Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Loyola University Chicago has the Panhellenic Council. In fact, more students participate in the Panhellenic Council than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Loyola University Chicago include National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Vegetarian and Vegan Society, Interfraternity Council and American Medical Student Association.

Loyola University Chicago students' favorite campus traditions are Welcome Week, Senior Send-Off and Finals Breakfast.

Does Loyola University Chicago Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Loyola University Chicago.

Loyola University Chicago offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Loyola University Chicago students live off campus. In 2023, 42% of undergrads at Loyola University Chicago lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 58% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Loyola University Chicago. There are 5,084 spots available in on-campus housing for all 11,703 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 4,939 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 25% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Loyola University Chicago offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Loyola University Chicago Athletics

At Loyola University Chicago there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Loyola University Chicago:

Is Loyola University Chicago Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus. The Loyola University Chicago campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Loyola University Chicago offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Loyola University Chicago

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Loyola University Chicago, take Route 41 to Chicago, IL. If you need to fly, book your flight to O'Hare International airport.

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