Spring 2026 New Students
Start Your Online Orientation
All new students are required to complete online orientation by January 12, 2026. These interactive video modules will equip you with the tools for a successful first semester at Loyola.
Information on how to log into Single Sign On and complete the orientation modules will be sent to your Loyola email account. Once you receive your Single Sign On credentials, you can complete the online orientation modules.
The modules do not have to be completed in one session—students can stop and go throughout the orientation. The modules should not take more than three hours total to complete. Students who fail to complete their orientation modules by the deadline will have a registration hold on their account and will not be able to register for spring courses.
Here’s a look at the topics you will cover during orientation:
- Safety and Security in the Big Easy
- Student Living and Dining services
- Student health and counseling
- Loyola Technology
- Introduction to Academic Life
- Introduction to your College
- Student Life and Ministry
Parents and caregivers are also encouraged to review the orientation modules, as they provide a wealth of information.
Krewe Chats
Starting in November, incoming students will be placed into orientation groups called "Krewes," which are led by our orientation leaders called "Krewe Leaders." Krewe leaders send out weekly communications guiding you through the important action items you'll need to complete to prepare for your arrival at Loyola in January.
If you haven’t heard from your Krewe Leader yet or have questions about these events, please contact Assistant Director of Student Life Tia Teamer at tateame2@loyno.edu or 504.865.3622.
Virtual Advising & Registration:
Students admitted for Spring 2026 must complete the Academic Advising and Involvement Survey in their Admissions Portal as soon as it becomes available. Completing the survey early ensures priority registration. The survey closes Friday, November 21, 2025.
Once new-student registration opens:
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Students who submitted their survey by the deadline will begin receiving onboarding information from their advisor in late November.
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After November 21, students will receive onboarding details approximately two weeks after submitting their enrollment deposit.
All students must sign their Registration Agreement by December 12, 2025. Those committing after this date must sign in advance to be scheduled.
Note: New-student registration will pause during the University holiday period, December 20–January 4.
Stay Connected With Our Email Newsletter
The Welcome Pack email newsletter is sent from mid-May through October and features important information and resources to help students prepare for their first year. Parents/caregivers also receive a copy.
You can find the full schedule and an archive of sent emails on the admitted student page.