Liberty University Parent Guide

Dates & Events

• Important Dates

  January 11, Monday
:  Spring 2010 New Students Financial Check-in DeadlineJanuary 13, Wednesday
:  Residence Halls open; Dining Hall opens for lunch for new students;
Financial check-in and orientation for new, transfer, and former undergraduate students January 13-16, Wednesday-Saturday
:  Orientation and Freshman Seminar, registration Read More

• Important Dates

• Family Weekend


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Academics

• Helping your Student get the Spring Semester off to the Right Start

  The holidays are over and it’s time for your student to head back to school. How can you, as a parent, help her get the new semester off on the right track? Take the time to help her get organized now, and when things get hectic later on, she’ll be prepared. Read More

• Liberty University: Training Champions for Christ!

• Alumni Relations

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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

• Gopher Delivery

  FLU SEASON is here and although you may not be close enough to campus to take care of your student, Parent and Family Connections now works with a vendor who offers the services every parent can appreciate! Gopher Delivery & Errands, LLC offers a variety of services including grocery shopping, laundry services, & special deliveries.  They will pick up prescriptions, items from the convenience store, or deliver takeout from your student's favorite restaurant!  Whatever the errand, give them a call Toll Free:  1-866-506-0132/ Local:  434-509-4506 or check their website.Also, for more detailed information on the H1N1 Influenza CLICK HERE or go to the link on Liberty's homepage. Read More

Managing Finances

• Maximizing Winter Break

  For many students winter break is a welcome time for rest and relaxation; however it can also be a useful time to plan ahead or even make some much needed extra money. Winter break is a great time for a short internship, travel opportunity, networking meeting, or shadowing experience. Read More

• Home for the Holidays: Surviving your College Student's Stay

• Liberty OneCard

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Student Life

• A New Year, a New Beginning: New Year's Resolutions for College Students

  The New Year has arrived and with it comes a new semester and a new start for your college student. While many students will make New Year’s Resolutions, history shows that most resolutions don't last very long – mainly because they are too difficult or simply unrealistic. Read More

• Office of Student Leadership

• Yearbook

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Tips for Parents

• The Parent Association

  The Parent Association (PA) is looking forward to another school year and serving at Liberty!Our first meeting will be during Family Weekend, on Friday October 30 at 9:00 a.m.At the meeting we will hear proposals from various LU departments that require financial assistance with important projects and discuss various fund raising activities to reach our goal.As a group we will discuss the projects and select those which we believe will make the greatest impact on the ministry and student life at Liberty.  Each year the PA invites more Parents to join our team. Joining the PA gives you an opportunity to serve in Ministry at LU and get connected with other Parents and the University. If you would like to join us or attend our meeting on October 30th please send an email to parents@liberty.edu and we will get back to you with more details. Please know to inquire will not obligate you in any way. It's a great way to be involved and stay connected with the Liberty family while your student attends LU!  Dave Lock President, Parent Association Read More

• Parent and Family Connections

• Additional Resources

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Maps, Numbers & Info

• Important Numbers

Financial Planning

• Maximizing Winter Break

  For many students winter break is a welcome time for rest and relaxation; however it can also be a useful time to plan ahead or even make some much needed extra money. Winter break is a great time for a short internship, travel opportunity, networking meeting, or shadowing experience. 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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