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.

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Spring 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.

Orientation Check-in & Breakfast

Thursday, January 7
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.

New Student & Family Welcome

Friday, January 8
New Student & Family Welcome
9:30 a.m.—9:45 a.m.
St. Robert’s Auditorium

Overview your schedule for the day and receive a welcome from LMU staff and student leaders!

Thriving in the Pride: First Semester Success Planning

Friday, January 8
9:45 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
St. Robert’s Auditorium

Receive an introduction to your robust support network at LMU and engage opportunities for active goal setting and reflection around your first few weeks on campus.

Academics at LMU

Friday, January 8

Academics at LMU

11:15 a.m.—12:15 .p.m.

Hear about resources and exciting opportunities for learning from your academic colleges.

LMU Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (BCLA) • University Hall 1000
LMU College of Business Administration (CBA) • Hilton Center for Business 100
LMU College of Communication & Fine Arts (CFA) • St. Robert’s Hall 104
LMU Frank R. Seaver College of Science & Engineering (SCSE) • Pereira 109
LMU School of Education (SOE) • University Hall 2600
LMU School of Film & Television (SFTV) • Howard Fitzpatrick Pavilion 204

Lunch

Friday, January 8

Lunch

12:15 .p.m.—1:00 .p.m.

Lawton Plaza

Get to know other students in your academic college and enjoy a complimentary lunch with your Orientation Leader.

Orientation Group Meetings

Friday, January 8

Orientation Group Meetings

1:00 .p.m.—2:00 .p.m.

St. Robert’s Hall

Get to know other students in your academic college and receive guidance from your Orientation Leader on how to make the most of your first semester at LMU.

Classroom Tours

Friday, January 8

2:00 .p.m.—3:00 .p.m.

Meet on St. Robert’s Lawn

Students and families are able to get a glimpse of Spring 2024 classroom locations. Make sure to note the locations of each class in your schedule so Orientation Leaders can assist you with navigation during this activity.

Student Social

Friday, January 8

New Student Social

3:00 .p.m.—4:00 .p.m.

St. Robert’s Auditorium

To end the day, enjoy some hot cocoa, connect with new friends, and participate in an opportunity to win some prizes.

LMU Bookstore Shop Event

Friday, January 8

LMU Bookstore Shop Event (Optional)

4:00 .p.m.—5:00 .p.m.

Charles Von der Ahe Building (Lower Level)

Stop by the LMU Bookstore during this time for 10% off select purchases for new students and their families.

Playa Vista City Hike

Saturday, January 9

10:30 a.m.—1:30 .p.m.

Meet at Lawton Plaza

Hike down the bluff to browse the Playa Vista Farmer’s Market, a favorite stop for locals on Saturdays, where you can stock up on fresh produce, support local artisans, or sample culinary creations from a variety of vendors. Then, explore the Runway Plaza, featuring restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment offerings--just a short distance from campus.

LMU Game Night

Saturday, January 9

6:00 .p.m.—8:00 .p.m.

Palm South Lobby

Gather with other Lions for a game night with pizza and snacks! Come play board games—like LMU Monopoly—video games, and billiards.

First-Year Student Orientation

Multiple students at an Orientation Event in front of the LMU chapel

Wednesday, August 26–
Sunday, August 30

View First-Year Student Schedule

First Year Parent & Family Orientation

Student in a blue shirt and grey shorts laughing with his family. Adult is wearing a tan hat and dress.

Thursday, August 27–
Saturday, August 29

View First-Year Parent & Family Schedule

Transfer Student Orientation

Two students smiling doing an orientation activity. The male student is wearing a hat and white shirt, the female student is wearing a Jimi Hendrix shirt.

Wednesday, August 26–
Sunday, August 30

View the Transfer Student Schedule

Transfer Parent & Family Orientation

Student in tan shirt posing on LMU's bluff with his parents.

Thursday, August 27–
Saturday, August 29

View the Transfer Parent & Family Schedule

First-Year International Orientation

Student smiling during orientation activity. Student is wearing a red shirt and LMU lanyard.

Monday, August 24–
Sunday, August 30

View the First-Year International Orientation Schedule

First-Year International Parent & Family Orientation

Student posing with his dad both are wearing sunglasses and black shirts.

Monday, August 24 & Thursday, August 27–Saturday, August 29

View the First-Year International Parents & Families Schedule

International Transfer Orientation

International students at a celebration brunch.

Monday, August 24 & Thursday, August 27 – Sunday, August 30

View the International Transfer Student Orientation Schedule

International Transfer Parents & Family Orientation

Parents of international student posing together at a celebration brunch

Monday, August 24 & Thursday, August 27–Saturday, August 29

View the International Transfer Parents & Family Schedule

LMU balloon archway and students walking underneath

Students playing frisbee on sunken garden

Student wearing white hat with the Lion Spirit Mark

Onboarding Resources

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.

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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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