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LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND

STRONG TRUTHS WELL LIVED

2015-

2016

S T R O N G T R U T H S W E L L L I V E D

Everyone has a strong truth. It may be undiscovered or unrecognized. But Loyola may be the perfect place to discover yours.

Ask a Loyola student, “What is your strong truth?” and get prepared for the answer… “We have a responsibility to give back.” “Believe in yourself.” “International travel changes everything.”

The answers are as different as the students, but they are also full of conviction, determination, and hope.

Loyola students recognize the power of the words that are Loyola’s motto, “Strong Truths Well Lived.”

They mean: what happens in and outside our classrooms matters.

They mean: education without purpose is meaningless.

They mean: Loyola students plunge into journeys of personal discovery in a vibrant academic community because they want more—for themselves, for our world.

They mean: the world needs graduates who can take what they learn and enrich communities— locally and globally.

That’s why Loyola University Maryland was founded. And it’s why so many students, their parents— and graduate schools and employers—recognize the value of a Loyola education today more than ever.

What is your strong truth?

share yours

#MyStrongTruth

STRONG TRUTHSWELLLIVED

Strong TruthsWell Lived

#1

JIMMY McCARRONHOMETOWN:

Revere, Mass.MAJOR:

Political ScienceMINORS:

Biology and Forensic Studies

“LEARN ABOUT A

WIDEARRAY OF

TOPICS.Then you can carry them over with you

into the workplace. You will also sound

really intelligent to your friends when you

know all about Sophocles and Aristotle

and can give an in-depth analysis of their

works at the drop of a hat.”

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When Jimmy McCarron came to Loyola, he knew he wanted to study either biology or political science. He just

wasn’t sure which one. So he took classes in both. He ultimately chose political science, but he kept a biology

minor—and then added one in forensic studies.

He’s still deciding what his future might hold. It may be law school, or possibly a career in medical lobbying. To help

figure things out he’s talking to his professors about internship possibilities that might be a good fit.

“College is much different from what I was expecting,” he says. “The professors know who you are—and hearing

about their backgrounds is kind of cool. This person who is teaching you worked for the Bush administration,

and this one was a bioethics expert. And they’re all really accessible.”

A Jesuit education

gives you

magis—more.

You likely know that the Jesuit philosophy is synonymous with academic excellence. You may also be familiar with the Jesuit commitment to cura personalis,

educating and caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. We strive to live up to the ideals

set by St. Ignatius, and know they are integral to what Loyola

has become.

But can you imagine how this 450-year-old philosophy will

impact every facet of your life?

We can.

With our whole-person approach to education, you’ll have every

opportunity to shine—from encouraging your academic and athletic talents to fostering your

creative and spiritual development. Loyola attracts sincere and

passionate students. Socially aware and ethical leaders. Thoughtful,

curious, driven individuals anxious to pursue truth and enrich their

lives. The kind of people you’d want to sit next to on a flight, chat up

at a dinner party, or confer with in the boardroom.

Could this be

you?

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L O Y O L A U N I V E R S I T Y M A R Y L A N D S T R O N G T R U T H S W E L L L I V E D

Foreign Language

Shorten the distance between you and the rest of

the world

Ethics Commit yourself to a life of integrity

Literature Gain the ability to see things

from a new perspective

Fine Arts Appreciate the influence of aesthetic expressions

Mathematics Solve problems logically and consistently

Writing Master the crucial skill of

expressing ideas in writing

History Learn from others’ mistakes

and triumphs

Theology Connect with the search

for universal truth

Social Science Understand the human condition and your relationship to others

Natural & Applied Sciences Demystify the inner workings of the natural world

Philosophy Think critically about thinking critically

Because the world will be much different four

years from now, we want you to have the

academic and moral foundation to adapt and

remain relevant in a world where current

knowledge has an increasingly short shelf life.

The core curriculum at Loyola is the founda-

tion for a rich and meaningful intellectual life.

In the core, you’ll be exposed to critical

knowledge in a wide variety of subjects. Some

of them will force you out of your comfort

zone, but trust that it’s worth the worry. You’ll

develop lifelong habits of curiosity, honesty,

persistence, and a passion for the pursuit of

knowledge. You may discover your calling,

your purpose in life. When the time comes to

do something different for a living (research

shows that it will), you’ll be ready.

The Core The foundation for your well-lived life

“The more I have gotten to know Loyola faculty members, administrators, and most of all, my peers,

the more I have come to recognize the diversity of the human person on a university campus. Every

day on campus, I come across students and professors whose world views differ and challenge my own.

Diversity of thought is paramount, and it is prevalent in and outside of the classroom here at Loyola.”

—Jonathan McCarry, ’16, philosophy major from Blue Bell, Pa.

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At Loyola, you will be taught, tutored, mentored, and dare we say it, cared about by your professors. Professors

whose work is widely recognized in their fields, who don’t hole up in their office to publish while a teacher’s

assistant does their best to pretend to be an equivalent substitute. Imagine conducting biomedical research side-

by-side with your chemistry professor. Attending a motivational lecture by the CEO of McCormick and meeting a

business owner who offers you a summer internship. Or exploring the Baltimore Museum of Art with your professor

of fine arts. You may even catch a game or concert with the dean of students.

From day one, we see to it that you are becoming the scholar, the person, we know you can become. How?

Through a unique opportunity to engage in our interdisciplinary living and learning experience called Messina.

Messina is causing a great deal of excitement at Loyola—reinvigorating an already vibrant academic life across

campus. Students live and learn with a small cluster of peers, enabling them to build connections from the moment

they arrive on campus and to stay intellectually and personally engaged in and out of class. Messina will help you

acclimate to life on campus and set a clear path for success in college and your future career. It’s one of the big

reasons why graduates leave Loyola so prepared for life.

YOU ARE A NUMBER.

ONE.

Stories We Tell

The Visionary

Self and Other

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A LIFETIME OF LEARNING

AN EDUCATION TO INSPIRE

“After engaging in all of the opportunities you’ll discover at Loyola, you will graduate ready to face whatever lies ahead and thrive. Because of the uniquely Jesuit approach to your learning, you’ll also have a willingness, even an eagerness, to confront difficult questions with an open mind, and an ability to embody the grace of self-doubt. And, that, most of all, is what will make you so ready to lead.”

Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J. President

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L O Y O L A U N I V E R S I T Y M A R Y L A N D

Loyola has long been committed to recruiting exceptional teacher-scholars. The renowned faculty at Loyola have one thing in common: a passion for teaching and a desire to make a difference in our students’ lives. They are knowledgeable and experts in their fields of study, of course, but they’re also approach-able. And with a student-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, they are easily accessible.

In addition to guiding you through research and solving complex equations, our profes-sors will help you explore the world from multiple points of view. Take Dr. Kelly DeVries, for example: He’ll tell you anything you need to know about medieval warfare—including how real the fantasy world of Game of Thrones really is. Dr. Dale Snow, on the other hand, is an expert in German idealism who can also answer all your questions about The Simpsons.

Our professors find time for life outside the classroom, too. You’ll likely see them cheering on the Greyhounds in a Patriot League basketball game in Reitz Arena almost as often as you see them poring over books in their offices. In short, our professors are well-rounded, just like a Loyola education.

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A recurring education contributor to Al Jazeera America TV and the web-show HuffPost Live, Dr. Camika Royal is a heavily sought-after speaker. An assistant professor of urban education for Loyola’s School of Education, she conducts research in the social and political context of school reform policies, urban educator efficacy and resilience, critical race theory, and the historical foundations of schooling.

Professor Jane Satterfield of our writing department is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Literature. She’s an accomplished author and poet—and graduate of Loyola. She loves poetry and poets so much, she married one—Ned Balbo. Read more about her online at http://loyo.la/1oNrMvy.

Dr. Jean Lee Cole of the English department co-edited the collected plays of Zora Neale Hurston—a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance and author of Their Eyes Were Watching God. She has also published several articles on other early African American fiction writers.

Dr. John Burger, professor of economics in the Sellinger School of Business and Management, has previously served as a consultant to the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. But his real passion—and the title of his latest publication—is “The Business of Baseball.”

Dr. Joseph Ganem isn’t just a physics whiz. He wrote the book on saving money. Literally. Check it out: www.thetwoheadedquarter.com. While you’re online, see this handy calculator he created to save money on that inevitable college road trip you’ll take: http://loyo.la/2Mkjfek.

Dr. Elliot King in the department of communication is an expert on the Internet and journalism. He frequently appears on local TV news to comment on the news media. (Is that meta or what?) His book on the topic, Free for All: The Internet’s Transfor-mation of Journalism, is available on Amazon.com, of course.

Perhaps the psychology department’s Dr. Rachel Grover can help you with your heterosocial competence (learning to successfully navigate social situations with the other sex?) There’s no guarantee, but she has authored several journal publications on the topic.

Field of Study

The academic

excellence of any

university

begins with its

learning

community.

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None of your teachers are dry. Unless you count Dr. Tom Pegram of the history department. But only because he’s our resident expert on prohibition and temperance. He wrote Battling Demon Rum—now the standard short history of the subject—and has appeared on PBS, C-SPAN, and been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and Chicago Sun-Times.

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PATRICIA BRYANHOMETOWN:

Guaynabo, Puerto RicoMAJOR:

Global StudiesMINOR:

Philosophy

“Justice: I can’t even begin to explain

how important that is to me.

I’m talking about everyday rights and

equalities and treating everybody with

the respect they deserve.

WE’RE ALL HUMAN.

WE’RE ALL BROTHERS AND

SISTERS.”

#MyStrongTruth

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intramural leagues

80%of students engage in

service.

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18NCAA Patriot

League Division I Varsity Teams

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

participate in a

practicum, internship,

or field experience

prior to graduation.

(The average Loyola

student has 3 of these

experiences before

graduation.)

of our students graduatein 4 years. That’s nearly

double the national 4-year average.

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84%of faculty hold a Ph.D.

or terminal degree.

17%of students are from Maryland.

of undergraduates receive a Loyola-funded grant or scholarship

STUDENT : FACULTY RATIO

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88%RETENTION

RATE:

of students study abroad and/or have an international

experience prior to graduation.

82%

79%

of undergrads liveon campus.

81%

study abroad

options including

16 Loyola programs,

9 exchanges,

4 affiliations, and

6 summer programs,

in more than

20 countries

around the world

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64%

32 MAJORS 48 MINORS 364

170+

of faculty are tenured or on tenure track.

74%

of admitted students received some form of aid in 2013-14.

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of graduates workfull-time, are enrolled full-time

in professional or graduateschool, or a combinationof both within 10 months

of graduation.

98%

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

NUMBER OF FACULTY

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LOYOLA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

SELLINGERSCHOOL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Loyola College, the University’s school of arts and sciences, is the heart of the liberal arts education at Loyola, the key to your academic experience—and, as alumni and their employers can tell you, future professional success. The liberal arts classes you take give you a foundation you can apply in any field, in any future opportunity. So take your pick: Loyola College’s many programs include biology, chemistry, classics, communication, computer science, engineering science, English, fine arts, history, liberal studies, mathematics and statistics, military science (ROTC), modern languages and literatures, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, speech-language pathology, theology, and writing.

The School of Education offers courses in education specialties, Montessori education, school counseling, and teacher education with a focus on innovation in urban education.

The Sellinger School of Business and Management is home to accounting, economics, finance, information systems and operations management, law and social responsibility, management and international business, and marketing.

Loyola University Maryland has three schools, and students will take courses in at least two of these schools—and maybe all three:

MAJORS & minorsAccounting

Art History Biology Business Administrationç Business Economicsç Financeç Information Systems ç International Business ç Management ç Marketing

Chemistry Classical CivilizationClassicsCommunicationç Advertising/ Public Relationsç Digital Mediaç Journalism

Comparative Culture & Literary Studies Computer ScienceEconomics ç Quantitative Economics

Education ç Elementary Educationç Teacher Education

Engineering ç Computer Engineeringç Electrical Engineeringç Materials Engineeringç Mechanical Engineering

English FrenchGerman Global Studies

History

Mathematicsç Actuarial Scienceç Applied Mathematicsç General Programç Operations Researchç Pure Mathematics

MusicPhilosophy

Physics ç 3-2 Physics/ Engineering with Columbia Universityç Analytical Trackç Applied Science Track

Political Science Psychology Sociology Spanish Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology

Statistics ç General Statisticsç Mathematical Statistics

Theatre TheologyVisual Artsç Photographyç Studio Arts

Writing

Pre-Professional Programsç Pre-Lawç Pre-Healthç Pre-Med

African & African American StudiesAmerican StudiesArt HistoryAsian StudiesBiology

Business AdministrationBusiness Economics Catholic StudiesChemistryClassical CivilizationChinese (Mandarin)CommunicationComparative Culture & Literary StudiesComputer ScienceEconomicsEngineeringEnglishEntrepreneurshipFilm StudiesForensic StudiesFrenchGender StudiesGeneral BusinessGermanHistoryInformation SystemsInternational BusinessItalian StudiesLatin American & Latino StudiesMarketingMathematicsMedieval StudiesMusicNatural SciencesPhilosophyPhotographyPhysicsPolitical ScienceSecondary EducationSociologySpanishSpecial EducationStatisticsStudio ArtsTheatreTheologyWriting

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Exchange Programs

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Barcelona, Spain

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Koblenz, Germany

Madrid, Spain

Montpellier, France

Osaka, Japan

Santiago, Chile

Singapore

Loyola AffiliationsBerlin, Germany

Florence, Italy

Rome, Italy

Study Tours and Summer Programs

Beijing, China

Granada, Spain

Montpellier, France

Prague, Czech Republic

Bombay, Goa, Bangalore, and Pune, India

South Africa

Loyola Study Abroad Locations

Accra, Ghana

Alcalá, Spain

Athens, Greece

Auckland, New Zealand

Bangkok, Thailand

Beijing, China

Capetown, South Africa

Copenhagen, Denmark

Cork, Ireland

Glasgow, Scotland

Leuven, Belgium

Melbourne, Australia

Newcastle, England

Paris, France

Rome, Italy

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Global awareness is a hallmark

of a Jesuit education, and it is

extraordinary that our global

educational framework continues

to thrive and expand more than

450 years since Ignatius of Loyola

first embarked on his mission.

Even St. Ignatius would be proud of

the programs and initiatives we

provide to foster global awareness

on campus—and beyond.

More than 80 percent of Loyola

students are bitten by the travel bug

and participate in our extensive

international programs, which

include study abroad programs,

exchanges taught in English, or total

immersion programs taught in the

host country’s native language.

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#3

OLIVIA BOWLESHOMETOWN:

Chester, Va.MAJOR:

BiologySTUDIED IN:

Newcastle,England

“Keep an

open mind.

Take chances and see as much

of the world as you can. If an

opportunity doesn’t work out,

try something different —— there’s

always Plan B.”

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As a biology major, Olivia Bowles knew she had to choose a study abroad program with strong science courses to stay on track for graduation. Loyola’s program in Newcastle, England, sounded perfect. And she decided to stretch herself and go not just for a semester, but for an entire year.

“It was amazing. I was full of excitement and it lasted the whole time. I made so many lifelong friends,” says Olivia. Although Olivia had traveled before, she had always been with her family or friends. This time she was independent, on her own—though supported in a Loyola-run program and joined with fellow Loyola students.

“My mom said I grew a lot as a person, and I did—just the way I handled things in more of an adult way,” she says. Now she’s trying to figure out her next trip. She wants to see Asia. “I love traveling because I like seeing new places. I just feel this freedom. Studying abroad just opened the adventure.”

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GRADUATE PERSPECTIVE

GREG SAVARESE, ’06Studying abroad in Beijing changed everything for Greg

(pictured right, far left). He loved his experience in China so much that this communication major with a marketing minor returned to Beijing after

graduation. When he saw an opportunity to start a business there, he jumped at it. Today China is his home. Greg runs four Ricci Cafés—two in Beijing,

one in Shanghai, and one in Guangzhou.

“Every day when I wake up, I peer out over downtown Beijing and remind myself to set the world on fire, as St. Ignatius told the first Jesuits to do,”

Greg says. “Loyola taught me to not only think critically but also to take action and execute. Nothing ever gets done from the sidelines.”

THE LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND CENTER AT NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

Explore new cultures, meet new people, and gain a new perspective on the world around you with the support of two world-class universities every step of the way. Most majors can be served by studying through the Loyola Center, but the program is particularly designed to enable science majors to study abroad.

GLOBAL STUDIES

Global Studies is an interdisciplinary major based in four disciplines: economics, history, political science, and sociology. Students gain a social science-based framework they can use to analyze globalizing processes that transcend national and disciplinary boundaries. Along the way, students come to appreci-ate the similarities and differences in the approaches to global issues taken by economists, historians, political scientists, and sociologists.

HANWAY LECTURE IN GLOBAL STUDIES

Best of all, opportunities exist for everyone—from those ready and eager to spend a semester in Ghana or New Zealand to those who prefer the comfort of a film series or lecture on campus. Loyola’s Hanway Lecture in Global Studies brings noteworthy leaders to campus to share timely, relevant insight into today’s global so-ciety. Our students and community have enjoyed talks with former prime minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Tony Blair, Retired General Colin L. Powell, USA, and human rights activist and Yemeni journalist Tawakkol Karman. (Talk about global leaders!)

“If you are going to achieve excellence in

big things, you develop the habit in little

matters. Excellence is not an exception;

it is a prevailing attitude.”

—Retired General Colin Powell, USA

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It’s about cura personalis—or care of the whole person. Through sports, recreation, socializing, service, and

worship (however you define it), you’ll have plenty of chances to expand all your muscles—especially your

heart—in proper proportion to your mind. That’s what Loyola students do. They work hard. They play hard.

They live life with spirit, with thought, with passion—and with action. A Loyola education starts with

intellectual engagement. You will actively look at a subject from many points of view, questioning, poking,

prodding, discussing, and discovering. You’ll form opinions you didn’t know you had. But what’s different

about Loyola, about a Jesuit education? Once you put your pen—and your guard—down, you’ll reflect on what

you’ve learned. From there, you’ll make well-informed decisions. In Jesuit-speak, you’ll have “the capacity of

discernment.” Learn to think like a Jesuit and you’ll do very well for yourself… and for others, of course.

Mind.

Body.

Spirit.

A HOUND’SLIFE At Loyola, higher education is

as much physical and spiritual as it is intellectual.

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Loyola is indeed a Catholic university that provides deep and meaningful development of the Catholic faith by offering students myriad opportunities for worship, shared prayer, community building, reflection, and service. From daily Mass in the Alumni Memorial Chapel to liturgical events to retreats, students are challenged to seek God in all things.

But you don’t have to be a practicing Catholic to enjoy the many benefits of a Jesuit education, or to appreciate the influence of the catholic nature of the school. When it comes to getting a top-flight education—whether you’re Catholic or not—you’ll see the light at Loyola.

And since we’re on the topic of religion, all Loyola students have the opportunity to be supported in their spiritual needs, regardless of their faith. Campus Ministry has numerous programs and outreaches for Catholic and non-Catholic students alike. Hillel provides the opportunity for immersion in Jewish familial traditions and customs, community service efforts throughout Baltimore, as well as weekly discussions involving current Israeli–Palestinian relations in the Middle East. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian group that offers weekly Bible study meetings as well as a community for musical worship.

Catholic and catholic

“The past is a dream. The future, a vision. But the present well-lived makes the past a dream of beauty and the future a vision of hope. If you can live out that kind of value, you will be someone who em-bodies Strong Truths Well Lived.”

Rev. Tim Brown, S.J., associate professor of law and social responsibility

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DANIELLE MELFI, ’13Field Organizer, Hillary for America

“Loyola taught me the importance of public service rooted in cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Whether it was engaging in community service on York Road, serving as the student body president, pursuing internships with Loyola alumni in the New York City Mayor’s Office, or taking an independent study on politics and gender, my Loyola education taught me that we have a responsibility to give back to the world that we live in. Because of this, I knew that leaving my career at a consulting firm in the private sector to support a candidate that I’m passionate about is the right next step in my journey.”

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As a first-year student, Evan Louis didn’t realize how he would change during college. Now that he’s looking ahead to graduation, however, he can see what a pivotal time this has been—not just in his academic, intellectual education, but in how he has developed as a person.

“Comparing my senior self to my first-year self, I can definitely see how I've grown and matured as both a student and a leader, inside and outside of the classroom,” Evan says.

Along the way he became an Evergreen Orienta-tion Leader. He got involved in Relay for Life. He was nominated as a member of the Green & Grey Society, seven men and seven women from the senior class who are nominated by their peers as students who demonstrate academic excellence and service to Loyola and are then selected by University executives and administrators to serve as advisors. He even took a two-week marketing study tour in Germany, Austria, and Italy.


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EVAN LOUISHOMETOWN:

East Brunswick, N.J.MAJOR:

BusinessMINOR:

Communication with a concentration in Advertising

“BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE.”

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Thurman VanRiper knew how to prepare for his interview with global business services firm EY in New York City, because it was just like getting ready to take the field at Ridley Athletic Complex. Thurman says his experience in the goal has prepared him for what lies ahead: “In soccer, you learn how to work on a team, how to take constructive criticism, how to hold yourself accountable for mistakes you make, and how to be able to go into a coach’s office and talk about what you need to work on. It isn’t the easiest thing, but that helped me in my interview—and beyond. Accountability is one of the biggest things I learned at Loyola.”

“PUT YOUR EGO ASIDE. You’re not always going to be a starter. You have to be able to take the position that is the best for the team.”

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NCAA Division ITeams

MEN’SBasketballCross CountryGolfLacrosseRowingSoccerSwimming & DivingTennis

WOMEN’SBasketballCross CountryLacrosseRowingSoccerSwimming & DivingTennisTrack & FieldVolleyball

Patriot League member institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation. We are proud to be among our peers:

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CHALLENGED TO PERFORM Molly Hulseman, is a midfielder on the Greyhounds women’s lacrosse team. The biology major from Winnetka, Ill., whose future plans include medical school and travel, would also like to coach someday. “Lacrosse has truly helped me in becoming the best person I could be, on and off the field. It challenges me to perform to the best of my ability every single day,” she says. “Loyola has an amazing athletics program that makes each athlete feel so special.”

PATRIOTLEAGUE PROUDThe Loyola Greyhounds are an undeniable athletic force. In 2013, we entered the Patriot League, a unique collection of highly selective, academically rigorous colleges and universities linked by a number of common values—as well as our hunger for competition. Institutions, like Loyola, focused on providing the highest quality education. In fact, Loyola’s student-athlete graduate rate ranks in the top 20 among NCAA Division I schools.

Sure, we’ve won N CAA D-I conference titles, made appearances in the NCAA D-I men’s basketball tournament, seen our men’s golf team appear in eight straight NCAA Regional Championships, and we’ll never forget our 2012 NCAA D-I National Championship in men’s lacrosse. But when our teams, coaches, and student body hit the field, court, or gym, they’re working toward a goal greater than a trophy.

THE GREYHOUND HAS THE LARGEST HEART OF ANY DOG

Whether we come to the competition as defending champions or underdogs, we pour our hearts into every game. Our Greyhounds pair unstoppable tenacity with something bigger than bragging rights. At Loyola, physical activities—from competitive sports to personal fitness—are intertwined with education and the drive to excel and become the best version of yourself. It hearkens back to the concept of cura personalis: To serve the world to the best of your ability, the body must be cared for with the same focus and energy as the mind.

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INTRAMURAL SPORTS:

IN IT TO WIN IT

Intramural sports at Loyola are a pretty big deal… just ask any of the students who went head-to-head in the intramural league championships this past year. Whether you’re a seasoned soccer player looking to stay in shape or a softball first-timer, we offer individual and team competitions perfect for anyone who isn’t afraid of a few grass stains.

Got the urge to clip in and climb on a Tuesday between bio and psych? You can make your way to the nearest state park in about an hour… or take a short five-minute walk to our world-class 115,000-square-foot Fitness and Aquatic Center (FAC). With a 30-foot rock climbing wall, 6,000-square-foot fitness center, eight-lane swimming pool, and multiple sport facilities, it’s not just a gym; it’s a destination.

You can climb, jog, spin, swim, lift, row, bench, squat, or dance yourself to a well-balanced life, or just blow off some steam after exams. Any time you need to raise your heart rate, follow your feet to the FAC.

CLUB SPORTS:

PLAY FOR MORE THAN PRIDE

Still stinging over the score in your last varsity game in high school? Good. Take a knee and listen up. We’ll only say this once: Loyola’s club sports teams.

For those with a competitive streak who aren’t quite ready to commit to the intense

time demands of a D-I team, club sports are right up your alley. At Loyola, we have 25 club sports teams—including swimming, ice hockey, sailing, rugby, lacrosse, baseball, and softball, to name a few. All are run by students and compete at the local, regional, and national levels. Now go check out our teams and get hydrated.

THE FAC

More at http://loyo.la/1bqrUOs

We can’t have you cramping up out there.


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ANNIE BOLANHOMETOWN:

Newport, R.I.MAJOR:

Elementary EducationMINOR:

Special Education

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At first, Annie Bolan couldn’t seem to find her place at Loyola.

Then she started getting involved on campus, especially in residential life. She applied to be a resident assistant (RA). She immersed herself in her education major. She helped found the first East Coast chapter of Urban Needs in Teacher Education. She started participating in service through Loyola’s Center for Community Service and Justice (CCSJ). And she realized Loyola was the ideal place for her to grow.

“I truly believe that I have been given the tools at Loyola to lead a life of complete joy,” she says. “I gained these tools not only in class settings, but while engaging in CCSJ’s service, building com-munity in the residence halls, actively participating in student leadership offices, and sponging up the wonderful opportunities on campus.”

Living on campus has been an amazing experience for her—especially as she serves her residents, helping them navigate any challenges that arise. “There are no greater friendships than those you make in the residence hall,” she says.

When one of her younger brothers started applying to colleges this year, he commented on how involved Annie is in campus life. He knew he wanted a similar experience.

“I told him, ‘You are going to bleed green and grey. You just watch,’” she says. Her younger brother has a learning disability—as does she. And Annie knows the resources and services that Loyola provides, such as through the Writing Center and the office of disability support services, help make achievement possible.

“Anybody can succeed here.”

“Express, advocate, and initiate your passion.”

#MyStrongTruth

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Loyola residence halls

have been compared

to palaces—not just by

our students, but by

The Princeton Review.

The people you’ll meet

there will become

lifelong friends.

How’s that for a great

residential experience?

RESIDENCE HALLS:

Ahern HallsAquinas HallAvilla HallBellarmine HallButler HallCampion TowerClaver HallDorothy Day HallFlannery O’Connor HallHammerman HallHopkins CourtLange CourtMcAuley HallNewman Towers Rahner VillageSeton CourtSouthwell Halls

DORM LIFE IS LIKE FAMILY LIFE.

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Getting ready for the day.

8:25 AM8:40 AM

8:59 AM

9:35 AM

1:55 PM4:00 PM

Time for a quick breakfast.

Ready for my next class! Communication and then

later, international business. I have some tough classes

this semester.

Heading to class in the Humanities Center —just in time!

Out of class! Bumping into friends and planning out dinner and a night of studying and relaxing.

It was a lot of reading last night… At least I’m ready for the discussion. A DAY IN

THE LIFE

11:20 AM

12:10 PM12:10 PM

12:45 PM 1:30 PMStopping by the post

office before class. Got a text saying I have a package from home.Best. Lunch. Ever.

Campus has so many places to connect and hang out with friends.

Great day to hang out outside on the Quad! Meeting up with friends here later.

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LIFE OUTSIDE [THE CLASSROOM]Find a pack you can run with—other students who share your same

interests. From anime to Zen meditation, surfing to steel drums,

martial arts to comedy sketches, there’s an outlet for just about

any passion, no matter how obscure. With more than 170 clubs

and organizations, from academic clubs, student government,

publications and broadcast to music, dance, and special interest

clubs, there’s something for everyone.

SEEK OPPORTUNITIES

We expect that you’ll pursue excellence in academics, but that expectation is balanced with the hope that you’ll live life with passion long after you collect your diploma. Seek every opportunity to rub elbows with amazing individuals—whether that’s a Jesuit priest, a legendary professor, a fellow volunteer, or a world leader.

In fact, Loyola’s campus calendar is overflowing with special speakers and events, opportunities you simply won’t want to miss. From the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture to poetry readings to visits from media personalities and speaking events featuring Miss America Nina Davuluri and Cardinal Sean O’Malley, we’re sure someone will spark your interest.

There’s plenty of time for play, as well. Loyolapalooza, fashion shows, canine visitors on study days, Relay for Life, and Chordbusters are just a sampling of the fun campus activities and events supported by Loyola. So clear your calendar… You’re going to be busy!


ALEX CIRILLO, ’08 As a student majoring in communication with a specialization in digital media and minoring in film studies, Alex found a spirit of collaboration and students who were eager to share the film space, equipment, and ideas.

“There was never any arguing over equipment or edit time,” she said. “We weren’t competing for space. We were looking at each other’s work, giving each other suggestions." Cirillo and four other students made a documentary that won first place in the Loyola Film Festival.

It’s that sense of collegial support Cirillo discovered at Loyola that inspired her to found a Manhattan-based filmmakers’ network, Big Vision Empty Wallet, which serves thousands of members and partners with Variety magazine.

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CIANA CREIGHTONHOMETOWN:

New Milford, Conn.MAJOR:

PsychologyMINOR:

Global Studies


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Coming to college, I knew that I wanted to be involved,

but I wanted to be sure I could balance everything with my

schoolwork. I decided to find a few things I’m really passionate

about and put my heart into them.”

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“COMPASSION WITHOUT ACTION IS AN INJUSTICE.

Mission trips to Honduras and the Bahamas made Ciana Creighton realize her calling: to serve as a legal or policy advisor on child refugee issues. She chose Loyola because it was in Baltimore, close to internship and job opportunities in the surrounding areas including Washington, D.C.

Then she considered carefully how to spend her time on campus. Tutoring children through the Refugee Youth Project was a natural fit for her, and her Christian faith led her to get involved in InterVarsity. And, in addition to a few service opportunities, she couldn’t resist joining the Gospel Choir.

“It is so much fun. I chose to do that because I wanted a break in my schedule where I wasn’t studying. I wanted music somewhere in my life.”

Ciana found plenty of ways to connect and get involved. “You have to be careful because sometimes you feel guilty because you want to do everything,” she says. “It’s really good to find a few activities to really invest in. It’s more rewarding, too.”

#MyStrongTruth

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A strong truth is meaningless unless it is well lived. That’s why Loyola encourages students to constantly evolve with a motto that will never change. Through their Loyola education, students define and embrace strong truths. Then they shape their lives accordingly. Loyola challenges and empowers students to live those strong truths—and live them well.

Loyola students are driven—not just to succeed, but to know they are achieving their potential. They are determined to make the world better; to be a better friend, a better neighbor, a better global citizen.

At Loyola the expectation that you’ll pursue excellence in academics is balanced with the hope that, once the books are closed, you’ll live life with passion. And our students—and generations of graduates—do.

By the time Loyola students graduate, they are already well on their way to making a genuine difference, to serving their community, to speaking up for those whose voices aren’t heard, to bringing about positive change. And you can see the impact thousands of Loyola alumni are already having on our world.

Now it’s your turn to find your truth. And live it well.

LIVING WELLDiscovering your strong truth is important.

But it’s just the start.

#MyStrongTruth

“Discover your fullest potential, YOUR GREATEST HAPPINESS, firm confidence, and what gives you peace of mind and heart.” Dominick Proto, ’15

DJ and host at WLOY Loyola Radio

“Always be honest with yourself and with others.With honesty, you have trust, and trust is incredibly important.”

Lauren Boenau, ’14Marketing Associate, American Society of Clinical Oncology

“PEOPLE MUST SERVE FOR AND WITH OTHERS BEFORE THEY CAN TRULY UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES.”

Tim Attolino, ’17 Volunteer, Care-A-Van

“Ethics play a role in every

job, but it is the bedrock upon

which good journalism and good reporting

is built.”

Jeff Zrebeic, ’01 Baltimore Sun

Reporter Covering the Baltimore Ravens

“EVERYONE DESERVES A CHANCE. If you never get a chance to prove that you are capable, you will never be given the chance to change the world.”

Rebecca Parsons, ’15 Singer, Loyola Chapel Choir

“MAGISis my strong truth —I am always working to achieve more, serve more, love more, and be more!”

Alexandra Cascio, ’17Player, Women’s Club Soccer

“Stay involved in the community around you, learn to be comfortable

outside of your comfort zone, and most importantly, love

what you do.”Nicole Schneider, ’14

Volunteer, Cares Food Pantry

“Travel any distance to spend quality time with exceptional people.”

Anna Wilson, ’93Jazz Artist and Songwriter

Everyone has a strong truth. It may be undiscovered, but Loyola is the perfect place to discover yours.

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York Road InitiativeAs a student, Erin O’Keefe became familiar with the diverse urban neighborhoods that surround Loyola. Years later, she would come to call the York Road neighborhood—which lies just east of the Evergreen Campus—her office.

Erin, who graduated in 2003, is director of the York Road Initiative, a project aiming to improve the quality of life for all persons living, working, and learning in the York Road corridor. Through partnerships with neighbors and the talents of Loyola’s students, staff, faculty, and administration, the Initiative focuses on the educational development, health, and well-being of community residents, as well as upon the economic capability of the area, including its residential and retail establishments.

Since the Initiative’s founding in 2008, O’Keefe has provided leadership on the creation and implemen-tation of a plan to support and bolster the area—including various youth development projects, building civic capacity, and the popular annual Govanstowne Farmers’ Market, held every Wednesday in summer.

ADVICE TO LAUNCH LIFE AFTER LOYOLA

Each year, Loyola’s

Commencement speaker is

honored for his/her dedication

to service and invited to share

words of inspiration with the

new graduates. Recent speakers

include Carolyn Woo, president

and CEO of Catholic Relief

Services, Fr. Greg Boyle,

a Jesuit priest and founder

of Homeboy Industries,

Harry K. Thomas, Jr., U.S.

ambassador to the Philippines,

and Nicholas Burns, director of

the Future Diplomacy Project

at Harvard’s Belfer Center for

Science and International Affairs.

“DON’T BE AFRAID TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO.”Ashley Bergmann, ’10Senior Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers

“Educating each other through service, academics, and relationships is

what's going to improve our world.”

Carly Heideger, ’15Committee Member, Relay for Life

“THERE IS MUCH TO BE DONE IN THE WORLD, SO LET’S MEET, SHARE, AND WORK ON IT TOGETHER.”Kate Volpe, ’06English Teacher, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Baltimore

“No matter what my

passions are, I am able

to use them to help

my community.”

Katie Nolan, ’16Contributor to Evergreen Annual,

Loyola’s Yearbook

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the world at large. Does it feel good to do good? Of course. But that’s not why

we serve. As Jesuit educators, students, and more importantly, as human

beings, we have a responsibility to offer hope, to right wrongs, and to stand

up for those whose voices wouldn’t be heard otherwise.

WE ALL STRIVE FOR A JUST AND EQUITABLE WORLD. IT’S IN OUR BLOOD. AND WE’RE BETTING IT’S IN YOURS, TOO.

The Center for Community

Service and Justice pairs students

with service opportunities and

organizations in the Baltimore

region and far beyond, inspiring

students to help create a

more just and equitable world.

Service and justice. They are as integral to the Loyola

experience as liberal arts education and busy social calendars. Because we believe

it’s a fundamental part of the Jesuit tradition that shapes the way we interact

within our campus community, with the community of Baltimore, and with

READY, SET, SERVE

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INTERNSHIPS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

An internship can be a great way to explore your interests, passions, motiva-tions, and abilities, and Loyola’s Career Center provides numerous resources to help students find just the right fit. Loyola’s network of thousands of alumni throughout the United States—and the world—also offers a way for students to connect with professionals in every field.

Undergraduate students have the opportunity to author papers with faculty members. Just ask Kevin Seltzer, ’14, a physics major who co-authored a theoretical physics paper with Andrea Erdas, Ph.D., associate professor of physics. The paper was published last fall in Physical Review D.

Each summer through the Hauber Summer Fellowship Program, select highly motivated, talented undergrad-uates work side-by-side with faculty from the six natural science depart-ments at Loyola to conduct research in the faculty’s area of interest. For many students, a Hauber Fellowship has been a stepping stone to national awards and entry into professional or graduate school.

APPLIED PORTFOLIO FUND CLASS

Students gain actual portfolio management experience through the Student-Managed Sellinger Applied Portfolio Fund, where they manage up to $500,000 of the University’s endow-ment. They are exposed to the various aspects of the portfolio management process, including asset valuation, diversification, portfolio optimization, asset selection, risk management, performance evaluation, and rebalancing. Classes are conducted in the Student Experiential Learning Lab or SELL—the trading floor located in the Sellinger School of Business and Management.

“Some of the ways Loyola is preparing me for the future are easy to list, such as the exposure to

an incredible alumni network, providing me with professors who truly care about my success,

and exposing me to a variety of academic disciplines as part of our core curriculum. I know,

however, that the preparation goes beyond this. I can honestly say I have grown as a person

and as a thinker as a result of my time here. I can take the way my identity has matured into

whatever way I choose to serve the world and feel very grateful for that.”

Angelica Puzio, ’15, Fishersville, Va., psychology major, gender studies minor

“There’s a scholastic intimacy at Loyola you won’t find at larger institutions. You have

numerous classes with the same people, can be on a club sports team, be spoiled for study

abroad options, receive competitive fellowships, and have professors that actually know

your name. It is such a great place to challenge yourself academically and socially. Loyola isn’t

just about the classes you take; it’s also about the better person you become while you’re there.”

Emma Cogan, ’12, Fulbright winner and editorial assistant for the academic journal,

Bulletin of the History of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University

“In an increasingly complex and competitive world, Loyola has well prepared our children to

not just excel in whatever future pursuits they undertake, but to also be a guardian of the

accumulated traditions and the shared and sustained values of this community. They have

learned that action springs not from thoughts, but in the acceptance of the responsibility to

act on these thoughts. You don’t learn this because Loyola is an outstanding university.

You learn this because Loyola is a living example of a thriving community bonded by its

shared and sustainable values.”

Bob & Barbara Cawley, parents of Ryan, ’10, Erin, ’12, and Mary Colleen, ’14

BECAUSE YOU’RE WORTH IT.

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Sharks have always intrigued Austin Gallagher, ’08, who studied biology at Loyola. Now, as a research scientist completing his Ph.D. in Ecosystem Science and Policy at the University of Miami, he has become an expert on sharks. A Boston native, Gallagher has also founded Beneath the Waves, a nonprofit aimed at raising ocean awareness by creating public education events worldwide.

“Find a dream and be passionate about it. I’ve always been passionate about oceans and sharks. It’s been a challenging road, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.”

Anna Wilson, ’93, is a critically acclaimed jazz artist who has recorded and performed with numerous Grammy award-winning artists such as Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, and Kenny Rogers. She has written songs for Lady Antebellum, Reba McEntire, Billy Ray Cyrus, Brooks & Dunn, and many others.A knee injury ended her plans to play Division I field hockey. “When it became less about hockey and more about focusing on the future, I chose Loyola,” she says. Even then she dreamed of going to Nashville to be a singer/songwriter—and she has.

“Find the one thing that you are best at, and pursue it 100 percent.”

Mike Malone, ’94, was training to become a police officer

when he was first offered a college coaching position.

Today the history major and former Greyhounds men’s

basketball star is head coach of the Denver Nuggets.

Mike, who has coached in the NBA for the Kings, Knicks, Cavaliers, Hornets, and Golden State Warriors, became

head coach of the Nuggets in June 2015.

“Loyola was a perfect fit for me, and it’s definitely helped me as I plug

along to where I am today.”

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MAKING DREAMS A REALITY

Some students know immediately what their major will be. Some are undecided. Some change course halfway through. No matter where you fall along the spectrum, know that we’re here to help you figure out your path, and push you to your goal:

your career, your first-choice graduate program, your service abroad, your Fulbright scholarship, your dream.

By the time you leave Loyola, you’ll be a different person. A distinctly prepared person. You’ll be able to speak your mind confidently no matter who’s in the room. To think critically. To listen carefully, and back up talk with action. To become—even

early on—the go-to person. The one coworkers know they can count on. The one everyone wants on their team. A true Loyola Greyhound. A leader. Ready for anything. Ready for everything.

Lauren Leonard, ’06, has always had a passion for

cooking, so when she got a job working at Every Day with

Rachael Ray, it was the perfect marriage of personal

interests and professional aspirations.

Lauren, who graduated with a degree in marketing, became interested in media through a summer internship

in New York City at Scripps Networks in the HGTV and DIY ad sales marketing department. A professor helped her

find and apply for the internship.

“I wouldn’t be the person I am today without Loyola. The experience will help

you become your best self.”

Ryan Carey, ’02, landed a job with YouTube just before it was purchased by Google. Suddenly Google was flying him around the country— and then the world.Making the most of his liberal arts education at Loyola, Ryan has started a consulting business advising companies on how to use video effectively. He’s also offering camera coaching.

“If something is uncomfortable, you should embrace it. Approach the discomfort because that’s how you grow, and that’s what leads to success.”

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STEVE CELANO

HOMETOWN:

Blackwood, N.J.MAJOR:

Communication with a concentration

in Digital MediaMINOR:

Art History and Philosophy


#8

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from exploring new ideas, places, and things.”

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Steve Celano came to Loyola knowing he wanted to improve his filmmaking skills. But he never planned to get involved in Loyola’s TV station, GreyComm. Then he learned that the GreyComm studio had first-class filmmaking equipment. So Steve started hanging around the studio. Before he knew it, he became a production manager. During his senior year, he served as president.

While at Loyola, Steve has also actively sought out internship opportunities. One summer he couch-surfed and traveled in a van from Seattle to San Francisco working as a one- man-band documentary filmmaker for a company called {r}evolution. The next summer he landed an internship with StoryFarm, a Baltimore-based video production company. That unpaid internship quickly became a paid internship. Then it grew into a part-time job, with Steve working two-and-a-half days a week at their downtown Baltimore office, editing and shooting local and national commercials for clients including Toyota, Deutsche Bank, and The Four Seasons. StoryFarm ultimately promoted Steve to the role of cinematographer and editor.

“When you embrace the liberal arts, and synthesize the information presented to you, I believe you can truly enhance your craft, as I've seen myself enhance my work with video.”

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Loyola is ranked in the top 6 percent of more than 1,200 U.S. colleges and universities for RETURN ON INVESTMENT in PayScale.com's 2015 College

ROI Report. With financial aid included, Loyola is in the top 5 percent. PayScale found the 20-year ROI for a Loyola graduate to be just over $550,000.

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are employed or attending graduate

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worth the investment. Loyola

prepares students for a rich and

meaningful intellectual life, but

also equips them with a moral

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curiosity, integrity, persistence,

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adapt and remain relevant in

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end, you will receive a complete

education that prepares you

for life. All of it.

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BALTIMORE’S OWNDon’t think you know anyone who’s from Baltimore? You might be surprised by some of the people who have called Baltimore home.

David T. Abercrombie Founder of Abercrombie & Fitch

Carmelo Anthony NBA all-star

Julie BowenEmmy Award-winning actress and star of Modern Family

David Byrne Grammy and Academy Award-winning musician, composer, and frontman for Talking Heads

F. Scott FitzgeraldAuthor

Billie HolidayJazz singer

Jada Pinkett SmithActress, producer, and writer

Michael PhelpsWorld record swimmer and most decorated Olympian, with 22 medals

Ogden NashPoet

Thurgood MarshallU.S. Supreme Court Justice

Upton Sinclair Pulitzer Prize-winning author

“Come to Baltimore and

BE SHOCKED.”

— JOHN WATERS, FILMMAKER

1.Top Doctors and Health Care

Facilities in the WorldThe Johns Hopkins Hospital,

with locations throughout the city, is nationally and internationally renowned.

2.Chock-Full of American History

You can’t help but feel patriotic when you’re a stone’s throw from Fort McHenry,

the birthplace of our national anthem, and the house where the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key’s poem was sewn.

3.Unique Eats

Old Bay fries. Berger Cookies. Lemon-peppermint sticks. Egg custard

with marshmallow. Crabby eggs benedict. Chicken Chesapeake. Immerse your

taste buds with foods you can only find in Baltimore.

4.Power Females in High Places

The City of Baltimore, The Baltimore Museum of Art, the Enoch Pratt Free Library, and the

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra are all led by women. Maryland’s chief judge and one

of its U.S. senators are also women.

5.The Easiest Way to Get

Around Town is also FREE The Charm City Circulator transports

400,000 riders a month along its vast network of routes through the city.

Loyola is just one reason to fall in love with Baltimore— or “Charm City” to those in the know.

No matter what your interests are, there are thriving scenes popping up in neighborhoods all over Baltimore. Memorize the names Harbor East, Federal Hill, Canton, and Fell’s Point. ‘The Avenue’ in Hampden is one long

strip of new, vintage, and some of the most popular dining establishments in town. Pick up farm fresh produce at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market, enjoy the monthly Baltimore Bike Party—a themed bike ride around the city with 1,000 of your new friends dressed in costumes. Furnish your place with interest-ing knickknacks from the Station North Flea Market.

Get inspired by self-taught artists at the American Visionary Art Museum.

There’s so much to explore, it would take a lot more than four years before you’ll ever run out of options. Baltimore will exhaust you well before you can exhaust it.

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When Rory was looking at colleges, it was the sense of community that drew her to Loyola. And, as she has become a member of that community, Loyola and Baltimore have become her home.

“When I say I’m going home, I don’t mean New Jersey. I mean Baltimore. The community isn’t just the students getting along well, it’s the academics. It’s the faculty. And there are all of these rituals—sitting on the Humanities porch, going to watch games. You feel like you’re home.”

But that doesn’t mean Rory stays on campus all the time. Some days you’ll find her catching the Collegetown Shuttle or the Charm City Circulator and taking a short ride into the city to walk, to read, to reflect, to paint. Rory often wanders the Baltimore Museum of Art, spends a few hours reading in Barnes & Noble, and enjoys a cup of coffee.

“I thought I would be all about classes and clubs,” says Rory. And she is involved on campus: She founded and helps lead the Knitting Club, writes a student blog for Loyola, and is part of the Poetry Club and Philosophy Club. “But I found that I really do love to travel around the city.”

RORY NACHBARHOMETOWN:

Washington Crossing, N.J.MAJOR:

Fine Arts and Communication

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Early Decision Early Decision is the ideal option for academically strong students who view Loyola as their top college choice. Students who apply Early Decision will learn of their admission status in writing by December 15, a month earlier than students who apply Early Action. Early Decision is binding, meaning that students who apply and are admitted to Loyola are expected to enroll. Students admitted via Early Decision must withdraw all other applications and submit their enrollment deposit to Loyola within 10 days of their admission acceptance notification.

TIMELINE:November 1 • Early Decision application deadline• Deadline to complete the

CSS Profile online

December 15 • Early Decision notification

Admitted students will submit a non-refundable deposit and will withdraw applications submitted to other institutions within 10 days from the date listed on the acceptance letter.

• Early Decision merit-based scholarship notification

February 15• Deadline to complete the

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Need-based aid filing deadline

March 15• Deadline to submit tax

return forms

Early Action

Early Action is non-binding at Loyola and enables students with strong interest in attending to learn of their admission status months before the Regular Decision round. The Early Action deadline is November 15 with a notification of an admission decision in writing by January 15. Students admitted through Early Action have until May 1, the National Candidates’ Reply Date, to make their enrollment decision.

TIMELINE:November 15 • Early Action application deadline

January 15• Early Action notification• Early Action merit-based scholarship notification

February 15 • Need-based aid filing deadline

March 15• Early Action need-based

financial aid notification

May 1• National Candidates’ Reply Date

Regular Decision

The Regular Decision deadline is January 15. Students will be notified of their admission decision in writing no later than April 1. Students admitted through Regular Decision have until May 1, the National Candidates’ Reply Date, to make their enrollment decision.

TIMELINE:January 15 • Regular Decision application deadline

February 15 • Need-based aid filing deadline

April 1• Regular Decision notification• Regular Decision merit-based

scholarship notification

April 10 • Regular Decision need-based

financial aid notification

May 1• National Candidates’ Reply Date

Applications submitted after our deadline will be considered on a space–available basis.

For more information, visit

loyola.edu/inquire facebook.com/loyolamaryland

instagram.com/loyolamaryland

twitter.com/loyolamaryland

For application questions of any kind,

email us at [email protected]

or call 800-221-9107.

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FIRST-YEAR STUDENT ADMISSION PLANS

It simply means SAT and/or ACT scores are not required for students applying

for full-time undergraduate admission. First-year students who do not submit

standardized test scores are required to submit an additional teacher

recommendation and/or personal essay. Loyola’s president, Fr. Linnane,

explains the policy this way: “Jesuit tradition inspires us to evaluate the

whole person when considering the applications of prospective students.”

WHAT IS TEST OPTIONAL?

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Now you know who we are. Let’s talk about you. The Loyola admission process, like our academic philosophy

and our graduates, is atypical. We take a comprehensive approach

and consider the whole person. One. Student. At. A. Time.

Every applicant receives a thorough individual evaluation by the

admission committee. Actual thinking, feeling, reasoning human

beings conduct the evaluations—not a bank of number-crunching

computers programmed to spot the “right” GPA.

Our Jesuit tradition of scholarship is based on the concept of

cura personalis—care of the whole person. This approach applies

even before you apply. When we review applications, we steer

away from the typical test-score-heavy evaluation processes.

We accept students based not only on their academic merit, but

all other aspects of their preparation to handle what will be asked

of them once enrolled at Loyola. That may be extracurricular

activities, service, spiritual endeavors, leadership roles, or

something totally unique to them. This interest in the whole

student is why we’ve adopted a test-optional admission policy.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

LOYOLA APPLICATION: The Loyola online application provides us with more specific information that we use to keep applicants informed on topics of interest. The online application may be accessed at loyola.edu/apply.

COMMON APPLICATION:Loyola also welcomes the Common Application. First-year students should apply online using the Common Application or the Loyola Application, and submit the following:

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

k Official High School Transcriptk High School Counselor

Recommendationk High School Teacher

Recommendationk Essayk $60 Application Fee

SAT and ACT scores are optional for admission. If a student does choose to submit standardized test scores, official score reports should be sent directly to Loyola University Maryland. Students who choose not to submit standardized test scores should submit an additional teacher recommendation or personal essay.

Students should ask their school counselors to forward their application materials to:

Undergraduate Admission Processing CenterLoyola University MarylandP.O. Box 1467Beltsville, MD 20704

Fax: [email protected]

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MERIT AND NEED-BASED ASSISTANCE

Loyola believes that the cost of a high-quality education should not be a deterrent to prospective applicants. In recognition of the concern students and families have with finding adequate resources to meet these costs, our financial aid program is designed to make Loyola affordable to those students we admit. Approximately 64 percent of all undergraduates receive some form of aid from federal, state, institutional, and private sources. Loyola also offers several merit-based scholarships, awarded to students based on their academic achievements.

Loyola maintains a strong commitment to helping make our Jesuit, private education attainable for qualified students and their families. We sponsor a comprehensive program of institutionally-funded academic scholarships, need-based grants, and athletic grants, in addition to our participa-tion in the major federal and state student aid programs. Parents may also consider additional financing alternatives through the Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS) and the TMS monthly payment plan.

In other words, Loyola works to ensure that an exceptional, Jesuit, liberal arts education is available to the most talented, motivated students entering college today.

In order to adequately fund those students who are admitted, Loyola is need-sensitive for a small percentage of admission decisions. In the past years, we have been need-aware for approximately 5 percent of our Regular Decision acceptance offers. For waitlist acceptance, our review is typically need-aware.

Contact the office of financial aid for more information:

WWW.LOYOLA.EDU/FINANCIALAID

410-617-2576 or 1-800-221-9107

For general questions and comments, email us at [email protected].

YOU WANT TO INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE. WE’LL DO ALL WE CAN TO MAKE THAT POSSIBLE.

FINANCIAL AID

2015 - 2016 TUITION AND FEES

Tuition: $43,800First-year Room*: $9,680Fees: $1,400Meal Plan: $3,630*Upperclass housing rates vary by building.

Tuition, fees, and room charges are subject to change for the 2016-2017 academic year. New charges are typically announced to prospective students in February.

MEAL PLANS

Living at Loyola, you’ll enjoy fresh, made-from-scratch, healthy meals that focus on local seasonal items with selections that change throughout the day. Students can choose from multiple meal plans. Learn more at loyola.edu/dining.

Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to admission or employment. The designated compliance officer to ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, is Kathleen Parnell, assistant vice president for human resources, 5000 York Road, Room 206, 410-617-2354. The coordinator to ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, is Kathleen Parnell, assistant vice president for human resources, 5000 York Road, Room 206, 410-617-2354. Loyola University Maryland is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant, alien students. This publication does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Loyola reserves the right to amend or rescind this publication at any time.

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VISIT US AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE FIRSTHAND

There’s no better way to learn about Loyola than to

experience it firsthand. We invite you to come and get a

feel for our beautiful campus and gather more information

to help make your decision easier.

Loyola.edu/visit

VISITING OPTIONS

k Weekday visits Visit programs are offered most weekdays. The programs

include a presentation by an admission counselor and guided tour of campus led by a Loyola student.

k One-to-one time with an admission counselor These interviews are informational, not evaluative.

Make an appointment in advance through our admission website.

k Learn LOYOLA is a comprehensive open house that provides an abundance of information, and includes a welcome session, academic department overviews and presentations by faculty, special interests forums, lunch with alumni and current students, and tours of campus and the Fitness and Aquatic Center.

k Saturday at LOYOLA programs are scheduled throughout the academic year. These programs include a general information session, a student panel, and a campus tour.

k Summer at LOYOLA visits will help you get a head start on your college search (or help you explore options if you are considering transferring). The visit includes a presentation by an admission counselor, a student panel, and a campus tour.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Admission for transfer students is competitive. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70 in previous college work is required to be considered for admission to Loyola. The admission evaluation for transfers is primarily an academic review. In addition to a complete evaluation of an applicant’s cumulative college record, transfer admission decisions may also be based upon a thorough evaluation of an applicant’s secondary school record.

Transfer students should apply online using the Common Application for Transfer Students, and submit the following:

k College Report/Registrar’s Report from each institution attended

k Official High School Transcriptk Official College Transcript(s)

including current semester coursesk $60 Application Fee

Credentials should be mailed to:

Undergraduate AdmissionProcessing CenterLoyola University MarylandP.O. Box 1467Beltsville, MD 20704

Fax: [email protected]

DEADLINES FOR TRANSFER APPLICATIONSFall AdmissionMarch 15* Priority Transfer Application Deadline

June 15 International Transfer Student Application Deadline

July 15 Regular Decision Transfer Application Deadline

Spring AdmissionOctober 15 International Transfer Student Application Deadline

November 15 Transfer Application Deadline

*Applicants who have submitted all required

materials by March 15 will be notified of their

admission decision along with a preliminary credit

evaluation by June 1.

“EVERYTHING COMES TOGETHER AND YOU KNOW LOYOLA IS REALLY UNIQUE AND SPECIAL.”

On her college tour, Lauren Boenau visited 15 schools. Loyola was one of the last ones she saw. She was sitting in Knott Hall, listening to the tour guide, when suddenly she felt a connection to the guide—and to Loyola itself.

“The class sizes were small. I knew I’d be able to get to know my fellow students and professors. I wanted to be in a city,” she says. “Everything else just fell into place. Loyola has thoroughly prepared me for the future—academically, emotionally, professionally, and personally.”

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