The Graduate School

Graduate Orientation

Spring 2012 Graduate Orientation: January 12, 2012

Graduate Orientation informs new graduate students of university services, including: Student Accounts, the Registrar's office, Library Services, and required Christian service. General university policies and procedures will also be covered.

You will also be introduced to the specifics of your degree program, learn about conducting graduate-level research, and have the opportunity to personally meet and speak with your graduate faculty.

  Graduate Orientation is a required event for new resident graduate students, even those who have been Liberty students in the past.

Graduate Orientation Schedule:

*We suggest that you visit this page (www.liberty.edu/gradorientation) regularly in order to view changes or updates that may occur.

Required graduate-level writing class/exam

A graduate-level writing class and online writing exam are integral components of your graduate studies at Liberty University.  Once you have completed registration for your spring courses, you will automatically be enrolled in GRST 500, the graduate-level writing class. You will see the addition of this course reflected in your class schedule within four business days of the completion of your course registration. If you wish to by-pass enrollment in GRST 500, you have the opportunity to test out of the class by passing an online writing exam. After you have been enrolled in GRST 500, you will receive an email from the Graduate Writing Center with instructions on how to go online to complete this exam. If you are successful in passing this exam, you will not be required to enroll in GRST 500.  However, if you do not pass the exam, you will be required to remain enrolled in GRST 500. Please be aware that a $100 test assessment fee is charged to your student account as a new student whether you complete GRST 500 or take and pass the online exam instead.

For further information on the Graduate Writing Exam, and to view FAQs, please visit www.liberty.edu/graduatewritingexam.

Seminary Students Only:

In addition to the graduate-level writing course/exam, all LBTS students are required to take a PLACE assessment test.

Date: Friday, January 13, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM (EST)
Location: DeMoss Hall 4040
The PLACE Assessment is a survey that helps you discover your unique purpose and how God has equipped you to fulfill it in the Body of Christ, the Church. Completing the PLACE Assessment will help you connect your unique combination of Personality, Spiritual Gifts, Abilities, Passions, and Experiences that God designed to create your unique role in the work of His Kingdom. Our goal is to help you identify your spiritual gifts and abilities so that you can best serve God while at LBTS and in your current and future ministry.

International Students Only:

What: Federal Regulations Orientation (Required)
When: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm (EST)
Location: Applied Science Hall, Room 112

International orientation will provide vital information about remaining in status, working before and after graduation, obtaining a Social Security number and Virginia driver’s license, income taxes, insurance, family members, and other subjects. This session is required for all students on F-1 status.