Graduate School Week
Graduate School Week is a series of programs designed to help you explore Loyola’s graduate program options, prepare strong applications, and connect with faculty, alumni, and advisors to plan your next steps in advancing your education. This event is open to Loyola students and alumni, as well as non-Loyola students from any class level or major.
Graduate School Week Schedule | October 20–24, 2025
Check out the schedule below! Click on each date to expand and see the sessions, details, and registration links for that day.
12:30–1:30pm — Grad School 101 (In-Person)
Thinking about grad school? Let’s talk it through! In this session, we’ll cover the essentials: application materials & timelines, ways to fund your degree, and more! Come with your questions and leave with a game plan.
📍 Location: Miller Hall Room 112
6:00–7:00pm — Alumni Advantage (Virtual)
Learn more about programs offering auto admission and the alumni merit discount.
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
12:00–1:00pm — Counseling Info Session (Virtual)
Program Chair, Dr. Lauren Hunter, will discuss the program and the application process.
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
12:30–1:30pm — Build a Dynamic Resume with Louisiana Blue (In-Person)
Interactive workshop sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Get personalized feedback and tips to strengthen your professional toolkit.
📍 Location: Miller Hall Room 114
6:00–7:00pm — Master of Music Therapy Info Session (Virtual)
Program Chair, Dr. Jessica DeKleva, will discuss the program and the application process.
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
12:00–1:00pm — Master of Criminology & Justice Info Session (Virtual)
Meet faculty from the Department of Criminology & Justice and learn more about program requirements and the application process.
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
12:30–1:30pm — Pre-Law Grad School Info Session (In-Person)
Thinking about law school? Hear from three early-career attorneys who’ve been right where you are. They’ll share how they chose their law schools, what the experience was like, and what to expect after passing the Bar.
📍 Location: Miller Hall Room 112
6:00–7:00pm — Pre-Health Post Bac Certificate Info Session (Virtual)
Pre-Health Advisor, Brad Rhines, will discuss the certificate program and the application process.
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
6:00–7:00pm — Master of Arts in Teaching Info Session (Virtual)
Program Chair, Dr. Glenda Hembree, will discuss the program and the application process.
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
7:00–8:00pm — School of Nursing Information Session (Virtual)
General information session on multiple Nursing graduate degree and certificate programs.
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
11:00am–12:00pm — Professional & Continuing Studies Info Session — Certificates, Bootcamps, & Career Training Programs (Virtual)
Interested in adding a certificate or credential to your resume? Want to take a course to master a career-ready skill that will make you more marketable in today’s job market? Attend this information session about the non-credit certificates, bootcamps, courses, and programs offered by Loyola’s Office of Professional & Continuing Studies. This session will also discuss scholarships, discounts, and funding opportunities — some which cover 100% of tuition and fees. Come learn more!
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
12:00–1:00pm — Graduate Admissions General Information Session (Virtual)
General information session about all graduate programs and the application process.
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
12:30–1:30pm — Pre-Health Grad School Info Session (In-Person)
Applying to a pre-health graduate program can feel overwhelming—so let’s make it manageable. Pre-Health Advisor Brad Rhines will walk you through the application process step by step, answering your questions along the way.
📍 Location: Miller Hall Room 112
9:00–10:00am — Global MBA Info Session (Virtual)
Director of College of Business Graduate Programs, Susan Mickey, will discuss the program and the application process.
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
11:00am–2:00pm — Grad School Drop-In Hours & Career Closet Pop-Up (In-Person)
Need a little extra support on your grad school journey? Career Coaches will be available all day long—no appointment needed! Stop by whenever it works for you to get feedback on your grad school resume, personal statement, or other application materials. While you’re here, swing by our Career Closet Pop-Up to shop gently used professional clothing—for free!
📍 Location: Career Development Center — 1st Floor Monroe Library
No registration required!
12:00–1:00pm — College of Law Information Session (Virtual)
Application 101 — meet in an informal group setting with a Loyola Law Admissions Counselor, who will cover the nuts and bolts of our application and admission process. Bring your questions, hear from other applicants, or simply listen to an overview of how to make the most of the Loyola Law application.
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
11:00am–2:00pm — Grad Admissions Drop-In Hours (In-Person)
Drop in hours with admission counselors to review grad applications, submit documents, and check your admissions status.
📍 Location: Marquette Hall, 4th Floor Suite 410
No registration required!
11:00am–2:00pm — Online Admissions Drop-In Hours (Virtual)
Drop in hours with Admission Recruiters to review grad applications, submit documents, and check your admissions status.
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
No registration required — join directly at 11 am via Zoom!