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Flourish

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 ’mܲԾٲ at Loyola and in Baltimore City. Rooted in our university’s motto, “Strong 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 Loyola experience. And y'all know we're going to have a good time doing it!  

Dates

Sunday, August 24 - Wednesday, August 27, 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 2026:
Monday, June 22
Tuesday, June 23
Friday, June 26
Saturday, June 27

Fall Welcome Weekend 2026:
Thursday, August 27 - Sunday, August 30

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.