Admission Requirements & Process
Whether you are new to online learning or have taken online courses before, we are ready to help you every step of the way.
As an accredited online Christian university, Liberty University offers certificate, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs including online degrees in divinity, sciences, arts, communications, and many more!
We understand the university admission process can seem overwhelming. We’ve simplified the process to make it easy to navigate through the Liberty admission and enrollment steps.
Once you have applied, you will need to send your transcripts and other required documents to continue the Liberty admission process.
Please keep in mind that transcript requirements differ depending on degree level. Additional document requirements may also vary per program. Visit your specific program admissions page to learn more.
Official High School transcripts are required for undergraduate programs. Students may be able to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with unofficial high school transcripts and our high school self-certification form.
If official high school transcripts are not received within those 12 credit hours, a hold will be placed on the account and additional registration will not be permitted until transcripts are received. The official high school transcript can be waived with 12 or more college credits from an accredited school with an acceptable GPA.
Official College Transcripts
Students can be accepted into most programs with unofficial transcripts, but official college transcripts must be submitted within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever occurs first.
Please note: Unofficial transcripts can only be used for acceptance purposes when a transcript request form is also submitted.
You can fill out and submit the Transcript Request Form, and we will determine if we can request your official transcripts at no cost to you.
If you have a military service background, please see the military transfers page to find out more about requesting military transcripts for the online admission process.
Where to Send Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts can be sent by fax, email, or mail.
Address: Liberty University Online Admissions Verification 1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, VA 24515
Official transcripts must either be mailed or submitted directly to Liberty University from your previous institution through an electronic official transcript system.
International Applicants
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.
Complete FAFSA
Get started setting up your financial aid by following the below steps and submitting the forms that apply to you.
As an accredited university, Liberty allows eligible students to use federal and private grants and aid. Make sure you have your FAFSA completed prior to class registration. Even if you intend to pay out-of-pocket through one of Liberty University’s interest-free payment plans, have military benefits, or have corporate tuition assistance, you may be eligible for additional benefits through financial aid.
It can take up to two weeks to process, so we recommend that you submit your FAFSA as soon as possible.
Use Liberty’s school code (010392). You must complete the FAFSA to be considered for financial aid. If you have more questions or concerns about the FAFSA, see more about the FAFSA.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Steps to take while you wait for your admission decision:
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