Student Life
What is student life like?
Where You'll Hang Out
Information Commons
Study with a view of the lake right in front of you.
Walkway Along Lake Michigan
A place for early morning runs and afternoon walks with your friends.
Damen Student Center
A vibrant space packed with dining and recreation spaces, including a cinema, cafes, and meeting areas for student organizations.
Halas Recreation Center
There are three different courts, dance and exercise studios, a fitness center, a swimming pool, and even a rock-climbing wall!
Mundelein Center
A sunny building with an auditorium and event spaces used for performances and exhibits.
Terry Student Center
A student space in our downtown campus with a bookstore, a dining hall, a fitness studio, and even a radio station!
Gentile Arena
This is the heart of game day energy, where Rambler pride comes alive! Big games, loud crowds, and unforgettable Rambler moments await you here!
Cudahy Library
A place of many study spaces, including the magical Donovan Reading Room.
How You'll Get Around
Campus Shuttle
Our intercampus shuttle runs all week and transports you between the Lake Shore and Water Tower campuses.
City Buses and Trains
Your U-Pass gives you unlimited access to Chicago Transit Authority buses and trains.
8-RIDE Vans
Our 8-RIDE vans deliver you to surrounding off-campus housing and community areas as late as 2:30a.m. on weeknights and 4a.m. on weekends.
Where Can You Visit Around Campus
In the Neighborhood
Check out the eateries, cafes, and shops around the Lake Shore and Water Tower Campus.
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Chicago
Take the city buses and trains to explore the attractions and neighborhoods in Chicago.
Learn more about the cityHow You Can Make Friends
200+
clubs and organizations
Sororities and Fraternities
Join a fraternity or a sorority for a lifelong support system.
Cultural/Affinity Groups
Connect with your people in 25+ cultural/affinity clubs including Black Cultural Center, Latin American Student Organization, LUC Indian Student Association, Rainbow Connection, and more.
Faith-Based Clubs
Find spiritual companionship in the religious organizations representing all major faiths, including AMDG Catholic Student Group, Hillel, Hindu Students’ Organization, Muslim Students’ Association, and more.
Hobby-Based Clubs
Do you like sports? Debate? What about anime? You’re sure to find something that will connect you to peers who share your interests. Can’t find your hobby? Create your own club!
How You Can Serve the Community
Loyola4Chicago
Volunteer at various Chicago sites to work with children, seniors, immigrants, refugees, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, among others.
Food Recovery Network
Recover excess food from dining halls and campus events to donate to the community.
Service Learning
Take a service-learning course with on-site elements and work on community-based projects.
Damen Tree Lighting
Every Christmas, you can celebrate the holiday spirit as we light the Christmas tree, all while enjoying and indoor synthetic ice-skating rink!
Finals Breakfast
Take a study break, refuel, and catch up with your friends before the last stretch of final exams! Finals Breakfast is a free breakfast for students and a finals week tradition.
Hustle to Hoyne and Jesuit Jam
Embrace the Loyola spirit in these athletic events meant to boost morale for game season. These events feature live music, food, games, prizes, and LUC swag.
Ramblin’ Around Dinner Crawl
In this annual event, you’ll get to sample a variety of bite-sized foods from participating restaurants in the surrounding area.
Welcome Week
Learn all about campus life in the Welcome Week festivities, designed to help incoming students make friends, have fun, and launch their Loyola journey.
Water Tower Campus Block Party
Join the annual block party at Loyola’s downtown campus, where you can enjoy food, music, prizes, and fun!
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What’s your favorite thing to do on campus?
"I really like the IC, especially those upper floors when you can overlook the lake. There's this little corner where no one ever sits. I like to go sit there. There's a window that overlooks the lake and the whole school."— Caden Ostrowski (Information Technology ’25)
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What’s your favorite thing to do on campus?
"I love just being on the quad with my friends. I like to bring spike ball nets or just lay out on the grass, or even lay by the lake as well. I feel like those two spaces are very relaxing. I also love going to the movie nights and yoga sessions as well!"— Meg McCarron (Neuroscience ’25)
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What’s your favorite thing to do on campus?
"I am part of some student productions, which is really cool, especially since these productions are actually very well thought out and put together, even though everyone’s around my age."— Osa Aroko (Film and Digital Media ’26)
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What’s your favorite thing to do on campus?
"My favorite thing is writing for the Loyola Phoenix. I love being able to write stories for Loyola, because I get to meet so many different students, staff and just hear about fun little stories happening around campus."— Laila Ali (Multimedia Journalism ’26)
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What’s your favorite thing to do on campus?
"I love going to the nearby beach with friends. Also, during the school year, I love volunteering at a tutoring organization called FORA."— Emmett Peters (History, Political Science ’25)
From study sessions in cozy cafes to cheering your heart out at our legendary basketball games, every moment here is brimming with excitement.
How You Can Serve the Community
Loyola4Chicago
Volunteer at various Chicago sites to work with children, seniors, immigrants, refugees, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, among others.
Food Recovery Network
Recover excess food from dining halls and campus events to donate to the community.
Service Learning
Take a service-learning course with on-site elements and work on community-based projects.