Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
• Dr. Douglas Mann– Director of The Graduate School at Liberty University &
LU Online Associate Dean for the college of Arts and Sciences
• Dr. Ron Godwin– Vice Chancellor & Acting Provost
• Dr. Ron Hawkins – Vice Provost for The Graduate School and Online
Programs
• Nathan Habecker– Financial Aid
• Larry Shackleton – Vice President for Administrative
Information Management/Registrar
• Robert Jarman– Student Accounts
• Larry Provost – Director of Commuter Affairs
• Pat Faulkinberry- Liberty One Card Office
• 10 MINUTE BREAK
• Nicole Coldren– Residential Graduate Admissions/New Enrollment
• Nicole Coldren– Graduate International Advisor
• Mike Floyd – Director of Residential Graduate Student Affairs
• Randy Miller – Library and Research
• Dr. Emily Heady- Graduate Writing Center
• Clint Melton – Assistant Director of the Career Center

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
• FAFSA – www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Stafford Loans, Grad PLUS loans
• Dropping or withdrawing from classes: Aid will change
• ASIST – check financial aid awards, messages, documents needed and more

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010

• One Stop Shop
– Registrar
– Financial Aid
– Student Accounts
Hours
8:30 – 4:30 every day we have classes

Registrar’s Office Responsibilities
• Scheduling of Classes
• Class Registration
• Recording of Grades
• Academic Standing
• Degree Audits
• Commencement

• Class Registration is via the Web
• Late October for Spring Registration
• Late March for Fall Registration
• Add/Drop Week
• Last Date to Withdraw from a Class is the last day of classes

• High standard
• Professor makes decision
• F Grade is posted
• Appeal process
• Class can be repeated but grade can not be removed
• Only one chance

• In writing
• Up until the last day of class
• Grades will be posted with “W” grade

• www.liberty.edu/academics/registrar
• Routine Tasks
• Registration
• Calendars
• Catalogs
• Commencement

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Student Account Responsibilities
• Process Payments
• Provide Counsel
• Process Refunds
• Issue Monthly Bills
• Cash Personal Checks
• Commuter Meal Plans
• Assist with Financial Check-In and Book Voucher Advances

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Accessing Information on ASIST
Our online services include:
“Student Account”
“Make A Payment”
“Financial Check-In”

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Financial Check-In
Complete Financial Check-In online through ASIST.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Financial Check-In
• ALL students must complete Financial Check-In
online each semester.
• This includes those receiving financial aid, loans, scholarships or payments that result in a credit
balance.
Attendance, schedule, housing, and financial arrangements are confirm through Financial
Check In.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Financial Check-In
• Upon registration for each semester.
• Deadlines for each upcoming semester are posted to the Splash page and listed on the Student
Accounts web site.
• It is the student’s responsibility to resolve all
Financial Check-In issues by deadlines.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
If the Financial Check-In Deadline is Missed
• Subject to losing Resident Housing assignment and
class schedule.
• Student will have to re-register, and may not be able to get courses all courses reinstated.
• $125 late check-in fee

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Installment Payments are Automatic
Payment plans with installments will automatically
be drafted from the bank account or credit card information entered on the system.
Students are contacted by LU email and telephone regarding all draft issues.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Installment Adjustments
• Will be needed whenever there is a change on the student account as shown in Financial Check-In.
• It is the student’s responsibility to check the
Financial Check-In area of ASIST monthly, at least 5 days prior to scheduled payments.
• Payments will NOT be adjusted automatically. The system will always draft the last confirmed amount.
The new draft amount must be confirmed by the student through Financial Check-In.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Refund Process
BEFORE REFUND IS RECEIVED, STUDENT MUST:
• Register refund preference with Liberty ONE according to the instructions provided with the new ID card choosing from the following options:
• Activate the card as a free debit card account and have all credit balances refunded to that account. (FASTEST METHOD)
• Have the money refunded via electronic funds transfer to the student’s checking account.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Refund Process
(continued)
We have two refund processes:
• AUTOMATED (preferred) - 3 business days from the day the loan money is credited to the student account.
• MANUAL - Student need to refund request in writing by email, letter, FAX or in person at our cashier counter. 10-
14 days (email is preferred): email sent to: studentrefunds@liberty.edu

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Receiving the Refund
WE CAN ASSURE STUDENT THAT THE REFUND WILL
BE RECEIVED WITHIN THE FEDERAL STANDARD
OF 14 DAYS FROM THE TIME THE CREDIT
APPEARS ON THE STUDENT’S ACCOUNT.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
The Refund Recipient
• PLUS Loan: The parent, unless they have authorized Student Accounts in writing that the student can have the refund.
• All Other Loans: The student.
• Overpayment: The student submits written request with payee name and address.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Bills
• The bill will be sent on or about the 26th of each month via email.
• Finance charges of 12% APR will be charged to any unpaid balances starting in October.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Book Voucher
Available only if the student has a Credit on
the student’s account (as viewed in
Financial Check-In) and choose not to wait for a refund.
Otherwise, books can be purchased directly from the bookstore or other sources.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Processing the Book Voucher
• Log onto ASIST
• Choose Financial Check-In
• Choose year and term (i.e. – Fall ‘10)
• Go to Book Voucher link
• CAUTION: The amount entered cannot be changed, increased, or removed.

• Give students the opportunity to address fees that have been assessed to their account that they wish to dispute.
• Financial Check-In must be completed for the current term.
• All supportive documentation must be included with the appeal as attachments.
• Must have been a university error.

www.liberty.edu/studentaccounts

• Fees that can be Appealed:
– $125.00 Late Check-In Fee
– $35.00 Returned Payment Fee
– $79.00 Transportation Fee
– $265.00 Activity Fee
• An appeal must be submitted within 30 days of billing/notification.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Key Contacts
Email: studentaccounts@liberty.edu
Phone: 434-592-5100 or Toll Free at 888-632-5551
Fax: 434-582-2620

North Campus
Tilley Student Center
2 nd Floor www.liberty.edu/commuter commuter@liberty.edu
434.592.3067

www.liberty.edu/commuter
• Spiritual Support
• Moving Off-Campus
• Find a Place to Live
• Commuter Resources
• Campus Connections
• Lynchburg Community
• Contact Info
• FAQ

www.liberty.edu/apartmentfinder
Please be aware that the City of Lynchburg allows only three (3) unrelated people to occupy a dwelling.

Monday, November 1, 2010
11am-3pm
DeMoss Hall
• 15+ Exhibitors
• Free food and giveaways!

Crime Prevention Specialist
Lynchburg Police Department
(
434) 455-6145

What if…
• Someone breaks in and steals my stuff?
• Fire or water damages my apartment and my stuff?
• My dog bites my neighbor?
• A friend sprains his ankle while visiting on my property?
Consider protecting your stuff with
Renter’s Insurance for the small price of a pizza a month.
ALLSTATE, STATE FARM, NSSI.COM & OTHERS

www.liberty.edu/onlinestudentcenter
•Buy & Sell Books,
Furniture, Cars, etc..

http://libertydining.com

Ride the GLTC bus for FREE anywhere in Lynchburg, with your
Flames Pass!

NEW! COMMUTER BUS ROUTES
• www.liberty.edu/transit
Direct Service to:
 Cornerstone
 Walden Pond
 Old Mill
 Forestbrook
 County Green

Park your car at one of the following locations and step off the bus on campus.
Available from:
 The Plaza ( Memorial Avenue ) ( Bus 4F )
 Macy’s ( River Ridge Mall ) ( Bus 4F )
 LU Residential Annex ( Odd Fellows Rd ) ( Bus L3 )
DOOR-TO-DOOR CONVENIENCE
NO COST
(Must register)
Learn more: www.liberty.edu/transit

• Best parking on campus!
• Lower vehicle registration fee
• Save up to $800 per year
• Carpool hangtags used on any vehicles registered
www.liberty.edu/transit

Where: Legacy at Linden Park
When: Monday, October 25, 2010
6:00pm-7:00pm
FREE FOOD & DRINKS

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT

COMMUTER MENTORING PROGRAM
For students looking to go deeper with God while meeting with a mature Christian on a weekly basis.
Participating churches include:
 Thomas Road Baptist Church
 Timberlake Baptist Church
 Hyland Heights Baptist Church
 Blue Ridge Community Church
To get involved, e-mail commuter@liberty.edu

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
• Located just inside the Campus North student entrance.
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 434-582-7771

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
– The official campus ID card, must present valid government issued photo ID to pick up the card.
– Flames Cash, meal plans, student activities, LaHaye Student Center, athletic events, LU Transit, LU Post Office, ILRC
– The replacement cost is $25.00

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Flames Cash is a declining balance account. Any funds deposited into this account can be spent with any participating merchant both on and off campus.
For a complete listing of participating merchants visit www.liberty.edu/cardservices .
COMING SPRING 2011
Students will use Flames Cash to print on campus
All resident student book vouchers will be deposited into Flames
Cash
SNACK
VENDING

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Liberty Higher
One Card
-Higher One is the banking partner used by the university to disburse refunds
-Every Liberty University student is issued a Higher One card
-The card is the tool needed to select a refund preference
-There are two refund options available:
1. EASY REFUND (Open the OneAccount): an FDIC insured checking account . The Higher One card serves as the DEBIT card to use anywhere DEBIT MasterCard is accepted.
Four ATM’s on campus.
2. ACH TRANSFER (Transfer to another bank): Refunds will be electronically deposited into your existing bank account.

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010

Nicole Coldren
2668 Campus North (Resident Enrollment Area) residentgraduate@liberty.edu
Welcome to Liberty University!

Registration and Administrative
Process – Graduate Resident Students
• Admissions through first-time registration
•Registration and all other administrative issues
after your first enrollment is complete
– Student Service Center (FA, Registrar, Student Accounts)
•Utilize your faculty advisor for course planning throughout your program

International Student Orientation
• Saturday, August 21st
• 1:00 - 5:00 PM
• DeMoss Hall – Room 1090
• This is Required!

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
wmfloyd@liberty.edu
434-592-4080
Campus North 1580

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
• Where do I go for Important
Student Information?
– www.liberty.edu/gradstudentaffairs
– This page you will find information to help you get accustomed to life as a student.
– The page includes a section on complaint procedures and a section on the Code of
Honor

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010

• Homepage: www.liberty.edu/library
• Quarter-of-a-million books cataloged in
LUCAS
• Electronic books via NetLibrary and other e-book providers
• Over 200 subscription databases
• Over 33,000 electronic journals
• Extended reference consultations

• APA, MLA, Turabian sample pages
• Worldcat provides citations for books, Ebsco databases for periodicals
APA
Towns, E. L., & McIntosh, G. (2004). Evaluating
the church growth movement: 5 views. Grand
Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
Turabian
Towns, Elmer L., and Gary McIntosh. Evaluating
the Church Growth Movement: 5 Views.
Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004.

• Use EZ Proxy for off-campus access to subscription resources
• Use journal finder to find specific journals when you have a citation
• Use interlibrary loan to obtain materials from other libraries – first time users must create an
ILLiad account
• As a graduate student, you may check out up to
35 books for 30 days
• You will publish your thesis in our new Digital
Commons

• One-on-one tutoring
• Documentation help
• Grammar help
• Research help
• In-class presentations
• E-mail quick answers

• Diagnose and treat your primary writing problems
• Provide in-depth, interactive conversations with tutors trained in writing pedagogy and other graduate disciplines
• Seek to teach writing skills (rather than writing for you)
• Support and augment the efforts of your professors

• Proofread
• Contradict LU faculty
• Rewrite your work
• Encourage passive learning
• Focus only on grades

To schedule a consultation, choose one of the following options:
• Come by Campus North 1877
• Call 592-4727
• E-mail graduatewriting@liberty.edu
• Visit www.liberty.edu/graduatewritingcenter

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010

Resume Workshop :
1 st , 3 rd & 5 th weeks of every month-Tuesday at 4:00pm
2 nd & 4 th weeks of every month- Wednesdays at 11:30am
Professional Etiquette Workshop
Monday, November 1 st at 4:00pm
Financial Workshop
Thursday, October 7 th at 4:00pm
Huff Stewart and Carlton-Justin Victor

Job Searching/Networking Workshop
Thursday, September 23rd at 4:00pm
Monday, November 15 th at 4:00pm
Speed Interviewing Workshop
Thursday, September 9 th from 4:00pm-5:00pm at North
Campus
Tuesday, November 9 th from 4:00pm-5:00pm at North Campus
Advanced Resume Workshop:*
This workshop is only for those who have gone to a regular resume workshop or has had a meeting one-on-one with a critique.
Thursday October 14 th at 4:00pm

• Career Direct / Career Assessment
• Job Search and Research
• Resume Assistance
• Internships and Experience
• Interviewing / Mock Interviews
• Networking
• Branding

Graduate Orientation – Fall 2010
Department Sessions – Campus North
Departmental Breakout Session Schedule – 10:45 AM-12:45 PM
History
Seminary
Communication
CN 1881
CN 1500
CN 1886
Counseling CN 1491
English
Seminary Graduate Programs*
*Includes MA in Religious Studies, MA in Global
Apologetics and Ph.D. in Theology and
Apologetics
CN 1960
CN 1500 and then later in 1945
Sport Management CN 1953