Loyola University MarylandStudent Guide

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Student guide · Second Summer Session 2026

The semester, explained for Loyola University Maryland

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Second Summer Session 2026
Campus terms
28
Local details
27

Academic calendar

Second Summer Session 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries
  1. First Summer Session 2026
  2. Second Summer Session 2026Relevant now
  3. Fall Semester 2026
  4. Spring Semester 2027

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28 terms

A

ALANA
African, Latinx, Asian, and Native American Services, providing support and programming for students of color.
ASA
Asian Student Alliance, a student group focused on Asian heritage and awareness.

B

Boulder
Boulder Garden Café, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.
BSA
Black Student Association, a major cultural and social organization on campus.
Butler
Butler Hall, one of the traditional-style residence halls for first-year students.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans major campus events like concerts and bingo.
Campion
Campion Tower, a prominent residence hall housing many first-year students.
CCSJ
Center for Community, Service, and Justice, the hub for volunteerism and social justice initiatives.

E

Evergreen
Refers to the main campus location in Baltimore.
Evergreen Dollars
Funds attached to the student ID card used for purchasing food at on-campus retail locations.

F

Fresh West
The dining location inside the Fitness and Aquatic Center (FAC) specializing in healthy options.

G

Green & Grey
The Green & Grey Café, a coffee and snack spot located in the Andrew White Student Center.

H

Hammerman
Hammerman Hall, a traditional-style residence hall often housing freshmen.
Hillside
Hillside Courts, a residential area consisting of several smaller apartment buildings.
Hounds
Short for Greyhounds, the university's mascot and the collective name for the student body.

I

Iggy's
Ignatius' Market, a convenience store and deli located in Newman Towers.

L

Late Night
The late-evening dining service offered at Boulder Garden Café.

M

McAuley
McAuley Hall, a residence hall located near the quad.

N

Newman
Newman Towers, a high-rise apartment-style residence hall on the west side of campus.

O

ORC
Outdoor Recreation Center, which organizes hiking, climbing, and outdoor trips.

R

Rahner
Rahner Village, a group of townhouse-style residences for upperclassmen.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.

T

The Bridge
The pedestrian bridge over Charles Street connecting the main campus to the West side (FAC and Newman).
The Bubble
The 'Loyola Bubble,' referring to the tendency of students to stay within the campus confines and not venture into greater Baltimore.
The Gardens
The Gardens at 4800, an apartment-style residence complex for upperclassmen.
The Quad
The central grassy area on the Evergreen campus where students socialize and study.
The Refectory
The Humanities Refectory, a dining area located in the Humanities building.

Y

York Road
The busy main thoroughfare that divides the Evergreen campus from the West campus/FAC.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

27 details
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Boulder 2.0
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Boulder Garden Café
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Boulder Garden Cafe
Donnelly
The Donnelly Science Center, home to the natural science departments.
Evergreen Card
The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and laundry.
Evergreen Dollars
Discretionary funds added to the ID card that can be used at the bookstore, for printing, and at select off-campus vendors.
FAC
The Fitness and Aquatic Center, the main campus gym and pool facility located on the west side of York Road.
Greyhound Cash
A debit-like account on the Evergreen Card used for bookstore purchases, printing, and off-campus partners.
Greyhound Shuttle
The campus shuttle service that transports students between the Evergreen campus, the FAC, and the LNDL.
HoundRide
The university's on-demand shuttle service providing safe transportation around campus at night.
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Iggy's Market
InsideLoyola
The internal web portal for students to access registration, financial aid, and campus news.
Knott
Knott Hall, which houses various academic departments and the Knott Auditorium.
LNDL
Loyola Notre Dame Library, the shared library for Loyola and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
LUCY
Loyola University Community Yield, the shuttle service that transports students around campus and to local spots.
Maryland Hall
The primary administrative building which also houses several academic departments.
Meal Dollars
Funds included with meal plans that can be used at retail dining locations on campus.
Moodle
The learning management system used by professors to post syllabi, assignments, and grades.
Public Safety
The campus police department responsible for security and emergency services.
Sellinger
The Sellinger School of Business and Management building.
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Starbucks
The Bridge
The pedestrian bridge over York Road that connects the main campus to the FAC and West Campus.
The Bridge
The online student portal used to join clubs, track involvement, and find campus events.
The FAC
The Fitness and Aquatic Center, the main campus gym and pool facility.
The Library
The Loyola Notre Dame Library, shared between Loyola and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
The Loop
The scheduled shuttle bus that runs between the Evergreen campus and other university properties.
The Quad
The central grassy area on the Evergreen campus where students hang out and events are held.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Second Summer Session 2026 runs Jul 13, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
28 approved campus terms and 27 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Baltimore for Loyola University Maryland Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Baltimore.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,300

Cost of Living Index

92

Student Population

90,000

City Transportation

Walkability

68

Bikeability

53

Public Transit

Maryland Transit Administration bus network, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, MARC commuter rail

Nearest Airports

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

55°F

Avg Snowfall

20 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Jenkins Lot

surface_lot • Limited hourly paid parking

Located on E. Cold Spring Lane; primary lot for admission visitors.

Cathedral Lot

surface_lot • Permit holders only

Located at 5200 N. Charles Street; served by Cathedral Express shuttle.

Butler Lot

surface_lot • Permit holders only

Available for general parking after 4 p.m. and on weekends.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Loyola University Maryland

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

28 known dorm and housing options. The first 24 are shown below; the rest are available in the expandable list.

Ahern Hall

Aquinas Residence Hall

Avila Residence Hall

Bellarmine Residence Hall

Capacity: 36

Room types: three-bedroom apartments

Butler Residence Hall

Capacity: 144

Room types: double, triple, quad

Campion Tower

Room types: apartment

Cardinal John Henry Newman Towers

Room types: apartment, suite

Dorothy Day Hall

Room types: apartment

Gerard Manley Hopkins Court

Room types: double

Hammerman Residence Hall

Capacity: 136

Room types: double, triple, quad

Hopkins Court

Room types: double

Lange Suites

Room types: suite

Mary Elizabeth Lange Court

Room types: townhouse, suite, apartment

McAuley Hall

Newman Suites

Room types: suite

Newman Towers

Room types: apartment

Rahner Village

Room types: not specified

Seton Suites

Room types: suite

Southwell Hall

Room types: apartment

Southwell Suites

Room types: suite

Thea Bowman Hall

Capacity: 364

Room types: double

St. Edmond Campion Tower

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Court

Room types: apartment, suite

St. Peter Claver Hall

Room types: apartment

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St. Robert Bellarmine Hall

Room types: apartment

St. Robert Southwell Hall

Room types: apartment, suite

St. Teresa of Avila Hall

Room types: apartment

St. Thomas Aquinas House

Capacity: 60

Room types: apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@loyolaumaryland.edu

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