Graduate School

The Graduate School

Current Student FAQ

 

How do I submit a course substitution request?

Course substitution forms and instructions are available on the Registrar-Online Forms webpage.

How do I request to take a course at another college?

Forms and instructions for taking a course at another institution are available on the Registrar-Online Forms webpage.

How do I submit a Transfer Evaluation Inquiry? 

Transfer evaluation inquiry forms and instructions are available on the Registrar-Online Forms webpage.

Who do I see for evaluation of transcripts and awarding of transfer credit, including advanced standing?

Email luotransfer@liberty.edu with all your transfer-related questions.

How do I withdraw from courses? 

For graduate resident students:

For graduate online students:

  • Contact the Online Academic Advisor by phone, (800) 424-9595, or email, luoadvising@liberty.edu (this includes online students who withdraw from a resident course).  

How do I withdraw from the university?

Graduate resident students must go to the registrar window in the Student Service Center in Campus North and complete an inquiry sheet. Graduate online students should contact the Online Academic Advisor by phone, (800) 424-9595, or email, luoadvising@liberty.edu.

Who do I see for grade appeals?

First, go to the Instructor with your request. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, then go to the program director or department chair. If the grievance is not resolved, you may appeal to the dean of the College/School. For the policy on Academic Honesty “FD” appeals, see the Liberty catalog.  

How do I receive an “I” (Incomplete grade) for a course?

The "I" or "Incomplete" grade is to be used only in the extremely rare cases, like medical emergencies, and must be approved by the director of the academic program. Graduate resident students should go to the Student Service Center in Campus North for direction. Graduate online students may work with both the Online Academic Advisor (luoadvising@liberty.edu) and the faculty member.

Who do I see for Independent Study/Directed Research courses?

Graduate resident students must go to the Student Service Center in Campus North. Graduate online students can contact the Online Academic Advisor (luoadvising@liberty.edu).

How do I receive approval for a prerequisite override?

Graduate resident students can download the form on the Registrar-Online Forms webpage or pick one up at the Student Service Center in Campus North. Graduate online students can contact the Online Academic Advisor by phone or email.

Who do I see for approval for semester course overload?

Graduate resident students must go to the Student Service Center; graduate online students must contact the Online Academic Advisor by phone or email (the advisor will work with the registrar to help gain approval).

Who do I see for registering for online courses?

Resident Graduate Students:

  • First semester resident graduate students who want to register for online courses must contact their Resident Academic Advisor, (877) 298-9617 or residentgraduate@liberty.edu.
  • Current resident graduate students must go to the Registrar’s Office in Green Hall to register manually.

Online Graduate Students: