Mandatory Freshman Orientation
Dress Code Required / Check-in at 8:15am / Pick-up at 1:00pm
Student check-in begins at 8:15 am / Pick-up at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 15
Parents, please join us for the Parent Welcome Coffee during/following check-in! You are invited to enjoy a short parent/guardian reception hosted by the Loyola Guild and shop the Cove.
The freshmen are accompanied by their Big Brothers throughout Orientation. Their Big Brother accompanies them through the rotations to ensure they get to the correct locations. They enjoy lunch and end the day touring campus.
Drop-off / Parking use American River Drive
Drop-off and pick-up on American River Drive only. Parents who plan to stay for coffee may turn right on the access road and park in the lot off of our main entrance off O’Donnell and Fair Oaks.
About
What to Bring
- Electronic Device fully charged (learn more about the BYOD Program)
- Backpack to secure device and papers
What to Wear
- Please follow Standard Dress Code: JHS-authorized logowear shirt (collared) and dress code pants or shorts
What to Expect
- Meet their Big Brother & Homeroom Teacher
- Take school ID photo
- Set up technology + ask questions
- Meet their Counselor
- Attend a short teaching Mass (learn etiquette and pace)
- Learn about important campus resources
- Lunch with their Big Brother (lunch provided)
Shopping / Closet
The Cove will be open for shopping from 8:00am-12:00pm.
Clothing Closet (New, Gently Used dress attire and dress code items) will be open 12:00pm-2:00pm, Outside Business Office (Jacob Lane entrance)
Order Photos
- Go to http://www.campuscolorstudios.com/
- Select Order School Pictures
- Select JESUIT FALL 2025-2026
- Select your package
Click on ORDER FORM for a downloadable PDF to order your photos and bring with you to photo day and give to the photographer.
Questions? Call (916)749-1026 and select Option 1 or email services@billsmithphoto.com
Just a friendly reminder, images become available to view online after picture day, and each gallery is protected with an “ONLINE CODE”. This will be the Student’s ID Number.