Liberty University At A Glance

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LARGEST CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IN THE W RLD

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20 NCAA DIVISION I PROGRAMS 35 CLUB SPORTS teams and thriving intramurals 140 + NCAA DIVISION I conference titles 7-TIME BIG SOUTH football champions 11 SASSER CUP wins in 18 years

300,000+

HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE CONTRIBUTED BY LIBERTY STUDENTS EACH YEAR

RECOGNIZED AS A MILITARY-FRIENDLY SCHOOL BY PUBLICATIONS IDENTIFYING INSTITUTIONS THAT DO THE MOST TO SUPPORT MILITARY STUDENTS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES

24:1 RESIDENT

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ACCREDITED

BY SACSCOC • The highest accreditation possible • Individual programs are also accredited by industry-specific agencies

$567.3 MILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT (2013-14 CENTRAL VIRGINIA)

17:1 ONLINE

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AA RATING

Financial Strength Strong credit ratings from Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service place Liberty among the nation’s highest-rated universities for financial strength

TUITION RATES AMONG THE LOWEST IN THE COUNTRY

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→ A. Pierre Guillerman Library, 1988

JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY Named After the Founder The 4-story, 170,000-square-foot Jerry Falwell Library represents the largest investment by Liberty in any structure on campus.

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the library assists students in their academic pursuits by providing learning resources in both traditional and innovative formats.

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→ Arthur S. DeMoss Learning Center, 1994

DEMOSS HALL Originally constructed in 1985, DeMoss Hall underwent an extensive expansion completed in 2000.

Housing computer labs, classrooms, lecture halls, and a rooftop terrace, the 4-story, 500,000-square-foot DeMoss Hall now serves as one of the principal academic facilities on campus.

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→ Williams Stadium, 2006

WILLIAMS STADIUM The largest stadium in the Big South Conference, Williams Stadium is capable of seating 19,200 spectators and includes a 110-foot viewing tower with five levels and 18 luxury suites.

The stadium houses the Football Operations Center, which includes coaches’ offices, equipment and weight rooms, locker rooms, and a training facility.

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→ Vines Center, early 1990s

VINES CENTER With a 62-seat luxury President’s Suite and a total seating capacity of more than 10,300, the Vines Center is used to host sporting events, concerts, church services, conferences, and Convocation. The recent addition of a practice facility for Liberty men’s and women’s basketball incorporates a landscaped roof that serves as a walkway connecting the Residential and Academic Commons.

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→ Worthington Stadium, 2011

LIBERTY BASEBALL STADIUM Opened in February 2013, the Liberty Baseball Stadium houses the program’s offices, a fully equipped media area, and a club room. Featuring an AstroTurf playing surface and 2,500 chairback seats for spectators, the park has been ranked among the top 100 best stadium experiences in the world and was recently ranked fourth best college ballpark experience in 2015.

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→ Hancock Athletic Center, 2004

HANCOCK WELCOME CENTER Positioned near the entrance to main campus, the Hancock Welcome Center (formerly Athletic Center) greets Liberty’s new students, alumni, and visitors. An excellent example of Jeffersonian architecture, the welcome center houses the university boardroom and a formal president’s office. The facility is staffed with representatives from various university offices.

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→ Original residence halls on Champion Circle, 1980

RESIDENTIAL COMMONS I A 9-story residence hall capable of housing up to 1,200 students was completed at the beginning of the Fall 2014 semester. Each room features a private bath, and every floor provides laundry facilities and a common lounge. The main floor of the facility houses a Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins.

An additional hall adjacent to Residential Commons I is currently under construction, and other residential facilities are also planned for the site.

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EXPANSION of ACADEMIC FACILITIES

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SCHOOL of LAW Liberty University School of Law combines education in law theory and history with practical legal training.

Through the innovative Center for Lawyering Skills, externship opportunities, and extensive training in mock trial courtrooms, the School of Law strives to produce practitioners of law able to positively contribute to their respective legal bars and communities.

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SCHOOL of AERONAUTICS Located within minutes of Liberty's main campus, the School of Aeronautics facilities include the following: the A&P Center, which allows students in the Aviation Maintenance Technician Program to perform aircraft repairs; Freedom Aviation, an aviation business and flight operations center; and the Aviation Academic Center, where students gain real-world experience in state-of-the-art flight simulators.

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CINEMATIC ARTS, ZAKI GORDON CENTER The Cinematic Arts, Zaki Gordon Center is a film program that reaches beyond the traditional model of film education by relying heavily on experiential learning. Film students benefit from cutting-edge technology, which allows them to gain extensive experience working with the type of equipment used in professional film production.

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TOWER THEATER Home to Alluvion Stage Company and the Department of Theatre Arts, the Tower Theater features a Broadwaystyle fly tower and professional rigging system, seats 640 guests, and includes 12,000 square feet of backstage and support space.

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COLLEGE of OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE The College of Osteopathic Medicine trains skilled and discerning physicians who are committed to advancing medical knowledge while providing patient-centered care with a servant’s heart. Along with select programs of the School of Health Sciences, the college is housed in the 4-story, 140,000-square-foot Center for Medical and Health Sciences. With classrooms and lecture halls equipped for interactive learning, a research center, standardized patient and simulation facilities, clinical medicine and anatomy labs, an extensive library, and incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Center is second to none in the medical profession.

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SCHOOL of NURSING The School of Nursing provides more than 800 residential students with a comprehensive clinical experience as well as a foundation in nursing skills, behavioral and social sciences, and the liberal arts. Utilizing innovative technology and encouraging compassionate medical care, the School of Nursing equips graduates from the bachelor’s to the doctoral level to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of each patient.

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STUDENT RECREATION Students benefit from a campus of more than 7,000 acres with numerous recreational opportunities. Campus facilities include the Liberty Mountain Skate Park, the Liberty Equestrian Center, a paintball complex, beach volleyball courts, and the Liberty Mountain Trail System with 50 miles of trails. Students also enjoy access to the 12 championship HersheyEsbenshade Tennis Courts as well as five indoor courts.

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LAHAYE STUDENT UNION The 230,000-square-foot LaHaye Student Union boasts seven hardwood basketball courts, four volleyball courts, a 25-yard lane pool, two indoor AstroTurf soccer fields, cardio and weight training rooms, multipurpose recreational space, and a 4,000-square-foot climbing area with a 40-foot climbing tower.

Additionally, students enjoy access to an NCAA regulation-size track at the Tolsma Indoor Track Complex.

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LIBERTY MOUNTAIN SNOWFLEX CENTRE The Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre is a year-round snowless skiing, snowboarding, and tubing slope. The first of its kind in North America, the Snowflex Centre is home to the Liberty University Ski & Snowboard team.

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LAHAYE ICE CENTER The LaHaye Ice Center is home to the Liberty University synchronized and figure skating teams, as well as the men’s and women’s hockey teams, the most popular of Liberty’s many Club Sports programs. Additionally, the ice center is open to the public for free skating, birthday parties, and skating lessons for all ages. Currently undergoing major renovations, the ice center is being expanded to accommodate 4,000 fans and will also include 10 box suites as well as additional space for concessions. Renovations are expected to be complete by January 2016.

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SCIENCE HALL Located across the lawn from the Jerry Falwell Library, the new Science Hall more than triples the size of the university’s former science facilities.

Completed during the Spring 2015 semester, the 4-story, 121,000-squarefoot building contains classrooms, an expansive auditorium, and more than 30 laboratories designed for hands-on learning.

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RECENTLY COMPLETED

KAMPHUIS FIELD AT LIBERTY SOFTBALL STADIUM Mirroring features of the Liberty Baseball Stadium, the NCAAregulation Liberty Softball Stadium includes locker rooms, a video scoreboard, AstroTurf with a clay infield, and 1,000 chairback seats for spectators.

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IN PRECONSTRUCTION

FREEDOM TOWER At 275 feet, Freedom Tower will be the tallest structure in the city of Lynchburg.

Serving as Liberty’s architectural trademark, the tower will be home to the School of Divinity, the world’s largest accredited school for religious and ministerial training. Additionally, the tower will include an observation floor with expansive views, an event space, and the university’s replica of the Liberty Bell. Freedom Tower is expected to be completed in the spring of 2017.

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CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

DEMOSS HALL STUDENT CENTER One of Liberty’s principal academic facilities, DeMoss Hall is undergoing a 3-story, 175,000-square-foot expansion to incorporate a new student center.

Expected to be completed by the summer of 2016, the expansion will include space for academic and office purposes, an art gallery, retail dining venues, a large event space, a bowling alley, and a comfortable lounge area opening onto the Academic Commons.

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CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

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RESIDENTIAL COMMONS II

The second phase of the new Residential Commons entails the construction of an additional 9-story residence hall to mirror the facility built in phase one.

The new residence hall will house 1,000 students in 500 rooms, each featuring a private bath. Every floor will include laundry facilities and a common lounge.

The residence hall is expected to be completed by the Spring 2016 semester.

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CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

CENTER for MUSIC and THE WORSHIP ARTS The new 140,000-square-foot School of Music facility is comprised of two linked 4-story buildings. Equipped with 124 Steinway pianos, the facility houses 43 teaching studios complete with piano, songwriting, and music computer labs. Additionally, the facility includes two recital halls and a fine arts concert hall capable of seating 1,600 guests. The academic portion of the facility opened in time for the Fall 2015 semester. The concert hall will be completed in spring 2016.

INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees.*

ENGINEERING

In addition to regional accreditation, many of Liberty’s programs are accredited or otherwise recognized by specialized professional and accrediting agencies:

EXERCISE SCIENCE

ATHLETIC TRAINING Liberty’s Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Many of Liberty’s Engineering and Computational Sciences programs are ABET- accredited.

Liberty’s Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

NURSING Liberty’s Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

BUSINESS

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Liberty’s School of Business received voluntary accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in the following programs:

The Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine is provisionally accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOA-COCA) in the United States.

• B.S. in Accounting • B.S. in Business Administration • B.S. in Business Information Management Systems • Master of Business Administration • M.S. in Accounting CENTER for COUNSELING & FAMILY STUDIES Liberty’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.) program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF LAW Liberty University School of Law is accredited by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association (ABA). *Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 300334097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Liberty University.

Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.

Liberty's Education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

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