Invited guests should have received their RSVP information by email or letter and responded by Thursday, Oct. 5. Names will be checked at the door, but no ticket will need to be provided.
Is there a dress code?
As this is a formal event, guests should plan to attend wearing business professional attire. Faculty are required to wear full regalia.
What time should I arrive?
Please arrive no later than 3:45 p.m. at the Worship Center.
*Participating faculty can find arrival instructions under the “Faculty Information” section below.
Where do I go for ADA accessibility?
ADA parking will be located directly in front of Liberty Christian Academy; valid ADA credentials are required.
Wheelchair-accessible seating will be available. Please see a staff member at the Thomas Road Baptist Church entrance for directions.
Is there a clear bag policy?
Yes, Liberty University adheres to a clear bag policy. In an effort to enhance safety, only clear tote bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” and one-gallon plastic freezer bags will be allowed into Thomas Road Baptist Church. In addition, small handheld clutch purses no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” will be permitted.
Bag Checks
Note: All bags/containers will be searched. All event guests should be prepared to go through security bag checks prior to entry to the Inauguration venue.
Prohibited Items
Aerosols
Air horns/noisemakers
Alcoholic beverages
Animals other than service/guide dogs
Backpacks
Bags and signs exceeding size restrictions
Balloons
Bicycles
Coolers or containers
Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems
Fireworks or explosives
Glass, thermal, or metal containers
Hoverboards/skateboards
Illegal drugs
Illegal weapons
Laser pointers
Packages
Selfie sticks
Structures
Supports for signs and placards
Toy guns
Wrapped gifts
Any other item determined to be a potential hazard
Liberty University faculty will be included in a special processional that will take place near the start of the Inauguration Ceremony. Please review the details and information below.
Are classes canceled during the Inauguration Ceremony?
Residential classes with a start time between 2 p.m. and 5:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, will be canceled.
Professors should plan to offer students prerecorded lectures uploaded to Canvas so that students can still complete coursework.
Courses and/or labs that only meet on Thursday during that time may be exempt from cancellation, although professors are still encouraged to record and upload their lectures in lieu of holding class. If canceling will put your students behind, please speak with your department’s dean.
Any questions and/or concerns regarding whether a class should be held should be directed to your department’s dean.
Do I need to wear regalia?
Yes, full regalia is required.
If you do not own regalia and need to arrange a rental, please email Stephanie Ernest at slernest@liberty.edu. The deadline to order rental regalia is Oct. 11, and it will be available for pick up at the Liberty University Bookstore on or after Monday, Oct. 23.
What time should I arrive?
Faculty should arrive at the Liberty Christian Academy gymnasium no later than 3 p.m.
The ceremony will start at 4 p.m. with an anticipated end time between 5:30 and 5:45 p.m.
Where can I park and/or get a ride to LCA and TRBC?
Faculty are encouraged to park on Liberty University’s main campus near DeMoss Hall, where shuttle service will be available.
Shuttles will start running at 2 p.m. They will pick up in front of DeMoss Hall at the bus stop and return faculty to the same spot following the ceremony. All shuttles will be labeled for the Inauguration Ceremony.
If needed, alternate parking will be available in the lower TRBC parking lots and across the street at the Club Sports Training Complex, but the parking in these lots is extremely limited. Please plan to park at DeMoss Hall and use the shuttles.
ADA parking will be located directly in front of Liberty Christian Academy; valid ADA credentials are required.
Where do I line up for the processional upon arrival?
All faculty should meet in the Liberty Christian Academy (LCA) Gymnasium. You can enter LCA one of two ways:
Through the exterior LCA main entrance located on the left side of TRBC’s main entrance
From TRBC’s Main Street through the double doors near The Lion and Lamb Café
