College Parenting Newsletter | September

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This Month and Next

Sept. 19 – Family Weekend Check-In: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Drop by our Family Weekend check-in tent on the Academic Lawn. Say hello to our PFC staff, enter drawings for prizes and giveaways, and grab a limited edition LU gift from our PFC office! See you there!
Oct. 6 – CSER Add/Drop Deadline: CSER (Christian/Community Service) is a community service graduation requirement for all students at Liberty University. Check out the CSER webpage for more information. On the CSER by Major page, students can find out about service opportunities related to specific majors, which can be a great way to build relevant career experience as well!
Oct. 9-10 – Fall Break: as you are making travel plans for upcoming breaks (Fall, Thanksgiving, and Winter Break), be sure to check with your student regarding their class schedule and final exam schedule before booking travel arrangements.
Fall 2025 Final Exam Schedule
Bookmark this year’s Academic Calendar (PDF) for important dates and events.
Visiting your student this month? Use the Online Visitor Vehicle Registration Form and adhere to campus parking guidelines.

Family Weekend 2025 is Sept. 19-21!

Visit our Family Weekend page to register and for more information.

Prayer Points

Continuing to build Godly friendships & relationships
Learning to share living spaces with roommates & handle roommate conflicts
Balancing academics, social activities, & personal time with the Lord daily
Advocating for themselves & to seek assistance when needed

Proverbs 27:17 – To encourage friendships that challenge and refine one another’s character and point back to the Lord, leading to greater wisdom and spiritual development
Ephesians 4:32 – For them to be able to resolve conflicts quickly and to seek harmony and understanding with others
Ephesians 4:2-3 – Godly friendships are built on humility, patience, and a shared commitment to peace and unity
Proverbs 19:20 – For them to have a mindset of continuous learning and growth and to be open to counsel and instruction from others, even when it may involve difficult correction

By partnering with your student in prayer, you will give them one of the greatest supports they could hope for as they follow God’s call to be the adults that He equips them to be. Trust in the Lord to be faithful; your family willl rise to the challenges. Be encouraged! We are here to journey alongside you, to pray with you, and more valuable than that, God is with you!

September Tip of the Month:

When challenges arise and the start of the academic year feels overwhelming, for you or your student, it is comforting to remember that “the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness continues through all generations” (Psalm 100:5 NIV). Even in seasons of uncertainty or when your student faces difficulties, you can trust that God’s goodness does not waver. He is faithful to guide, provide, and strengthen both you and your student, and you can rest in the assurance that His love and promises remain unchanging through every step of the journey.

Student Support Resource | Liberty Pastoral Counseling & Care

At Liberty, our mission is to Train Champions for Christ—mind, body, and spirit. That means we care about your whole well-being: academically, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Liberty Pastoral Counseling and Care (LPCC) is here to provide spiritual support for students through every season of college life. Whether they are navigating a tough time, want guidance rooted in Biblical truth, or just need someone to talk, we’re here for them. Here’s what we offer for Residential Students:

Individual Biblical Counseling
Small Group Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Title IX Confidential Advocates
Pastoral Care during times of grief, hospitalization, or crisis
Support for Third Culture Kids (TCKs) as they transition to life at Liberty, including cultural reentry care.

Students can visit https://www.liberty.edu/osd/pastoral-care/ or the Champion Safe App under “Support Resources” to find out more information and set up a meeting.

PFC’s Mission for Families | From the First Day of Class to Commencement

At Liberty University, you can rest assured that the values you instilled in your children will not be undermined. We take pride in creating an environment where your student feels they have a home away from home. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or guardian, we are committed to collaborating with you in guiding your student through the challenges and triumphs of the next few years.

Our goal is to support student success and promote an appropriate role for parents and families within the campus community. We hope to encourage you through your transition as a college family. As you move away from the daily monitoring of your child’s decisions and into the role of a coach who listens, prays, guides, and promotes their resiliency, some days may feel like a struggle. The challenges and struggles – and prayers – are all parts of growth.

The First Days

The first semester in particular will give rise to new experiences, new questions, and many opportunities for your student to practice becoming an advocate of their own – housing, food, time management, friendships, classes, the pace of communication with you, and more.

For Your First Year – interprets the key dates and activities on the university’s schedule (i.e., the academic calendar)
Frequently Asked Questions – recommends the departments that support your student’s success on campus

Every Semester

Most importantly, pray. Cover the highs and lows your student may experience during their academic journey using our Timeline as a guide. We have monthly College Parenting News, and just for you, there are regular Blogs for encouragement on your faith journey as a college parent.

We exist to support the mission of Liberty University Training Champions for Christ by sharing timely, relevant, and accurate information with students’ family members about the resources, programs, and activities available on campus. Our purpose is to build relationships between parents and the university, promote student success, and support parents through the transition of their students being at college – all the while praying for their highest calling in Jesus Christ.