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Things to Do Over the Summer Page 3 Online Orientation Page 4 Welcome Week Schedule Pages 5-9 Welcome Week Event Details Pages 10-11 International Student Events Page 12 Helpful Departments During Your Transition Pages 13-15 Campus Recreation Hours Page 16 Your Residence Hall Experience Page 17
Things to Do Over the Summer Check your Liberty email
at least twice a week where you’ll receive important information about life at Liberty!
Connect with us on Instagram! @LibertyUWelcome22
Complete your Orientation Course (more details on Page 4).
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 to get your Flames Pass this summer.
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.
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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 Aug. 16. If you have any questions about the course, please email CASAS@liberty.edu.
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Schedule
Further information about these events can be found on pages 10-11.
Wednesday, Aug. 17 8 A.M.8 P.M.
Move-in First-year Hub
8 A.M.4 P.M.
3-4 P.M.
Academic Lawn and Montview Student Union Steps In the case of rain, this event will take place inside the Montview Student Union.
Parent & Family Session
Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall
Prayer on the Lawn 4:154:45 P.M.
Academic Lawn and Montview Student Union Steps In the case of rain, this event will take place inside the Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall.
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Thursday, Aug. 18 8 A.M.8 P.M.
Move-in First-year Hub
8 A.M.4 P.M.
11:30 A.M.
3-4 P.M.
Academic Lawn and Montview Student Union Steps In the case of rain, this event will take place inside the Montview Student Union.
Rot Takeover
The Food Court at Reber-Thomas
Parent & Family Session
Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall
Prayer on the Lawn 4:154:45 P.M.
Academic Lawn and Montview Student Union Steps
5-6 P.M.
New Student Meeting
8:30 P.M.
Big Band Night
10 P.M.
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In the case of rain, this event will take place inside the Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall.
Thomas Road Baptist Church
Academic Lawn
Mandatory Hall Meeting Residence Halls
Student Activities events marked with a . For more information, visit Liberty.edu/SA.
Friday, Aug. 19 8:3010 A.M.
Doughnuts with the Deans Montview Student Union Steps
In the case of rain, this event will take place inside the Montview Student Union.
First-year Hub 8 A.M.4 P.M.
Academic Lawn and Montview Student Union Steps
10:3011:30 A.M.
New Student Convocation
In the case of rain, this event will take place inside the Montview Student Union.
Vines Center
11:30 A.M.
Rot Takeover
1:302:30 P.M.
Academic Welcome Session 1
3-4 P.M.
Academic Welcome Session 2
5-6 P.M.
Flames Kickoff
10 P.M.
The Food Court at Reber-Thomas
See Page 9 for locations
See Page 9 for locations
Liberty Arena
Bingo Night
LaHaye Event Space
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Saturday, Aug. 20 2:30 P.M.
Outdoor Open Mic
8:30 P.M.
Outdoor Movie Night
Academic Lawn
Academic Lawn
Monday, Aug. 22 Transfer Social
5:306:30 P.M.
Montview Student Union Game Room, 2nd Floor
Worship on the Lawn
8-9 P.M.
Academic Lawn
Saturday, Aug. 27 5 P.M.
Block Party
LaHaye Parking Lot
Student Activities events marked with a . For more information, visit Liberty.edu/SA.
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Academic Welcome Locations Session 1: 1:30-2:30 P.M. | Session 2: 3-4 P.M.
DeMoss Hall College of Arts & Sciences — Room 1134 Helms School of Government — Room 4412 School of Aeronautics — Room 4162 School of Behavioral Sciences — Room 4322 School of Communications & the Arts — Room 1286 School of Education — Room 1166 School of Engineering — Room 3064\ Freedom Tower School of Divinity — Room 1510 School of Business School of Business — Room 1000 Center for Natural Sciences School of Health Sciences — Room 128 Center for Music and the Worship Arts School of Music — Room 180
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Welcome Week
Event Details First-year Hub Grab your Welcome Week T-shirt and get all your questions about Welcome Week or your transition answered.
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.
Prayer on the Lawn Join the Office of Spiritual Development and other campus leaders for a time of prayer.
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!
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Event Details Cont.
Flames Kickoff Join Liberty Athletics in the Liberty Arena to hear from coaches and student-athletes about some of our Liberty traditions. Academic Welcome Sessions Attend one of the two identical Academic Welcome Sessions to meet faculty, staff, and other students from your school. If you are undecided, use this time to visit at least one school you are interested in.
Transfer Social Meet other transfer students. Pizza will be provided.
Worship on the Lawn Join the student body in a night of worship with the Office of Spiritual Development. New Student Meeting The Office of Student Life will be hosting a mandatory New Student Meeting located at Thomas Road Baptist Church. Walk there by cutting through Green Hall. The walk is about 15 to 20 minutes from main campus, so plan accordingly!
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INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT EVENTS
We welcome hundreds of international students from countries around the world. The events below help international students transition comfortably to Liberty.
August 17-19
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17 5:30-7:30 P.M.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WELCOME DINNER DeMoss Hall, Grand Lobby
THURSDAY, AUG. 18 8-9 A.M.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CHECK-IN AND BREAKFAST DeMoss Hall, Grand Lobby
9 A.M.-NOON
ORIENTATION SESSION DeMoss Hall, Room 1286
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INTERNATIONAL PARENT SESSION DeMoss Hall, Room 1166
1:30-3:30 P.M.
TOUR OF LIBERTY’S CAMPUS Meet at the International Student Center (ISC) DeMoss Hall, Room 2232
FRIDAY, AUG. 19
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3-4 P.M.
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT MIXER ISC
4:30-6 P.M.
INDOOR SOCCER GAME Thomas Indoor Soccer Center
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.
Hancock Welcome Center Monday-Friday, 8 A.M.-5 P.M. Contact Transfer Evaluations at undergradtransfer@liberty.edu or gradtransfer@liberty.edu.
LU Student Health Center and Wellness Initiatives 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.
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Helpful Departments Cont.
IT HelpDesk Campus Support and 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. Check out Liberty.edu/Blitz for more information on HelpDesk Blitz, 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.
Professional Advising 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.-5 P.M. Contact Professional Advising at CASAS@liberty.edu or (434) 592-4202. Learn more at Liberty.edu/CASAS/Advising.
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Residence Life 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 that 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.
ID & Campus Services Hours of Operation: Aug. 17-19 | 8 A.M.-6 P.M. Aug. 20 | Noon-4 P.M. Aug. 21 | 2-6 P.M.
Campus Recreation Welcome Week Hours
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 Wednesday | 5:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 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 Wednesday | 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.. 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 Wednesday | 2-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday | 2-10:30 p.m. Saturday | Noon-6 p.m. Sunday | Closed David’s Place Fitness Center Liberty.edu/DavidsPlace Wednesday-Friday | 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday | 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday | 1-8 p.m. David’s Place Pool Wednesday-Friday | Noon-8 p.m. Saturday | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday | 1-5 p.m.
Montview Bowling Alley Liberty.edu/Bowling Wednesday | 1-9:30 p.m. Thursday | 1-11 p.m. Friday | 1 p.m.-Midnight Saturday | Noon-Midnight Sunday | 1-11 p.m. Montview Game Room Liberty.edu/MVGR Wednesday | Noon-9:30 p.m. Thursday | Noon-11 p.m. Friday | Noon-Midnight Saturday | Noon-Midnight Sunday | 1-11 p.m. Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre Liberty.edu/Snowflex Wednesday-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 Wednesday-Friday | Noon-8 p.m. Saturday | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday | 1-8 p.m. Equestrian Center Liberty.edu/Equestrian Wednesday-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.
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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 your leadership on your hall as we have been waiting all summer 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 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 one-on-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 The Office of Student Life will be a hosting a mandatory New Student Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 5 to 6 p.m. This meeting will be located at Thomas Road Baptist Church. At 10 p.m., students will meet back on their halls for individual mandatory hall meetings.
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