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A Loyola student ID grants students access to more than just campus facilities or the Intercampus Shuttle: it can be a ticket to resources such as access to news sites and experiences around the city of Chicago. Here’s a quick guide to some of the discounts, subscriptions, and activities accessible with a Loyola Student ID:
At Loyola:
Athletic event admission
As part of The Pack, Loyola’s student section, undergraduate students can attend regular-season home athletic events for free. IDs can be scanned at the door, except at Men’s Basketball games, where free tickets can be claimed online.
Loyola University Museum of Art
Loyola faculty, staff, and students get admission to the Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) free of charge with a valid Loyola ID. LUMA features exhibitions like Freedom in Form: Richard Hunt through November 15 and the Sr. Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM Gallery, a permanent exhibit.
Reading and Research:
News outlets
Loyola students, faculty, and staff get unlimited access to the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post websites. Whether catching up on the news, researching for class, or playing the New York Times Wordle, students can find log in information here.
With the start of the 2025–2026 school year, all students, faculty, and staff now have free digital access to America magazine. To redeem your subscription, simply visit americamagazine.org/ramblers and sign in with your luc.edu email address.
Research databases
Through University Libraries, students, faculty, and staff have access to online databases like JSTOR, Oxford Reference, and several others. Perfect for research papers or class projects, see a full list of resources on the library website.
Library books and access
Loyola students, faculty, staff, and alumni can get into Lake Shore and Water Tower campus libraries by scanning their IDs. Books, films, and other items can be checked out through University Libraries. Items can be placed on hold online and picked up at circulation desks, or an Interlibrary Loan request can be submitted for resources that aren’t available.
Around Chicago:
The Art Institute of Chicago
As a University Partner with the Art Institute of Chicago, Loyola undergraduate students get free admission to the museum. Students can show their ID at Admissions and are also invited to attend the annual University Partner Fest.
Local businesses
Several businesses surrounding Lake Shore and Water Tower campuses offer discounts with a Loyola ID. Epic Burger, Auntie Anne’s & Cinnabon, and Flaco’s Tacos are just a few examples of restaurants with deals. Devon Market offers 10% off groceries when an ID is shown at check out.
Chicago Murder Mystery Tour discount
Start off the Halloween season with a 20% discount for Chicago Murder Mystery Tour with the code LOYOLA. In this award-winning experience led by historian experts, students can follow clues, see old mob spots, and learn about Chicago’s Prohibition history.
Theatre discounts
Students are eligible for discounts at a number of Chicago theatres. Select tickets are available for 20% off at The Auditorium. Student tickets are $13 at The Goodman or $15 at Steppenwolf Theatre with the code STUDENT15 online. All theatres require a valid student ID to be presented.
For questions or issues with your Loyola ID, contact the Campus Card Office.
