r/LoyolaChicago

i need help. i am pursuing a career as a school psychologist. i previously went to a community college and look to transfer to either UIC or Loyola as an undergraduate. i was accepted by both, but now i have to decide which is most convenient for me.

i received scholarships from Loyola thanks to my GPA, and the cost is now not much different from what i would likely pay at UIC. the main debate is which would better cater towards my career goals. any suggestions or recommendations?

I did not get any meetings that they said were supposed to be in the handbook to discuss the grade of internship, but I received a failing grade based on the internship and was immediately dismissed from my program. Does anyone know who do you ask about them not following the handbook? Do I need to go through the dismissal appeal process, or can this be informal process?

I got into LUC with a 36k scholarship and some very good need aid but im planning to go into another school since its 10k cheaper and then transfer to LUC but im worried i will have a less chance of getting a scholarship this big

Can anyone who transferred to luc tell me if they got a good scholarship

Hi, I’m considering transferring to Loyola University Chicago as a chemistry major on the pre-med track because it’s one of the cheaper options for me besides Arizona State University. The cost difference is only around $3k, and I honestly really like Loyola and the idea of being in Chicago. I also think chemistry fits me better than biology since I’m stronger at math and feel like I’d enjoy it more.

But I’ve seen a lot of negative comments online about Loyola’s chemistry department and now I’m stressing out. I know GPA is super important for med school, and I’m worried about whether it would be hard to get good grades there or if the department would make pre-med unnecessarily difficult.

For anyone who went to Loyola for chemistry/pre-med (or knows people who did), was it actually that bad? Were professors supportive? Is it possible to maintain a strong GPA if you work hard? Did you feel prepared for the MCAT/med school applications? I’d really appreciate honest experiences because I’m feeling super conflicted right now.

High School senior and an incoming Rambler majoring in Nursing Major. How is Psyc 101 course at LUC? Is it demanding? I have the option to take this class at the community college this summer and maybe able to use the credit to skip this course. Counselor is suggesting to take this at LUC. Do you learn at lot at this class and beneficial to have it taken at LUC?

Okay does anyone else feel like there’s barely any fun/social stuff for people in that awkward college-age stage 😭

Like yes I know we’re all supposed to be getting jobs/internships and doing “productive” things over the summer, but aside from that… what do people DO 😭

I never really got to do camps or activities growing up, and now I just want something low stakes and social, especially around Chicago/Edgewater/Rogers Park. Honestly I mostly just want people to play volleyball with for fun even though I’m not that good 💀

Are there groups, rec leagues, programs, anything like that for college-age people that are affordable and beginner-friendly?

Since grade 9 i got the top of my class ,and in my summer vacation i studied a years worth of content so i can graduate in g11 ( worst idea ) i ended up missing alot of classes and had to spend my winter break and any break to catch up not to mention i have a lot of ecs . I could barely manage my time and ended up having shortness of breath, my hair thinning and always had acne. Now that i got accepted with a huge scholarship to loyola i decided to prioritize my mental health but now that i already took one exam and did so bad im extremely worried becs i was supposed to get an A* now im worried im going to get a C , i already sat that exam and worried sick that i will lose my scholarship becs i now my parents cant afford to pay for tuition

Was wondering if anyone else has been in my situation

Edit: for more context i think i spent a year off 3 hrs of sleep and not eating well becs i was convinced i should put that time to studying, and ofcourse i have no social skills or friends i felt really lonely the only time i went out was for ecs where i interacted with ppl younger than me

BUT when i prioritized my mental health i found my ppl and felt much better either ways i already sat my exam and ignored my studies now im worried ill lose that scholarship and didnt continue to work hard like i knew i should

Hi, I wanted to ask what the best way is to find a decent room near Loyola, either with roommates or solo. Also, what would the typical cost be? Do you think it’s possible to find something around $600?

What is the party scene like at Loyola? I’m attending in the fall and I feel like maybe I made the wrong decision choosing Loyola since it’s more bar based from what I’ve heard.

Is Loyola now accepting external transfers without a BSN?! Can anyone confirm this?

hey lol. haven’t decided my colleges yet (still in this stupid conundrum) but i have an extension. convince me why loyola v.s. uiuc, anything you want to say i’m here to listen - btw my major would be jazz performance lolol.

just wanna make sure i go to a school that fits me!

respectfully, how are ya'll doing this?? getting an apartment nearby lakeshore campus and currently looking for jobs that can support the average rent for the rogers park area. what other areas should i look for reasonable apartments and what are some of the jobs you have that get you by??

hi! i’m a college student but don’t go to loyola. what would be your recommendation for a good spot to study which doesn’t require key card access, especially over the summer

Hi, I’m transferring into Loyola and was wondering
if people live downtown near the business school or live near lakeshore campus? As a transfer student I prefer the campus environment as it’s easier to make friends, but I don’t know how far the commute is to class.

Do the professors usually round up or add points if you tell them you are 0.5% near the next grade? Or do you guys just take it as it is?

I'm a transfer coming in for my sophmore year next year. I was supposed to room with one of my friends from high school who was also tranferring here, but he decided today that he was staying at his own school. Now I don't really know what to do for dorming. Obviously it would be easier to know people if I were to have a roommate, but I'm less worried about that because I'm already accepted to play on one of the club sports teams so I'll already meet a bunch of people with similar interests. I feel like I'm more suited to live in a single, I definitely enjoy time in solitude. However, one of my worries that I had from my freshman year at my current college is that no one in my dorm is social with each other. Nobody really knows each other and we don't interact. What would be the best dorm for me where I can get a single while still having it be a very social place where I can be around people?

Hey everyone, looking for honest advice or people who’ve been in a similar situation.

I’m finishing my freshman year at Loyola University Chicago with a 3.5 GPA. I’m currently in the business school but honestly I don’t think business is what I actually want. I came to Loyola for the social experience but I commute from home and it’s been isolating. I feel like I’ve just been suffering through my classes rather than actually enjoying learning.

I’ve been seriously considering transferring to Northwestern’s Weinberg College junior year so applying spring 2027 for fall 2027 enrollment. I’m drawn to either English or Economics, and potentially the Kellogg finance certificate. Long term I’m interested in teaching which is why the education path at SESP also appeals to me.

My concerns are:
1. Is transferring junior year actually worth it or is it too late to get the full experience?

2.	Would two years of business at Loyola hurt my application if I’m applying for English or Econ?

3.	Has anyone transferred to Weinberg specifically? What were your stats and how was the transition?

4.	Is the financial aid at Northwestern actually as good as they say for low income students?  

I have a year to build my application — what would you focus on if you were me?

Any honest input appreciated, especially from actual transfer students.