How Long Do Students Have Access to Applications and Services?

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Application and Service Access Timelines

Application and service access depends on a number of factors. Here are the access timelines for the most common University applications and services.

Microsoft (Formerly Office) 365

Note: While Loyola will offer alumni access to email, please keep in mind there are several related services that are only available for enrolled students. Once you graduate, the following services are no longer offered due to licensing constraints:

  • Access to Office Web Apps on Office 365.
  • Access to OneDrive for Business on Office 365.
  • Access to SharePoint on Office 365.

Note: Your documents will remain in read-only mode until the installation of another compatible software application or a new Microsoft Application License is purchased.

The license would be restored should a person return to the University as an employee or student.

Email, Handshake, and Wi-Fi

University accounts remain active for two years after the last term enrolled in classes. Alumni may opt-in to retain indefinite access to their email accounts, on-campus Wi-Fi, and Handshake by enrolling at: Loyola Alumni Email for Life Program

Alumni may enroll in the program even if their University account had expired. To request enrollment, send an email containing the UVID to the Service Desk at: ITSServiceDesk@luc.edu

LOCUS / Sakai

Access to LOCUS and Sakai remains for two years after the last term enrolled in classes. Access would be restored should a person return to the University as an employee or student.

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Microsoft Calendaring is a scheduling and appointment management tool integrated into Microsoft 365. It is used to organize schedules, coordinate meetings, and manage events, with seamless integration across Microsoft applications for efficient time management.
Microsoft Outlook is an email and calendar management tool that integrates with Microsoft 365 services. It is used for handling email communication, scheduling appointments, managing tasks, and organizing contacts.
Lawson (Employee Self-Service Portal) allows Loyola University Chicago employees to access and manage employment information, including pay, benefits, leave balances, and tax documents. Employees can securely update personal information, review compensation details, and enroll in benefits programs.
LOCUS (Loyola's Online Connection to University Services) is the central hub for students, faculty, and staff to access academic records, financial data, and personal information. Faculty can manage courses and grades, while students can enroll in classes and track their academic progress.
Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) is a productivity suite that allows Loyola students, faculty, and staff to access Office programs, email, and calendaring, along with collaboration tools like SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams for messaging and video conferencing.
Microsoft SharePoint is a collaboration and content management platform integrated into Microsoft 365. It is used to create, manage, and share content and documents, supporting functionalities such as document management, intranet portals, and workflow automation.
Microsoft Teams is a unified collaboration and communication platform integrated into Microsoft 365. It is used for team communication, collaboration, and project management, combining chat, video conferencing, file sharing, and integration with other Microsoft services.
OneDrive is a cloud-based storage service included in Microsoft 365 that lets students, faculty, and staff store, share, and sync files across devices. Users can expect secure, accessible storage and real-time collaboration from anywhere, on or off campus.
WiFi is Loyola's wireless network service that provides secure, mobile internet access for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Users can expect seamless connectivity from laptops, smartphones, and other devices via access points across the Lake Shore, Water Tower, and Health Sciences campuses.