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Online Student Newsletter

A monthly publication for our online student population that includes sections on the latest news, tips, and tools, and spotlights for outstanding students, faculty, and staff in the Loyola Online community.

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Latest News

  • November  17th - Last day for Course Withdrawal (Full semester courses)
  • November 22nd-24th - Thanksgiving Holidays
  • November 27th - Last day for Course Withdrawal (Second 8-week session)
                                - Classes Resume (All sessions)
  • December 8th - Last day of Classes (Full semester)
  • December 14th - Last day of Classes/ Exams (Second 8-week session)

Spring Registration

As a reminder, please note Spring 2024 Registration started on November 13th! If you have any questions about your Spring schedule, please reach out to your Academic Advisor.

We encourage you to reach out to a Success Coach if you'd like to brainstorm effective study strategies to assist you in reaching your goals.

Important: LORA Self-Service Error Message

All students received the following message yesterday from Alan Schomaker, Chief Information Officer:

A notice of defect was released today by Ellucian regarding the UPDATE FAILED error message that some students have been receiving when attempting to update course plan or schedule.  Here is the Notice:
 
ISSUE: Student Gets "Update Failed" - when attempting to update Student Planning (Student & Advisor / School in different time zones)
This will happen when the Student and School time zones are different. Updating the plan and re-updating it from a different time zone looks to be the primary cause of this specific issue.
Loyola is in the CENTRAL USA Time Zone.
 
WORKAROUND(s): 
  1. Changing the Operating System time zone to US-CENTRAL is first option to try (This is the TIME/DATE inthe SETTING or CONTROL PANEL of your computer)
  2. Changing the time zone to US-CENTRAL on the browser is more ideal (This can be done for a single browser and will not change the time of your computer)
    1. For CHROME Browser, the easiest way to change time zone for browser is to add extension “Change Time Zone for Google Chrome”,  this extension can be downloaded from the Chrome Web Store.  

The URL for this extension is https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/change-timezone-for-googl/cejckpjfigehbeecbbfhangbknpidcnh

J- Term Registration

J-Term 2024

January Term (J-Term) is an optional two-week learning experience available to enrolled undergraduate students at Loyola University New Orleans. J-Term takes place prior to the start of the Spring semester and provides students with a unique opportunity to catch up on credits, get ahead in their studies, or study abroad in an accelerated format. Each three-credit J-Term course will challenge students to think critically and dig deeply into one topic in an immersive format. Students, please be reminded that registration started on November 13, 2023, and J-Term will take place January 2 – 12, 2024. 

If interested in this opportunity and have any questions, please click here for more information on J-Term!

Course Withdrawal Reminders

The last day for course withdrawal is November 17th for full semester courses and November 27th for second 8-week session courses. 

You can find the withdrawal form here.

Thanksgiving Holiday

Happy Thanksgiving from the Office of Online Student Success and City College! Sending you and your families a harvest of blessings this Thanksgiving. We are so grateful for you!

As a reminder, our campus will be closed in recognition of the holiday from November 22nd-24th.

Student Spotlight: Lhandon Howard

3rd Year Bachelor of Criminology & Justice Student

Llandon Howard

Lhandon Howard enrolled at Loyola at the height of the pandemic. He switched to the online program for medical reasons and COVID-19 complications. His goal has always been to attend Law school and was a reason for choosing to attend Loyola.

Lhandon appreciates the extra mile the online professors take in making classes more interesting and interactive. "Some aspects of online education can feel very middling and dry, which is why my favorite experiences are when professors put their personality into their class presentations in an engaging way", Lhandon says.

One piece of advice Lhandon would give to incoming and current students in the online program would be to be honest about their ability to work independently. "Because engagement differs from traditional school, you must be self-motivating and disciplined about completing coursework", he says. Our online program is rigorous, but given the tools that Loyola provides, students are set up for success in class and in the real world.

Latest News

  • October 23rd - Second 8-week Classes Begin
                            - Spring 2024 Registration Advising Begins
  • October 25th - Last Day to Add Classes (Second 8-week session)
  • October 27th - Last Day to Drop Classes (Second 8-week session)
  • November 6th - Spring 2024 Registration Begins (Second 8-week session)
  • November 10th -  Presidential Inauguration Ceremony

Administrative Drop Policy

The academic participation deadline for courses that begin today, October 23rd, is Sunday, October 29th, 11:59PM (Central Time). Please see the Administrative Drop Policy here.

Tutor.com Student Success Webinar

You are invited to join Tutor.com's Free Student Success Webinar Series on Critical Thinking and Research Skills on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 @ 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT. In this webinar, learn about the characteristics of true critical thinkers and how to sharpen your research skills. Discover how to use search engines effectively, sort through possible resources quickly, evaluate evidence to support your ideas, and identify assumptions and biases!

This webinar will be led by Sarah Snyder, Jenna Gilio, and Henry Price from Tutor.com's Training and Development Team. To register for the FREE webinar, click here!

Campus Ministry Monthly Updates

The Department of Student Life and Ministry invites all graduate students to participate in the live-streamed and in-person events designed to support your spiritual growth in the Jesuit tradition. Find the newsletter here for more details on their monthly events! For more information, please visit their website.

Spring Registration

Spring 2024 Registration Advising begins on October 23rd and Spring 2024 Registration begins on November 6th. If you have any questions about your Spring schedule, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Academic Advisor.

We encourage you to reach out to a Success Coach if you'd like to brainstorm effective study strategies to prepare for the new session. 

Student Spotlight: Maria Del Carmen Hoy

Master of Science in Marketing and Communications

Maria Del Carmen

Maria is a current graduate student who has found Loyola's Online Program to be nothing short of fulfilling and has been drawn to the challenge of fast-paced asynchronous learning our programs offer. “There are limited options for tertiary education in my home country, Belize," she said "As a result, I have enjoyed every second of this program and have met so many interesting people along the way.”

Maria appreciates the professors' attentiveness and availability to assist her when needed. Her fellow peers are equally motivating and willing to work together toward their goals. "Through the completion of this program, I aim to be able to highlight Belize’s diverse culture and offerings, while working to ensure its conservation and preservation for generations to come," Maria says. Loyola Online offers programs that enable anyone to achieve their goals through hard work, discipline, and a commitment to success.

Latest News

  • October 6th - Last Day for Course Withdrawal (1st 8-week session)
  • October 9th -10th - Fall Break Holiday
  • October 17th -19th - Last Day of Class/Exam (1st 8-week session)
  • October 20th - Last Day to Apply for Graduation in May, August and December 2024

Quality Matters Learner Support Certification

We are pleased to announce Loyola Online programs have been awarded
the Quality Matters certification for Online Learner Support!  Loyola is one of only twelve universities with this certification, and the only one in Louisiana. This certification recognizes that our programs are providing the critical student and academic services needed for learner success and also use student feedback to make continual improvements to their services. 

Find more information about it here! 

Tips & Resources

Did you know online students have access to many resources through the Monroe Library? Find your eBooks, search research databases, and talk to a librarian liaison here!

Student Story 

Sarah Jarzembowski was looking for a master’s program that challenged her to grow both academically and spiritually. Learn how she found her calling below! 

If you would like to share your story with Loyola , please complete this form.

Pulse Survey

Let us know how your classes are going by completing this brief Pulse Survey.

We encourage you to reach out to a Success Coach if you'd like to brainstorm effective strategies to stay on track for the rest of the session. 

​​​​​Staff & Faculty Spotlight: Laura Jayne

Director of Student Services, Program Director for BA in Mass Communication, & Instructor, College of Music and Media

Laura Jayne has been working at Loyola University emphasizing student success for more than 15 years. She has been teaching in Loyola’s Online Program since it began. “I love all our students of course,” she said, “but to be in college a little later than usual, often working a full-time job and raising children, takes special dedication. I am excited to help these students succeed.”

She is pleased to be program director for the B.A. in Mass Communication and to once again be advising students in the online degree program. In addition to being Online Program Director for Mass Communication, Ms. Jayne is Director of Student Services for Loyola’s College of Music and Media. “No one does poorly in college because of lack of ability. Usually it's more that roadblocks to success, or life gets in the way,” she said. “I work hard to help students overcome those roadblocks, or bumps in the road, to graduate and have all the opportunities that brings.”

Latest News

  • August 21st - Fall Courses Begin
  • August 23rd - Last Day to Add for First 8-Week Session
  • August 25th - Last Day to Drop for First 8-Week Session
  • August 25th - Last Day to Add for Full Semester courses
  • September 1st - Last Day to Drop for Full Semester courses
  • September 4th - Labor Day Holiday

Administrative Withdrawal Policy

Please familiarize yourself with our Administrative Withdrawal Policy, found here. The participation deadline for courses that begin today, August 21st, is Sunday, August 27th, 11:59PM (Central Time).

Tips & Resources

Did you know Canvas has an app?  You can view your courses, see when assignments are due, and have easy access to course updates and announcements! 

You can find the Canvas app in the App Store or Play Store by searching Canvas Student.  After downloading and opening the app, you can (1) find your school, (2) selecting Loyola University New Orleans.  Then, you will (3) enter your Loyola email as your username and (4) your Microsoft/LORA Self-Service password.  (5)  Your Dashboard will allow you to select which course you'd like to view, as well as (6) alert you to any notifications or inbox messages. You can find more information about navigating the app here.

Canvas app

​​​​Student Story 

Emily Picou returned to school after a 20 year hiatus to finish her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree. Learn more of her inspiring story about overcoming obstacles below!

 If you would like to share your story with Loyola Online, please complete this form.

Summer Session Survey Reminder

Did you take courses over the summer?  We'd love to hear from you!  Reminder to complete our Summer Session Survey.

Staff Spotlight: Chakayla Coulter

Online Success Graduate Assistant

Graduate Assistant

Please help us welcome Chakayla Coulter to the Online Success team!  Chakayla graduated from Xavier University in 2022 and is starting the Master of Science in Counseling program.  She will be joining the team as the Online Graduate Assistant, assisting with student outreach and coaching.
 
"I am so thrilled to join the Online Success Coaching team! Working with students in a mentorship capacity has always been a passion of mine. I enjoy seeing students progress throughout their educational journey and reach beyond their potential. I am so excited to be an asset for our Online students and be a small part of their testimonies."

Latest News

  • July 5th - Second 7-Week and 5-Week Session Courses Begin
  • July 6th - Last Day to Add or Drop for Second 5-Week Session
  • July 7th - Last Day to Add Courses for Second 7-Week Session
  • July 11th - Last Day to Drop Courses for Second 7-Week Session
  • July 21st - Last Day to Withdraw from Second 5-Week Session Courses
  • July 21st - Last Day to Withdraw from 10-Week Session Courses
  • August 4th - Last Day to Withdraw from Second 7-Week Session Courses

Administrative Withdrawal Policy

Please familiarize yourself with our Administrative Withdrawal Policy, found here.  The participation deadline for courses that begin today, July 5th, is Tuesday, July 11th, 11:59PM (Central Time). 

Student Story

Despite living more than 1,000 miles away, online nursing student Valencia Collins fell in love with the city of New Orleans. Learn how she earned her master’s degree in nursing at Loyola University New Orleans while working full-time as a nurse in Cleveland, OH. Check out more of her story below!

If you would like to share your story with Loyola Online, please complete this form.

You Asked, We Listened! 

Thanks to all who completed our Pulse Survey!  We received several requests for more information about Success Coaching, Advising, and Tutoring. Please see below some additional resources about these student support services.

  • Advising: Advisors are available to students throughout the academic year, especially during advising and registration periods.  Students work with their advisors to navigate course offerings and course sequencing to ensure a clear path to graduation. Students may find their academic advisor's information on LORA Self-Service, under the User Profile Section.
  • Success Coaching: Our Success Coaches are eager to assist you with resources to overcome any challenges that may arise during your educational journey at Loyola and to help you achieve your goals.  You can find more about our Success Coaches and schedule an appointment here
  • Tutoring: Online tutoring for certain subjects is included in current students' tuition and fees. Go to the "Online Student Resources" course in Canvas and click on "Tutor.com 24/7 Online Tutoring" on the left side of the page. You are assigned three hours. If you need more time please email us at onlinetutoringrequest@loyno.edu

Faculty & Staff Spotlight: Lisa Collins

Mass Communications Online Program Director and Faculty Member

Lisa Collins

I enjoy teaching and advising online students because they bring such a variety of perspectives to the classroom and our programs. They have different lived experiences, and it makes for a richer class experience when they share their viewpoints. I also think my teaching gets better every time I lead an online class because our students really push me to connect in different ways. One way I am trying to improve my teaching is to become more inclusive. That can mean better lecture slides, or choosing content for classes that resonates with students on a deeper level. I know I am connecting with online students when the class discussions take on a life of their own, and classmates are prompting each other to connect ideas and concepts from the course. 

Advising online students helps me get to know them and what they want out of their degree. That way I can help them choose the best classes to help them succeed, here at Loyola and beyond the classroom. The best part is when a student graduates and I get an email that says, "Thanks for cheering me on."

Latest News

  • June 5th - Last Day to Drop for 10 Week Session Courses that began on 5/30
  • June 16th - Last Day for Course Withdrawal for First 7-Week Session Courses
  • June 16th - Last Day for Course Withdrawal for First 5-Week Session Courses
  • June 19th - Juneteenth University Holiday
  • June 29th - Last Day to Withdraw from the University
  • June 29th - Last Day of Classes for First 7-Week Session Courses 
  • July 4th - Fourth of July University Holiday 
  • July 5th - Second 7-Week Session Courses Begin

​​​​Summer and Fall Registration

Summer and Fall Registration is open!  Second 7-week summer session courses begin on July 5th, and Fall courses begin on August 21st.  Find available courses HERE, and reach out to your advisor with any questions about registering for classes.

Burnout Webinar

Thanks to everyone who attended the Burnout Webinar! Madison Bates, online success coach, did a wonderful presentation addressing burnout and ways to prevent it. If you were unable to attend, you may view the webinar here, and the corresponding presentation here.

Student Story

Carolina Fierro-Amador had barely used a computer before she enrolled in the online program at Loyola University New Orleans. Learn how she overcame challenges to earn her Master of Pastoral Studies!

If you would like to share your story with Loyola Online, please complete this form.

Hurricane Preparedness

As we begin the Atlantic Hurricane Season, it is a great time to begin preparations if you live in an area that might be affected by storms.  Becoming prepared and remaining prepared until the end of Hurricane Season in November is critical in the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Coast areas. 

Find more information about Hurricane Preparedness here

Staff Spotlight: Madison Bates

Madison Bates

Graduate Assistant, Online Success Coach "Working for Loyola Online as a GA has been one of life’s biggest blessings. I have always had such a passion for working with students and helping them reach their highest potential. Loyola Online has allowed me to work as a success coach 1:1 with a variety of online learners, helping them navigate their educational journey - whether that be at the beginning middle or end. I have been so inspired by the many testimonies that my students have told me firsthand, and being able to take part in a small piece of their journey means more to me than anything."

Madison is almost finished with her graduate program at Loyola, so she will soon be moving to new adventures!  We wish her all the best, and are so grateful for her hard work and dedication to serving our students over the past 2 years.

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Latest News

  • May 11th - Last Day of Classes
  • May 11th - Last Day to Withdraw from the University
  • May 12th - City College Graduation Reception for Online Students
  • May 13th - Commencement Ceremony
  • May 15th - May 2-Week Session begins and last day for drop/add.
  • May 15th - 1st 7 week session begins.
  • May 17th - Last day to add for 1st week session.
  • May 19th - Last day to drop for 1st week session.
  • May 21st - Participation deadline for May 2-Week Session & 1st 7 Week Session as noted in Loyola's Administrative Withdrawal Policy.

Celebrating Our Graduates

Heartfelt congratulations to all our graduates! Many of you have been juggling school, work, and family commitments; you persevered and have made it to the finish line. We are so proud of your accomplishments and we hope to see you at the Graduation Reception for Online Students on May 12 to celebrate together. 

The Graduation Reception for Online Students is not related to your participation in the commencement ceremony. For information about commencement, please check the commencement website. If you would like to watch the Commencement Ceremony live, click HERE.

Graduate Spotlight: Candice Wright

Candice Wright

Major: Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

The faculty and staff at Loyola have been very supportive over the last 2.5 years. I’m grateful for the compassion and grace that they extended to me that helped me stay motivated, even through some very difficult personal experiences I had to endure over the course of completing my degree. 

If I could offer any advice to someone considering Loyola Online, it would be this: You will always be able to find a reason to say it’s not the right time but all it takes is that one moment to say yes to yourself & your dreams. That’s the hardest thing for adults to do, but once you make the commitment and start the first class, you’ll wonder what took you so long to do this for yourself. Just know you’re right where you’re supposed to be at the time you’re supposed to be there. 

Loyola Online has given me the tools to excel and succeed in life, personally and professionally. I’ve learned just as much about myself as I have about business and management in the last 2.5 years. I’m so grateful that I made this investment in myself and look forward to everything that is to come after graduation. 

Graduate Spotlight: Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

Major: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

I could not have gotten this degree without the ability to do it online and having the support of a caring faculty and staff. I loved all of my classes and the professors who taught them. Some seemed to become my friends and always asked how I was doing after another medical crisis. This was very uplifting as the folks at home were telling me to stop, quit, give up, retire! Drs. Erin Dupuis and Corina Caraccioli were there at the beginning and were always supportive when I encountered another weird medical event. Each individual professor were helpful in their classes and were very accommodating. And then there is Maris Hasners, who is the most awesome bookstore manager any school could have. He kept me sane. I hope to put names and faces together at graduation.

Choosing Loyola University and having the opportunity to get an awesome education online is the best educational decision I’ve ever made. I would recommend it to anyone who is not a procrastinator, has a good sense of time management, and is willing to work. It’s not easy, but it has been the best experience in academia I have had (and I’ve had a lot).

Graduate Spotlight: Carlos Bernard

Carlos Bernard

Major: Master of Business Administration

I am excited to announce with the support of my wife, two daughters and family, that I will be graduating this Spring commencement of May 13th , 2023, with my master’s degree in business administration. At first, I was hesitant about signing on with Loyola Online, but after doing some research and asking some of my co-workers within the Vineyard of the Youth and Young Adult ministries throughout the USA, I was convinced it was the best route to take and it sure was. It was so perfect for me, in a sense that it gave me time to do the work required, but also to make time for my family. I will tell you that it took a bit for me to get used to it in the beginning but with the great support of the Professors, the educating component became easier. I was also afraid that I was going to miss being part of a class, but the Professors made that transition easy when they assigned group projects that connected the class.

With this MBA degree and my gift of serving others, I will continue to serve those within my church community that I serve here in Orlando, Florida and beyond.

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Latest News

  • April 21st - Last Day for Course Withdrawal from 2nd 8-week and full semester classes
  • April 25th - Burnout Webinar
  • May 11th - Last Day of Classes
  • May 11th - Last Day to Withdraw from the University
  • May 12th - City College Graduation Reception for Online Students
  • May 13th - Commencement Ceremony

Summer and Fall Registration

Summer and Fall Registration is open!  Summer courses begin on May 15th, and Fall courses begin on August 21st.  Find available courses HERE, and reach out to your advisor with any questions about registering for classes.

Burnout Webinar

Burnout

Feeling burned out? Tune in to the upcoming webinar on Tuesday, April 25th, at 1:00pm (Central Time) presented by Madison Bates, Online Success Coach and graduate student in our Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, to learn some coping strategies and ways to avoid it! 

Join the following Zoom link to tune in live. The webinar recording will be shared.
https://loyno.zoom.us/j/97144943001?wd=VnhhQThwMVVDYUpuT2VVc0NKdm1qQT09

Graduation Reception

Online & City College is hosting a Graduation Reception for Online Students on Friday, May 12, 5:00-7:00PM in the Monroe Library. Check your email for more information.

This event is not related to your participation in the commencement ceremony. For information about commencement, please check the commencement website. If you would like to watch the Commencement Ceremony live, click HERE

Student Spotlight: Jamal Melancon 

Jamal Melancon

"I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and expect to graduate in Spring 2024. As the father of a newborn son since January 21, I have immense gratitude to be able to attend university online. Living out of fatherhood for the first time, as I stay at home and take care of my partner and I's baby makes my experience as a student unique. It's been especially a pleasure empathizing with my professor, Dr. Caraccioli, on being a parent, while maintaining goals in the world of academia. She has helped me plan for obtaining a master's degree through Loyola Online. You can tell that instructors and students of the wolf pack community truly value the precious communication we share online, as we take courses.

I want to use my learning from Loyola to become an English teacher and professor, and I highly recommend the university's online program for those passionate about creating their own healthy educational environment. My Religion professor Dr. Mary Kaska highlighted the uniqueness of Loyola's wolf pack term, and I couldn't be happier that the pack exists online as well to provide more diverse opportunities to the community."

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Latest News

  • March 20th - 2nd 8-Week Courses Begin and Registration Continues
  • March 22nd - Last Day for 2nd 8-Week Registration and Add
  • March 24th - Last Day for Drop
  • March 27th - Fall Advising Begins
  • April 11th - Fall Registration Begins

Please familiarize yourself with Loyola's Administrative Drop Policy 
For classes that began today, the participation deadline is Sunday, March 26th at 11:59pm.

Summer Session

Summer Session 2023

Catch up on credits or get ahead in your degree with Summer Session!  Find classes at courses.loyno.edu, register on LORA Self-Service, and learn more at summer.loyno.edu.  Classes begin May 15, 2023, and are filling up quickly, so don't wait!  Reach out to your advisor with any questions.

Tutoring

Thank you for your responses to our Pulse Survey! We heard you, and will continue to listen. One common theme involves tutoring - as an online student, you have tutoring resources available to you in Canvas!  Go to the "Online Student Resources" course in Canvas and click on "Tutor.com 24/7 Online Tutoring" on the left side of the page. You are assigned three hours.

If you need more time please email us at onlinetutoringrequest@loyno.edu

Faculty & Staff Spotlight: Dr. Elin Grissom

Elin Grissom

"My current role at Loyola Online is as the Program Director for the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program, and I also teach online as faculty in Psychological Sciences.
My experience with Loyola Online has been one I've really enjoyed, it's great to be a part of the team working with students virtually. I've been fortunate to be a part of teaching online at Loyola for a few years now, and I find it very rewarding to reach out and interact with students in a different way.
I think the expansion of Loyola Online has been a great way to reach out and connect with students from a variety of backgrounds and geographical areas to be part of the Loyola and City College communities!"

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Latest News

  • February 20th-24th - Mardi Gras Holidays
  • February 27th - Classes Resume
  • February 27th - Last Day for Course Withdrawal for 1st 8 Week Session
  • February 27th - Summer 2023 Registration Advising Begins
  • March 6th - Summer 2023 Registration Begins

Financial Aid Information

Students using financial aid must reapply with a new FAFSA each school year and the 2023-24 FAFSA is available online now!

  • 2023-24 financial aid packages will be available 6 - 8 weeks from now. Students will receive an email notification once their package is ready to review in LORA Self-Service. 
  • All online students are offered financial aid awards for the summer term by completing the FAFSA, an additional application is not required. 
  • The new school year for all graduate and doctorate students begins in the summer term, so don't wait to reapply.

Happy Mardi Gras!

Mardi Gras Havoc

Although Mardi Gras is often associated with New Orleans, king cakes, and Krewes, it is also a Catholic holiday rich in history and tradition that spans the globe. Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday” and refers to the tradition of eating generally unhealthy foods and meat before the 40 days of fasting, beginning the following day, on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten Season in which we begin to prepare our hearts for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

"Mardi Gras is the love of life. It is the harmonic convergence of our food, our music, our creativity, our eccentricity, our neighborhoods, and our joy of living. All at once." —Chris Rose

Pulse Survey

Please take our survey below and let us know how classes are going so far!

The survey only takes 2 minutes to complete!
https://loyno.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cTpcVWXsVal0St8

Student Spotlight: Melena Busse   

Melena Busse       

"I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, intending to graduate in fall 2023. My experience with Loyola Online has been nothing short of amazing! As someone who has tried out multiple other online programs, I can confidently say look no further than Loyola! From advisors to professors, all have made sure I was involved and doing well. Every staff member I have interacted with has left a genuinely positive impact on me. At Loyola, you are not just getting an education; you are also part of a community that cares about you!"

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Latest News 

  • January 17th-19th - Registration/Add continues for First 8-Week Session 
  • January 19th - Last Day to change to Full-Time Status or to Audit 
  • January 23rd - Last Day to drop courses for First 8-Week Session for 100% Refund 

Please keep in mind Loyola's Administrative Drop Policy 

Loyola's Resources: 

Success Coaching: 

Dr. Corina Caraccioli 

  • Assistant Dean and Director, Online Student Success 
  • ctodoran@loyno.edu 
  • (504) 865-2095 | (985) 605-0038 

Joy David 

Esme Robert 

Elizabeth Henning 

Madison Bates 

Staff Spotlight: Kaitlin Harper-Loendorf 

Kaitlin Harper-Loendorf

Assistant Director, Office of Financial Aid 

I love working with Loyola's online students! I have been working in higher education for over a decade, and 7 of those years spent working with post-traditional students pursuing online degrees. I've been here since day one of Loyola's online programs and it's been an exciting and rewarding time, seeing so many students succeed in completing their degree. 

My #1 goal is to provide students with the information they need to make the most informed decisions about financing their degree. Financial aid is complicated, but I'm the expert so you don't have to be! Students should never hesitate to reach out with any questions or advice – that's what I'm here for, to support you! 

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