Admission BS History

Why Pursue a Master of Arts in History?

Liberty University’s Master of Arts in History prepares you for the future through an exciting study of the past. With a solid foundational knowledge of the world built on the various approaches to history, you will dig deeper into the historical impact of major events of the past while highlighting the Christian cultural heritage of western civilization. A deeper understanding of the past and present can greatly benefit you as you seek to better shape the future.

The professors in Liberty’s master’s in history program will challenge you to develop a consistently Christian and biblical approach to researching, writing, and teaching history. Our professors have years of experience in the history field and are ready to help you succeed.


How Do I Complete the Admissions Requirements for the Online Master’s in History Degree?

  1. Apply online or call (800) 424-9595 to apply to a degree program with an Admissions Counselor. There is no upfront application fee. However, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.
  2. Fax/scan or email unofficial college transcripts. Please note: Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes for 60 days with the submission of a transcript request form. An official transcript will be needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.
  3. Mail official college transcripts (sealed, unopened copy or via a direct electronic transcript system). Transcripts must show a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work. 
  4. Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
    Preliminary Acceptance
    Dual Enrollment
    Transcript Policy

    Preliminary Acceptance

    If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

    • Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
    • Complete a bachelor’s degree self-certification form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page, or contact an Admissions Counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
    • Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcripts must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours. 
    • If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application
    • Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment.

    Dual Enrollment

    Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.

    Unofficial College Transcript Policy

    An unofficial copy of the college transcript can either be faxed from the institution, printed from the school’s official site or an opened copy that you may have in your possession.

    Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

    • Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
    • Cumulative GPA
    • A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
    • Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

    Official College Transcript Policy

    An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must still be in its original sealed envelope. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

    If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a transcript request form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions date or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent registration.


      Contact Information

      Call: (800) 424-9595

      Fax: (888) 301-3577


      Email for questions:
      luograd@liberty.edu

      Email for sending documents:
      luoverify@liberty.edu

      Mail:
      Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
      1971 University Blvd.
      Lynchburg, VA 24515

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