We continue monitoring the ongoing wildfire crisis and remain in contact with public officials and emergency services to assure we respond appropriately. Our colleagues remain closely engaged with community members to provide support, resources, and guidance to those who have been directly impacted.
The spring semester will begin as scheduled on Monday, January 13. Fortunately, our campuses have not been directly impacted, and L.A. County officials have confirmed that the wildfires do not presently pose a threat to LMU. Your safety remains our top priority, and we are prepared to adjust operations as needed to prioritize your well-being.
- Students: If you have been directly impacted by the fires or are affected by extenuating circumstances, please contact us (LMU Westchester Campus | LMU Loyola Law School Campus) for personalized assistance and support.
- Faculty and Staff: Employees will resume regular in-person schedules tomorrow, Jan. 10. Please consult your supervisor if you are experiencing extenuating circumstances or require special accommodations. If you have been directly impacted by the fires, please contact LMU HR for further support. The following new resources are available:
- University Credit Union has activated its Disaster Assistance Program, which includes loan assistance, emergency loans, increased credit limits on credit cards, waiver of ATM fees, and other resources for members impacted by natural disasters.
- TransAmerica offers disaster recovery distribution options within your LMU Defined Retirement Contribution Plan.
- VSP Vision Care is offering no-cost eye care and replacement eyewear to VSP members.
- New Student Orientation: LMU will host a hybrid New Student Orientation tomorrow, Jan. 10. Students currently living on LMU’s Westchester campus, as well as those who can safely travel to campus, are welcome to attend in person. Remote participation will be available for those who prefer not to travel. Additional information will be shared with incoming students and campus partners.
- Face Masks: Face masks are available at no cost to all community members. All residence halls are stocked with surgical and N95 face masks. You may also pick them up at Foley Annex, Malone 301, and University Hall 1900. For LMU Loyola Law School, please visit the Public Safety Office, Information Center, and the Student Affairs Office.
- Open and Ready to Serve: LMU Westchester Campus is open during normal hours (including Housing, Dining, William H. Hannon Library, LMU Bookstore, OneCard, Student Health Services, and Burns Rec Center). At LMU Loyola Law School, Rains Library will remain closed on Friday and reopen as scheduled on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Additional Information
We will continue to provide regular updates, including further guidance for students and families returning to campus in the next several days. Please view LMU’s California Wildfire Updates for the latest information. For general questions or concerns, please contact the LMU Community Support.
