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2014 – 2015A GUIDE FOR PARENTS

| Liberty GuideComprehensive advice and information for student success

6 | About Liberty University

8 | Parent and Family Connections

9 | Academics

13 | Academic Department Contacts

14 | Center for Academic Support & Advising Services

15 | Career Center

16 | Technology Resources at Liberty

18 | Office of Student Leadership

19 | Office of Student Housing

22 | Liberty Dining by Sodexo

23 | Campus Security

24 | Athletics

26 | Student Activities Office

27 | Alumni Relations

28 | Transit Services, Commuter Services

29 | The Hancock Welcome Center

30 | Selah Yearbook

| ResourcesMust-have knowledge to navigate your way

20 | Campus Map

31 | Additional Resources

34 | Academic Calendar

36 | Important Phone Numbers

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in only 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 resident campus and to this generation of adults through our online programs.

Liberty’s campus is currently in the midst of a $500 million campus reconstruction. The commitment goes past just building new classrooms — it is building lives. The phrase “under construction” describes what goes on every day both on the grounds and in the hearts of students. Our campus is being transformed just like the lives of our students. Liberty is using its financial resources, not

only to build world-class facilities and programs, but also to ensure the university remains true to its original mission of Training Champions for Christ.

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 knowing that the values they instilled in their child will not be undermined. We at Liberty 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.

About Liberty University


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, and we are here to assist in that transition. 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.

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 [email protected].

We look forward to interacting with you in the coming semesters!

Keeping you connected,

Theresa DunbarDirectorParent and Family Connections Office

Contact

Phone: (434) 582-2339email: [email protected] Website: www.Liberty.edu/ParentsFacebook: www.Facebook.com/LibertyParentsOffice hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. contact us to schedule a visit!

Parent and Family Connections

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 that will help students succeed in their chosen majors and careers. cGS courses introduce students to a wide variety of academic subjects, which allows them to develop a biblical worldview, as well as strong communication, math, and critical-thinking skills.

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-5743email: [email protected]

School of Religion

Trained to study, understand, and apply the Word of God, students are equipped to minister in churches, ministries, and christian organizations throughout the world. School of religion graduates are engaged in full-time ministry as pastors, youth ministers, missionaries, and leaders in various fields.

• Biblical & Theological Studies

• church Ministries

• Global Studies

Contact

Nikki WilkinsPhone: (434) 582-2569email: [email protected]

College of Arts & Sciences The college of Arts & Sciences contains many different areas of study. 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:

• center for creation Studies

• English & Modern Languages

• Family & consumer Sciences

• history

• Mathematics

• Philosophy

Contact

Gayle saxonPhone: (434) 592-4031email: [email protected]

AcademicsMark Your Calendars!

Fall Family Weekend

Oct. 24-26, 2014

experience liberty with your student!

Details and registration at www.liberty.edu/Parents


School of Aeronautics

The School of Aeronautics recruits instructors with diverse backgrounds in commercial, corporate, and military aviation. This school offers industry-standard planes and simulators, as well as state-of-the-art mechanical equipment. Students are trained to be leaders in their field, and to exhibit sound judgment, a professional attitude, and a strong christian character.

Contact


School of Business

The distinguishing traits of Liberty’s School of Business graduates include character, integrity, and christian values. As a business major, your student will be challenged intellectually and spiritually by experienced professionals. Students have opportunities for global travel and to become involved in one of six student-run business clubs.

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-7321 email: [email protected]

Helms School of Government The helms School of Government will prepare your student to understand and articulate issues concerning religion, the economy, and political liberties. They will be equipped as christ-centered leaders, able to apply God’s Word to every area of life. Liberty also proudly offers the Washington Fellowship. Though open to students of any major, this fellowship is particularly attractive to students interested in government or politics, as it provides them the opportunity to spend a semester interning and networking in our nation’s capital.

Contact


School of Communication & Creative Arts

Students study under distinguished professors and gain firsthand experiences through outlets such as 90.9 The Light campus radio, The Liberty Champion campus newspaper, the Liberty channel, Liberty Flames Sports network (LFSN), and WULU24, Liberty’s new 24-hour

full-power TV station, as well as other broadcast opportunities. Working alongside seasoned professionals in these outlets prepares students for full-time employment after they graduate. The School of communication & creative Arts includes the following departments:

• Digital Media & creative Arts

• Studio & Digital Arts

• cinematic Arts, Zaki Gordon center

• Theatre Arts

Contact

suzanne Morton,Executive AdministratorPhone: (434) 582-2777email: [email protected]

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. In addition to accreditation by the Southern Association of colleges (SAc) and Schools commission on colleges (Scc), the School of Engineering is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Contact



school of business

Accounting (434) 582-5555

business Management (434) 592-5775

economics (434) 582-2475

Finance (434) 582-2480

international business (434) 592-4812

Marketing (434) 592-4479

Management information systems (434) 592-3436

College of Arts & sciences

english & Modern languages (434) 592-3918

Family & Consumer sciences (434) 592-3682

history (434) 592-4366

Mathematics (434) 582-2093

Philosophy (434) 592-4366

school of Communication & Creative Arts

Cinematic Arts(434) 592-6200

Digital Media & Communication Arts(434) 582-2111

studio & Digital Arts(434) 592-5900

Theatre Arts (434) 582-7078

school of health sciences

biology/Chemistry (434) 582-2209

Counseling & Family studies(434) 592-4049

health Professions(434) 582-2336

Nursing (434) 582-2519

Psychology (434) 592-4038

school of religion

biblical & Theological studies (434) 582-7919

Center for Global engagement (434) 592-6500

Center for Youth Ministries (434) 582-2310

Global studies (434) 592-6500

helms school of Government

Christina Moos (primary contact) (434) 592-3702

school of engineering & Computational sciences

Contact for All Departments(434) 592-7150

school of education

sport Management (434) 582-3824

Teaching english as a second language (434) 582-2260

Teacher education (434) 582-2445

Academic Department Contacts

School of Education

committed to developing professionals with a christian worldview, Liberty's School of Education focuses both on rigorous academics and practical experience. Field experiences are embedded requirements for designated courses in each program. They must include a variety of settings appropriate to a student’s endorsement, such as multiple grade levels and interaction with diverse students (e.g., minority, at-risk, and exceptional students). 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:

• Teacher Education

• Sport Management

Contact


School of Health Sciences

In the spring semester of 2015, Liberty will welcome the completion of the new 4-story Science hall, tripling the size of its previous space. The School of health Sciences prepares students for careers in the natural sciences and health disciplines. Degree programs in

the health professions focus on overall individual health. Dedicated faculty members encourage student growth in these disciplines from a christian worldview. Graduates leave the nursing program confident in its 96 percent job placement rate. Departments within the School of health Sciences include:

• Biology/chemistry

• counseling & Family Studies

• health Professions

• Nursing

• Psychology

Contact


School of Music

The Fall 2015 semester will see the completion of a new School of Music facility, comprised of two linked, 3-story buildings that includes a fine arts auditorium seating up to 1,600 guests. Led by a team of 32 full-time and 24 adjunct faculty members, 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 lead successful music careers include christian recording artist Meredith Andrews and musician and businessman TobyMac, among others. Departments within the School of Music include:

• center for Music & Worship

• center for Music & the Performing Arts

Contact



The Center for Academic support & Advising services (CAsAs) employs more than 80 full-time faculty and staff representing several departments. CAsAs helps students progress academically by providing numerous support services.

seven Ways CAsAs invests in Your student:

1.New Student Seminar (NSSR 101): This academic orientation for new Liberty students provides an introduction to Liberty’s mission, christian worldview, and academic expectations.

2.Professional Advisors: Advisors are assigned by major. They guide students through class registration, monitor graduation progress, and create plans for academic and personal success.

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The Bruckner Learning Center (BLC) offers:

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• Tutoring/TestingServices

• FreshmanLearningCommunities

4.Eagle Scholars Program: Provides mentoring through community, job experiences, and leadership as part of a two-year program for high-achieving students.

The Career Center provides comprehensive professional development services to help your student prepare for a career.

Our office assists students in the following ways:

• Exploring career options through assessment and counseling

• Developing marketable skills and providing résumé-building experiences through job shadowing, networking, and special events

• Improving job-searching skills and interviewing techniques

• Jump-starting career search opportunies through internship and career fairs

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-4109email: [email protected]: www.Liberty.edu/careers

5.The Center for Writing & Languages (CWL): The umbrella department for the Undergraduate Writing center, Online Writing center, Graduate Writing center, the Foreign Language Lab, Online Foreign Language Lab, and Spanish Writing center. The cWL offers free writing and language tutoring services, as well as assistance in writing scholarly research papers.

6.The Office of Disability Academic Support: Assists with academic accommodations, offers an Assistive Technology Lab, and oversees the hands of Liberty Deaf Office.

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Technical Studies program: Students can add value to their degree and electives or earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in specific skills, including plumbing, electrical, welding, heating/Ventilation/Air conditioning (hVAc), and carpentry. Training in these courses can be applied toward a certificate degree or used to supplement a primary degree. This program is certified by the National center for construction Education and research.

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-4110email: [email protected]: www.Liberty.edu/cASAS

Center for Academic Support & Advising Services

Career Center


iT helpDeskLiberty students receive free computer and network troubleshooting support through the IT helpDesk, located in Marie F. Green hall, room 1539. The helpDesk is open seven days a week and most nights until midnight. Visit www.Liberty.edu/IT for more information, or call us at (866) 447-2869.

Mobile Device FeaturesLiberty offers students access to their email on Apple, Android, and BlackBerry smartphones, as well as other capable mobile devices. To stay connected, download the Liberty Today app, which provides access to campus radio, video, and photos, as well as the latest Liberty news and events. Visit www.Liberty.edu/GoMobile for details.

Your student may visit the IT Marketplace at www.Liberty.edu/ITMarketplace for free software, internet connection assistance, and network security.

liberty Today Mobile AppDownloading the Liberty Today mobile app on your smartphone or tablet is a quick way

to get acquainted with Liberty and stay connected. www.Liberty.edu/LibertyToday

The app gives you access to the following:

• Breaking News

• Events

• Liberty Journal Magazine

• Liberty radio Broadcasts

• Photo Gallery

• Video Playlist

• University News

• Student News

• Social Media

• NcAA Athletics

• club Sports

• campus TV Programs

Technology Resourcesat Liberty


The mission of the Office of student leadership (Osl) is to train student leaders to minister, mentor, and mobilize students in the residence halls. Osl collaborates with student Affairs in developing a comprehensive student life experience.

We have four objectives when it comes to ministering to students:

• Every student receives personal spiritual care

• Every student is prayed for by name daily

• Every student is prayed with weekly

• Every student who attends Liberty has the opportunity to be personally 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.

Monday: Know the WILL OF GOD

Tuesday: WALK will be worthy and pleasing before the Lord

Wednesday: WORK will be productive (fruitful) for the Lord

Thursday: WISDOM will increase about God

Friday: WITHSTAND trials and temptations

saturday: WITNESS for the Lord will be strong

sunday: WORSHIP of the Lord will be powerful

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-4138email: [email protected]: www.Liberty.edu/OSL

Office of Student Leadership

liberty university’s Office of student housing coordinates on-campus room assignments and off-campus living requests. ensuring safe, secure, and clean residence halls, student housing communicates with other university departments to maintain the highest-quality living standards.

Students have numerous accommodations to choose from, such as traditional-style hall housing, quad-living residences, apartment-style living, and off-campus hotel-style rooms. Also, scheduled to be completed in time for the Fall 2014 semester, the centrally located, 9-story residential commons will house up to 1,200 students and contain 2-person rooms with private bathrooms, on-site laundry, and a lounge area on every floor. Each type of residence hall offers a different experience. Visit www.Liberty.edu/Studenthousing for details.

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.

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-4139email: [email protected]: www.Liberty.edu/Studenthousing

Office of Student Housing


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The map of liberty’s campus below will help you navigate important buildings, schools, and offices of interest. View the most updated version online at www.liberty.edu/Map.

Campus Map


liberty Dining offers many dining locations, a comprehensive catering department, and concession stands at major sporting events. With the help of a seasoned executive chef and a registered dietitian, sodexo provides healthy and delicious

dining options for your student.

Your student will have a wide variety of options when it comes to dining. Meal

below is a list of campus dining locations:

• reber-Thomas Dining hall

• hill City bistro Dining hall (Annex)

• simply to Go (DeMoss)

• subConnection (DeMoss, Tilley)

• Doc’s Diner (East)

• Jamba Juice (David’s Place, East)

• Dunkin’ Donuts (Circle)

Contact

Phone: (434) 582-2262email: [email protected]: www.LibertyDining.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/LibertyDining

The liberty university Police Department (luPD) provides a safe and secure environment on campus.

LUPD has campus officers on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They have the same responsibilities and reserve the same 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.

Additionally, an emergency campus alert system is used to notify students of critical situations on campus. We strongly suggest that all members of the Liberty family sign up for these notifications on the LUPD website. campus parking information can also be obtained there.

Contact

Nonemergency Phone: (434) 592-7641emergency Phone: (434) 592-3911email: [email protected]: www.Liberty.edu/LUPD

Liberty Dining by Sodexo

swipes are used in the main dining halls and at several local retail locations. Flames cash is used for off-campus dining and is currently accepted at all dining locations on campus, as well as many popular off-campus locations.

Your student’s lifestyle and schedule will determine which meal plan is the right fit. For a complete list of available meal plans, please visit www.LibertyDining.com.

• starbucks (Tilley, Jerry Falwell Library)

• Fresh Market (Tilley)

• Chick-fil-A (Tilley)

• Pizza hut (Jerry Falwell Library)

• Tsunami sushi (Jerry Falwell Library)

• brioche Dorée (Jerry Falwell Library)

Campus Security


Liberty has 20 NCAA Division Iathletics 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

• Lacrosse

• Soccer

• Softball

• Swimming

• Tennis

• Volleyball

Liberty Athletics has won 11 Sasser cup titles in the past 16 years, more than 125 NcAA Division I conference championships, and six NcAA Division I individual national titles.

Contact

Website: www.Liberty.edu/Flames

Club Sports

Men’s sports

• Archery

• Beach Volleyball

• crew

• Disc Golf

• Gymnastics

• hockey (Div. I, II, and III)

• Lacrosse

• Paintball

• racquetball

• Ski & Snowboarding

• Tae Kwon Do

• Triathlon

• Ultimate Frisbee

• Volleyball

• Wrestling

Women’s sports

• Archery

• Beach Volleyball

• crew

• Disc Golf

• Equestrian

• Figure Skating

• Gymnastics

• hockey (Div. I and II)

• racquetball

• Ski & Snowboarding

• Synchronized Skating

• Tae Kwon Do

• Triathlon

• Ultimate Frisbee

Liberty students compete in 32 different club Sports on campus. These teams allow students to contend at the collegiate level.

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-3957email: [email protected]: www.Liberty.edu/clubSports

Intramural Sports

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, and flag football.

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-3145Website: www.Liberty.edu/campusrec

Athletics


Student Activities Office

With nearly 200,000 Liberty University alumni around the world, the Alumni relations Office continuously builds new relationships and keeps Liberty alums connected. Through special events, email, local alumni chapters, and social media, they ensure you never feel out of the loop. You and your student can expect the same network of support after graduation.

Contact

Phone: (800) 628-7973email: [email protected]: www.Liberty.edu/AlumniFacebook: www.Facebook.com/LibertyUniversityAlumniOffice: Green hall, room 2959hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Student Activities Office schedules a variety of popular and entertaining events and activities each semester. From outdoor recreation to on-campus entertainment, some events for enjoyment include the Liberty Mountain Trail Series, campus Artist Series, movie nights, and coffeehouse, a campus-wide talent show.

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-3061email: [email protected]: www.Liberty.edu/SAFacebook: www.Facebook.com/LUStudentActivities

Alumni Relations

Mark Your Calendars!

Homecoming Weekend

Oct. 17-19, 2014

Details and registration at www.liberty.edu/homecoming


The Hancock Welcome Center

liberty university Transit services makes campus and the surrounding community accessible to students, faculty, and staff, thereby reducing dependence on personal vehicles.

Our transportation system includes a carpool program with park and ride and satellite parking programs; airport, train, and bus station shuttle services; and partnerships with apartment communities to bring improved transportation service options to commuter students. Students can also track bus locations in real time using the ride Systems app or by visiting Liberty.Prod.rideSystems.net.

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-3640 email: [email protected]: www.Liberty.edu/TransitFacebook: www.Facebook.com/LUTransit

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 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.

Named in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Sydney hancock, the hancock Welcome center provides guests with a comfortable place to meet with representatives from Admissions, Online Advising, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and the registrar’s Office.

Transit Services

Commuter Services

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-3067email: [email protected]: www.Liberty.edu/commuters

Contact

Phone: (434) 582-2064email: [email protected]: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.saturday: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.sunday: Noon-6 p.m.


Student Service Center

The office exists to answer student questions and to direct them to Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and the registrar’s Office as needed.

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-5100Website: www.Liberty.edu/StudentServicecenter

Undergraduate Admissions The Admissions Office streamlines the enrollment process for students. Admissions counselors are available by phone, email, and chat.

Contact

Phone: (800) 543-5317email: [email protected] Website: www.LibertyU.com/chat

Integrated Learning Resource Center

The Integrated Learning resource center (ILrc) houses the curriculum Library, which provides a variety of instructional resources supporting the School of Education. In light of the recently opened Jerry Falwell Library, the ILrc will become additional space for the growing School of Education.

Jerry Falwell Library

The 4-story, 170,000-square-foot Jerry Falwell Library opened to students and the public on Jan. 15, 2014. This state-of-the-art facility has quickly become a cornerstone of campus, perfect for quiet solo studying, dynamic group sessions, and scholarly research. 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 cutting-edge learning resources, such as the following:

• The Active Learning classroom

• Touchscreen tables

• Software and equipment for collaborative projects

• More than 30 group study rooms

• Online room scheduling

The library also houses the Tinney café, which is home to Starbucks, Pizza hut Express, Tsunami Sushi, and Brioche Dorée.

Contact

Phone: (434) 582-2220Website: www.Liberty.edu/Library

Student Advocate Office

The Student Advocate Office (SAO) offers assistance with any questions or concerns that you or your student may encounter throughout their time at Liberty. Services include financial aid guidance, scholarship assistance, peer counseling, and more.

Contact

Phone: (434) 582-7200Emailing: [email protected]: www.Liberty.edu/SAO

selah Yearbook chronicles the academic year’s activities and events, remarkable student stories, athletic exploits, and expansion and upgrades to campus. it also contains a full list of resident and online graduates.

The yearbook is only $35, and it can be shipped FrEE to your home or picked up over the summer. Visit www.Liberty.edu/Yearbook for details.

The Family educational rights and Privacy Act (FerPA) requires that liberty has 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 www.liberty.edu/FerPA for more information.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Selah Yearbook

Additional Resources


Liberty University’s Online Offerings

Pioneering distance education since 1985, Liberty University is now the nation’s seventh largest university. With more than 350 online and residential areas of study, Liberty offers programs from the certificate to doctoral level. Because Liberty’s online format provides the same quality course offerings as our residential campus in Lynchburg, Va., you can be confident that you will receive an academically sound education. combining this excellence with our christian mission, low student-to-professor ratios, and a variety of free support services such as the Online Writing center and Tutor.com, Liberty students can expect to be successful and ready to launch their careers.

• More than 180 programs of study

• Among the lowest tuition rates in the nation

• Flexible eight-week course format

• M.B.A., education, and nursing programs ranked among the top in the nation

• consistently ranked as a top military-friendly school

Contact

Phone: (877) 298-9615Website: www.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. The Flames Pass is valid as long as the student is currently enrolled and has completed Financial check-In. All students are required to have a Flames Pass in their possession while on campus.

higher One is Liberty’s banking partner and is used to disburse student account refunds on behalf of the university. Once a student completes Financial check-In for the first time, a higher One debit card is sent to their mailing address in ASIST. After the student receives their higher One card, they should follow the enclosed instructions to activate the card online for 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.”

Contact

location: Green hall, room 1957hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10-11 a.m. for convocation) Phone: (434) 582-7771email: [email protected]: www.Liberty.edu/cardServices or www.LibertyhigherOnecard.comFacebook: www.Facebook.com/FlamesPass

Liberty Post Office The Liberty Post Office is located in Green hall and is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The post office is closed for convocation. The correct address format for on-campus students to receive mail or packages is as follows:

student’s NameMSc – Student Box number1971 University Blvd.Lynchburg, VA 24515

Contact

Phone: (434) 582-2264, Option 4email: [email protected] Website: www.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.

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-4020email: [email protected]: www.Liberty.edu/center4Me Facebook: www.Facebook.com/LUcenter4ME

International Student Center (ISC)

Liberty is home to students from 75 nations and maintains staff to help them transition to life at a U.S. university. The ISc provides assistance and services in the following areas to enable international students to achieve their goals:

• Social, cultural, and academic counseling

• On- and off-campus employment opportunities

• health insurance

• Federal regulations

• Social events

• Scholarship search assistance

Contact

Phone: (434) 592-4118 hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. email: [email protected] Website: www.Liberty.edu/International


Fall 2014 semester

Thursday, Aug. 14 residence halls open for new students, Financial check-In begins for new students, the reber-Thomas Dining hall opens at noon for new and transfer students, and orientation opens for new and transfer undergraduate students (required)

Thursday-Friday, Aug. 14-15 New Student Orientation (required for all new, transfer, and former undergraduate students)

Friday, Aug. 15 residence halls open for returning students at 1 p.m.

Meal plans begin at lunch for returning students

Monday, Aug. 18 classes begin at 7:40 a.m.

Monday-Friday, Aug. 18-22 Add/drop week

Friday, Aug. 22 Last day to add or drop a class by 4 p.m.

Thursday-sunday, sept. 18-21

college For A Weekend

Friday-saturday, Oct. 3-4 homecoming

Thursday-Friday, Oct. 9-10 Fall Break

Friday-sunday, Oct. 24-26 Fall Family Weekend

Thursday-sunday, Nov. 6-9 college For A Weekend

Friday, Nov. 21 Last day to withdraw from an undergraduate class with a “W”, Thanksgiving break begins after last class, and the reber-Thomas Dining hall closes after dinner

Monday-Friday, Nov. 24-28 Thanksgiving break

Wednesday, Dec. 3 Last day of classes and the last day to withdraw from a graduate class with a “W”

Thursday, Dec. 4 reading day

Friday-Friday, Dec. 5-12 Final examinations

Friday, Dec. 12 Final exam makeup day, fall semester ends, residence halls close at noon, and the reber-Thomas Dining hall closes after dinner

Friday, Dec. 19 Final grades due, Winter Break begins

Dec. 19-Jan. 11 Winter Break

Academic Calendarspring 2015 semester

Thursday, Jan. 8 residence halls open and dining hall opens at lunch for new students, Financial check-In and orientation for new and transfer undergraduate students (required)

Thursday-Friday, Jan. 8-9 New Student Orientation (required for all new, transfer, and former undergraduate students)

Friday, Jan. 9 residence halls open for returning students at 1 p.m., meal plans begin at lunch for returning students, registration for returning and former students

Monday, Jan. 12 classes begin at 7:40 a.m.

Monday-Friday, Jan. 12-16 Add/drop week

Friday, Jan. 16 Last day to add or drop a class by 4 p.m.

Friday, March 6 Spring break begins after last class; the reber-Thomas Dining hall closes after dinner

Monday-Friday, March 9-13 Spring Break and Spring Intensives

Monday, April 6 Easter holiday — no classes

Wednesday, April 8 Annual Assessment Day

Friday, April 10 Last day to withdraw from an undergraduate class with a “W”

Tuesday, April 28 Last day of classes and the last day to withdraw from a graduate class with a “W”

Wednesday, April 29 reading day

Thursday-Wednesday, April 30-May 6

Final examinations

Wednesday, May 6 residence halls close at noon

Friday, May 8 Baccalaureate Service and spring semester ends

Saturday, May 9 commencement and the reber-Thomas Dining hall closes after breakfast

Friday, May 15 Final grades due

May 11-Aug. 21 Summer Session


Admissions

(800) 543-5317

Athletics/Tickets

(434) 582-SEAT (7328)

bruckner learning Center

(434) 582-2226

Campus health services

(434) 200-6370

Card services Office

(434) 582-7771

Career Center

(434) 592-4109

Center for Academic support & Advising services (CAsAs)

(434) 592-4110

Center for Multicultural enrichment (Center4Me)

(434) 592-4020

Christian Community service Office

(434) 582-2325

Computer lab (ilrC)

(434) 582-2140

Commuter Affairs

(434) 592-3067

Dining hall

(434) 582-2262

Donor services

(800) 368-3801

Financial Aid

(888) 583-5704

hancock Welcome Center

(434) 582-2064

housing Office

(434) 592-4139

information Tech (iT) support

(866) 447-2869

international student Office

(434) 592-4118

Jerry Falwell library

(434) 592-3362

liberty university bookstore

(434) 582-2316

liberty Police Department: General info

(434) 592-7641

liberty Police Department: emergency Only

(434) 592-3911

liberty university Online

(800) 424-9595

Office of student leadership

(434) 592-4138

Parent and Family Connections Office

(434) 582-2339

registrar’s Office

(434) 592-5100

student Accounts

(888) 632-5551

student Activities

(434) 592-3061

student Advocate Office

(434) 582-7200

student Care Office

(434) 582-2651

student Conduct Office

(434) 582-2320

Important Phone Numbers

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