Update during tropical storms Marco and Laura

As Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura continue on their projected paths, we are writing to share how we will support you in staying safe. We will be in touch via email as new information is received and operations are updated. 

Campus Lockdown and Shelter in Place

  • Beginning at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 23  through 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, a campus lockdown and shelter in place order will be in effect.
    • A campus lockdown means only Loyola essential personnel and residential students will be allowed on campus.  This time frame is subject to change depending on weather conditions.  This is for your safety during the storm.
      • Campus lockdown operations for Tropical Storm Laura will be evaluated in the coming days and another communication will be sent to address that storm.
    • All residential students who plan to remain on campus will be under a shelter in place order. Shelter in place means we do not want students going in or out of residence halls or other buildings on campus and to take shelter in their residence hall. 
      • Shelter in place operations for Tropical Storm Laura will be evaluated in the coming days and another communication will be sent to address that storm.

Wolf Pack Weekend

  • Programming will end at 5:45 p.m. today
    • If you would like to be excused from any remaining Wolf Pack Weekend events, please send an email to orientation@loyno.edu.
  • Mass will be held at 9 p.m. tonight and will be live streamed from St. Ignatius Chapel

Dining

  • Hours of operation are updated regularly
  • Dining Schedule (subject to change based on weather conditions and infrastructure)
    • Monday, August 24
      • All retail locations closed, including the Orleans Room
    • Tuesday, August 25
      • Orleans Room: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. continuous dining. All meals will be to go only.
      • The Market: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
      • Starbucks, Subway, OBC, Smoothie King: Closed
      • Mobile ordering is suspended on Tuesday
    • Wednesday, August 26
      • Dining operations for Tropical Storm Laura will be evaluated in the coming days and another communication will be sent to address that storm.

Bookstore

  • Sunday hours of operation are  noon to 4 p.m.
  • Closed Monday

Library

  • Sunday hours of operation are noon to 5 p.m.
  • Closed Monday

Student Health Services

University Counseling Center

  • Physical office is closed on Monday
  • Counselor on-call can be reached at 504-865-3854

University Sports Complex

  • Closed Monday
  • Please refer to the Hours of operation for potential opening on Tuesday. We will keep you updated.

Emergency Contact 24/7

  • LUPD at 504-865-3434