When is Friday’s check in/where should we arrive to?

7am-9am on Friday the 9th at our dorm building San Fransisco Hall.

Some street parking is available in the neighborhood just south of the dorm, and there is nearby parking structure with a bus loop for temporary parking nearby. We suggest heading directly to that parking garage for arrival: it is located at 1110 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660

Our location is also convenient to several bus lines and the Loyola L stop.

When is Sunday’s check out/where do we pick-up from?

You are invited to attend a ‘friends and family program’ on Sunday at noon in the Damen Student Center, followed by a brief Closing Ceremonies. Check-out is at 12:30 Sunday.

The parking garage at 1110 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660 is free on Sundays and is right next door to the Damen Student center.

Your student’s luggage will be packed and ready to go, so you will leave directly from the Damen Center after checkout.

What are the facilities and accommodations like?

Participants will be assigned to dorm rooms with 2 participants per room in San Fransisco Hall. Our group is housed on floors reserved exclusively for our seminar. Each floor of the dorm has several “community bathrooms” with semi-private facilities: this means each community bathroom has several private fully enclosed bathrooms and several private fully enclosed shower stalls surrounding a large communal sink area.

Basic linens (sheets, a thin blanket, a towel, a wash cloth, and a pillow) will be provided by Loyola for each participant.

Students are expected to eat breakfast ahead of arriving to Loyola on Friday for check in. During HOBY we have our meals in the Loyola Dining hall in the Damen Student Center. In the Pre-Seminar Materials you fill out there is a section to indicate any allergies and dietary needs. If you report any complex dietary needs/allergies/preferences a HOBY team member may reach out to talk through them and make sure we are ready to accomidate onsite.

In addition to the all-you-can eat meals in the dining hall, students will have snacks provided each day. Families may also choose to send extra treats to your ambassador’s group time or dorm room, those optional extra treats may be purchased at check-in from the HOBY Store.

What if I need to take medication while I am at the seminar?

Please provide information about your medication and health needs in the Medical Information section of your pre-seminar forms. Make sure to read and comply with the Policy for Use of Medication During a HOBY Event. The Policy for Use of Medication are available in the pre-seminar forms as you fill in your medical information, and for quick reference here.

Are there religious services or prayer opportunities in the schedule?

Students will not have access to formal religious services while onsite at HOBY ILN, but arrangements can be made for students to step away from the program to pray and observe religious traditions.

Loyola has a dedicated space for us to use for prayer and meditation, which requires advance reservations. Please reach out to us as soon as you can so we can arrange this.

What if my birthday is during the seminar?

HOBY will arrange a birthday treat delivery for any small groups that have an ambassador celebrating a birthday during our seminar! We will already have your birthday and dietary needs from the Pre-Seminar Forms, so no further action is needed for this to happen.

What if I am unable to attend the seminar?

If circumstances arise that prevent you from attending the entire seminar, including overnight, we would like to give another student the opportunity to attend. Please notify the HOBY contact at your school, and follow up with an email to Celeste Harrison at celesteharrison94@gmail.com

Does my student need spending money?

This is entirely up to you! There will be a HOBY Store as well as a Loyola Store where some students like to grab souvenirs.

My student isn’t responding to their phone during the event, are they ok?

We have long, busy days at HOBY! Your students are asked to keep their phones on silent or do-no-disturb during our program. If you ever need them right away reach out to their small group facilitator or give Leadership Seminar Chair, Celeste Harrison a text/call at 815-343-4308.

What if my question isn’t on this list?

Additional questions or concerns can be directed to Leadership Seminar Chairperson, Celeste Harrison at celesteharrison94@gmail.com