REQUIRED RECOMMENDED FUN DINING 2 WEDNESDAY Aug. 23 WELCOME, WORLD CHANGER. We re excited to have you here! Got questions? Please visit us at our welcome location on the Academic Lawn or the Hancock Welcome Center Lobby. Hancock Welcome Center (434) 582-2064 SAO @LibertyUSAO #Welcome2Liberty For maps of campus and academic buildings and the full dining schedule, visit Liberty.edu/WelcomeWeek. All Day Move-In 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 8 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m. 8 p.m. YOUR HOUSING ASSIGNMENT Move-in times will be staggered. See your student email for move-in times and details. Welcome Packet Pickup ACADEMIC LAWN Pick up your Welcome to Liberty bag and drop off your Flames for the Future donation for the Liberty Godparent Home. Residence Life representatives will be available to answer your housing questions. Help Desk Blitz JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY, TERRACE CONFERENCE ROOM The IT Help Desk will be available to help you prepare for success by keeping your computer online and up-to-date. Bring your laptop (and charger) or desktop to ensure you can access the LU network. 3
WELCOME WEEK REQUIRED RECOMMENDED FUN DINING 4 5 8 p.m. Dinner Midnight THURSDAY Aug. 24 All Day Move-In 7 9 a.m. Breakfast 7:45 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Curfew YOUR RESIDENCE HALL YOUR HOUSING ASSIGNMENT Move-in times will be staggered. See your student email for move-in times and details. International Student Orientation DEMOSS HALL, GRAND LOBBY This event is for international students only. Welcome Packet Pickup ACADEMIC LAWN Pick up your Welcome to Liberty bag and drop off your Flames for the Future donation for the Liberty Godparent Home. Residence Life representatives will be available to answer your housing questions. 8 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m. 8 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 12:30 4:30 p.m. 5 8 p.m. Dinner Help Desk Blitz JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY, TERRACE CONFERENCE ROOM The IT Help Desk will be available to help you prepare for success by keeping your computer online and up-to-date. Bring your laptop (and charger) or desktop to ensure you can access the LU network. Question Tables HANCOCK WELCOME CENTER, LOBBY ACADEMIC LAWN Stop by and ask any questions you have or tweet/direct message @LibertyUSAO. Enrollment Assistance JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY See Page 14 for details about this event. 5
6 WELCOME WEEK REQUIRED RECOMMENDED FUN DINING 5 8 p.m. New 7 8:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Midnight Student VIP Event LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE You re invited to our huge welcome party for all incoming students at our very own Barnes & Noble Bookstore. There will be plenty of food, games, and prizes. Celebrating Diversity and Building Community, ALUMNI BALLROOM Come enhance your cultural awareness and develop relationships. Hear from leaders who can serve as mentors with a special emphasis on opportunities for American minorities. Check-in opens at 6:30 p.m. Bingo Night LAHAYE EVENT SPACE Come have fun, meet friends, and play for hundreds of dollars in prizes! Curfew and New Student Hall Meeting YOUR RESIDENCE HALL, RESIDENT ASSISTANT S ROOM For all new and transfer students. Required for successful transition to Liberty. FRIDAY Aug. 25 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 8 a.m. 8 p.m. 8:30 10 a.m. 9 10:30 a.m. Welcome Packet Pickup ACADEMIC LAWN If you forgot to stop by during Move-In, come get your Welcome to Liberty bag and informational packet and drop off your Flames for the Future donation for the Liberty Godparent Home. New Student Orientation VINES CENTER This event is for all new and transfer students who did not attend Summer Orientation and is required for successful transition to Liberty. Check-in opens at 8 a.m. Parent Session CENTER FOR NATURAL SCIENCES, ROOM 128 Hosted by the Parent and Family Connections Office, this session discusses the transition to college for both students and parents. Learn about key departments dedicated to the needs of your student. 7
8 WELCOME WEEK REQUIRED RECOMMENDED FUN DINING 9:30 11 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Breakfast Question Tables HANCOCK WELCOME CENTER, LOBBY ACADEMIC LAWN Stop by and ask any questions you have or tweet/direct message @LibertyUSAO. 1 9 p.m. Help Desk Blitz JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY, TERRACE CONFERENCE ROOM The IT Help Desk will be available to help you prepare for success by keeping your computer online and up-to-date. Bring your laptop (and charger) or desktop to ensure you can access the LU network. 10:30 11:30 a.m. 1:30 4:30 p.m. 1 2 p.m. 1 3 p.m. New Student Convocation VINES CENTER Start the semester off on the right foot with a heart for worship. Required for all new and transfer students. Enrollment Assistance JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY See Page 14 for details about this event. Meet and Greet with Academic Departments VARIOUS LOCATIONS (BY DEPARTMENT) Service Fair See Page 15 for details about this event. 2 4 p.m. New Commuter Social CENTER FOR NATURAL SCIENCES, ROOM 128 Living off campus this semester? The New Commuter Social is an opportunity for firstyear and transfer commuters to meet each other, get to know their commuter ambassador, and begin to engage in the Commuter Tribes program. 5 7 p.m. Flames Kickoff VINES CENTER Join your class and learn the traditions of the Liberty Flames! 5 6 p.m. Dinner at The Food Court at Reber-Thomas 6:15 7 p.m. Kickoff Begins at the Vines Center Pick up a voucher from the Vines Center and bring it to the Men s Soccer game at 7 p.m. for a free t-shirt. 9
WELCOME WEEK REQUIRED RECOMMENDED FUN DINING 10 7 p.m. 11 p.m. SA 12:30 a.m. Curfew Men s Soccer vs. Southern Virginia (Home Opener) OSBORNE STADIUM @ Nite LAHAYE EVENT SPACE Night owls, Student Activities (SA) invites you to come out for karaoke, TV, food, games, and prizes! YOUR RESIDENCE HALL 1 9 p.m. Help 3:30 p.m. Scavenger Desk Blitz JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY, TERRACE CONFERENCE ROOM The IT Help Desk will be available to help you prepare for success by keeping your computer online and up-to-date. Bring your laptop (and charger) or desktop to ensure you can access the LU network. Hunt LAHAYE EVENT SPACE Come with your friends* for an on-campus scavenger hunt with over $1,000 in prizes! SATURDAY Aug. 26 9:30 11 a.m. Noon 6 p.m. Breakfast 5 9 p.m. Dinner 9 p.m. *Teams of four Outdoor Movie Night* ACADEMIC LAWN, VINES SIDE Movie lineup: 9 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 11:20 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 *This is an approved late-night event. Tell your RA if you plan to attend. 1 p.m. Field Hockey vs. James Madison (Home Opener) EAST CAMPUS ATHLETIC FIELDS 12:30 a.m. Curfew YOUR RESIDENCE HALL 11
12 WELCOME WEEK SUNDAY Aug. 27 7 11 a.m. Breakfast 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). 3 7 p.m. 5 9 p.m. Dinner Midnight Curfew YOUR RESIDENCE HALL Library Lake Kayaking Thursday Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Head over to Library Lake to meet the Outdoor Recreation department staff. They will have kayaks and paddleboards to take out on the water and lawn games and s'mores if you don t feel like getting splashed. Hydaway Outdoor Recreation Center Thursday-Friday, Noon 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. 8 p.m. The Hydaway Outdoor Recreation Center is our very own offcampus outfitter. Take advantage of the free mountain bike, canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals. 936 Camp Hydaway Rd., Lynchburg, Va. 24515 Swimming Hole Hike Saturday, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Outdoor Recreation is hosting a day trip along the beautiful Moorman River. Be sure to bring your swimsuit and old sneakers as we will be enjoying the refreshing natural swimming holes along the hike. Register at Liberty.edu/ORTrips for only $5!
14 Enrollment ASSISTANCE Meet with key departments to discuss your student account and enrollment needs. Representatives will be available to give you personalized assistance from the following departments: Service FAIR Stop by to learn more about the departments and clubs that are here to help you succeed. CASAS FINANCIAL AID HEALTH RECORDS PARENT AND FAMILY CONNECTIONS OFFICE OFFICE OF MILITARY AFFAIRS STUDENT ACCOUNTS TRANSFER EVALUATION CAREER CENTER CASAS CLUB SPORTS COMMUNITY LIFE (DEAN OF STUDENTS) COMMUTER STUDENT LIFE (DEAN OF STUDENTS) EQUESTRIAN CENTER LIBERTY UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT (LUPD) LU SEND LU SERVE PARENT AND FAMILY CONNECTIONS OFFICE OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE RECREATION CENTERS GRADUATE STUDENT LIFE (DEAN OF STUDENTS) HYDAWAY OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER LIBERTY FLAMES ATHLETICS LIBERTY GODPARENT HOME STUDENT ADVOCATE OFFICE STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES (DEAN OF STUDENTS) TITLE IX VOTER REGISTRATION LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE 15
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