Graduate Orientation

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

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.

Information & FAQs on the Graduate Writing Exam

International Students Only

What: Federal Regulations Orientation (Required)

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.