
Hosted by the Office of Sustainability

Interested in composting? Join the Office of Sustainability for quick training to participate in LUC's free Compost Bucket Program. We hope to see you there! 

Welcome Black Reception 
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Damen Student Center MPR (Located on the 2nd floor) 
Hosted by The Center for Black Student Excellence

The Welcome Black Reception was established to provide an opportunity for students, staff, faculty, and alumni to gather and commemorate Black excellence as they commence the upcoming academic year. The objective is to facilitate the connection of all Black students with the available resources on LUC campuses, including Black student organizations, faculty, and staff, at the onset of the academic year. Food will be served. 

Silent Disco
Time: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Location: Gentile Arena
Hosted by The Center for Student Engagement

Dance like no one is watching – rather, dance together to a different beat. Join us at Silent Disco to dance the night away! Choose your own DJ and music from three separate channels while you dance the night away with your fellow Ramblers. All music is transmitted through your headphones, so feel free to remove them and engage in conversation and food with friends!

Architectural Boat Tour 
Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hosted by The Center for Student Engagement

Sail with us on the Chicago River and get an amazing view of the city. Learn about the architecture and history of the great Windy City! 

* Tickets are required for this event. Please sign up via LUCommunity