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Loyno Commuter Students

Welcome, Commuter Students!

The Department of Student Life & Ministry is committed to helping you have a successful experience at Loyola. We understand that as commuter students, you may sometimes feel disconnected and uninformed living off campus. We are here to help ease those anxieties and get you connected to the campus. Our programs and services will provide you with opportunities to:

  • Meet others with similar interests
  • Be informed of campus events
  • Make connections with campus units, staff and faculty
  • Study and/or relax 
  • Identify on-campus resources and off-campus housing

Commuter Spaces & Places

Meet the Commuter Assistants

Commuter Assistants (CAs) act as a resource/guide for the incoming first year students. New students meet their CA for the first time during Wolf Pack Welcome. Their goal is to assist commuters in navigating campus life and getting them connected to the university. The Commuter Assistant team for the 2023-2024 school year are listed below:

Head Commuter Assistant- Haeden Wahden

Commuter Assistant- Reign Bernard

Commuter Assistant- Roi Dupart

Commuter Assistant- Paola Salame

Commuter Assistant- Mariam Arfan

Commuter Assistant- Kaleigh Barilleaux 

Commuter Assistant- Angelica Solano

Commuter Assistant- Varshaana Joddo

Commuter Assistant- Emma Ridge

Transportation

For advice and resources on transportation services around the city, check out our Transportation Page!

Get Involved

Joining a student organization can be easy, even when you're commuting and balancing school and other responsibilities! Many organizations meet over the lunch hour or host events that you may be able to attend in between classes. For a complete list of student organizations, visit HowlConnect

Commuter Student Association 

The Commuter Student Association’s (CSA) sole purpose is to make Loyola’s commuter students feel welcome and appreciated. You can see events hosted by CSA on their Howl Connect portal. CSA plans commuter specific events and uses feedback on how to better help those students who live off campus.

CSA keeps commuters informed of what is happening around the city. They share updates periodically on major weather alerts, traffic jams, and other important information for traveling to and from campus. CSA also sends out a newsletter each month via email with upcoming events, tips, ideas, and other information to help you improve your life as a commuter student at Loyola!

Interested in joining the E-Board for CSA? Contact us via email!

Am I required to live on campus?

For those students who will be living off campus next year, the Residence Life Office has put together resources for housing options close to campus and in the New Orleans area. 

Off Campus Resources

Loyola requires every student to live on campus for three (3) academic years, or until attaining Senior standing. Campus residents are also required to take advantage of the many dining options on campus by carrying a meal plan. Appeals for exemption from the residency requirement should be submitted in writing to the Office of Residential Life via the Housing Exemption Request form. Subject to review and approval, a student may be granted exemption from Loyola’s residency requirement if they meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Student lives with parent(s) or legal guardian in the New Orleans metropolitan area, defined as a physical address within commutable distance (approx. 25 miles) of Loyola’s campus (Refer to Loyola's Commuter Policy for details)
  • Student has previously completed three (3) years of full-time college enrollment at an accredited institution of higher education; OR student has attained Junior standing (56 earned credit-hours) at Loyola University New Orleans
  • Student turns 22 years of age on or before the first day of classes for the fall term of the academic year
  • Student is an honorably discharged veteran
  • Student is or becomes legally married (proof of legal marriage required); OR student is or becomes the biological parent or legal guardian of a dependent child
  • Student participates in student teaching, academic internship, or a special University program that requires the student to be away from the New Orleans metropolitan area for the semester or major portion thereof
  • Student graduates or matriculation is formally terminated at Loyola University New Orleans

Learn more about Housing Exemptions, Deadlines, and Procedures.

Learn more about being a good neighbor.

 

For additional questions or concerns, contact Assistant Director of Student Life, Kyleah Bell.

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