Each year, graduates are selected to receive prestigious awards at Liberty University Online Academy’s graduation ceremony.
In addition, special recognition is given to students who participate in the associate degree track and Beta Club. We recognize the hard work that each of our students puts into their education.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Awards
Every year, LUOA selects 2 students to represent LUOA as our school’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian!
The Valedictorian and Salutatorian will have an opportunity to address the LUOA senior class as part of the May Commencement activities.
Qualifications
Eligibility
Application
Process
Selection Committee
In keeping with our mission to train students to become Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential to impact the world, we are selecting 2 students who excel in 5 key areas that we believe make up the whole student to represent LUOA as Valedictorian and Salutatorian:
Academics
Spiritual growth and maturity
Community service involvement
School involvement (extracurricular activities)
Commitment to the vision and mission of LUOA
Qualifications
In keeping with our mission to train students to become Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential to impact the world, we are selecting 2 students who excel in 5 key areas that we believe make up the whole student to represent LUOA as Valedictorian and Salutatorian:
Academics
Spiritual growth and maturity
Community service involvement
School involvement (extracurricular activities)
Commitment to the vision and mission of LUOA
To be considered for LUOA’s 2025 Commencement, all applicants must meet the following criteria as of February 2025:
Full-time student with 12th-grade status
Minimum of 2 full years of attendance at LUOA
Cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher
Eligibility
To be considered for LUOA’s 2025 Commencement, all applicants must meet the following criteria as of February 2025:
Full-time student with 12th-grade status
Minimum of 2 full years of attendance at LUOA
Cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher
The application will consist of various components that comprise the 5 key areas (listed in the ‘Qualifications’ tab) to help the Selection Committee gain a better understanding of the student and their commitment to those 5 key areas.
Application
The application will consist of various components that comprise the 5 key areas (listed in the ‘Qualifications’ tab) to help the Selection Committee gain a better understanding of the student and their commitment to those 5 key areas.
In February 2025, all students who meet the criteria will be contacted by email and invited to apply.
Students will have until February 28, 2025, to complete the application.
In March 2025, LUOA’s Selection Committee will review all applications and select award recipients.
Once selected, the recipients will be notified and given the next steps to prepare for graduation in May 2025.
Process
In February 2025, all students who meet the criteria will be contacted by email and invited to apply.
Students will have until February 28, 2025, to complete the application.
In March 2025, LUOA’s Selection Committee will review all applications and select award recipients.
Once selected, the recipients will be notified and given the next steps to prepare for graduation in May 2025.
The Selection Committee is made up of LUOA administrators and faculty.
Selection Committee
The Selection Committee is made up of LUOA administrators and faculty.
Community Service Awards
We want to recognize those who go above and beyond to serve their communities. As part of the May 2025 Commencement activities, each selected student will receive an award and recognition, and we will share their work via video!
Qualifications
Eligibility
Application
Process
Selection Committee
LUOA will select students each academic year who have shown excellence in community service to highlight the impact they have made through community service.
Qualifications
LUOA will select students each academic year who have shown excellence in community service to highlight the impact they have made through community service.
To be considered, all applicants must meet the following criteria as of February 2025:
Full-time student with 12th-grade status
Currently involved in a community service project in their local community
Active involvement in Beta Club is a plus (but is not required)
Eligibility
To be considered, all applicants must meet the following criteria as of February 2025:
Full-time student with 12th-grade status
Currently involved in a community service project in their local community
Active involvement in Beta Club is a plus (but is not required)
The application includes answering questions about your current area of service, submitting a reference letter from your supervisor or pastor, and submitting a video of your area of service.
Application
The application includes answering questions about your current area of service, submitting a reference letter from your supervisor or pastor, and submitting a video of your area of service.
In February 2025, all students who meet the criteria will be contacted by email and invited to apply.
Students will have until February 28, 2025, to complete the application.
In March 2025, LUOA’s Selection Committee will review all applications and select award recipients.
Once selected, the recipients will be notified and given the next steps to prepare for graduation in May 2025.
Process
In February 2025, all students who meet the criteria will be contacted by email and invited to apply.
Students will have until February 28, 2025, to complete the application.
In March 2025, LUOA’s Selection Committee will review all applications and select award recipients.
Once selected, the recipients will be notified and given the next steps to prepare for graduation in May 2025.
The Selection Committee is made up of LUOA administrators and faculty.
Selection Committee
The Selection Committee is made up of LUOA administrators and faculty.
For questions concerning graduation 2025 and related details such as travel, accommodations, and the main ceremony, you may refer to the Liberty University Commencement website. You can also email OnlineAcademyEvents@liberty.edu with any additional questions.
