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Things to Do Before Welcome Week Page 4 Online Orientation Page 5 Welcome Week Schedule Pages 6-10 Academic Welcome Locations Page 11 Welcome Week Event Details Pages 12-13 Helpful Departments During Your Transition Pages 20-25
Things to Do Before
Welcome Week ~
Check your Liberty email at least twice a week — you'll receive important information about life at Liberty!
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Connect with us on Instagram! @LibertyUWelcomeSpring24
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Complete your Orientation Course (more details on Page 5).
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Check out the Office of Residence Life’s suggestions for starting your packing list.
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Check out computers and software for classes through the IT Marketplace.
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Complete the Flames Pass application to order your Flames Pass.
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Preorder textbooks through our Barnes & Noble bookstore.
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Complete your Student Health Record form.
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Connect with your Professional Advisor to talk through your academic and career goals.
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Online
Orientation 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. 12. If you have any questions about the course, please email CASAS@liberty.edu.
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Welcome Week Spring ’24
Schedule More information about these events can be found on pages 12-13.
Student Activities Events | ARROW-POINTER Liberty.edu/SA
Thursday, Jan. 11 8 A.M.8 P.M.
Move-In
1-2:30 P.M.
Career Services Open House
3-4 P.M.
5-6:30 P.M.
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Your Residence Hall
Montview Student Union, Room 2560
Parent & Family Session Jerry Falwell Library, Terrace Conference Room
New Student Dinner
Reber-Thomas Dining Center
Thursday, Jan. 11 (cont'd) Bowling Night 7-9 P.M.
Montview Bowling Alley Montview Student Union, Basement Level Note: This event costs $3 for shoe rental and $3 for each game.
10 P.M.
Mandatory New Student Hall Meeting Your Residence Hall
Friday, Jan. 12 9-10 A.M.
10:3011:30 A.M.
11:30 A.M. -1 P.M.
1-2 P.M.
1-4 P.M.
Doughnuts with the Deans
Montview Student Union, Alumni Ballroom
New Student Convocation
Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall
New Student Lunch
Reber-Thomas Dining Center
Academic Welcome
See Page 11 for locations.
LU ONE Open House
Montview Student Union, Room 2760
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Friday, Jan. 12 (cont'd) 2-3 P.M.
New Commuter Orientation
5-6:30 P.M.
New Student Dinner
7:30 P.M.
Men's DII Hockey vs. Penn State
DeMoss Hall, Room 1286
Reber-Thomas Dining Center
LaHaye Ice Center
Saturday, Jan. 13 NOON6 P.M.
2 P.M.
Rock Climbing
LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center (available first come, first served)
Women's Basketball Game vs. Louisiana Tech Liberty Arena
4:15 P.M.
Men's DII Hockey vs. Penn State LaHaye Ice Center
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Saturday, Jan. 13 (cont'd) 6-7:30 P.M.
New Student Dinner
Green Hall, Tilley Student Center
Sunday, Jan. 14 TIMES VARY
Attend a Local Church Service For more information, visit the LU Serve webpage.
Monday, Jan. 15 7-8 A.M.
5:30-6:30 P.M.
Morning Glory — LU Praise and the Liberty Worship Collective Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall
Transfer Social
Montview Student Union, Game Room
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Tuesday, Jan. 16 7 P.M.
Open Mic Night
Montview Student Union, Starbucks
Friday, Jan. 19 9 P.M.
Harry Potter Bingo Night LaHaye Event Space
Saturday, Jan. 20 2 P.M.
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Labyrinth: Scavenger Hunt LaHaye Event Space
Academic
Welcome Locations 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 1184 School of Education — Room 1332 School of Engineering — Room 3064 School of Nursing — Room 1164
Freedom Tower John W. Rawlings 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
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Welcome Week
Event Details Rock Climbing
Grab a friend and head to the rock wall at the LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center for bouldering or top rope (available first come, first served).
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.
Bowling Night
Visit the Montview Bowling Alley to knock down some pins and have fun with fellow new students (available first come, first served).
Doughnuts with the Deans
Enjoy some doughnuts and light refreshments as you get to know the dean of your academic school.
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New Student Convocation
Join the Office of Spiritual Development for your first Convocation as a Liberty Student!
New Student Dinner
Join fellow students for a time of fellowship and enjoy a meal together.
Academic Welcome Sessions
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.
Morning Glory — LU Praise and the Liberty Worship Collective Join the student body for a morning of worship with the Office of Spiritual Development.
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LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center
Liberty Mountain Hydaway Outdoor Center
Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre
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Campus Recreation WELCOME WEEK HOURS David’s Place Fitness Center Thursday–Friday | 6 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday | 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Sunday | 1–8 p.m. Monday | 6 a.m.–8 p.m. David’s Place is closed 10:30–11:45 a.m. for Convocation. 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. Monday | 5:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center Thursday–Friday | 5:30 a.m.–11 p.m. Saturday | 9 a.m.–11 p.m. Sunday | 1–10:30 p.m. Monday | 5:30 a.m.–11 p.m. LaHaye Rec & Fit is closed 10:30–11:45 a.m. for Convocation. LaHaye Rock Wall Thursday–Friday | 2–10:30 p.m. Saturday | Noon–6 p.m. Sunday | Closed Monday | 2–10:30 p.m. Liberty Mountain Equestrian Center Thursday–Saturday | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday | Closed Monday | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Visiting hours only. Trail rides and riding lessons must be scheduled in advance.
Liberty Mountain Hydaway Outdoor Center Thursday–Friday | Noon–8 p.m. Saturday | 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday | 1–8 p.m. Monday | Noon–8 p.m. Liberty Mountain Intramural Complex Thursday | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday–Saturday | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday | 1–6 p.m. Monday | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre Thursday | 3–9 p.m. Friday | 3–10 p.m. Saturday | 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday | Noon–6 p.m. Monday | 3–9 p.m. The Barrick-Falwell lodge opens at 9 a.m. during the week. Montview Bowling Alley Thursday | 1–11 p.m. Friday | 1 p.m.–Midnight Saturday | Noon–Midnight Sunday–Monday | 1–11 p.m. Montview Game Room Thursday | Noon–11 p.m. Friday–Saturday | Noon–Midnight Sunday | 1–11 p.m. Monday | Noon–11 p.m.
Liberty Mountain Gun Club Thursday | Closed Friday | 4–8 p.m. — Shotgun/Archery* Saturday | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. — Rifle/Pistol* Sunday | 2–6 p.m. — Shotgun/Archery* *One-hour time slots by appointment only. Please visit the website to learn more.
ARROW-POINTERLiberty.edu/CampusRec | @LibertyCampusRec | X-TWITTER @LibertyURec
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Your Residence Hall Experience Residence Life: Your Resident Assistant (RA) 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!
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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 CGLs and RSs. The LU Shepherd staff takes a 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.
Mandatory Meetings During Welcome Week A mandatory New Student Meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, 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.
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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.
CHECK OUT ARROW-POINTERLiberty.edu/SA FOR MORE DETAILS!
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IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR
Flames Pass YET, MAKE SURE TO VISIT
ID & Campus Services
MONTVIEW STUDENT UNION, ROOM 1720. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW MOBILE FLAMES PASS AT ARROW-POINTERLiberty.edu/MobileFlamesPass!
Hours of Operation: Jan. 11 | 8 A.M.-6 P.M. Jan. 12 | 8 A.M.-6 P.M. Jan. 13 | NOON-4 P.M. Jan. 14 | 2-6 P.M.
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Helpful Departments During Your Transition
Registrar — Transfer Evaluations 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 on-site 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.
LU Student Health Center & Wellness Initiatives This office helps you step into a healthier lifestyle through quality health services and educational programming. Your health can directly impact your academic success, and the LU Student Health Center & Wellness Initiatives are here to help. This office also 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 healthandwellness@liberty.edu or (434) 592-7770. For records, email studenthealthrecords@liberty.edu.
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IT HelpDesk Remote Support This office assists students with connecting to technology on campus, resolving computer-related issues, and troubleshooting technology issues related to courses and classrooms.
The HelpDesk will be available for call-in support during the following hours:
Monday-Friday, 7 A.M.-MIDNIGHT Saturday, 10 A.M.-6 P.M. Sunday, 1 P.M.-MIDNIGHT Connect with someone over the phone at (434) 592-7800.
Chat support will also be available during the following hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M.-11:50 P.M. Connect with someone over chat here. Check out Liberty.edu/ITHelpDesk for more information on office hours, DIY videos, and other resources to get up and running. Students can also visit Liberty.edu/InformationServices to find helpful information, request assistance, and shop the IT Marketplace for computers ahead of classes starting.
Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) ODAS coordinates academic support for students with disabilities and helps them reach their full academic potential.
DeMoss Hall, Room 1264 Monday-Friday, 8 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Contact ODAS at ODAS@liberty.edu or (434) 592-4016. Learn more at Liberty.edu/ODAS.
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Student Life The Office of Student Life exists to create environments that foster the holistic development of all students and help them navigate college life, connect with others, and grow as individuals. The office consists of four specialized teams — Residence Life, Commuter Life, Graduate Life, and Online Life.
Residence Life Residence Life handles room assignments and changes, facility needs, bed buyouts, and loft kits. They work closely with students on campus and serve as Resident Assistants to support students.
Residential Commons II, Terrace Level Lobby Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M.-5 P.M. Contact Residence Life at residencelife@liberty.edu or (434) 592-4139.
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Commuter Life Commuter Life connects students living locally with other students on campus. They also provide events and development opportunities that help commuters grow their community. Stop by the Commuter Lounge to grab a free cup of coffee and learn how you can get involved with Commuter Life! View all the events Commuter Life has to offer.
Marie F. Green Hall, Room 1875 Monday-Friday, 7:30 A.M.-6 P.M. Contact Commuter Life at commuters@liberty.edu or (434) 592-3067.
Graduate Life Graduate Life encourages students in their academic journey and professional development. They work to connect graduate students to each other and campus. Graduate Life offers events and workshops that provide graduate students the opportunity to get to know each other and prepare for their careers.
Marie F. Green Hall, Room 1887 Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M.-5 P.M. Contact Graduate Life at graduatestudentlife@liberty.edu or (434) 592-7698.
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Office of Security & Public Safety Liberty’s Office of Security & Public Safety consists of four departments: • Liberty University Police Department (LUPD) • Emergency Management & Community Engagement (EMCE) • Environmental Health & Safety • Access Control LUPD is available 24/7 — in the event of an emergency, you can reach them at (434) 592-3911. If you need to speak with them about a nonemergency, call (434) 592-7641. For information on parking and obtaining a parking pass, visit Liberty.edu/Police/Parking. Download the Champion Safe app for Apple and Android.
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CASAS
The College of Applied Studies & Academic Success (CASAS) provides the academic support you need as you pursue your degree at Liberty. CASAS services include:
Professional Advising
This department assists new students with setting up their class schedules, understanding the Course Registration Tool, and resourcing/ answering academic questions. Learn more at Liberty.edu/Advising.
Academic Success Center
This department offers free tutoring services, writing services, success studies, and academic workshops in group and individual settings. Learn more at Liberty.edu/ASC.
Career Services
This department supports students in achieving their vocational goals through industry specific coaching services, events and workshops, and employer connections. Learn more at Liberty.edu/CareerServices or visit the Montview Student Union, Room 2560 from 8 A.M.-5 P.M.
DeMoss Hall, Room 1100 Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Contact CASAS at CASAS@liberty.edu or (434) 592-4110. Learn more at Liberty.edu/CASAS.
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ONS? I T S E U Q Contact the
COLLEGE OF APPLIED STUDIES & ACADEMIC SUCCESS DEMOSS HALL | ROOM 1100 |
(434) 592-4110
@LIBERTYUCASAS