The Welcome Pack: Student Life and Ministry (Fall 2024)
Subject line: Do Whatcha Wanna
Sent: September 4, 2024
College isn’t only about academic growth—it’s also a time to form connections, pursue your interests, and try new things. The Department of Student Life & Ministry (SLM) offers endless ways for you to get involved and do whatcha wanna outside the classroom!
You can explore leadership development and engagement opportunities through student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, new student programs, university traditions, and more. We are here to help you make the most of your Loyola experience. Visit our office on the Lower Level of the Danna Student Center or connect with us online!
- Office Hours: M – F, 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
- Call: 504.865.3622
- Instagram: @loyno_SLM
- Email: getinvolved@big5vn.com
Find Your Fit
One of the best ways to enrich your collegiate years is to join clubs and organizations that fit your interests. With more than 100 student organizations on Loyola’s campus, you’ll find plenty of ways to get involved. Browse HowlConnect or download the CORQ app to access upcoming events on your phone.
Geaux Greek
Loyola hosts 15 Greek organizations with rich traditions of friendship, philanthropy, service, and academia. Membership is open to all full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Learn more about how to join Sorority and Fraternity life at Loyola. To see upcoming events to learn about our chapters, visit HowlConnect. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @loynogreeklife. If you have any questions or concerns about the intake or recruitment processes, please contact gogreek@big5vn.com.
Enhance Your Commute
Our commuter students have many ways to stay active on campus! Spaces and places like Satchmo’s and The SGA Hub provide a space for recreation, student performances, gaming, and just taking a break. Commuter Assistants act as guides for commuter students to navigate campus life successfully, while the Commuter Student Association coordinates events like a weekly trivia night.
Find Your Spiritual Center
Ignatian Life Communities are weekly student-led small groups who discuss life and faith. ILCs are a way to take time out of your week to reflect, relax, and remind yourself of who you are and where you're headed. Based in Ignatian spirituality, ILCs are open to anyone looking for a great community to help you find God in all things. Don't know what you believe? No problem! As long as you want to explore how you find meaning in your life, an ILC is for you! Register online to join an ILC by September 6.
Connect to Your Faith Community
At Loyola, we welcome students from all faith backgrounds! If you would like to connect with a community of students who share your faith, please fill out this form. You will be contacted by the leader of the faith community of your choosing (choose however many communities you want). Thank you for offering the gift of your religious affiliation to the Loyola community! Please reach out to Associate Director of Ministry Ken Weber at kweber@big5vn.com with any questions about getting connected spiritually.
We Want to Hear from You
Tell us about your experience at Wolf Pack Welcome by completing our survey. We will utilize this information to enhance future Wolf Pack Welcomes! Students who complete the survey will be placed in a raffle to win up to $50 in Wolf Bucks! The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Questions? Contact getinvolved@big5vn.com.
Wolf Deck Mobile App
HOWL! The Wolf Deck app provides a personalized student dashboard so you can access important campus information on your phone, including: class schedules/grades, LORA Self-Service, HowlConnect, the IT Help Desk, and more. You’ll need to log into the app using your Microsoft login credentials. Visit our website for instructions to download the app!