SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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THURSDAY Jan. 9
All Day
Move-In
YOUR RESIDENCE HALL
Dorm sweet dorm! Get settled into your new Liberty home. Residence halls open at 8 a.m.
12:30– 4:30 p.m.
International Student Orientation
DEMOSS HALL, GRAND LOBBY
Welcome from all around the world! These sessions are an opportunity for international students to learn more about life at Liberty.
Enrollment Assistance
ALL STUDENT SERVICE DEPARTMENTS
Meet with department representatives for help with anything regarding your student account. See Page 7 for details about this event.
4–7 p.m.
Snowflex Ski and Snowboard Clinic
LIBERTY MOUNTAIN SNOWFLEX CENTRE
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8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Welcome, new students! Learn to ski and snowboard and enjoy some free pizza at the Student Lesson Clinic.
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7–9 p.m.
Dessert with the Deans
MONTVIEW STUDENT UNION, ARGO TEA
Enjoy some sweets with your family and meet the dean of your school and other new students!
10:30 p.m.
Hall Meeting
YOUR RESIDENCE HALL
Join your hall leadership and discover what a Liberty hall meeting looks like.
FRIDAY Jan. 10
9– 10:15 a.m.
New Student and Parent Session
CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE WORSHIP ARTS, CONCERT HALL
Bring your family and learn about the variety of services dedicated to promoting your success. Academic Peer Mentors will also share study tips and tricks!
10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Commuter Lounge Open House
COMMUTER STUDENT LOUNGE, GREEN HALL 1875
Visit the Commuter Lounge, meet other commuters, and scout out the best study spots.
STUDENTS |
10:30 a.m.
PARENTS |
FUN |
DINING |
TRANSFER STUDENT
New Student Convocation
CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE WORSHIP ARTS, CONCERT HALL
Join the Office of Spiritual Development for a taste of what Convocation — the world’s largest weekly gathering of college students — is like.
12:30– 4:30 p.m.
Enrollment Assistance
ALL STUDENT SERVICE DEPARTMENTS
Meet with department representatives for help with anything regarding your student account. See Page 7 for details about this event.
Breakout Sessions
DEMOSS HALL CLASSROOMS
Students will attend two of the five sessions being offered. Sessions will connect students to offices around campus. See Pages 8 and 9 for session details.
2–3:30 p.m. New Student Expo JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY
Meet other new students and learn about the different departments designed to help you succeed during your first semester.
8 p.m.
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12:45– 2 p.m.
Movie Night
LAHAYE EVENT SPACE
Join us for a viewing of “Harriet” and enjoy free popcorn! 5
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SUNDAY Jan. 12
9:15 & 11 a.m.
Church at TRBC
THOMAS ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
TRBC welcomes you to one of its worship services — located north of Green Hall, beside Liberty Christian Academy (LCA).
MONDAY Jan. 13
7–8 a.m.
Sunrise Worship
CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE WORSHIP ARTS, CONCERT HALL
Dedicate the semester to the Lord with students, faculty, staff, and the Office of Spiritual Development.
7–9 p.m.
Transfer Mixer
MONTVIEW GAME ROOM
We’re so glad you’ve decided to learn at Liberty! Meet other transfer students at the Transfer Mixer. Refreshments will be provided.
COLLEGE OF APPLIED STUDIES & ACADEMIC SUCCESS (CASAS) DeMoss Hall, Room 1100
O FFICE OF MILITARY AFFAIRS Green Hall Student Service Center, Room 1896
FINANCIAL AID Green Hall Student Service Center, Room 1896
O FFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE Residential Commons II, Terrace Level Lobby
HEALTH RECORDS Residential Commons III
P ARENT AND FAMILY CONNECTIONS DeMoss Hall, Room 1100
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY S TUDENT ACCOUNTS DeMoss Hall, Room 2414 Green Hall Student Service Green Hall, Room 1539 Center, Room 1896 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY TRANSFER POLICE DEPARTMENT EVALUATION Green Hall, Room T725 Green Hall Student Service Center, Room 1896
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Thursday and Friday | 12:30–4:30 p.m.
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BREAKOUT SESSION — Information —
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All topics run during both sessions. SESSION 1: 12:45–1:15 P.M. | SESSION 2: 1:30–2 P.M.
TOPIC 1: CONNECTING WITH COMMUTER LIFE LOCATION:
► DeMoss Hall, Room 4326 SPEAKER:
► Christen Gery, Associate Director for Commuter Student Life LEARN MORE ABOUT:
► The Commuter Student Lounge ► Events ► Commuter Community Groups
TOPIC 2: MAKING THE MOST OUT OF COLLEGE LOCATION:
► DeMoss Hall, Room 1332 SPEAKER:
► Matthew Hicks, Transfer Credit Evaluator, Natalie Rogers, Lead Advisor, and Jason Brake, Assistant Director of the Student Advocate Office LEARN MORE ABOUT:
► Transferring in courses ► Academic advising and support ► Utilizing university resources for success
TOPIC 3: CSER WITH LU SERVE LOCATION:
► DeMoss Hall, Room 1334 SPEAKER:
► Tim Yonts, Associate Director of LU Serve LEARN MORE ABOUT:
► CSER and why we do it ► How CSER helps the community ► How you can use CSER for your career
TOPIC 4: CAMPUS RECREATION LOCATION:
► DeMoss Hall, Room 4272 SPEAKER:
► Jamie Swyers, Executive Director of Campus Recreation, and Stephanie Ward, Director of Student Activities LEARN MORE ABOUT:
TOPIC 5: YOUR GRADUATE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE LOCATION:
► Montview Student Union, Room 2610, Tea House Lounge
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► Campus Recreation and Student Activities ► Student Activities events ► Campus Recreation’s facilities and activities
SPEAKER:
► Terry Conner, Associate Dean of Residential Education and Graduate Operations, and Gretchen Cline, Associate Director for Graduate Student Life LEARN MORE ABOUT:
► Tips, advice, and strategies for getting the optimum graduate school experience at Liberty University
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— Welcome Week Hours —
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CAMPUS RECREATION 10
DAVID’S PLACE | EAST CAMPUS JAN. 8-11
CLOSED
JAN. 12
1–8 p.m.
JAN. 13
5 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
EQUESTRIAN | 524 TRAVELLER COURT JAN. 8-10
9 a.m.–5 p.m. CLOSED
JAN. 11 JAN. 12-13
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
LIBERTY MOUNTAIN GUN CLUB
822 SECOND AMENDMENT DRIVE
JAN. 8-10
3–8 p.m. (shotgun only)
JAN. 11
10 a.m.–6 p.m. (shotgun, rifle, pistol)
JAN. 12
2–6 p.m. (shotgun, rifle, pistol)
JAN. 13
3–8 p.m. (shotgun only)
LAHAYE RECREATION AND FITNESS CENTER NORTH CAMPUS
JAN. 8
6 a.m.–8 p.m.
JAN. 9-10
6 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
JAN. 11
10 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
JAN. 12
1–11 p.m.
JAN. 13
5 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
MONTVIEW BOWLING ALLEY MONTVIEW STUDENT UNION, BASEMENT LEVEL
JAN. 11 JAN. 12-13
CLOSED 2 p.m.–midnight 1–11 p.m.
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JAN. 8-10
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MONTVIEW GAME ROOM MONTVIEW STUDENT UNION, SECOND FLOOR
JAN. 8
CLOSED
JAN. 9
1–11 p.m.
JAN. 10
1 p.m.–midnight
JAN. 11
2 p.m.–midnight
JAN. 12
Noon–midnight
JAN. 13
Noon–11 p.m.
SNOWFLEX 4000 CANDLERS MOUNTAIN ROAD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24502
JAN. 8-11
Noon–8 p.m.
JAN. 12
Noon-6 p.m.
JAN. 13
3–10 p.m.
IMPORTANT OFFICE HOURS #WELCOME2LIBERTY
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— During Welcome Week —
BOOKSTORE
ID & CAMPUS SERVICES
Monday-Thursday | 7:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Saturday | 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Sunday | Noon–7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday | 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday | Noon–6 p.m. Sunday | 3–7 p.m. DEMOSS HALL, ROOM 2414
IT HELPDESK AND IT MARKETPLACE LUPD RESIDENCE LIFE STUDENT HEALTH CLINIC
Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. GREEN HALL, ROOM 1539
Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday | 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
STUDENT HEALTH RECORDS
Thursday and Friday | 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
STUDENT SERVICE CENTER
Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
DINING SERVICES — Hours —
7 a.m.–2 p.m.
CHICK-FIL-A
7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
DUNKIN’ DONUTS/ NATURAL!
7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Jan. 6-Jan. 8
THE FOOD COURT AT REBER-THOMAS
Jan. 9 Jan. 10-Jan. 12
7–9 a.m. 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 5–6:30 p.m. 7–9 a.m., 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m. 7 a.m.–8:30 p.m. #WELCOME2LIBERTY
THE GRID
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Q U E ST I O N S ? Contact the COLLEGE OF APPLIED STUDIES & ACADEMIC SUCCESS DEMOSS HALL | ROOM 1100 | (434) 592-4110