SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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WEDNESDAY Aug. 14
All Day
Move-In
YOUR RESIDENCE HALL
Move into your home away from home! Your dorm is set on a staggered schedule based on where you’ll be living, so be sure to check what day you can officially move in. Information can be found on the Residence Life webpage at Liberty.edu/MoveIn.
Noon
Meal Plans Open
THE FOOD COURT AT REBER-THOMAS
THURSDAY Aug. 15
All Day
Move-In
YOUR RESIDENCE HALL
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Hungry? New student meal plans are now ready for use.
Move into your home away from home! Your dorm is set on a staggered schedule based on where you’ll be living, so be sure to check what day you can officially move in. Information can be found on the Residence Life webpage at Liberty.edu/MoveIn.
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8 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Enrollment Assistance LOCATION VARIES
Meet with department representatives for help with anything regarding your student account. See department locations on Page 9.
3–4 p.m.
Parent Session
CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE WORSHIP ARTS, CONCERT HALL
Parents, we haven’t forgotten you! Meet for a casual Q & A with key support departments at one of our sessions to make sure you and your student are getting the best of their education at Liberty.
5–8 p.m.
Bookstore Bash
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE PARKING LOT
Join us for our annual party as we welcome you to your campus bookstore! There will be free food, an ice cream bar, activities that include sumo suits and jousting, a flash sale, and 10 $1,000 textbook scholarships!
10:30 p.m.
Hall Meeting LOCATION VARIES
Residential students will have a Hall Meeting in their respective dorms with their hall leadership. This event is mandatory.
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FRIDAY Aug. 16
8 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Welcome Week Giveaway DEMOSS HALL, CASAS LOBBY, ROOM 1100
A giveaway just for you! Walk away with your own Welcome Week T-shirt! Get your free T-shirt while supplies last.
8 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Enrollment Assistance
9–10 a.m.
Parent Session
LOCATION VARIES
Meet with department representatives for help with anything regarding your student account. See department locations on Page 9.
Parents, we haven’t forgotten you! Meet for a casual Q & A with key support departments at one of our sessions to make sure you and your student are getting the best of their education at Liberty.
10:30 a.m.– Convocation VINES CENTER noon
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CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE WORSHIP ARTS, CONCERT HALL
Attend your first Convocation as a Liberty student! This special event is hosted by the Office of Spiritual Development.
Noon– 2 p.m.
Lunch
THE FOOD COURT AT REBER-THOMAS
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12:30– 1:30 p.m.
Commuter Luncheon
2–3 p.m. & 3:30– 4:30 p.m.
Academic Welcome
5:30– 6:30 p.m.
8–9 p.m.
LAHAYE EVENT SPACE
Connect with your fellow commuter students and get to know the ins and outs of the Office of Commuter Student Life.
Meet with the faculty and staff of Liberty’s individual colleges and schools for one of these sessions, and get more information about their educational programs. See the room schedule on Page 8 for your room number.
Flames Kickoff VINES CENTER
You’re officially a Liberty Flame. Familiarize yourself with our NCAA athletic teams, master our school cheers, and even learn about Liberty’s school traditions since 1971. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Worship on the Lawn
ACADEMIC LAWN AND MONTVIEW STUDENT UNION STEPS
Celebrate the start of the semester with Liberty’s School of Music and your fellow classmates as we dedicate time to worship the Lord.
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SATURDAY Aug. 17
9:30– 10:30 a.m.
Coffee & Doughnuts with the Deans
Noon– 3 p.m.
Coed Indoor Volleyball
Noon– 3 p.m.
Ultimate Frisbee
MONTVIEW STUDENT UNION, ALUMNI BALLROOM
Bring your family to meet the deans of our schools and colleges. LAHAYE RECREATION AND FITNESS CENTER
LIBERTY MOUNTAIN INTRAMURAL SPORTS COMPLEX
Aug. 20-22
Noon– 2:30 p.m.
Service Fair
MONTVIEW STUDENT UNION, FIRST FLOOR
One large event spread out over three days to introduce students to different parts of Liberty and the community. Tuesday: Spiritual Life Resources Wednesday: Campus Life Thursday: Academic Support
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TUESDAY-THURSDAY
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ACADEMIC WELCOME ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
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8 DEMOSS HALL, ROOM 1164
College of Applied Studies & Academic Success
DEMOSS HALL, ROOM 1134
College of Arts & Sciences
DEMOSS HALL, ROOM 4412
Helms School of Government
FREEDOM TOWER, ROOM 1510
Rawlings School of Divinity
DEMOSS HALL, ROOM 4152
School of Aeronautics
DEMOSS HALL, ROOM 4322
School of Behavioral Sciences
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, ROOM 1000
School of Business
DEMOSS HALL, ROOM 1166
School of Communication & Digital Content
DEMOSS HALL, ROOM 4162
School of Education
DEMOSS HALL, ROOM 3064
School of Engineering
DEMOSS HALL, ROOM 1286
School of Health Sciences
CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE WORSHIP ARTS, ROOM 305 OR ROOM 180 CENTER FOR NATURAL SCIENCES, ROOM 128 DEMOSS HALL, ROOM 1284
School of Music School of Nursing School of Visual & Performing Arts
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 Montview Student Union, First Floor Green Hall Student Service Center, Room 1896
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Thursday and Friday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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— Activities and Hours —
Student Activities Student Activities offers more than 100 events each school year! This week’s activities include Back to School Bingo, Outdoor Open Mic, and Outdoor Movie Nights. For more information on dates and times, visit Liberty.edu/SA.
Outdoor Rec Hydaway Outdoor Recreation Center offers bike, boat, paddle board rentals, and more! Hydaway reopens for the fall semester on Thursday, Aug. 15. For more information, visit Liberty.edu/OutdoorRec.
Intramural Sports To welcome you to campus, Intramural Sports is hosting two intramural tournaments on Saturday, Aug. 17, from noon-3 p.m. Coed volleyball will be hosted in the LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center; Ultimate Frisbee will be at the Liberty Mountain Intramural Sports Complex. For more information about Liberty’s intramural sports, visit Liberty.edu/Intramurals.
Rec Centers Liberty’s Rec Centers include LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center, Montview Game Room, and Montview Bowling Alley. Check Liberty.edu/RecCenters for details and hours of operation.
IMPORTANT OFFICE HOURS — During Welcome Week —
ID & CAMPUS SERVICES
IT HELPDESK BLITZ
LUPD
Monday-Thursday | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday | Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday | Noon-6 p.m. Sunday | 3-7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday | 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday | 8 a.m-9 p.m. Saturday | 1-9 p.m. Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-9 p.m. First week of classes 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Welcome Week Location:
MONTVIEW STUDENT UNION, 1ST FLOOR
RESIDENCE LIFE STUDENT HEALTH CLINIC
Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
STUDENT HEALTH RECORDS
Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
STUDENT SERVICE CENTER
Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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EVENTS
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
EVENT
DATE
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AERONAUTICS
New Student Welcome BBQ
Aug. 17, 4-7 p.m.
Snowflex
ARTS & SCIENCES
Nacho Usual Welcome
Aug. 22, 2-4 p.m.
Montview Student Union, Alumni Ballroom
BUSINESS
Back-to-School Bash
Sept. 5, 3-6 p.m.
School of Business Lobby
CASAS
Success Week
Sept. 9-13, 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
DeMoss Hall, CASAS Lobby
CAREER CENTER
Career Center Open House
Aug. 19-23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Montview Student Union, Room 2560
COMMUNICATION & DIGITAL ARTS
Check @LibertySCDC for all event details. Global Studies Night
Sept. 12, 7 p.m.
LaHaye Event Space
Christian Leadership & Church Ministries Rally
Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m.
LaHaye Event Space
EDUCATION
Back-to-School Bash
Aug. 23, 2-5 p.m.
Hancock Welcome Center Patio
ENGINEERING
Engineering Welcome
Aug. 20, 6-8:30 p.m.
Snowflex
GOVERNMENT
Government Fall Kickoff
Sept. 6, 5-8 p.m.
Hancock Welcome Center Patio
DIVINITY
Worldwide Welcome
Aug. 29, 6-8 p.m.
Academic Lawn
JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY
Library Services Fair
Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Jerry Falwell Library
LUCOM
White Coat Ceremony
Aug. 17, 10 a.m.
Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall
MUSIC
All School of Music Kickoff
Aug. 26, 6 p.m.
Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall
Freshman Boot Camp
Aug. 14-15, 1-2:30 p.m.
DeMoss Hall, School of Nursing
LUSON Fair
Aug. 28, 2:30-6 p.m.
DeMoss Hall, Grand Lobby
LU Serve Fair
Aug. 26-29, Noon-5 p.m.
Montview Student Union, Alumni Ballroom
LU Send/ LU Serve Convo Select
Aug. 29, 10:30 a.m.
Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall
LU Send Abroad
Aug. 26-27, Noon-5 p.m.
Jerry Falwell Library Atrium and Jerry Falwell Library Training Room
LU Send Fair
Aug. 26-27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Montview Student Union, 1st Floor
Premiere Weekend
Sept. 6-7 (showtimes vary)
Cinema Theater, Candlers Station Shopping Center
Fall Annual Exhibit, Opening Gala
Aug. 29, 6-8:30 p.m.
Green Hall, Art Gallery
NURSING
OFFICE OF SPIRITUAL LIFE
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTER
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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
or find someone with a blue staff shirt at our convenient QUESTION TENTS | WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY