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 MoreFall 2026 Orientation Dates
Move-In
International First-Year Move-In
August 24
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. PT
International first-year students and first-year students who are U.S. citizens living abroad should plan to move-in to their housing assignment on this date in order to attend International Orientation.
First-Year Pre-Orientation Programs Move-In
August 24
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. PT
Student participating in first-ear pre-orientation programs, such as First-Year Immersion Trips, Honors Summit, First to Go, and Plunge (Dance majors) should plan to move-in on this date.
Transfer Student Move-In
August 26
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. PT
All transfer students, including international transfer students, with a campus housing assignment may move-in on this day.
First-Year Move-In
August 26–27
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. PT
First-year students with a campus housing assignment will be assigned a move-in day and time on either Wednesday, August 26 or Thursday, August 27. LMU Student Housing will provide further information regarding your appointed move-in time.
New Student Orientation
International First-Year Orientation
August 24–30
International Orientation supports incoming first-year students who have lived abroad in gaining familiarity with the LMU campus, building friendships, and making a successful transition to academic and student life in the United States.
International Transfer Orientation
August 26–30
International transfer students are invited to attend International First-year Orientation in its entirety; however, attendance on August 26–28 is required for international transfers so you can satisfy your visa and university requirements.
Transfer Student Orientation
August 27–30
Transfer Orientation begins at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 27. Orientation will allow you to meet fellow transfer students, introduce you to transfer success strategies, and set the foundation for you to begin your academic experience at LMU.
First-Year Orientation
August 27–30
First-year Orientation activities will begin in the evening on Thursday, August 27. Orientation will allow you to connect with other new students, learn to navigate the campus, and begin exploring the LMU community in real and tangible ways on the Westchester campus.
First-Year Immersion Trips
First-year students are invited to participate in formative pre-orientation trips, building tight-knit community through adventures across Los Angeles and Southern California with small groups of other incoming first-year students. Information about the trip themes, itineraries, and associated fees are forthcoming.
Parent and Family Events
International First-Year Orientation Family Events
Monday, August 24 & Thursday, August 27–Saturday, August 29
Transfer Orientation Family Events
Thursday, August 27–Saturday, August 29
First-Year Orientation Family Events
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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