Senior Send-off

Loyola Chicago hosts a series of events each year to celebrate graduating students. Please visit Commencement Celebrations for more information surrounding this year’s events. 

GOLDen Hour - Hosted by Alumni Relations

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration 

Join us for the GOLDen Hour at Theater on the Lake to celebrate your graduation and welcome you to the Loyola University Chicago alumni community as a Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD)!

This celebratory reception features hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and soft drinks, opportunities to connect with alumni, and Lake Michigan views from Theater on the Lake. Discounted registration for graduating students is $20 per person and includes two hours of food and beverage. Friends and family are welcome to attend! Please contact Alice Kovacik, Associate Director, Alumni Relations, at akovack@luc.edu with any questions.

How do I get tickets?
If you are an approved graduating undergraduate student, you will receive emails entailing updates on how to reserve your tickets via LUC Marketplace.    

How do I purchase my tickets?
You will receive links to LUC Marketplace to purchase your tickets.

Where do I pick up the tickets? 
Chicago Cubs and Architectural Boat Tour tickets will be sent virtually to your LUC.edu email address. Senior Toast will have physical tickets for you and your optional guest. Senior Toast tickets will be available to pick up from April 22 to May 2, 10 AM to 4 PM, in the Center for Student Engagement office, Suite 127, located in Damen Student Center.

Can I exchange or refund my tickets?
No, all sales are final. There will be no exceptions for exchanges or refunds.  

How do I sit with my friends for Loyola Night with the Chicago Cubs?
If you and others are interested in being seated together, you must put each other’s name(s) when you purchase tickets on Marketplace. Failure to do so will result in randomized ticket distribution with no guarantee of being seated together. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. 

Do I have to be a senior?
Yes, you must be an undergraduate class of seniors to attend Senior Send-Off Programming. This includes undergraduate students graduating throughout this academic year, including Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024 graduates.

How do I get there?
To get to Wrigley Field, You may use personal, public, or rideshare transportation to get to Wrigley Field. There are parking garages near the venue, but they may be costly and limited. You can use your U-Pass to take public transit through the CTA system. Please practice safety and precaution for your routes.

Who is playing?
The Chicago Cubs will be playing against the Houston Astros.

What is the attire?
There is no dress code for the baseball game, but attendees tend to wear attire that matches the team they are supporting. As it is Loyola Night, wearing LUC attire is highly encouraged!

Do I have to be 21 years old to get a champagne?
Yes. To consume alcoholic beverages in the United States and Illinois, you must be at least 21 years of age.

Will there be nonalcoholic options?
Yes. Nonalcoholic beverage options will be available.

Can I get more than one champagne flute?
No. Flutes are limited to one per student.

How many tickets do I get?
You are allotted one ticket for yourself and one additional ticket for a mentor/guest.

Is this event ticketed? Is this event ticketed?  
Yes, tickets are $5. They will be available to pick up from April 22 to May 2, 10 AM to 4 PM, in the Center for Student Engagement office, Suite 127, located in Damen Student Center.

Can I purchase tickets at the event?

No. Tickets will not be available for purchase at any Senior Send-Off event. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time via LUC Marketplace. The deadline to purchase Senior Toast Tickets is May 2, 2024.