What does college move-in day look like in Fall 2020? Face masks and hand sanitizer are now “must-have” items on packing lists, decals and signs with reminders for hand-washing are everywhere, and move-in times are staggered, to allow for social distancing. But what hasn’t changed is the excitement and optimism that comes with starting school, meeting new friends and professors, and experiencing life in a new setting.
For students who are learning virtually this semester, colleges and universities are preparing virtual orientations and other bonding activities to help them get to know each other. To find out which Jesuit colleges and universities are offering virtual instruction, please click here.
Please note that this page will continue to be updated throughout the fall. You may submit any additional photos, stories or videos to Deanna Howes Spiro, AJCU’s Vice President for Communications: dhowes@ajcunet.edu.
Fordham University’s President, Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., continued his annual tradition of welcoming new students on their way into Fordham’s Rose Hill campus in the Bronx (photo by Mike Trerotola)
Loyola University New Orleans students pose in front of a statue of St. Ignatius of Loyola on campus (photo courtesy of Loyola University New Orleans)
Students gather in front of Shiple Hall on campus at the University of Detroit Mercy (photo courtesy of the University of Detroit Mercy)
New students at Loyola Marymount University received sunglasses as part of their Orientation Welcome Kits (photo courtesy of Loyola Marymount University)
Regis University students practice singing outside under newly-erected tents on campus (photo courtesy of Regis University)
Loyola University Chicago is holding classes virtually this semester; a new photo gallery shows what that looks like (photo courtesy of Loyola University Chicago)
At Rockhurst University, members of the campus community are “all in this together” (photo courtesy of Rockhurst University)
Students at Fairfield University make the #StagsUp mascot sign on move-in day (photo courtesy of Fairfield University)
Loyola University Maryland has set up a virtual message board featuring encouragement and advice for new students, who will be taking classes remotely this fall (screenshot taken from message board)
On the eve of the first day of classes, Creighton University’s president, Rev. Daniel Hendrickson, S.J., said Mass for a socially-distanced group of more than 650 students at the Morrison Soccer Stadium on campus (photo courtesy of Creighton University)
Creighton University (Omaha, NE)
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Saint Louis University (St. Louis, MO)
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Santa Clara University (Santa Clara, CA)
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The University of Scranton (Scranton, PA)
Several presidents of Jesuit colleges and universities have gone on camera to offer their welcomes, greetings and advice for those returning to campus and those who are learning from home this fall:
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Rev. Sami Helewa, S.J. (President of Associate Member Campion College in Regina, Saskatchewan)
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Rev. Thomas B. Curran, S.J. (President of Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO)
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Dr. Mark Reed (President of Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA)
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Dr. Eugene Cornacchia (President of Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, NJ)
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Rev. Michael J. Graham, S.J. (President of Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH)
On some campuses, back-to-school advice came from student leaders:
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Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA)
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Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI)
The return to campus for the Fall 2020 semester has been covered by many local news outlets across the country. Click on the following school names to learn more: Boston College (Boston’s CBS affiliate); Gonzaga University (The Spokesman-Review); Loyola University New Orleans (New Orleans’ ABC affiliate); Marquette University (Milwaukee’s CBS affiliate); Regis University (Chalkbeat Colorado); The University of Scranton (Wilkes-Barre, PA Fox affiliate); and the University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit’s NBC affiliate). Highlights can also be seen on social media: Canisius University (Twitter), Fordham University (Twitter) and Le Moyne College (Facebook).
Virtual learners can be found at Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University Maryland, Seattle University and the University of San Francisco. What will that look like this semester? In the videos below, you’ll see an overview of the virtual classrooms at Loyola Marymount and Seattle U; the 2020 Convocation ceremony at Loyola Maryland and an introduction to the Class of 2024 at USF.
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Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, CA)
Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore, MD)
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Seattle University (Seattle, WA)
University of San Francisco (San Francisco, CA)