Check your Liberty email at least twice a week where you’ll receive important information about life at Liberty!
Connect with us on Instagram! @LibertyUWelcomeSpring23
Complete your Orientation Course (more details on Page 5).
Check out the Office of Residence Life’s suggestions for starting your packing list.
Check out computers and software for classes through the IT Marketplace.
Complete the Flames Pass application by Dec. 27 to have your Flames Pass mailed to you.
Preorder textbooks through our Barnes & Noble bookstore.
Complete your Student Health Record form.
Connect with your Professional Advisor to talk through your academic and career goals.
As a new student, you will be required to participate in an online orientation course using Canvas. This 6-module course is an excellent resource that will help set you up for success in college. Students will be added to the course upon completing Financial Check-In and must complete the course by Jan. 11. If you have any questions about the course, please email CASAS@liberty.edu.
Men’s DII Hockey Game vs. Rowan University LaHaye Ice Center
Dorm sweet dorm! Get settled into your new Liberty home.
International Student Orientation Welcome, students from all around the world! This session provides an opportunity for international students to learn more about life at Liberty.
Parent & Family Session
Join the Parent and Family Connections Office and leaders from across campus to discuss how the university will support you and your family during your time at Liberty.
Doughnuts with the Deans Meet the dean of your academic school.
New Student Convocation
Join the Office of Spiritual Development for your first Convocation as a Liberty Student! Academic Welcome Session Attend an Academic Welcome Session to meet faculty, staff, and other students from your school. If you are undecided, use this time to visit a school you are interested in.
Transfer Social Meet other transfer students. Pizza will be provided.
Sessions from 1-2 P.M.
DeMoss Hall
College of Arts & Sciences — Room 1166
Helms School of Government — Room 4152
School of Aeronautics — Room 1134
School of Behavioral Sciences — Room 3152
School of Communications & the Arts — Room 1284
School of Education — Room 1332
School of Engineering — Room 3064
School of Nursing — Room 1286
Freedom Tower School of Divinity — Room 1510
School of Business
School of Business — Room 2830
Center for Natural Sciences
School of Health Sciences — Rooms 256 & 257
Center for Music and the Worship Arts
School of Music — Room 180
We welcome hundreds of international students from around the world. The events below help international students transition comfortably to Liberty.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11
5:30-7:30 P.M. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WELCOME DINNER Montview Student Union, Alumni Ballroom
THURSDAY, JAN. 12
8 A.M.12:30 P.M. ORIENTATION SESSION DeMoss Hall, Grand Lobby
11:20 A.M.12:30 P.M. INTERNATIONAL PARENT SESSION DeMoss Hall, Room 1332
12:30-1:30 P.M. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LUNCH The Food Court at Reber-Thomas 1:30-3:30 P.M. TOUR OF LIBERTY’S CAMPUS Meet at the International Student Center
FRIDAY, JAN. 13
3-4 P.M. INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE WELCOME MIXER International Student Center 4-6 P.M. INDOOR SOCCER GAME Thomas Indoor Soccer Center
Student Activities offers more than 70 events each school year, including concerts, movies, open mic nights, and campus favorites such as Coffeehouse and After Party. We want to connect you to your friends, your campus, and your culture.
Transfer Evaluations assists students with transfer credit from previous institutions and reviews degree completion plans, showing what credit is awarded and how that credit fulfills various degree requirements. An onsite representative and on-call evaluator will be available during the following hours:
Student Services Center in Green Hall
Monday-Friday, 8 A.M.-5 P.M.
Contact Transfer Evaluations at undergradtransfer@liberty.edu or gradtransfer@liberty.edu.
This office assists students in completing their Student Health Form.
• Please complete the Student Health Form prior to the end of the first week of classes (Add/Drop Week) to avoid receiving the $50 late fee.
A-Wing of Residential Commons III
Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M.-5 P.M.
Contact the Student Health Center at studenthealthrecords@liberty.edu or (434) 592-7770
This office assists students with connecting to technology on campus, resolving computer-related issues, and troubleshooting technology issues related to courses and classrooms.
Both HelpDesk locations will be available for walk-in support from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. without an appointment. Additionally, call-in support will be available during the following hours:
Monday-Friday, 7 A.M.-midnight
Saturday, 10 A.M.-6 P.M. Sunday, 1 P.M.-midnight
Students can also visit Liberty.edu/InformationServices to find helpful information, request assistance, and shop the IT Marketplace for computers ahead of classes starting.
This office assists new students with setting up their class schedules, understanding the Course Registration Tool, and resourcing/answering career and academic questions.
DeMoss Hall, Room 1100
Monday-Friday, 8 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
Contact Professional Advising at CASAS@liberty.edu or (434) 592-4202. Learn more at Liberty.edu/CASAS/Advising.
Residence Life exists to provide students with a quality living experience while they’re on campus. This office helps students with room assignments, room changes, and facility needs, including maintenance requests, bed buyouts, and loft kits. The Office of Residence Life works closely with the students who are serving as Resident Assistants to support students’ holistic development.
• Be sure to complete Financial Check-In and select your housing as early as you’re able to. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have!
Residential Commons II, Terrace Level Lobby
Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M.-5 P.M.
Contact the Office of Residence Life at residencelife@liberty.edu or (434) 592-4139.
Campus Recreation is comprised of a wide variety of recreational facilities and programs that serve to enhance the overall well-being of the Liberty University community. All Campus Recreation facilities and programs are available for free or at a low cost to Liberty residential students who have completed Financial Check-In. Campus Recreation exists to help connect individuals socially, challenge them physically, and provide educational opportunities. We hope you will join us!
Liberty.edu/CampusRec | @LibertyCampusRec | @LUCampusRec
LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center
Liberty.edu/LaHaye-Rec
Thursday-Friday | 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday | 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday | 1-10:30 p.m.
LaHaye Aquatic Center
Thursday-Friday | 5:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday | 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday | 1-10:30 p.m.
LaHaye Rock Wall
Thursday-Friday | 2-10:30 p.m. Saturday | Noon-6 p.m. Sunday | Closed
David’s Place Fitness Center Liberty.edu/DavidsPlace Thursday-Friday | 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday | 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday | 1-8 p.m.
David’s Place Pool Closed for the season
Liberty Mountain Gun Club
Liberty.edu/LMGC
Thursday-Friday | Closed Saturday | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.* Sunday | 2-6 p.m.*
*Hours by appointment only. Please visit the website to learn more.
Montview Bowling Alley
Liberty.edu/Bowling Thursday | 1-11 p.m. Friday | 1 p.m.-Midnight Saturday | Noon-Midnight Sunday | 1-11 p.m.
Montview Game Room Liberty.edu/MVGR Thursday | Noon-11 p.m. Friday | Noon-Midnight Saturday | Noon-Midnight Sunday | 1-11 p.m.
Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre Liberty.edu/Snowflex Thursday-Friday | 3-10 p.m. Saturday | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday | Noon-6 p.m. The Barrick-Falwell lodge opens at 9 a.m. during the week.
Hydaway Outdoor Center
Liberty.edu/Hydaway
Thursday-Friday | Noon-7 p.m. Saturday | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday | 1-7 p.m.
Equestrian Center Liberty.edu/Equestrian Thursday-Friday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday | Closed Visiting hours only. Trail rides and riding lessons must be scheduled in advance.
As you prepare to move in, you will notice that one or two RAs are assigned to your hall. They are there to get to know you and help you grow. You will have opportunities to build community through sitting as a hall at Convocation, grabbing a meal together with your brother or sister dorm, and attending many exciting hall events! There are four mandatory Hall Meetings a semester, with many halls having optional Hall Meetings on a weekly basis. This is an intentional time for your hall to build rapport, grow, and hear important announcements or reminders. Residence Life believes that RAs are uniquely positioned to be a positive influence, now and later. We encourage you to get to know the leadership on your hall as we have been waiting for your arrival. Welcome home!
LU Shepherd: Your Resident Shepherd (RS) and Community Group Leader (CGL)
LU Shepherd is the pastoral arm of Liberty University. It is comprised of men and women with a diverse background of ministry experiences who oversee the peer-to-peer accountability structure of community groups. These groups are led by Community Group Leaders (CGL) and Resident Shepherds (RS). The LU Shepherd staff takes a visible, proactive approach to the spiritual development and pastoral care of students. They offer oneon-one biblical counseling, premarital counseling, and chaplaincy through hospital visitation and benevolence. Any student with a pastoral concern is always welcome to come to the LU Shepherd office, located on the ground floor of Dorm 17 on The Hill, to schedule an appointment to talk to someone.
All on-campus residential students are placed into community groups on their halls, which provide students an immediate opportunity to connect. Commuter students can get connected with Commuter Shepherds to join a commuter community group off campus. Though LU Shepherd provides many avenues for students to get connected, it is LU Shepherd’s desire to encourage and empower students to organically form relationships.
A mandatory New Student Meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 12, at 10 p.m. in students’ residence halls. This meeting will be led by the RAs of each hall — you can reach out to them with any questions.