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Liberty Guide
Comprehensive advice and information for student success
About Liberty University
Parent and Family Connections
Academics
Academic Department Contacts
Center for Academic Support & Advising Services
Career Center
Technology Resources at Liberty
Office of Student Leadership
Office of Student Housing
Liberty Dining by Sodexo
Campus Security
Athletics
Student Activities Office
Alumni Relations
Transit Services, Commuter Services
The Hancock Welcome Center
Selah Yearbook
Resources
Must-have knowledge to navigate your way
Campus Map
Additional Resources
Academic Calendar
Important Phone Numbers
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About Liberty
In only four short decades,
Liberty University has grown
to become the nation’s largest
private, nonprofit university,
and most importantly, the
largest Christian university in
the world. Liberty is providing
world-class education to the
next generation of leaders
through our resident campus
and to this generation of adults
through our online programs.
Liberty’s campus is currently in the midst
of a $500 million campus reconstruction.
The commitment goes past just building
new classrooms — it is building lives. The
phrase “under construction” describes
what goes on every day both on the
grounds and in the hearts of students.
Our campus is being transformed just
like the lives of our students. Liberty
is using its financial resources, not
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University
only to build world-class facilities
and programs, but also to ensure the
university remains true to its original
mission of Training Champions for Christ.
The purpose of this guide is to keep
parents connected to Liberty and apprised
of the services available to them and
their students. Liberty has much to
offer to make students feel at home.
Sending a student away to college
is a milestone in the life of a parent,
but it can also be a time of great
apprehension as decisions are made
for your child's future. Parents can
rest assured knowing that the values
they instilled in their child will not be
undermined. We at Liberty are committed
to partnering with you in guiding your
student through the challenges and
triumphs of the next few years. Firmly
grounded in a Christian worldview,
our mission remains unchanged. Your
student will have a wonderful college
experience at Liberty University.
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Academics
Mark Your Calendars!
Fall Family Weekend
The College of General Studies
Oct. 24-26, 2014
The College of General Studies (CGS)
is the entry point to Liberty’s academic
programs. CGS faculty are committed
to instilling the knowledge, values, and
skills that will help students succeed in
their chosen majors and careers. CGS
courses introduce students to a wide
variety of academic subjects, which allows
them to develop a biblical worldview,
as well as strong communication,
math, and critical-thinking skills.
Experience Liberty
with your student!
Details and registration at
www.Liberty.edu/Parents
Parent and Family
Connections
The Parent and Family
Connections Office sponsors
a variety of activities and
programs to keep the
relationship between Liberty
and the families of our students
strong. We believe these
relationships, along with your
involvement and support, are
critical factors for student
success, and we are here
to assist in that transition.
Our goal is to make Liberty
feel like a home away from
home for your student.
Whether you are a parent, guardian,
spouse, grandparent, sibling, or relative
of a Liberty student, you are an important
member of the Liberty University family.
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College of Arts & Sciences
The College of Arts & Sciences contains
many different areas of study. Though
the disciplines are diverse, each major
emphasizes academic excellence,
effective teaching methods, and
professional development with a Christcentered perspective. Departments
within the college include:
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Center for Creation Studies
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English & Modern Languages
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Family & Consumer Sciences
Contact
•
History
Phone: (434) 592-5743
Email: cgs@liberty.edu
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Mathematics
•
Philosophy
Contact
Gayle Saxon
Phone: (434) 592-4031
Email: gsaxon@liberty.edu
Our office provides many ways to stay
connected to your student’s life at
Liberty. Resources include a monthly
e-newsletter, Facebook Page, and
website. To begin receiving our monthly
e-newsletter, email parents@liberty.edu.
We look forward to interacting with
you in the coming semesters!
Keeping you connected,
Theresa Dunbar
Director
Parent and Family Connections Office
School of Religion
Trained to study, understand, and apply
the Word of God, students are equipped
to minister in churches, ministries, and
Christian organizations throughout the
world. School of Religion graduates
are engaged in full-time ministry as
pastors, youth ministers, missionaries,
and leaders in various fields.
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Biblical & Theological Studies
Contact
•
Church Ministries
Phone: (434) 582-2339
Email: parents@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/Parents
Facebook:
www.Facebook.com/LibertyParents
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.5 p.m. Contact us to schedule a visit!
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Global Studies
Liberty University
Contact
Nikki Wilkins
Phone: (434) 582-2569
Email: nwilkins@liberty.edu
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School of Aeronautics
School of Business
The School of Aeronautics recruits
instructors with diverse backgrounds
in commercial, corporate, and military
aviation. This school offers industrystandard planes and simulators, as
well as state-of-the-art mechanical
equipment. Students are trained to
be leaders in their field, and to exhibit
sound judgment, a professional attitude,
and a strong Christian character.
Helms School of Government
The distinguishing traits of Liberty’s
School of Business graduates include
character, integrity, and Christian values.
As a business major, your student
will be challenged intellectually and
spiritually by experienced professionals.
Students have opportunities for global
travel and to become involved in one
of six student-run business clubs.
Contact
Contact
Phone: (434) 582-2183
Email: aviation@liberty.edu
Phone: (434) 592-7321
Email: schoolofbusiness@liberty.edu
The Helms School of Government will
prepare your student to understand and
articulate issues concerning religion, the
economy, and political liberties. They will
be equipped as Christ-centered leaders,
able to apply God’s Word to every area
of life. Liberty also proudly offers the
Washington Fellowship. Though open
to students of any major, this fellowship
is particularly attractive to students
interested in government or politics,
as it provides them the opportunity
to spend a semester interning and
networking in our nation’s capital.
full-power TV station, as well as other
broadcast opportunities. Working
alongside seasoned professionals in these
outlets prepares students for full-time
employment after they graduate. The
School of Communication & Creative Arts
includes the following departments:
• Digital Media & Creative Arts
• Studio & Digital Arts
• Cinematic Arts, Zaki Gordon Center
• Theatre Arts
Contact
Suzanne Morton,
Executive Administrator
Phone: (434) 582-2777
Email: smorton17@liberty.edu
Contact
Phone: (434) 592-3691
Email: government@liberty.edu
School of Communication
& Creative Arts
Students study under distinguished
professors and gain firsthand experiences
through outlets such as 90.9 The Light
campus radio, The Liberty Champion
campus newspaper, the Liberty Channel,
Liberty Flames Sports network (LFSN),
and WULU24, Liberty’s new 24-hour
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School of Engineering &
Computational Sciences
The School of Engineering &
Computational Sciences encourages
undergraduate research and the effective
application of technology. Our focus is
to train Christ-centered men and women
with the values, knowledge, and skills
necessary to impact engineering and
technology-related disciplines in the 21st
century. In addition to accreditation by the
Southern Association of Colleges (SAC)
and Schools Commission on Colleges
(SCC), the School of Engineering is
accredited by the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Contact
Phone: (434) 592-7150
Email: secs@liberty.edu
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School of Education
Committed to developing professionals
with a Christian worldview, Liberty's
School of Education focuses both
on rigorous academics and practical
experience. Field experiences are
embedded requirements for designated
courses in each program. They must
include a variety of settings appropriate
to a student’s endorsement, such as
multiple grade levels and interaction
with diverse students (e.g., minority,
at-risk, and exceptional students). The
school is accredited by the National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE), and graduates are
being hired by public schools, private
academies, businesses, and sports
organizations all over the world. School
of Education departments include:
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Teacher Education
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Sport Management
Contact
Phone: (434) 582-2445
Email: soe@liberty.edu
School of Health Sciences
In the spring semester of 2015, Liberty
will welcome the completion of the
new 4-story Science Hall, tripling the
size of its previous space. The School
of Health Sciences prepares students
for careers in the natural sciences and
health disciplines. Degree programs in
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the health professions focus on overall
individual health. Dedicated faculty
members encourage student growth
in these disciplines from a Christian
worldview. Graduates leave the nursing
program confident in its 96 percent job
placement rate. Departments within the
School of Health Sciences include:
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Biology/Chemistry
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Counseling & Family Studies
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Health Professions
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Nursing
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Psychology
Contact
Phone: (434) 582-2330
Email: rlinstra@liberty.edu
School of Music
The Fall 2015 semester will see the
completion of a new School of Music
facility, comprised of two linked, 3-story
buildings that includes a fine arts
auditorium seating up to 1,600 guests. Led
by a team of 32 full-time and 24 adjunct
faculty members, Liberty University’s
School of Music trains musicians to serve
as performers and music educators in
a variety of commercial and academic
markets, as well as church and parachurch
ministries. Liberty alumni who have gone
on to lead successful music careers
include Christian recording artist Meredith
Andrews and musician and businessman
TobyMac, among others. Departments
within the School of Music include:
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Center for Music & Worship
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Center for Music & the
Performing Arts
Contact
Phone: (434) 592-3875
Email: som@liberty.edu
Liberty University
Academic Department
Contacts
School of Business
School of Health Sciences
Accounting
(434) 582-5555
Biology/Chemistry
(434) 582-2209
Business Management
(434) 592-5775
Counseling & Family Studies
(434) 592-4049
Economics
(434) 582-2475
Health Professions
(434) 582-2336
Finance
(434) 582-2480
Nursing
(434) 582-2519
International Business
(434) 592-4812
Psychology
(434) 592-4038
Marketing
(434) 592-4479
School of Religion
Management Information Systems
(434) 592-3436
Biblical & Theological Studies
(434) 582-7919
College of Arts & Sciences
Center for Global Engagement
(434) 592-6500
English & Modern Languages
(434) 592-3918
Center for Youth Ministries
(434) 582-2310
Family & Consumer Sciences
(434) 592-3682
Global Studies
(434) 592-6500
History
(434) 592-4366
Helms School of Government
Mathematics
(434) 582-2093
Philosophy
(434) 592-4366
School of Communication
& Creative Arts
Cinematic Arts
(434) 592-6200
Digital Media & Communication Arts
(434) 582-2111
Studio & Digital Arts
(434) 592-5900
Theatre Arts
(434) 582-7078
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Christina Moos (primary contact)
(434) 592-3702
School of Engineering &
Computational Sciences
Contact for All Departments
(434) 592-7150
School of Education
Sport Management
(434) 582-3824
Teaching English as a Second Language
(434) 582-2260
Teacher Education
(434) 582-2445
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Center for Academic Support
& Advising Services
The Center for Academic Support & Advising Services (CASAS)
employs more than 80 full-time faculty and staff representing
several departments. CASAS helps students progress
academically by providing numerous support services.
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The Center for Writing & Languages (CWL): The umbrella department for
the Undergraduate Writing Center, Online Writing Center, Graduate Writing
Center, the Foreign Language Lab, Online Foreign Language Lab, and
Spanish Writing Center. The CWL offers free writing and language tutoring
services, as well as assistance in writing scholarly research papers.
6.
The Office of Disability Academic Support: Assists with
academic accommodations, offers an Assistive Technology
Lab, and oversees the Hands of Liberty Deaf Office.
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Technical Studies program: Students can add value to their degree
and electives or earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in
specific skills, including plumbing, electrical, welding, Heating/
Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC), and carpentry. Training in
these courses can be applied toward a certificate degree or used
to supplement a primary degree. This program is certified by the
National Center for Construction Education and Research.
Contact
Phone: (434) 592-4110
Email: casas@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/CASAS
Seven Ways CASAS Invests in Your Student:
1.
New Student Seminar (NSSR 101): This academic orientation
for new Liberty students provides an introduction to Liberty’s
mission, Christian worldview, and academic expectations.
2.
Professional Advisors: Advisors are assigned by major. They
guide students through class registration, monitor graduation
progress, and create plans for academic and personal success.
The Career Center provides comprehensive professional development
services to help your student prepare for a career.
Our office assists students in the following ways:
The Bruckner Learning Center (BLC) offers:
3.
Career Center
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Exploring career options through assessment and counseling
• Mentoring 101: A small group elective to help
new students adjust to college life
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Developing marketable skills and providing résumé-building experiences
through job shadowing, networking, and special events
• Developmental math courses in the Math Emporium
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Improving job-searching skills and interviewing techniques
• Tutoring/Testing Services
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Jump-starting career search opportunies through internship and career fairs
• Freshman Learning Communities
Contact
4.
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Eagle Scholars Program: Provides mentoring through
community, job experiences, and leadership as part of
a two-year program for high-achieving students.
Phone: (434) 592-4109
Email: careers@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/Careers
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Technology
Resources
at Liberty
IT HelpDesk
Liberty students receive free computer
and network troubleshooting support
through the IT HelpDesk, located in
Marie F. Green Hall, Room 1539. The
HelpDesk is open seven days a week
and most nights until midnight. Visit
www.Liberty.edu/IT for more information,
or call us at (866) 447-2869.
Downloading the Liberty
Today mobile app on
your smartphone or
tablet is a quick way
to get acquainted with Liberty and stay
connected. www.Liberty.edu/LibertyToday
The app gives you access to the following:
Mobile Device Features
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Breaking News
Liberty offers students access to
their email on Apple, Android, and
BlackBerry smartphones, as well as
other capable mobile devices. To stay
connected, download the Liberty Today
app, which provides access to campus
radio, video, and photos, as well as the
latest Liberty news and events. Visit
www.Liberty.edu/GoMobile for details.
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Events
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Liberty Journal Magazine
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Liberty Radio Broadcasts
•
Photo Gallery
•
Video Playlist
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University News
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Student News
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Social Media
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NCAA Athletics
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Club Sports
•
Campus TV Programs
Your student may visit the IT Marketplace
at www.Liberty.edu/ITMarketplace
for free software, internet connection
assistance, and network security.
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Mobile App
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Office of
Student
Housing
Office of
Student Leadership
The mission of the Office of
Student Leadership (OSL) is to
train student leaders to minister,
mentor, and mobilize students
in the residence halls. OSL
collaborates with Student Affairs
in developing a comprehensive
student life experience.
We have four objectives when it
comes to ministering to students:
Prayer is one of the most important
influences in the life of your student.
Please join the staff and student
leadership in praying for Liberty students
each day based on Colossians 1:9-11.
Monday:
Know the WILL OF GOD
Tuesday:
WALK will be worthy and
pleasing before the Lord
Wednesday:
WORK will be productive
(fruitful) for the Lord
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Every student receives
personal spiritual care
Thursday:
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Every student is prayed
for by name daily
WISDOM will increase
about God
Friday:
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Every student is prayed with weekly
WITHSTAND trials
and temptations
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Every student who attends
Liberty has the opportunity
to be personally discipled
Saturday:
WITNESS for the
Lord will be strong
Sunday:
WORSHIP of the Lord
will be powerful
Liberty University’s Office of
Student Housing coordinates
on-campus room assignments
and off-campus living requests.
Ensuring safe, secure, and
clean residence halls, Student
Housing communicates with
other university departments
to maintain the highestquality living standards.
If students wish to reside on campus
over the summer due to classes or
because of employment, a summer
housing program is available. Registration
and housing applications are available
online during the spring semester.
Contact
Phone: (434) 592-4139
Email: housing@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/
StudentHousing
Students have numerous accommodations
to choose from, such as traditional-style
hall housing, quad-living residences,
apartment-style living, and off-campus
hotel-style rooms. Also, scheduled to
be completed in time for the Fall 2014
semester, the centrally located, 9-story
Residential Commons will house up to
1,200 students and contain 2-person
rooms with private bathrooms, onsite laundry, and a lounge area on
every floor. Each type of residence
hall offers a different experience. Visit
www.Liberty.edu/StudentHousing
for details.
Contact
Phone: (434) 592-4138
Email: studentleadership@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/OSL
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Campus Map
The map of Liberty’s campus below will help you navigate
important buildings, schools, and offices of interest. View the
most updated version online at www.Liberty.edu/Map.
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Liberty Dining by Sodexo
Liberty Dining offers many dining
locations, a comprehensive
catering department, and
concession stands at major
sporting events. With the help of
a seasoned executive chef and
a registered dietitian, Sodexo
provides healthy and delicious
dining options for your student.
Campus
Security
swipes are used in the main dining halls
and at several local retail locations.
Flames Cash is used for off-campus
dining and is currently accepted at all
dining locations on campus, as well as
many popular off-campus locations.
The Liberty University
Police Department (LUPD)
provides a safe and secure
environment on campus.
Your student’s lifestyle and schedule will
determine which meal plan is the right fit.
For a complete list of available meal plans,
please visit www.LibertyDining.com.
LUPD has campus officers on duty 24
hours a day, seven days a week. They
have the same responsibilities and reserve
the same powers as those of a municipal
police force. Students must have a key to
access their residence halls, and resident
assistants perform nightly room checks
to ensure all students are present.
Your student will have a wide variety of
options when it comes to dining. Meal
Below is a list of campus dining locations:
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Reber-Thomas Dining Hall
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Hill City Bistro Dining Hall (Annex)
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Starbucks
(Tilley, Jerry Falwell Library)
Simply to Go (DeMoss)
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Fresh Market (Tilley)
Chick-fil-A (Tilley)
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SubConnection (DeMoss, Tilley)
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Doc’s Diner (East)
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Pizza Hut (Jerry Falwell Library)
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Jamba Juice (David’s Place, East)
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Dunkin’ Donuts (Circle)
Tsunami Sushi
(Jerry Falwell Library)
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Brioche Dorée
(Jerry Falwell Library)
Additionally, an emergency campus
alert system is used to notify students of
critical situations on campus. We strongly
suggest that all members of the Liberty
family sign up for these notifications
on the LUPD website. Campus parking
information can also be obtained there.
Contact
Nonemergency Phone: (434) 592-7641
Emergency Phone: (434) 592-3911
Email: lupd@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/LUPD
Contact
Phone: (434) 582-2262
Email: libertydining@liberty.edu
Website: www.LibertyDining.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/LibertyDining
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Athletics
Liberty Athletics has won 11 Sasser
Cup titles in the past 16 years, more
than 125 NCAA Division I conference
championships, and six NCAA
Division I individual national titles.
Contact
Website: www.Liberty.edu/Flames
Liberty has 20 NCAA Division I
athletics programs:
Men’s Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Indoor Track & Field
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Outdoor Track & Field
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Soccer
Men’s Sports
Archery
Beach Volleyball
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Crew
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Disc Golf
Basketball
•
Gymnastics
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Cross Country
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Hockey (Div. I, II, and III)
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Field Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Indoor Track & Field
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Paintball
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Outdoor Track & Field
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Racquetball
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Lacrosse
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Ski & Snowboarding
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Soccer
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Tae Kwon Do
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Softball
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Triathlon
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Swimming
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
Women’s Sports
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Club Sports
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Tennis
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Archery
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Beach Volleyball
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Crew
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Disc Golf
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Equestrian
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Figure Skating
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Gymnastics
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Hockey (Div. I and II)
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Racquetball
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Ski & Snowboarding
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Synchronized Skating
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Tae Kwon Do
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Triathlon
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Ultimate Frisbee
Liberty students compete in 32
different Club Sports on campus.
These teams allow students to
contend at the collegiate level.
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Women’s Sports
Intramural Sports
Liberty’s intramural sports program
allows students to compete against
their classmates in a casual atmosphere.
Students can form their own teams
or register as a free agent. Sports
include basketball, broomball, co-ed
volleyball, disc golf, and flag football.
Contact
Phone: (434) 592-3957
Email: clubsports@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/ClubSports
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Contact
Phone: (434) 592-3145
Website: www.Liberty.edu/CampusRec
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Alumni
Relations
Student Activities Office
The Student Activities Office schedules a variety of popular and entertaining events
and activities each semester. From outdoor recreation to on-campus entertainment,
some events for enjoyment include the Liberty Mountain Trail Series, Campus
Artist Series, movie nights, and Coffeehouse, a campus-wide talent show.
Contact
Phone: (800) 628-7973
Email: alumni@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/Alumni
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/
LibertyUniversityAlumni
Office: Green Hall, Room 2959
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Contact
Phone: (434) 592-3061
Email: studentactivities@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/SA
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/LUStudentActivities
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With nearly 200,000 Liberty University
alumni around the world, the Alumni
Relations Office continuously builds new
relationships and keeps Liberty alums
connected. Through special events, email,
local alumni chapters, and social media,
they ensure you never feel out of the loop.
You and your student can expect the same
network of support after graduation.
Liberty University
www.UniversityParent.com/Liberty
Mark Your Calendars!
Homecoming Weekend
Oct. 17-19, 2014
Details and registration at
www.Liberty.edu/Homecoming
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The Hancock
Welcome Center
Transit Services
Liberty University Transit
Services makes campus and
the surrounding community
accessible to students,
faculty, and staff, thereby
reducing dependence
on personal vehicles.
Our transportation system includes a
carpool program with park and ride and
satellite parking programs; airport, train,
and bus station shuttle services; and
partnerships with apartment communities
to bring improved transportation service
options to commuter students. Students
can also track bus locations in real
time using the Ride Systems app or by
visiting Liberty.Prod.RideSystems.net.
Contact
Phone: (434) 592-3640
Email: transit@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/Transit
Facebook:
www.Facebook.com/LUTransit
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Commuter
Services
Named in honor of Dr. and Mrs.
Sydney Hancock, the Hancock
Welcome Center provides guests
with a comfortable place to meet with
representatives from Admissions,
Online Advising, Financial Aid, Student
Accounts, and the Registrar’s Office.
Contact
Phone: (434) 582-2064
Email: visitorscenter@liberty.edu
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-6 p.m.
Commuter Services is committed
to connecting commuter students
to Liberty’s campus academically,
spiritually, and socially, while
helping new arrivals transition
into the Lynchburg community.
Should your student choose
to live off campus, commuter
orientation will provide them with
important information pertinent
to their move, including a guide
to bus transportation, ideas on
how to become involved with
commuter small groups, and
tips for first-time renters.
Contact
Phone: (434) 592-3067
Email: commuter@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/Commuters
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The Family
Educational
Rights and
Privacy Act
Selah
Yearbook
Selah Yearbook chronicles the
academic year’s activities and
events, remarkable student
stories, athletic exploits, and
expansion and upgrades to
campus. It also contains a full list
of resident and online graduates.
The yearbook is only $35, and it can
be shipped FREE to your home or
picked up over the summer. Visit
www.Liberty.edu/Yearbook for details.
The Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) requires that Liberty
has a completed waiver
from your enrolled student
before discussing his or
her educational or financial
information with you.
Using Liberty’s FERPA PIN system,
the student may grant permission
for the university to release
some or all private information
to designated persons. This
waiver can be accessed through
the student’s ASIST account by
clicking “General Information,”
and then selecting “FERPA
Personal Identification Number.”
We encourage you to read the
standards in order to understand
the role of Liberty and the student.
Please visit www.Liberty.edu/
FERPA for more information.
Additional
Resources
Student Service Center
The office exists to answer student
questions and to direct them to
Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and
the Registrar’s Office as needed.
Jerry Falwell Library
The 4-story, 170,000-square-foot Jerry
Falwell Library opened to students and
the public on Jan. 15, 2014. This stateof-the-art facility has quickly become a
cornerstone of campus, perfect for quiet
solo studying, dynamic group sessions,
and scholarly research. Jerry Falwell
Library represents the largest investment
made by Liberty in any on-campus
structure. The library assists students
in their academic pursuits by providing
both traditional and cutting-edge learning
resources, such as the following:
Contact
•
The Active Learning Classroom
Phone: (434) 592-5100
Website: www.Liberty.edu/
StudentServiceCenter
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Touchscreen tables
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Software and equipment for
collaborative projects
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More than 30 group study rooms
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Online room scheduling
Undergraduate Admissions
The Admissions Office streamlines
the enrollment process for students.
Admissions counselors are available
by phone, email, and chat.
Contact
Phone: (800) 543-5317
Email: admissions@liberty.edu
Website: www.LibertyU.com/Chat
The library also houses the Tinney
Café, which is home to Starbucks,
Pizza Hut Express, Tsunami
Sushi, and Brioche Dorée.
Contact
Phone: (434) 582-2220
Website: www.Liberty.edu/Library
Student Advocate Office
Integrated Learning
Resource Center
The Integrated Learning Resource
Center (ILRC) houses the Curriculum
Library, which provides a variety of
instructional resources supporting
the School of Education. In light of the
recently opened Jerry Falwell Library,
the ILRC will become additional space
for the growing School of Education.
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The Student Advocate Office (SAO) offers
assistance with any questions or concerns
that you or your student may encounter
throughout their time at Liberty. Services
include financial aid guidance, scholarship
assistance, peer counseling, and more.
Contact
Phone: (434) 582-7200
Emailing: studentadvocate@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/SAO
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Liberty Post Office
The Liberty Post Office is located in
Green Hall and is open Monday-Friday,
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The post office is closed
for Convocation. The correct address
format for on-campus students to
receive mail or packages is as follows:
Card Services
Liberty University’s
Online Offerings
Pioneering distance education since 1985,
Liberty University is now the nation’s
seventh largest university. With more than
350 online and residential areas of study,
Liberty offers programs from the certificate
to doctoral level. Because Liberty’s online
format provides the same quality course
offerings as our residential campus in
Lynchburg, Va., you can be confident that
you will receive an academically sound
education. Combining this excellence
with our Christian mission, low studentto-professor ratios, and a variety of free
support services such as the Online
Writing Center and Tutor.com, Liberty
students can expect to be successful
and ready to launch their careers.
Higher One is Liberty’s banking partner
and is used to disburse student account
refunds on behalf of the university. Once
a student completes Financial CheckIn for the first time, a Higher One debit
card is sent to their mailing address in
ASIST. After the student receives their
Higher One card, they should follow
the enclosed instructions to activate
the card online for refund selection
preference. To set or change your refund
preference, log into your account at
LibertyUOne.HigherOneAccount.com,
select the “Financial Refunds” button,
and click “Refund Preferences.”
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More than 180 programs of study
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Among the lowest tuition
rates in the nation
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Flexible eight-week course format
Contact
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M.B.A., education, and nursing
programs ranked among
the top in the nation
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Consistently ranked as a top
military-friendly school
Location: Green Hall, Room 1957
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
(closed Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday, 10-11 a.m. for Convocation)
Phone: (434) 582-7771
Email: cardservices@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/CardServices
or www.LibertyHigherOneCard.com
Facebook:
www.Facebook.com/FlamesPass
Contact
Phone: (877) 298-9615
Website: www.LUOnline.com
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The Flames Pass is Liberty University’s
official campus ID card. It provides access
to Flames Cash, which allows students
to carry money in a safe and secure
format. It also allows access to meal plans,
facilities, services, and campus-wide
activities. The Flames Pass is valid as
long as the student is currently enrolled
and has completed Financial Check-In. All
students are required to have a Flames
Pass in their possession while on campus.
Liberty University
Student’s Name
MSC – Student Box number
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Contact
Phone: (434) 582-2264, Option 4
Email: lupo@liberty.edu
Website:
www.Liberty.edu/PostalServices
Center for Multicultural
Enrichment
The Center for Multicultural Enrichment
(Center4ME) unites the various cultural
and ethnic populations on campus.
The center serves as an advocate
to minority students and celebrates
cultural diversity by offering experiential
learning opportunities to all students.
International Student
Center (ISC)
Liberty is home to students from 75
nations and maintains staff to help them
transition to life at a U.S. university. The
ISC provides assistance and services in
the following areas to enable international
students to achieve their goals:
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Social, cultural, and
academic counseling
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On- and off-campus
employment opportunities
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Health insurance
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Federal regulations
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Social events
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Scholarship search assistance
Contact
Contact
Phone: (434) 592-4020
Email: center4me@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/Center4Me
Facebook:
www.Facebook.com/LUCenter4ME
Phone: (434) 592-4118
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Email: isc@liberty.edu
Website: www.Liberty.edu/International
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Academic Calendar
Fall 2014 Semester
Thursday, Jan. 8
Residence halls open and dining hall opens at lunch for
new students, Financial Check-In and orientation for
new and transfer undergraduate students (required)
Thursday-Friday, Jan. 8-9
New Student Orientation (required for all new,
transfer, and former undergraduate students)
Thursday-Friday, Aug. 14-15
New Student Orientation (required for all new,
transfer, and former undergraduate students)
Friday, Jan. 9
Friday, Aug. 15
Residence Halls open for returning students at 1 p.m.
Residence halls open for returning students at 1 p.m.,
meal plans begin at lunch for returning students,
registration for returning and former students
Meal plans begin at lunch for returning students
Monday, Jan. 12
Classes begin at 7:40 a.m.
Classes begin at 7:40 a.m.
Monday-Friday, Jan. 12-16
Add/drop week
Add/drop week
Friday, Jan. 16
Last day to add or drop a class by 4 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 22
Last day to add or drop a class by 4 p.m.
Friday, March 6
Thursday-Sunday,
Sept. 18-21
College For A Weekend
Spring break begins after last class; the ReberThomas Dining Hall closes after dinner
Monday-Friday, March 9-13
Spring Break and Spring Intensives
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 3-4
Homecoming
Monday, April 6
Easter Holiday — no classes
Thursday-Friday, Oct. 9-10
Fall Break
Wednesday, April 8
Annual Assessment Day
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 24-26
Fall Family Weekend
Friday, April 10
Last day to withdraw from an undergraduate class with a “W”
Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 6-9
College For A Weekend
Tuesday, April 28
Friday, Nov. 21
Last day to withdraw from an undergraduate class with
a “W”, Thanksgiving break begins after last class, and
the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall closes after dinner
Last day of classes and the last day to withdraw
from a graduate class with a “W”
Wednesday, April 29
Reading day
Thursday-Wednesday,
April 30-May 6
Final examinations
Monday, Aug. 18
Monday-Friday, Aug. 18-22
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Spring 2015 Semester
Residence halls open for new students, Financial
Check-In begins for new students, the ReberThomas Dining Hall opens at noon for new and
transfer students, and orientation opens for new
and transfer undergraduate students (required)
Thursday, Aug. 14
Monday-Friday, Nov. 24-28
Thanksgiving break
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Last day of classes and the last day to withdraw
from a graduate class with a “W”
Wednesday, May 6
Residence halls close at noon
Friday, May 8
Baccalaureate Service and spring semester ends
Thursday, Dec. 4
Reading day
Saturday, May 9
Friday-Friday, Dec. 5-12
Final examinations
Commencement and the Reber-Thomas
Dining Hall closes after breakfast
Friday, Dec. 12
Final exam makeup day, fall semester ends,
residence halls close at noon, and the ReberThomas Dining Hall closes after dinner
Friday, May 15
Final grades due
May 11-Aug. 21
Summer Session
Friday, Dec. 19
Final grades due, Winter Break begins
Dec. 19-Jan. 11
Winter Break
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Important Phone
Numbers
Admissions
(800) 543-5317
Athletics/Tickets
(434) 582-SEAT (7328)
Bruckner Learning Center
(434) 582-2226
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Campus Health Services
International Student Office
(434) 200-6370
(434) 592-4118
Card Services Office
Jerry Falwell Library
(434) 582-7771
(434) 592-3362
Career Center
Liberty University Bookstore
(434) 592-4109
(434) 582-2316
Center for Academic Support &
Advising Services (CASAS)
Liberty Police Department:
General Info
(434) 592-4110
(434) 592-7641
Center for Multicultural
Enrichment (Center4ME)
Liberty Police Department:
Emergency Only
(434) 592-4020
(434) 592-3911
Christian Community Service Office
Liberty University Online
(434) 582-2325
(800) 424-9595
Computer Lab (ILRC)
Office of Student Leadership
(434) 582-2140
(434) 592-4138
Commuter Affairs
Parent and Family Connections Office
(434) 592-3067
(434) 582-2339
Dining Hall
Registrar’s Office
(434) 582-2262
(434) 592-5100
Donor Services
Student Accounts
(800) 368-3801
(888) 632-5551
Financial Aid
Student Activities
(888) 583-5704
(434) 592-3061
Hancock Welcome Center
Student Advocate Office
(434) 582-2064
(434) 582-7200
Housing Office
Student Care Office
(434) 592-4139
(434) 582-2651
Information Tech (IT) Support
Student Conduct Office
(866) 447-2869
(434) 582-2320
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