Alcohol Wise and U Got This! Courses
All Loyola Chicago students are required to complete online modules, due September 20th
Why do I have to take Alcohol Wise and U Got This! modules?
- Loyola values the health and well-being of every student. Whether you choose to drink or not, are over 21, or have taken this program before, the information provided in these programs helps build a more knowledgeable and prepared community. All incoming students (including transfer students who took this course at their previous institution) are required to take Alcohol Wise and U Got This! before starting at Loyola.
- Federal law also requires all universities to educate their students on alcohol, other drugs, and gender-based violence.
Which online courses am I required to complete?
The online module requirements for students are the following:
- All incoming and transfer undergraduate students are required to complete Alcohol Wise and U Got This!
- Returning undergraduate students are required to complete U Got This!
- Graduate students are required to complete U Got This 2!
What is Alcohol Wise and what will I learn from taking it?
- Alcohol Wise is an online educational program proven to help reduce high-risk drinking and alcohol-related harm among college students.
After completing Alcohol Wise you will:
- Know how to make responsible choices around alcohol. This will help ensure you succeed academically and personally, and help contribute to the safety of the Loyola community.
- Get tips on how to help a friend if they have had too much to drink or are in a not-so-good situation involving alcohol or other drugs.
- Learn about the reality of alcohol consumption at Loyola and other college campuses.
- Learn about Loyola specific policies and resources around alcohol and other drug use
What is U Got This! and what will I learn from taking it?
U Got This! addresses relationships, sexual health, consent, and sexual assault. You will get definitions and statistics, active bystander strategies, information on Loyola's Community Standards, and resources. The course is personalized for each of you, based on your responses.
After completing U Got This! you will:
- Be able to define sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
- Be aware of ways that you can make a difference around gender-based violence.
- Be equipped to recognize potentially dangerous, real-life scenarios
- Have an understanding of the role alcohol plays around consent.
- Have information about the resources available on campus.
How do I log into and complete these courses?
Students will receive an email from LearningHub@luc.edu in early August with instructions on how to take the course. Students will log in with their LUC uvid and password and will have until September 20th to complete their assigned courses.
Note: If you do not receive an email with the course assignment by mid-August, please email prevention@luc.edu or check your Loyola spam folder.
If you have any technical issues with the course, use the help button located within the course for tech support. For more general questions about Alcohol Wise and U Got This! or your completion status, email prevention@luc.edu.