Academic Advising

Freshman Advising

Incoming first-year students are assigned an academic core advisor who is a member of the faculty. The core advisor guides the student in the adjustment to college life, ensures the student’s understanding of Loyola’s liberal arts core, and assists in major and course selection. The student will be advised by this core faculty member for at least the first two semesters. The student has the option to formally declare a major as early as the end of the second semester but may remain undeclared until the end of the third semester.

Major Advising

Upon declaration of a major, the student will be assigned a faculty member from the department of the major to act as mentor for the remaining years. Students will meet with their major advisors at least once a semester to discuss their academic progress and course selections. Advisors also serve as knowledgeable sources of information in the student’s field of study, graduate school opportunities and career options. Additionally, students should discuss potential internships and study abroad plans with their major advisor.

The Study

The Study, administered and maintained by the Academic Advising and Support Center, houses expansive programs of academic support for undergraduate students. These resources provide comprehensive learning assistance that enable students to become successful independent learners.

Tutoring

The tutoring program at Loyola College allows students to support each other in their academic studies. The goal of the program is to promote student independence while fostering mastery of the material.
Loyola College provides individual tutoring for a variety of subjects. Students may request a tutor by completing a Tutor Request Form. The Academic Advising and Support Center does its best to honor all requests. Students will be notified about the availability of a tutor within 7 days of their request.