The Academic Support Office for Liberty University Online and Graduate Studies programs wishes to see the student body of Liberty University succeed in their academic endeavors. Below are some resources that are available to assist you, the student, in acheiving academic success.

Writing Resources

These Writing Resources will assist you with basic composition and formatting skills. Additional resources are available through the Online Writing Center (OWC). General writing assistance in the form of presentations and worksheets can be found on the Writing Aids portion of the GWC site, as well as a listing of other available Web Resources.

•     APA Formatting Guide (Ohio State)
•     A Basic Guide to APA (GWC Presentation)

•     MLA Formatting Guide (Purdue University)
•     A Basic Guide to MLA (GWC Presentation)

•     Turabian Formatting Guide (Ohio State)
•     A Basic Guide to Turabian (GWC Presentation)

Study Aids

The Liberty University Bruckner Learning Center (BLC) has compiled resources to assist students with study skills and test preparation. The below resources will give you some general assistance in these areas.

•     Goal Setting (BLC)
•     Note Taking (BLC)
•     Reading Comprehension (BLC)
•     Reading Rate Tips (BLC)
•     Test Anxiety (BLC)
•     Exam Preparation (BLC)
•     Time Management (BLC)

Students are also able to enroll in developmental courses through the Online program to better prepare for academic success. Available developmental courses are listed below. You can register for these courses by contacting an academic advisor, or through the online registration site in New ASIST.

• CLST 100: Designed to assist students in their academic adjustment to college. It is part of a special program limited to a select group. Attention is given to goal-setting, organizing for study, time management, textbook mastery, reading comprehension and rate, listening, memory, note-taking, motivation for study, test taking, study strategies in other classes and orientation to University services.

• CLST 101: Designed to train students in study strategies needed for success in college. Course includes organizing for study, time management, textbook mastery, listening, memory, note taking, motivation for study, reading comprehension and rate, test-taking, and special study strategies for other classes. Open to all students but required of students who have low scores on placement tests, or who are placed on Academic Warning/ Probation.

• ENGL 100: Emphasis on functional grammar, paragraph development, vocabulary building and enrichment reading. Open to all students but required of students who have low scores on national tests or Liberty University placement tests. Students must receive at least a “C” to be eligible for ENGL 101. A designated section of ENGL 100 is required for ESL students. This course may not meet the General Education requirement in English.

• INFT 110: This course will introduce the student to the operation and use of computers. Specific applications taught include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. In addition, students will learn basic terminology and concepts related to the use of computers in today’s society.

• MATH100: A review of basic arithmetic and elementary algebra. Open to all students but required of students with low scores on Liberty University placement tests and inadequate preparation in mathematics. A grade of C or better is required in order to go on to a higher-numbered mathematics course. This course may not be used in meeting General Education requirements in mathematics. (Developmental Math is a component of the Bruckner Learning Center.)

Disability Support

    The Academic Support Office of Liberty University's Online and Graduate Studies programs also offers accommodations and support services to those students who qualify.  You can visit the LU Online Office of Disability Academic Support homepage, or contact the office at luoodas@liberty.edu.

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