Liberty University Parent Guide

Dates & Events

• Plan Now to Join us for Fall Family Weekend 2010, October 29th- 31st!

  Experience the life of your Liberty student first hand and join us for a fun filled weekend! Many activities are planned just for you and your family: - Friday Family Double Feature Movie Night - Family Ice Skating; Skiing & Tubing at Snowflex Complex- Saturday Family Dinner - Coffee & Dessert Bar... Read More

• Important Dates

• Important Dates

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Academics

• Integrated Learning Resource Center

  The Integrated Learning Resource Center (ILRC), is the center for academic research and study. Read More

• Liberty University Online Academy

• Student Advocate Office

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Career Planning

• News from the LIBERTY Career Center

  In a matter of weeks, a brand new, state-of-the-art Career Services Center will be unveiled. Located in the heart of the academia of DeMoss hall, the Career Center will be conveniently located and highly visible for students, staff and employers. Read More

• Career Center

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Health & Safety

• Homesickness: what it is and how to deal with it

  Move-in day and first-week activities are abuzz with excitement, but as students move in and parents head out, homesickness can take root. Read More

• Gopher Delivery

• Liberty University Police Department

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Managing Finances

• Student Service Center

  The Student Service Center houses the offices of Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and the Registrar. Read More

• Card Services

• Maximizing Winter Break

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Student Life

• Liberty University Athletics

  Liberty currently sponsors 20 NCAA Division I athletics programs, including 10 men’s programs and 10 women’s programs. Read More

• LU Post Office

• Office of Student Leadership

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Tips for Parents

• Parents, from high school to college: here's what your high school student needs during the transition to college

  Now that your student is done celebrating high school graduation and ready to settle into summer, it's the best time to gather important information from high school, before it gets forgotten in the bustle of back-to-school excitement. Read More

• Parent Association

• The Parent Association

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Maps, Contacts & Info

• Liberty University Campus Map

  Download a campus map. Read More

• Important Phone Numbers

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College Admissions

• Undergraduate Admissions

  The Office of Undergraduate Admissions assists students throughout the enrollment process Read More

Transition from High School

• Dealing with Homesickness

  By the time you receive this email, your student will have completed his/her first week of classes at Liberty. Hopefully they have figured out where all their classes are and when to fit in time to eat and stay ahead of their homework assignments.  During this time many students will begin to experience homesickness as they adjust to college life. If your son or daughter struggles with homesickness, encourage them to connect with someone on their hall leadership team, a Resident Assistant (RA), Spiritual Life Director (SLD) or Prayer Leader (PL). RAs are students who are carefully selected for their ability to advise and aid resident students in everyday situations. RAs are a great resource for students who are homesick. They can help students get involved in programs and activities on their floor or around campus, or can help residents meet some of their "neighbors" and adjust to their new community. Remember, all of our leadership team, RAs, SLDs, and PLs have been new Liberty students at some point, and can relate with the challenges of adjusting to a new school and environment. Sometimes students just need someone to talk to and that's part of what our leadership team is there for along with encouraging them in their spiritual growth. Read More

• Saying Goodbye: Helping your Student Transition Successfully to College - while maintaining your own peace of mind

• Attention Parents!

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