Summer Session Start Dates
Get ahead this summer on the schedule that works best for you. With multiple start dates, many online options, and sessions ranging in length from 2 to 14 weeks, the Summer Session is flexible so you can stay engaged without disrupting your summer plans.
May 12, 2025
May Term (2-Week Session)
First 7-Week Session
Nursing 14-Week Session
May 27, 2025
First 5-Week Session
10-Week Session
Law 8-Week Session
June 2, 2025
7-Week Counseling Session
June 30, 2025
Second 7-Week Session
July 7, 2025
Second 5-Week Session
Save the Date: Summer Kickoff Event
Join us on Tuesday, April 8, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the Peace Quad for giveaways and pizza! We can also answer questions and help you register for classes.
Study Abroad This Summer
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
We have so many amazing programs to choose from, and all of them promise to make your summer unforgettable. All programs are designed with practicality and affordability in mind. Students are able to fulfill Loyola Core requirements while experiencing full cultural immersion. Scholarships are available to eligible students, and the Center for International Education will even help with the applications!
- London (Mass Comm) – apply by February 1
- Prague – apply by February 1
- London (Music Industry) – apply by February 21
- Copenhagen – apply by March 1
- East Africa – apply by March 1
- Italy – apply by March 1
- Ireland – apply by March 1
- Mexico City – apply by March 1
- South Korea – apply by March 15
Applications are due February 1 – March 15, 2025. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact cie@loyno.edu to inquire about submitting a late application to one of these programs. There are also many ISEP Exchange and Loyola Partner Summer Programs available in other locations. Check the Study Abroad website for application information and deadlines. For questions, contact the Center for International Education:
- Phone: 504-864-7550
- Email: cie@loyno.edu
Law Students
Visit the law study abroad website for information about exciting upcoming study abroad opportunities that can enrich your law school experience.
Why study abroad over the summer?
LOYNO students share their study abroad experiences.
Monica Basilio
“I learned so much during my month in South Korea. I think this has been my favorite experience since my time in Loyola. I got to learn about the politics and the culture in such an immersive experience.”
2023 Summer in South Korea
Milana Cardona
“I have always wanted to go to Italy, and I knew that there wouldn’t be another time that I would easily be able to travel across Italy for a whole month with little obligations ever again in my life.”
2023 Summer in Italy
Gabriella Bennett
“I made lifelong connections and learned about subjects that were outside of my normal course selections which challenged my creativity and inspired me to work harder.”
2023 Summer in Paris
Catch Up
Summer Session is an effective way to catch up if you had to drop a course, or if you took 15 or fewer credits in a previous semester. With lower student fees for Summer Session, catching up on coursework over the summer is more economical than staying an extra semester in the fall.
Get Ahead
Summer classes can help you save money in the long run. If you take just one summer class after your freshman, sophomore, and junior years, you will accumulate nine credit hours, which may enable you to reduce your time at Loyola by an entire semester.
Study Abroad
With summer study abroad programs, you can earn credit while also gaining invaluable social and cultural experiences as you explore a new country. Summer programs are more affordable and require less of a time commitment when compared to semester and year-long study abroad programs.
Summer Session Frequently Asked Questions
For questions not answered in the FAQs below, please reach out to summer@loyno.edu to discuss Summer Session one-on-one with a Loyola staff member. View Faculty FAQs here.
Loyola offers undergraduate, graduate, law, and professional courses over the summer, including online and on-campus offerings. Additionally, students from other schools and non-degree seeking students are welcome to take Summer Session courses at Loyola. Learn about the admission process for non-Loyola students.
Sessions range from 2–14 weeks in length. Loyola offers the following sessions over the summer:
- May Term (2-Week Session)
- First 5-Week Session
- Second 5-Week Session
- First 7-Week Session
- Second 7-Week Session
- 7-Week Counseling Session
- Law 8-Week Session
- 10-Week Session
- Nursing 14-Week Session
Undergraduate and graduate students:
- Advising begins on March 24, 2025.
- Registration starts on April 7, 2025.
- Study abroad applications are due February 1 – March 15, 2025.
Law students:
- Registration begins on March 10, 2025.
Students may enroll in more than one Summer Session course, but they should be mindful of their workload due to the accelerated learning style. Talk to your advisor to determine the best schedule of courses to fit your goals and availability.
Please note: Due to the intensive nature of the two-week May Term, students may only enroll in one May Term course.
Students can find tuition information for undergraduate, graduate, law, and online courses on the Tuition & Fees page. For guidance about summer financing please review our Summer Financial Aid page.
May 12, 2025
- May Term (2-Week Session)
- First 7-Week Session
- Nursing 14-Week Session
May 27, 2025
- First 5-Week Session
- 10-Week Session
- Law 8-Week Session
June 2, 2025
- 7-Week Counseling Session
June 30, 2025
- Second 7-Week Session
July 7, 2025
- Second 5-Week Session
Please talk to your home institution about their transfer credit policies prior to enrolling in Loyola Summer Session. You may be required to submit the chosen course syllabus for review to determine if the course credits will be accepted. Undergraduate and graduate students, please reach out to our admissions team at admit@loyno.edu with questions. Law students can reach law admissions at ladmit@loyno.edu.
Yes! We offer a wide variety of Summer Session courses available entirely online. When you search the Course Catalog, you can filter the results by selecting “Online Campus” for the location.
Yes, Loyola offers housing for students enrolled in Summer Session. Please reach out to Residential Life to learn about housing options. Call 504-865-2445 or email reslife@loyno.edu to speak to a member of the Res Life team.
All Student Affairs offices are open over the summer to assist you and answer your questions.
- The University Sports Complex is open and available to all enrolled students.
- Iggy’s Cupboard is open during the summer to serve any member of the Loyola community in need of a little extra help.
- The University Counseling Center offers mental health services to enrolled students. Call 504-865-3835 to schedule an appointment with a counselor.
- The Student Health Center offers limited hours over the summer to provide services to students.
- The Danna Student Center is open with dining, meeting spaces, a post office, Barnes & Noble bookstore, and many other campus services available.
If you have questions about specific student services, please reach out to Student Life and Ministry:
- Office Hours: M – F, 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
- Call: 504-865-3622
- Text: 504-386-5900
- Facebook: LoynoSLM
- Instagram: @loynoslm
- Email: getinvolved@loyno.edu
Yes, although the library has slightly different hours during the summer, the library faculty and staff offer the same support and services all year round! Students can check the Monroe Library hours online.
Librarians are available to help with research assistance. If you’re not sure which librarian works with your major or program, or if yours is out of the office, you can email libref@loyno.edu to connect with a librarian. You can also use the online directory and select "Library Liaisons" from the department dropdown menu to see a list of contacts and find a liaison with expertise on your subject matter.
Interlibrary loan (ILL) is available year round for students and faculty who need to consult books, articles, and other resources not available at Loyola’s library. Please keep in mind that the process for requesting books can take up to two weeks.
Yes, parking is available to students enrolled in Summer Session courses. A parking permit is required. Current students can access the permit application via Loyola’s Single-Sign On (SSO) to view rates based on the desired purchase date. If registered, the permit will be charged to the summer bill. Parking is also available for hourly and daily rates via the ParkMobile app. Learn more about parking.
Yes, Loyola facilitates a variety of summer camps and programs catered to K-12 students. Visit this page for a current listing of opportunities.
Submit a Course for Your Summer Wishlist
We want to hear from you. Fill out our Summer Wishlist to let us know what courses you'd like to take over the summer. We’ll use your input to help plan future course offerings.