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Liberty Guide
Comprehensive advice and information for student success
About Liberty University
Parent and Family Connections
Academics
Undergraduate Admissions
Academic Department Contacts
College of Applied Studies & Academic Success
Career Center
Technology Resources at Liberty
Office of Student Leadership
Office of Student Housing
Liberty Dining by Sodexo
Campus Map
Campus Safety
Athletics
Student Activities Office
Alumni Relations
Transit Services
Commuter Services
Hancock Welcome Center
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Selah Yearbook
Additional Resources
Academic Calendar
Important Phone Numbers
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Parent and Family
Connections
About Liberty
University
In just over 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 residential campus
and online programs.
Currently in the midst of a $500 million
campus reconstruction, Liberty is using
its financial resources to build worldclass facilities and programs. But our
commitment goes deeper than just
building new classrooms; we are building
lives, remaining true to our original mission
of Training Champions for Christ.
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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 that at Liberty,
the values they instilled in their children
will not be undermined. We 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.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Fall Family Weekend
September 18–20, 2015
Experience Liberty with your student!
Details and registration at
Liberty.edu/Parents
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. 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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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 getting to know you in
the coming semesters!
Keeping you connected,
Theresa Dunbar
Director
Parent and Family Connections Office
Phone: (434) 582-2339
Email: parents@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/Parents
Facebook: Facebook.com/LibertyParents
Office Hours: Monday–Friday,
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
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School of Divinity
Academics
Our students are equipped to study,
understand, and apply the Word of God in
a variety of ministry environments. School
of Divinity graduates are engaged in fulltime ministry as pastors, youth ministers,
missionaries, and leaders in the United
States and around the world.
Students can study one of these majors
offered in the School of Divinity:
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Biblical & Theological Studies
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Christian Leadership & Church
Ministries
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Global Studies
College of Arts & Sciences
The College of Arts & Sciences consists
of many areas thought of as traditional
liberal arts. Though the disciplines are
diverse, each major emphasizes academic
excellence, effective teaching methods,
and professional development with a
Christ-centered perspective.
Departments within the college include:
At Liberty, your student
can study to become a
commercial jet pilot, a
graphic or interior designer,
a business professional, a
lawyer, a teacher, a pastor, or
a doctor. With more than 150
residential undergraduate
degree programs, Liberty is
sure to have a degree to fit and
fuel your student’s passions.
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Center for Creation Studies
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English & Modern Languages
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Family & Consumer Sciences
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History
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Mathematics
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Philosophy
School of Aeronautics
The School of Aeronautics trains
professionals in commercial, corporate,
and military aviation, using state-of-the-art
planes, equipment, and flight simulators.
Students are prepared to be leaders in
their field and to exhibit sound judgment,
a professional attitude, and a strong
Christian character.
School of Behavioral Sciences
The School of Behavioral Sciences exists
to promote an integrated understanding
of science, practice, and faith. Programs
prepare future graduates dedicated
to impacting the fields of psychology,
counseling, and social work within the
context of a commitment to scientific
competence and the demonstration
of best practices supported by a
Christian worldview.
The College of General Studies
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 necessary to help students succeed
in their chosen majors and careers. CGS
courses introduce students to a wide
variety of academic subjects, which
allows them to further develop a biblical
worldview while strengthening their
communication, math, and critical-thinking
skills.
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School of Business
Our business majors are distinguished
by their character, work ethic, and
Christian values. Students are
challenged intellectually and spiritually
by experienced professionals and have
a variety of opportunities for realworld training — both nationally and
internationally.
Helms School of Government
The Helms School of Government
prepares your student to understand and
articulate the biblical roots of our religious,
economic, and political liberties. Students
can major in government, international
relations, or criminal justice, and are
equipped as Christ-centered leaders,
able to apply God’s Word to every area
of life. Liberty also offers the Washington
Fellowship, allowing students to spend a
semester interning and networking in our
nation’s capital.
School of Communication &
Creative Arts
The School of Communication & Creative
Arts is broken into four departments:
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Cinematic Arts, Zaki Gordon Center
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Digital Media & Creative Arts
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Studio & Digital Arts
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Theatre Arts
Students study under distinguished
professors and gain firsthand experience
by working at Liberty’s many media
outlets, such as 90.9 The Light campus
radio, the Liberty Champion campus
newspaper, the Liberty Channel, Liberty
Flames Sports Network (LFSN), and
WTLU24, Liberty’s new 24-hour fullpower TV station. The Studio & Digital
Arts Department prepares students with
a theoretical and historical understanding
of studio art or graphic design and gives
them the practical skills they need to
work in these fields. The Cinematic
Arts department is designed to engage
students actively in the digital and media
delivery revolution that is transforming all
areas of contemporary culture. In addition,
the Department of Theatre Arts provides
instruction in the theory and practice of
theatre performance and production,
preparing students for success in their
personal and professional lives.
environments. 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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Sport Management
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Teacher Education
facility, comprised of two linked, 4-story
buildings, including a fine arts auditorium
with seating for up to 1,600 guests.
Departments within the School of Music
include:
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Center for Music & the
Performing Arts
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Center for Music & Worship
School of Health Sciences
The School of Health Sciences prepares
men and women to integrate current
scientific theory with a biblical worldview.
Areas of study include biology, chemistry,
exercise science, forensics, and wildlife
biology. Students can also prepare for
medical school by earning a degree in
biomedical sciences.
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. We offer the following
concentrations: computer, electrical,
industrial, and mechanical. The School
of Engineering has several programs
accredited by the Accreditation Board of
Engineering and Technology..
School of Education
Committed to developing professionals
with a Christian worldview, Liberty's
School of Education focuses on both
rigorous academics and practical
experience. Each program requires
specific field experience with an emphasis
on serving in a variety of diverse
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School of Nursing
School of Music
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 successful music
careers include Christian recording artist
Meredith Andrews and musician and
businessman TobyMac, among others.
The 2015-16 academic year will see the
completion of a new School of Music
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Liberty University's School of Nursing
provides more than 800 residential
students with a comprehensive clinical
experience as well as a foundation in
nursing skills, behavioral and social
sciences, and the liberal arts. Utilizing
innovative technology and encouraging
compassionate medical care, the School
of Nursing equips graduates from the
bachelor’s to the doctoral level to meet
both the physical and spiritual needs of
each patient.
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Academic Department
Contacts
Undergraduate
Admissions
The Admissions Office streamlines the enrollment
process for students. Admissions counselors
are available by phone, email, and chat.
Phone: (800) 543-5317
Email: admissions@liberty.edu
Website: LibertyU.com/Chat
College of Arts & Sciences
English & Modern Languages
School of Communication
& Creative Arts
(434) 592-3918
Cinematic Arts, Zaki Gordon Center
Family & Consumer Sciences
(434) 592-6200
(434) 592-3682
Digital Media & Communication Arts
History
(434) 582-2111
(434) 592-4366
Studio & Digital Arts
Mathematics
(434) 592-5900
(434) 582-2093
Theatre Arts
Philosophy
(434) 582-7078
(434) 592-4366
School of Divinity
Helms School of Government
Biblical & Theological Studies
(434) 592-3691
School of Behavioral Sciences
Counseling & Family Studies
(434) 592-4049
Psychology
(434) 592-4038
(434) 582-7919
Center for Apologetics
(434) 592-7769
Center for Global Engagement
(434) 592-6500
Center for Youth Ministries
(434) 582-2310
Global Studies
School of Business
(434) 592-6500
(434) 592-7321
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School of Education
School of Health Sciences
Sport Management
Biology/Chemistry
(434) 582-2110
(434) 582-2209
Teaching English as a
Second Language
Health Professions
(434) 582-2260
Public & Community Health
Teacher Education
(434) 592-4684
(434) 582-2336
(434) 582-2445
School of Engineering &
Computational Sciences
School of Nursing
(434) 582-2519
(434) 592-7150
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Liberty University
College of
Applied Studies &
Academic Success
The College of Applied Studies & Academic Success
(CASAS) employs full-time faculty and staff representing
several departments. CASAS helps students progress
academically by providing numerous support services.
Ten Ways CASAS Invests in Your Student:
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New Student Seminar (NSSR 101): Provides an introduction to Liberty’s
mission, Christian worldview, and academic expectations for new
Liberty students.
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Professional Advisors: Assigns advisors by major and provides
assistance transitioning to college. They review goals, guide students
through class registration, monitor graduation progress, and create
plans for academic and personal success.
Bruckner Learning Center (BLC) offers the following:
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University-wide academic support, including mentoring and
courses in college learning strategies
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Foundational math classes, instruction, and tutorial support
through the Math Emporium
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Tutoring/testing services
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Eagle Scholars Program: Provides mentoring and the opportunity to
develop leadership skills through community projects.
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Center for Writing & Languages (CWL): Offers free writing and language
tutoring services, as well as assistance in writing scholarly research
papers. It is the umbrella department for the Undergraduate Writing
Center, Online Writing Center, Graduate Writing Center, Foreign
Language Lab, Online Foreign Language Lab, and Spanish Writing
Center.
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Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS): Assists with academic
accommodations, offers an Assistive Technology Lab, and oversees the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.
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Technical Studies program: Allows students to add value to their
degrees through electives, a minor, or by earning an Associate of
Applied Science degree in specific skills, including plumbing, electrical,
welding, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC), and carpentry.
This program is certified by the National Center for Construction
Education and Research.
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Center for Digital Wellness: Provides a variety of resources on the
healthy use of technology.
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Individualized Programs of Study (IPS): Provides students with the
option to combine specializations in order to pursue a degree that is not
currently offered.
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Career Center: Offers career and education planning inventories,
résumé and cover letter assistance, mock job interviews, career fairs,
career counseling, internships, the Washington Fellowship, and a
nationwide job database called LUNETWORK.
Phone: (434) 592-4110
Email: casas@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/CASAS
Career Center
The Career Center provides comprehensive
professional development services to help your
student prepare for a career. Services include:
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Career assessment and counseling
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Resume-building exercises, such as job shadowing, networking,
and special events
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Job-search and interview training
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Internships and career fairs
Phone: (434) 592-4109
Email: careers@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/Careers
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Technology Resources
at Liberty
IT HELPDESK
IT MARKETPLACE
The HelpDesk provides technical
assistance and support for mobile devices,
computers, software, and gaming systems.
For more information, visit Liberty.edu/IT.
Liberty University’s online technology
store provides discounts on Dell, Lenovo,
and Apple products. For more information,
visit Liberty.edu/ITMarketplace and click
on your favorite vendor to view all current
promotions.
Walk-In Hours:
Green Hall, Room 1539
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
DeMoss Hall, Room 2184
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Remote Support Line:
Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–Midnight
Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m.–Midnight
(866) 447-2869
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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
CENTER (TEC)
The Technology Education Center offers
certification tests and training taught by
our accredited instructors to help meet
professional and educational goals. For
more information, visit Liberty.edu/TEC.
OFFICE 365 IS FREE
Liberty’s Information Technology is excited
to provide Office 365 to all enrolled
students free of charge. The latest version
of this software is available to download at
Liberty.edu/Office365.
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Office of Student
Leadership
Office of Student
Housing
The purpose of the Office of
Student Leadership is to develop
the relational, leadership,
and ministry skills of student
leaders, enhancing their
ability to effectively lead in
any organizational structure.
Wednesday: Their WORK will be
productive (fruitful) for the Lord
Every on-campus student at Liberty has
multiple student leaders in their hall.
These students are committed to making
sure every student is:
Sunday: Their WORSHIP of the Lord will
be powerful
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Loved
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Cared for
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Prayed with
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Spiritually discipled
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*.
Pray that:
Monday: They will know the WILL OF GOD
Tuesday: Their WALK will be worthy and
pleasing before the Lord
Thursday: Their WISDOM will increase
about God
Friday: They will WITHSTAND trials and
temptations
Saturday: Their WITNESS for the Lord will
be strong
* “For this reason, since the day we
heard about you, we have not stopped
praying for you. We continually ask
God to fill you with the knowledge of
His will through all the wisdom and
understanding that the Spirit gives,
so that you may live a life worthy of
the Lord and please Him in every
way: bearing fruit in every good work,
growing in the knowledge of God, being
strengthened with all power according
to His glorious might so that you may
have great endurance and patience…”
- Colossians 1:9-11
Phone: (434) 592-4138
Email: studentleadership@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/OSL
Liberty University’s Office of
Student Housing coordinates
on-campus room assignments
and facilitates off-campus
living requests. Ensuring safe,
secure, and clean residence
halls, Student Housing
communicates with other
university departments to
maintain quality 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.
Phone: (434) 592-4139
Email: housing@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/StudentHousing
Students have numerous accommodations
to choose from, such as traditional-style
hall housing, quad-living residences,
apartment-style living, and the new
centrally located 9-story Residential
Commons. Each type of residence
hall offers a different experience. Visit
Liberty.edu/StudentHousing for details.
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Liberty
Dining by
Sodexo
Liberty Dining offers multiple
locations, a comprehensive
catering department, fun
events, and concession stands
at major sporting events. With
the help of an experienced
executive chef and a registered
dietitian, Sodexo provides
healthy and delicious dining
options for your student.
Meal swipes are used in the dining hall,
which is open all day; Bonus Meals can
be used at several on-campus locations
to redeem a meal at no extra cost. Flames
Cash is accepted at all dining locations
on campus as well as many popular offcampus sites. Many locations also offer a
Flames Cash discount.
All resident students are enrolled in
Freedom Dining, and commuter students
are encouraged to purchase a meal
plan to save time and money while on
and off campus. For a complete list and
description of meal plans, please visit
LibertyDining.com.
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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Simply to Go (DeMoss, The
Center for Medical and Health
Sciences, and Tilley)
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SubConnection (DeMoss, Tilley)
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Doc’s Food on Demand / Doc’s
Gourmet To Go (East)
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Jamba Juice (David’s Place, East)
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Fresh Market (Tilley)
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Dunkin’ Donuts / Baskin Robbins
(Residential Commons I)
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Pizza Hut (Jerry Falwell Library)
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Starbucks (Tilley, Jerry Falwell
Library, and the Liberty Bookstore)
Sushi (Jerry Falwell
Library, Simply To Go)
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Brioche Dorée (Jerry Falwell Library)
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Natural! (Tilley)
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Fresh Market (Tilley)
Bistro 71 Express
(David’s Place, East)
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Chick-fil-A (Tilley)
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Wholly Habaneros (Tilley)
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Bella Trattoria (Tilley)
Liberty University
Phone: (434) 582-2262
Email: libertydining@liberty.edu
Website: LibertyDining.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/LibertyDining
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Campus Map
The map of Liberty’s campus below will help you navigate important
buildings, schools, and offices. View the most updated version online at
Liberty.edu/Map.
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Campus Safety
The Liberty University Police
Department (LUPD) provides a
safe and secure environment
on campus. LUPD has officers
on duty 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. Police officers
have the same responsibilities
and 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. In case of
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an emergency, students should have
a dedicated speed dial for the LUPD
Emergency phone number.
Additionally, an emergency campus alert
system is used to notify students of critical
situations on campus. We strongly suggest
all members of the Liberty family to sign
up for these notifications on the LUPD
website. Campus parking information can
also be obtained there.
Nonemergency Phone: (434) 592-7641
Emergency Phone: (434) 592-3911
Email: lupd@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/LUPD
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Athletics
Liberty students compete in 35 Club
Sports teams on campus. These teams
allow students to contend at the collegiate
level without NCAA status.
Phone: (434) 592-3957
Email: clubsports@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/ClubSports
Intramural Sports
Liberty has 20 NCAA Division I
athletic programs:
Men’s Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Indoor Track & Field
Outdoor Track & Field
Soccer
Tennis
Women’s Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Indoor Track & Field
Outdoor Track & Field
Soccer
Softball
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Liberty Athletics has won 11 Sasser
Cup titles in the past 17 years, more
than 140 NCAA Division I conference
championships, and six NCAA Division I
individual national titles.
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Club Sports
Men’s Sports
Archery
Beach Volleyball
Crew
Cycling
Disc Golf
Equestrian
Gymnastics
Hockey (Div. I, II, and III)
Lacrosse
Racquetball
Ski & Snowboarding
Tae Kwon Do
Triathlon
Ultimate
Volleyball
Wrestling
Paintball
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, flag football, and many more.
Phone: (434) 592-3145
Website: Liberty.edu/CampusRec
Student Activities schedules more
than 100 events throughout the
school year, including concerts,
movie nights, trail races, trips, and
major events such as Coffeehouse
and Block Party. Student Activities
exists to connect your student with
their friends, their campus, and
their culture — all for free or at a
significant discount.
Women’s Sports
Archery
Beach Volleyball
Crew
Cycling
Disc Golf
Equestrian
Figure Skating
Gymnastics
Racquetball
Ski & Snowboarding
Synchronized Skating
Tae Kwon Do
Triathlon
Ultimate
Hockey (Div. I and II)
Liberty University
Student
Activities
Office
Phone: (434) 592-3061
Email: studentactivities@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/SA
Facebook: Facebook.com/
LUStudentActivities
Twitter/Instagram: @LibertySA
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Transit Services
Alumni Relations
With more than 200,000 Liberty University alumni
around the world, the Alumni Relations Office is
continuously keeping Liberty graduates connected.
Through special events, email, local alumni chapters,
and social media, the office ensures alumni never
feel out of the loop. You and your student can expect
the same network of support after graduation.
Phone: (800) 628-7973
Email: alumni@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/Alumni
Facebook: Facebook.com/LibertyUniversityAlumni
Office: Green Hall, Room 2959
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Homecoming Weekend
October 23–24, 2015
Details and registration at Liberty.edu/Homecoming.
Liberty University Transit
Services makes campus and
the surrounding community
accessible to students,
greatly reducing the need
for personal vehicles.
Services include:
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Service to satellite parking areas
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Shuttles to Roanoke airport,
Lynchburg airport, and Amtrak and
Greyhound depots by reservation
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Rental cars available on campus
provided by Zipcar
Phone: (434) 592-3640
Email: transit@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/Transit
On- and off-campus bus routes
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Hancock
Welcome Center
Commuter
Services
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 be eligible and
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.
Phone: (434) 592-3067
Email: commuter@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/Commuters
Named in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Sydney
Hancock, the Hancock Welcome Center
provides guests with a comfortable
place to meet with representatives from
Residential and Online Admissions, Online
Advising, Financial Aid, Student Accounts,
and the Registrar’s Office.
Phone: (434) 582-2064
Email: visitorscenter@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/VisitUs
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.
Family Educational
Rights and
Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) requires Liberty to have 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 Liberty.edu/FERPA for more information.
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Additional Resources
Selah Yearbook
Selah Yearbook chronicles the academic year’s
activities and events, remarkable student stories,
athletic exploits, and campus upgrades. It also
contains a full list of resident and online graduates.
The yearbook is only $35 and can be shipped FREE to your home or
picked up over the summer. Visit Liberty.edu/Yearbook for details.
Student Service Center
Student Advocate Office
The Student Service Center houses the
offices of Financial Aid, Student Accounts,
and the Registrar. These offices help
students and parents find answers to their
questions by referring them to the correct
office. The Student Service Center also
offers free notary services to students,
faculty, and staff. Call or email to make an
appointment.
The Student Advocate Office (SAO) offers
assistance with any questions or concerns
you or your student may encounter at
Liberty. Services include financial aid
guidance, scholarship assistance,
general account review, problem
solving, and more.
Phone: (434) 592-5100
Website: Liberty.edu/StudentServiceCenter
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Phone: (434) 582-7200
Emailing: sao@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/SAO
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Liberty University Online
Pioneering distance education since 1985,
Liberty University is now the nation’s
fifth largest university. With more than
200 online areas of study, Liberty offers
programs from the certificate to doctoral
level. Combining excellence, a Christian
mission, low student-to-professor ratios,
and a variety of free support services,
Liberty prepares students to graduate
ready to launch their careers.
Jerry Falwell Library
The 4-story, 170,000-square-foot Jerry
Falwell Library is a state-of-the-art facility
that has quickly become a cornerstone
of campus life, perfect for quiet studying,
group sessions, and scholarly research.
The 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 digital learning resources,
including:
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An Active Learning Classroom
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Touch-screen tables
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Software and equipment for
collaborative projects
More than 30 group study rooms
Phone: (434) 582-2220
Website: Liberty.edu/Library
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Liberty’s online programs offer:
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Tuition rates among the lowest in
the nation
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Flexible eight-week course format
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Business, education, and nursing
programs ranked among the top in
the nation
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Specialized service to our military
students — the university is
consistently ranked as a top military
friendly school
Phone: (866) 584-7231
Website: LUOnline.com
Card Services
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. All
Liberty University
students are required to have a Flames
Pass. Once Financial Check-In (FCI) is
completed, students can request their
Flames Pass online by visiting our website.
Once a student completes FCI for the first
time, a Higher One debit card — Liberty’s
banking partner used to disburse student
account refunds — is sent to their mailing
address. After the student receives their
Higher One card, they should follow the
enclosed instructions to activate the
card online for their 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.”
Phone: (434) 582-7771
Website: Liberty.edu/CardServices
Liberty Post Office
The Liberty Post Office is located in
Green Hall near the Health Services
entrance and is open Monday–Friday,
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. The post office is
closed for Convocation.
Phone: (434) 582-2264, Option 4
Email: lupo@liberty.edu
Website: 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.
Phone: (434) 592-4020
Email: center4me@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/Center4Me
Facebook: Facebook.com/LUCenter4ME
International Student Center (ISC)
Liberty’s residential campus is home to
students from 90 nations. The ISC staff,
located in DeMoss Hall, Room 2003, helps
international students transition to life
in the U.S. and provides services in the
following areas:
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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
Phone: (434) 592-4118
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Email: isc@liberty.edu
Website: Liberty.edu/International
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Academic Calendar
Thursday–Friday, Oct. 8–9
• Fall Break
Thursday, Dec. 24
• Final grades due
Friday, Nov. 20
• Last day to withdraw from an
undergraduate class with a “W”
Monday–Friday, Dec. 28–Jan. 15
• Winter Intersession
• Thanksgiving vacation begins after
last class
• Dining hall closes after dinner
Monday–Friday, Nov. 23–27
• Thanksgiving vacation
Wednesday, Dec. 9
• Last day of classes
• Last day to withdraw from a graduate
class with a “W”
Thursday, Dec. 10
• Reading Day
Friday–Wednesday, Dec. 11–16
• Final exams
FIRST SEMESTER –
Fall 2015
Wednesday–Thursday, Aug. 19–20
• Residence halls open for new students
• (Staggered arrival; new students will
be emailed with specific time frame)
• Dining halls open at noon on
Wednesday for new students
• Enrollment assistance for new, transfer,
and former undergraduate students
Thursday–Friday, Aug. 20–21
• New Student Seminar – Required
for all new students (transfer and
incoming freshmen)
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Friday, Aug. 21
• Residence halls open for returning
students at 1 p.m.
• Dining hall opens at noon for returning
students
Friday, Dec. 18
• Final exam makeup day
• Fall semester ends
• Residence halls close at noon
• Dining hall closes after dinner
Monday, Aug. 24
• Classes begin, 8:15 a.m.
Monday–Friday, Aug. 24–28
• Add/Drop Week
Friday, Aug. 28
• Last day to add or drop a class
until 4 p.m.
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Friday, Jan. 15
• Residence halls open for returning
students at 1 p.m.
• Dining hall opens at noon for returning
students
Thursday–Friday, Jan. 14–15
• New Student Seminar – Required for
all new students (transfer and incoming
freshmen)
Monday, Jan. 18
• Classes begin, 8:15 a.m.
Monday, March 28
• Easter Holiday – No Classes
Thursday–Tuesday, May 5–May 10
• Final Examinations
Wednesday, March 30
• Annual Assessment Day
Wednesday, May 11
• Residence halls close at noon
Friday, April 15
• Last day to withdraw from an
undergraduate class with a “W”
Friday, May 13
• Baccalaureate Service
Tuesday, May 3
• Last day of classes
• Last day to withdraw from a graduate
class with a “W”
Monday–Friday, Jan. 18–22
• Add/Drop Week
SECOND SEMESTER –
Spring 2016
Wednesday, May 4
• Reading Day
• Spring semester ends
Saturday, May 14
• Commencement
• Dining hall closes after breakfast
Friday, May 20
• Final grades due
Friday, Jan. 22
• Last day to add or drop a class until
4 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 11
• Faculty Return
Friday, March 11
• Spring Break begins after last class
Thursday, Jan. 14
• Residence halls open for new students
• Dining halls open at noon for new
students
• Enrollment Assistance for new,
transfer, and former undergraduate
students
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• Dining hall closes after dinner
Monday–Friday, March 14–18
• Spring Break
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Important Phone
Numbers
Admissions
Career Center
(800) 543-5317
(434) 592-4109
Athletics/Tickets
Center for Multicultural
Enrichment (Center4ME)
(434) 582-SEAT (7328)
(434) 592-4020
Bruckner Learning Center
(434) 582-2226
Christian Community Service Office
(434) 582-2325
Campus Health Services
(434) 200-6370
Card Services Office
College of Applied Studies &
Academic Success (CASAS)
(434) 592-4110
(434) 582-7771
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Liberty Police Department: General Info
Registrar’s Office
(434) 592-7641
(434) 592-5100
Liberty Police Department:
Emergency Only
Student Accounts Office
(888) 632-5551
(434) 592-3911
Student Activities
Liberty University Online
(434) 592-3061
(800) 424-9595
Student Advocate Office
Office of Student Housing
(434) 582-7200
(434) 592-4139
Student Care Office
Office of Student Leadership
(434) 582-2651
(434) 592-4138
Student Conduct Office
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Computer Lab (ILRC)
Hancock Welcome Center
(434) 582-2140
(434) 582-2064
Commuter Services
Information Technology (IT) Support
(434) 592-3067
(866) 447-2869
Dining Hall
International Student Office
(434) 582-2262
(434) 592-4118
Donor Services
Jerry Falwell Library
(800) 368-3801
(434) 592-3362
Financial Aid
Liberty University Bookstore
(888) 583-5704
(434) 582-2316
Liberty University
Parent and Family Connections Office
(434) 582-2320
(434) 582-2339
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