Events Schedule
Move-in Evening Program: Craft Night
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Damen Student Center Atrium
Hosted by The Center for Student Engagement and Residence Hall Association
As you settle into your new home, join us for a relaxing and fun evening of creativity and community. Whether you're an experienced crafter or a complete beginner, this event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, meet new friends, and express yourself through various craft activities.
Move-in Evening Program: Karaoke Night
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Damen Student Center MPR (Located on the 2nd floor)
Hosted by The Center for Student Engagement and Residence Hall Association
Join us for a fun-filled evening of singing and laughter! Pick your favorite songs, grab the mic, and show off your vocal skills. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to enjoy the music, this is the perfect opportunity to have a great time with friends. Refreshments will be available.
Sister Jean Day
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: West Quad & Damen Student Center Atrium
Join us in celebrating Sister Jean's birthday!
There will be a Birthday BBQ on the West Quad from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
We will sing Happy Birthday along with cut cake at 1 p.m. in the Damen Student Center Atrium.
Ice Cream with the Jesuits
Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Ignatius House
The Jesuit community would like to invite members of the class of 2025 -- especially graduates of of Jesuit and Catholic high schools -- to Ignatius House for ice cream. Please come and bring a friend! Ignatius House is right across from SES and next door to DeNobili.
Movie on the Quad
Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: East Quad
Hosted by the Center for Student Engagement
Join us at the annual Movie on the Quad event. A free blanket, snacks, and a guaranteed good time are included! Popcorn and Lemonade will be provided – first come, first served.
Hypnotist Show
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Rooney Hall
Hosted by the Center for Student Engagement
Join us for an evening filled with laughter, wonder, and mind-bending entertainment at the Hypnotist Show!
Thursday Night Mass & Cookies
Time: 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Location: Ignatius House
Hosted By Mission Integration
Every Thursday night during the school year, we have mass at 9 pm in the small chapel in Ignatius House (where many of the Jesuits on campus live). This year’s first mass will be during Welcome Week on Thursday, August 22nd. On behalf of the Loyola Jesuit community, we would love to see you there.
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.
There will be two boarding times for you to choose from.
6 PM and 8 PM.
RSVP to secure your spot on LUCommunity! Spots are first come, first served.
Please be sure to bring your LUC ID.
UPass Pick-up
Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Damen Student Center 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 volunteering with nonprofits and building community as part of this annual Welcome Week tradition. Explore your new neighborhood and meet other new Loyola students. Free t-shirts for the first 200 participants, and lunch for all! Start your service journey at Loyola before classes even begin. Doors open at 9:30am. Arrive no later than 10am to be placed in a group. We’ll wrap-up by 2pm. Damen Student Center, Second Floor. Under 18? Email us for a waiver in advance. serve@LUC.edu. Learn more at www.LUC.edu/serveday.
For more information, visit: Saturday of Service
Discover Chicago
Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Damen North Lawn (Located in-between Damen Student Center and Mertz Hall)
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.
Discover Chicago Destinations:
- Water Tower Campus
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- Millennium Park
- Chicago Riverwalk
- Wrigleyville
Silent Disco
Time: 7 p.m. - 10 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!
Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market Walk and Tour
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.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 over to Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market as a group.
Choir Rehearsal for Mass of the Holy Spirit
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Madonna della Strada Chapel
Hosted by Mission Integration & Campus Ministry
Calling all singers! Join us for an open choir rehearsal in preparation for the Mass of the Holy Spirit.
Mass of the Holy Spirit
Time: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Madonna della Strada Chapel
Hosted by Mission Integration & Campus Ministry
Join us for the Mass of the Holy Spirit as we ask for God's blessing at the beginning of the new academic year. The Mass of the Holy Spirit has been a tradition at Jesuit universities since 1548, and all members of our community are invited to attend.
Rambler Sunday Fun Day
Time: 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: West Quad
Following the Mass, join us at the West Quad for the Rambler Sunday Fun Day picnic.
Pack the Park - Women's Soccer vs. DePaul
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Loyola Soccer Park
Hosted by The Loyola Athletics
Pack the Park is the first athletic event of the year. Join the women's soccer team as they kick off the season against crosstown rival DePaul. The day will start with a free shuttle to the game with pick up and drop off at the Father Damen Statue. The first 250 students will receive a free Loyola LU Wolf Squishmallow. Enjoy a free sweet treat and block party atmosphere as the Ramblers take on the Blue Demons. Tickets are free for all students and this a great way to meet new people and cheer on the Ramblers!
Ready for Ramblers – Get to know your libraries!
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Information Commons
Hosted by University Libraries
The University Libraries faculty and staff welcome students back to campus! Stop by the Information Commons to learn about library resources, services, and programs. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy fun activities, grab giveaways, and win prizes!
Edgewater Farmers Market Walk and Tour (CANCELLED)
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Hosted by the Office of Sustainability
Join the Office of Sustainability for a tour of the Edgewater Monday Market! We will meet by the School of Environmental Sustainability on the St. Ignatius Community Plaza and walk over to the Edgewater Monday Farmers Market as a group.
Damen Student Center MPR (Located on the 2nd floor)
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
Come join the Center for Diversity & Inclusion for our BIPOC Students & Friends Reception on Monday, August 26th, 2024, from 4:30- 6 p.m. in the Damen MPR. Connect with other Black Indigenous People of Color on campus and friends who are here to help you leave your Legacy at Loyola. There will be food, community, a chance to learn more about CDI and our resources, and a DJ curating the vibes. Come when you can, leave when you need.
RSVP LINK: CDISOULSESH
Build-a-Bler
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Gentile Arena
Hosted by The Department of Programming (DOP)
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! 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 campus! Join us on August 27 to meet fellow Quinlan students and chat with several student organizations. Grab a treat in the beautiful Schreiber Center lobby and take home some Quinlan goodies, while supplies last. We're excited to see you!
SAC and Cudahy Library Partnership
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Information Commons
Hosted by The Student Accessibility Center and Cudahy Library
The Student Accessibility Center and Cudahy Library invite you to join and learn how to gain access to library resources.
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, game nights, 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 12 pm to 3 pm to meet our Club Sports teams, grab some free snacks 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 invites all incoming and returning LGBTQIA+ students and allies to an evening of community building, storytelling, and joy among staff and faculty to center the LGBTQIA+ Community, peers, and aspiring campus allies. Welcome (Back) Home!
RSVP on LUCommunity
How to Live Green at Loyola
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 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, Service, and Justice Fest
Time: 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: West Quad
Hosted by Campus Ministry
Welcome to Loyola Ramblers!!
Come and learn about the faith, service, and justice programs that Loyola has for you!
During this open house, student leaders and staff of Campus Ministry and Community Service & Action are available to discuss how you can get involved with retreats, Christian Life Communities, worship, service, and Alternative Break Immersions.
Meet the student leaders of Agape Ecclesia, Hillel, Hindu Students’ Organization, Muslim Students’ Association, and other faith-based student organizations.
Delicious food will be provided.
Compost Bucket Training
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 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!
Student Organization Fair
Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Gentile Arena
Hosted by Campus Activities Network
The Center for Student Engagement and Campus Activities Network invites all incoming and returning students to this year's Student Organization Fair. This is an opportunity for all undergraduate students to meet with student leaders of various student organizations and learn more about how to become involved on campus. Follow us on Instagram at @can_luc for more information.
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.
The Quinlan Common Break
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Schreiber Center Lobby (Water Tower Campus)
Hosted by Quinlan School of Business
Welcome back to campus! Spend your class break with us in the Schreiber lobby, grab a snack to defeat that mid-class slump, say hello to representatives from Quinlan Graduate Programs and Career Services, and treat yourself! We're excited to see you!
Sorority & Fraternity Life Welcome Back: Fall Fest
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 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 and fun 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.
If you need accommodations and/or have additional questions about the SFL Fall Fest, please email Gabrielle Young, Coordinator of Sorority & Fraternity Life, at gyoung1@luc.edu.
Students are encouraged to download their event pass in advance to check in to events.
Compost Bucket Training
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Water Tower Campus
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!
WTC Block Party
Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Water Tower Campus: 1-55 E. Pearson
Hosted by Graduate Professional Adult Student Life
The Welcome Week WTC Block Party kicks off the academic school year with food, music, and fun! Sister Jean will be celebrating her 105th birthday at the party.
Mark your calendars! The Block Party will take place on Thursday, August 29th 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.
For more information, visit: WTC Block Party
Welcome Black Reception
Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Damen Student Center MPR (Located on the 2nd floor)
Hosted by The Center for Black Student Excellence
The Center for Black Student Excellence warmly invites you back to campus! Join your fellow students for an evening of food, games, bingo, and networking! Whether returning or new to Loyola, CBSE welcomes you b(l)ack to campus! Take some time to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and meet with faculty and staff to learn more about what is offered at Loyola and make professional connections that will help you inside and outside of the classroom!
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.
Yoga on the Quad
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: WestQuad
Hosted by The Center for Student Engagement and Campus Recreation
Join us for a refreshing and invigorating yoga session on the Quad as you wrap up your first week back on campus! Experience the tranquility of outdoor yoga as you stretch, breathe, and find your balance in the open air. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, this event is perfect for everyone. We will offer two sessions starting at 1:30-2:30 pm and 3:00-4:00 pm.
We will provide free yoga mats on a first come-, first-served.
Chicago Cubs Back to School Night
Time: 6:40 p.m
Location: Wrigley Field (1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613)
Hosted by The Center for Student Engagement and Chicago Cubs
Gear up for the school year with the Back to School Night: College Cap Series Special Ticket Offer on Wednesday, September 4. This offer includes a ticket to the Cubs-Pirates game and a special edition Cubs/Loyola cap.
Follow this link to Purchase your ticket: Cubs Back to School Night