New Student Orientation
Welcome, Lions! We are glad you are a member of the LMU Pride.
There is a lot to learn about being an LMU Lion, and you will have our support along the way. LMU has prepared a collection of resources for new students and their families to help ensure a seamless transition to the university. Visit this page to access important orientation resources and prepare for arrival on campus.
Future Lions
Check your Future Lions portal for personalized pre-arrival information, including registration details, important dates, orientation activity selection, and the checklist of things you need to do prior to the first day of class. Log in with your LMU email and password.
Learn MoreSpring 2027
International Residential Student Move
Wednesday, January 6
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. PT
St. Robert’s Lawn
International students with a campus housing assignment may move in the day prior to
International Student Orientation.
Thursday, January 7
International Student Orientation
11:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.
St. Robert’s Auditorium
Learn about the support LMU provides for international students as well as important details
about visa requirements and maintaining your student status. Lunch will be provided. This
session is mandatory for all international students.
Residential Student Move-in
Thursday, January 7
9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
St. Robert’s Lawn
Students with a campus housing assignment may move in the day prior to New Student
Orientation.
Playa Vista City Hike
LMU Game Night
International Transfer Orientation
Monday, August 24 & Thursday, August 27 – Sunday, August 30
View the International Transfer Student Orientation Schedule
International Transfer Parents & Family Orientation
Monday, August 24 & Thursday, August 27–Saturday, August 29
Onboarding Resources
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The LMU Orientation Programs team welcomes students and their families to Loyola Marymount University and are available to help provide a more seamless transitional experience. Along with faculty and staff, there are ample resources to help prepare you for the upcoming fall semester. Should there be any additional questions, please contact us at orientation@lmu.edu.
Transfer Student Orientation Modules
As part of your onboarding experience, incoming transfer students will view a suite of videos that provide information about registration, academic tools, and student resources. Completion credit will be given, and students may work at their own pace. The Transfer Student Orientation modules should be completed prior to course registration so you are fully prepared to enroll and understand the next steps you must take prior to arrival on campus.
First-year New Student Orientation Modules
As part of your onboarding experience, incoming first-year students will view a suite of videos that provide information about academic tools and student resources. Completion credit will be given and students may work at their own pace. The New Student Orientation modules must be completed prior to arrival so you learn about making payments to your Student Account, ordering books for you classes, accessing student resources, and getting involved on campus.
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