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Flourish Logo; "Living Out Our Strong Truths Well" encircling a growing plant

Living OUT Our Strong Truths Well

The Thrive Center for Student Success welcomes first-year LGBTQ+ students and allies, in the fullness of your identities, to explore our thriving ²Ο’m³Ύ³ά²ΤΎ±³Ω²β at ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ and in Baltimore City. Rooted in our university’s motto, β€œStrong truths well lived,” Flourish invites you to live out your individual truths that nourish our diversity and collective wholeness. Explore our themes of belonging & collective power, history & intersectionality, self-expression & possibilities, and queer joy & pride. Time will be spent on and off campus to get to know the people, resources, and communities that will help you thrive in your ²έΑρΚΣΖ΅ experience. And y'all know we're going to have a good time doing it!β€― 

Dates

Sunday, August 24th - Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

Cost

$100 

Please note, we do not want the cost to be a barrier to participating. There is an opportunity on the application to request assistance. 

Register

Questions?

Pat Cassidy 

Co-Director, Thrive Center for Student Success

410-617-2112 

pjcassidy@loyola.edu

Important Dates

Summer Orientation 2025:
Monday, June 16th
Tuesday, June 17th
Friday, June 20th
Saturday, June 21st

Fall Welcome Weekend 2025:
Thursday, August 28th - Monday, September 1st

What is an Evergreen?

The Evergreens are a group of student mentors who volunteer their time to assist new students in their transition to college. Evergreens represent a diverse group of students from various backgrounds, class years, and majors.

Contact Us

Student Engagement Office
orientation@loyola.edu
www.loyola.edu/studentengagement