Loyola University is a diverse community in the heart of New Orleans. It is rich in culture, and the professors here are excellent.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If money is a problem, it is not a problem here. Admissions will throw money at students and help you to get the best financial aid package available.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The professors are great and the upper-level class work is challenging, but it is definitely manageable to have fun and do well in school. Your success in school is what you make of it.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
For freshman, Biever provides a built-in community, but not everyone in your community cleans up behind his-self, so beware of community bathrooms. Buddig houses themed living communities that you pay more to live in, it's kind of like being in a club or a Greek organization, but without the pledging. Some living communities take a class together their freshman year. The rooms are a good size in all of the residence halls.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
I like that when can eat at both Loyola and Tulane campuses. It provides you with variety, and for students that take classes at Tulane or Loyola's Broadway campus convenience. Sodexo the company that provides food for both puts out surveys to get student feedback and they reward you for it ,too. Sodexo is always having themed dinner nights like Carnival night. Dining would be better if are wolf bucks worked at local restaurants which is being discussed for the future. If we could get the money we don't use back or applied to our whole time at Loyola.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
It's New Orleans what can't you do for fun. Every third Friday Loyola has a party. Special events are always going on especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays during (the window) 12 - 2. The movie club shows movies every Friday afternoon. Mission & Ministry spiritual camping retreats. You could go downtown to the French Quarter, or go to Vaso on Frenchman Street. For fun eats go to Little Tokyo and sing karaoke, or enjoy yourself at one of the many annual festivals held in New Orleans like Voo Doo Fest. I mean the possibilities are endless.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
You definitely get a great bang for your buck with all the cool experiences, unique opportunities, education provided by Loyola.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
For the past two years, students take letters from the Loyola sign at the front of the school and make it spell YOLO during Mardi Gras. The school doesn't give us any grief about it; they just replace the letters. It's a little funny, and in a way, it's kind of a tradition now.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you appreciate ethnic, racial, religious,and sexual orientation/identification diversity this school is for you. Also, if you are not from America , but want to go to college here this is the place for you. If you plan on majoring in the mass communications, film studies, or business field are school and this area for film is the best place for you. If you went to a Jesuit high school, and would like to go to a Jesuit university this school is for you. If you want to go to a small private school for public school costs, this school is for you. The list goes on.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
You can easily start your own club or inter mural team here with just ten members, but with over 80 clubs and intramural sports teams we probably already have something for you. Getting involved on campus provides you with great experiences to pad both your resume and your memory. Greek Life is small, also a great way to be involved on campus. Work study jobs are great here, too. The school wants to make sure you a have a great college experience.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Loyola University Police Deapartment will walk with you on campus to make sure you feel safe if you ask. Also, we have Safe Ride which is good for students that live off-campus ,and close to the school. LUPD communicates with New Orleans Police Department to keep students informed about local robberies and suspicious people in the neighborhood.
Loyola University is a diverse community in the heart of New Orleans. It is rich in culture, and the professors here are excellent.
If money is a problem, it is not a problem here. Admissions will throw money at students and help you to get the best financial aid package available.
The professors are great and the upper-level class work is challenging, but it is definitely manageable to have fun and do well in school. Your success in school is what you make of it.
For freshman, Biever provides a built-in community, but not everyone in your community cleans up behind his-self, so beware of community bathrooms. Buddig houses themed living communities that you pay more to live in, it's kind of like being in a club or a Greek organization, but without the pledging. Some living communities take a class together their freshman year. The rooms are a good size in all of the residence halls.
I like that when can eat at both Loyola and Tulane campuses. It provides you with variety, and for students that take classes at Tulane or Loyola's Broadway campus convenience. Sodexo the company that provides food for both puts out surveys to get student feedback and they reward you for it ,too. Sodexo is always having themed dinner nights like Carnival night. Dining would be better if are wolf bucks worked at local restaurants which is being discussed for the future. If we could get the money we don't use back or applied to our whole time at Loyola.
It's New Orleans what can't you do for fun. Every third Friday Loyola has a party. Special events are always going on especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays during (the window) 12 - 2. The movie club shows movies every Friday afternoon. Mission & Ministry spiritual camping retreats. You could go downtown to the French Quarter, or go to Vaso on Frenchman Street. For fun eats go to Little Tokyo and sing karaoke, or enjoy yourself at one of the many annual festivals held in New Orleans like Voo Doo Fest. I mean the possibilities are endless.
You definitely get a great bang for your buck with all the cool experiences, unique opportunities, education provided by Loyola.
For the past two years, students take letters from the Loyola sign at the front of the school and make it spell YOLO during Mardi Gras. The school doesn't give us any grief about it; they just replace the letters. It's a little funny, and in a way, it's kind of a tradition now.
If you appreciate ethnic, racial, religious,and sexual orientation/identification diversity this school is for you. Also, if you are not from America , but want to go to college here this is the place for you. If you plan on majoring in the mass communications, film studies, or business field are school and this area for film is the best place for you. If you went to a Jesuit high school, and would like to go to a Jesuit university this school is for you. If you want to go to a small private school for public school costs, this school is for you. The list goes on.
You can easily start your own club or inter mural team here with just ten members, but with over 80 clubs and intramural sports teams we probably already have something for you. Getting involved on campus provides you with great experiences to pad both your resume and your memory. Greek Life is small, also a great way to be involved on campus. Work study jobs are great here, too. The school wants to make sure you a have a great college experience.
Loyola University Police Deapartment will walk with you on campus to make sure you feel safe if you ask. Also, we have Safe Ride which is good for students that live off-campus ,and close to the school. LUPD communicates with New Orleans Police Department to keep students informed about local robberies and suspicious people in the neighborhood.