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Senior Send-Off

Senior Send-Off

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Loyola University Chicago! The annual Senior Send-off encompasses various events intended to celebrate the culmination of your experience here at Loyola.

Tickets will go on sale in March. Graduating seniors, look out for an email with more information about how to purchase your tickets. We are excited to share the 2026 Senior Send-Off schedule below. 

LU Wolf holding flag
Friday, February 13, 2026, Pre-game Celebration 5-7 P.M., Game 7:30 P.M.

Senior Night At the Men's Basketball vs. Saint Louis

Celebrate your final season as a Rambler at Senior Night in Gentile Arena! Join us for a pre-game Senior Celebration to check in and redeem your free drink ticket before cheering on Loyola Men’s Basketball as they take on Saint Louis in a nationally televised matchup. Enjoy the Amazing Tyler halftime show and live music from Chicago’s own Hollyy. Graduating seniors will receive one complimentary drink ticket and a graduation tassel charm. Come make one last game-day memory before graduation! Please note that you must have applied for graduation to be eligible for the complimentary drink ticket and graduation tassel charm.
Pre-game Celebration: 5-7 P.M in Damen Den
Game: 7:30 P.M. in Gentile Arena, 6525 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626

Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Chicago Architectural Boat Tour

Join your fellow class of 2026 seniors and enjoy the beautiful sights of Chicago. During this guided tour led by experts, explore historic and modern architecture while being on the Chicago River. This is a special discounted rate for the Loyola Class of 2026 Seniors. Please use the link sent to your email to purchase your tickets. Tickets are first-come, first-served.
Check-in Time: 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Boat Departure Time: 5:30 PM
Location: 400 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 (near the Wrigley Building)
Discounted Price: $10.00 (280 tickets available; limit 1 ticket per LUC ID)

Cubs game with LUC students
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:40 p.m.

Loyola Night At the Chicago Cubs

Celebrate Loyola Night with the Chicago Cubs as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field! Loyola Night will be a special game for Ramblers to attend, so don’t hesitate to show up and show out! Ramblers will receive a special-edition Cubs/Loyola Cap for their attendance. This special discounted rate and seating are for the Loyola Class of 2026 Seniors. Tickets are first-come, first-served.
Location: Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
We are sold out of the Loyola Night at Cubs senior discounted tickets. Fear not, you can still purchase a ticket and receive the special hat using the Chicago Cubs ticket page. The Loyola seniors will be sitting in Upper Reserved Outfield.

Students at the green doors of Cudahy Library
Monday, May 4, 2026. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m.

Senior Toast 2026

Calling the Class of 2026! Join us for Senior Toast, a beloved Loyola tradition, to celebrate your achievements. You’ll take part in the Senior Walk through the green doors of Cudahy Library, enjoy a champagne toast with your fellow graduates, and receive a warm welcome to the alumni community at a reception hosted by Alumni Relations. Graduating students will receive a commemorative champagne flute at the event. Please use the link sent to your email to purchase your tickets. Please note that space is limited. Therefore, we can accommodate only one guest per student.
Location: East Quad
Discounted Price: $5.00 (limit 1 ticket per LUC ID, ticket includes one mentor as a guest)

Contact Us

All information regarding Senior Send-Off will be sent to your LUC.edu e-mail address. It is the responsibility of each registrant to maintain their LUC.edu e-mail address and to check frequently for updates and information. Tickets are first-come, first-served and may sell out. Register early to secure your spot! For questions, please contact seniorsendoff@luc.edu.

All graduation celebrations are open to all Loyola University Chicago students, faculty, and staff, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

FAQs

Graduation Celebrations

Loyola University Chicago hosts a series of events each year to celebrate graduating students. Please visit the Graduation Celebrations for more information surrounding this year’s events. 

Frequently Asked Questions: General

How do I get tickets?
If you are an approved graduating undergraduate student, you will receive emails entailing updates on how to reserve your tickets via LUC Marketplace.    

How do I purchase my tickets?
You will receive links to LUC Marketplace to purchase your tickets.

Where do I pick up the tickets? 
Chicago Cubs and Architectural Boat Tour tickets will be sent virtually to your LUC.edu email address. Senior Toast will have physical tickets for you and your optional guest. Senior Toast tickets will be available for pickup from April 20 to May 1, 10 AM to 4 PM, at the Center for Student Engagement office, Suite 127, in the Damen Student Center.

Can I exchange or refund my tickets?
No, all sales are final. There will be no exceptions for exchanges or refunds.  

How do I sit with my friends for Loyola Night with the Chicago Cubs?
If you and others are interested in being seated together, you must put each other’s name(s) when you purchase tickets on Marketplace. Failure to do so will result in randomized ticket distribution with no guarantee of being seated together. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. 

Do I have to be a senior?
Yes, you must be a member of the undergraduate class of 2026 to attend Senior Send-Off Programming. This includes undergraduate students graduating throughout this academic year, including Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 graduates.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chicago Cubs

How do I get there?
To get to Wrigley Field, You may use personal, public, or rideshare transportation to get to Wrigley Field. There are parking garages near the venue, but they may be costly and limited. You can use your U-Pass to take public transit through the CTA system. Please practice safety and precaution for your routes.

Who is playing?
The Chicago Cubs will play the Philadelphia Phillies.

What is the attire?
There is no dress code for the baseball game, but attendees tend to wear attire that matches the team they are supporting. As it is Loyola Night, wearing LUC attire is highly encouraged!

Frequently Asked Questions: Senior Toast

Do I have to be 21 years old to get a champagne?
Yes. To consume alcoholic beverages in the United States and Illinois, you must be at least 21 years of age.

Will there be nonalcoholic options?
Yes. Nonalcoholic beverage options will be available.

Can I get more than one champagne flute?
No. Flutes are limited to one per student.

How many tickets do I get?
You are allotted one ticket for yourself and one additional ticket for a mentor/guest.

Is this event ticketed? 
Yes, tickets are $5. They will be available to pick up from April 20 to May 1, 10 AM to 4 PM, in the Center for Student Engagement office, Suite 127, located in Damen Student Center.

Can I purchase tickets at the event?

No. Tickets will not be available for purchase at any Senior Send-Off event. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time via the link sent to your email. The deadline to purchase Senior Toast Tickets is May 1, 2026. 

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Loyola University Chicago! The annual Senior Send-off encompasses various events intended to celebrate the culmination of your experience here at Loyola.

Tickets will go on sale in March. Graduating seniors, look out for an email with more information about how to purchase your tickets. We are excited to share the 2026 Senior Send-Off schedule below. 

Contact Us

All information regarding Senior Send-Off will be sent to your LUC.edu e-mail address. It is the responsibility of each registrant to maintain their LUC.edu e-mail address and to check frequently for updates and information. Tickets are first-come, first-served and may sell out. Register early to secure your spot! For questions, please contact seniorsendoff@luc.edu.

All graduation celebrations are open to all Loyola University Chicago students, faculty, and staff, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.