
Messina: An Ignatian Foundation
Your first year at Loyola is bound to be one of the most exciting, liberating, thought-provoking, and inspiring times in your life. You will encounter opportunities and challenges you can't even imagine today, and Loyola is committed to helping you manage this transition successfully. Messina is a unique, first-year experience designed to help you adjust quickly to college-level work and forge a clear path to success at Loyola and in the life and career that will follow.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ our About page to learn more about Messina's mission and program design
For incoming students and families:
Learn more about the process to enroll in your Messina courses, and view our FAQ
For current Messina participants:
Explore upcoming sponsored events for first-year students through the Messina Calendar
For Working Group members:
Access information you need to plan your enrichment sessions
Hounds Welcome Blog
View the New Hounds Welcome Blog, created by our very own Messina students for incoming First-Years!