Campus Life
Campus Life
Your time at Loyola University Chicago extends far beyond the classroom. It’s shaped by the people you meet, the activities you participate in, the causes you champion, and the campus community you help define.
Making Loyola Your Home
Living at Loyola means convenience, connection, and access to everything the University— and Chicago—has to offer. Whether you’re studying late in your residence hall or meeting friends for a meal, daily life here influences your personal success. Picture yourself at Loyola and explore our 20+ housing options and 15+ dining locations.
Clubs and Activities
Explore academic organizations, cultural groups, service initiatives, arts collectives, campus activities, and leadership programs that reflect your interests or allow you to develop new ones.
Campus Ministry
Reflect on your spiritual journey through Loyola’s Campus Ministry. We create spaces for students of all beliefs and backgrounds to come together in prayer, dialogue, service, and support.
Health and Wellness
Prioritize your well-being with Loyola's accessible medical care, counseling services, wellness education, and preventive health programs designed specifically for college students.
Fitness and Recreation
Learn more about Loyola’s recreation centers, intramural leagues, club sports, fitness classes, and other ways you can stay active on campus.
Something for everyone: Student organizations at Loyola
With 171 student organizations, from cybersecurity to crocheting, finding your people at Loyola is easier than you think.
Explore Loyola student organizations
A midnight bike ride through time
For 34 years, one Loyola professor has traded the classroom for Chicago's streets, leading an all-night bike ride through the city's history.
Read about Loyola's midnight bike ride tradition
Making the most of your Loyola ID
Your Loyola ID unlocks more than campus doors—think free admission to the Art Institute, NYT access, and theatre discounts across the city.
Read how to maximize your Loyola ID
A Diverse and Welcoming Community
You belong here—no matter your faith, cultural background, identity, or lived experience. Our community is strengthened by differences and guided by mutual respect. At Loyola, you’ll find a variety of cultural organizations, leadership programs, and equity initiatives rooted in diversity and social justice.
Go Ramblers!
Across 15 NCAA Division I sports in the Atlantic 10 Conference, Loyola’s sports teams compete at the highest level of collegiate athletics. They’re a visible expression of our community pride and give you plenty of reasons to show up and cheer loudly.
NCAA Division 1 Athletics
Campus Safety and Security
Loyola University Chicago is committed to the safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We have a dedicated campus police department that patrols 24/7 and provides escort services, prevention programs, and other safety resources.
Find Your Community
Campus life at Loyola University Chicago is an essential part of your education. It’s where leadership, community, and service take shape in real and lasting ways. Request information, plan your visit, or begin your application to discover how you can be part of it.
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Student Life by the Numbers
Strong student engagement and campus involvement are defining features of Loyola—here’s what that looks like.
Ways to Get Involved
From student organizations and activities to health and wellness support and recreation, Loyola’s campus life offers meaningful opportunities to connect, participate, lead, and make a difference.
Inside Campus Life
What is Loyola’s student life really like? A current Rambler shares what makes it meaningful.
Find Your Community
Campus life at Loyola University Chicago is an essential part of your education. It’s where leadership, community, and service take shape in real and lasting ways. Request information, plan your visit, or begin your application to discover how you can be part of it.
Request Info Visit Apply Now