Liberty Insider – Fall
Homecoming Highlights
Over 11,000 guests registered to attend Liberty Mountain to celebrate decades of memories at this year’s Homecoming! Homecoming guests kicked off the weekend at a carnival under blue skies on the Academic Lawn, honored Alumnus of the Year, Mark Roberts (’79), at the Alumni Breakfast, and took part in the Homecoming Parade before watching the undefeated Flames Football team take on UTEP at Williams Stadium. Alumni were also welcomed to attend activities such as the Flames Fan Fest and Alumni Tailgate.
Read all about the highlights from this year’s event that took place from Sept. 13-14.
Message from the Director of Online Life
Connecting You With Your Online Community
As an online student, we know life can be challenging as you balance work and home with your studies. Because of this, Online Life is here to help as you work towards your goals.
We offer what you need to succeed as an online student through community-building resources, personal development opportunities, student life events, and more.
Check out some of the ways you can connect with us this semester below!
Workshop Series
Get more out of your online education at Liberty University by participating in live conversations with campus experts! Online Life Workshops will introduce you to important resources and services for online students. These hour-long, online meetings will take place using WebEx and consist of a brief presentation followed by a live Q&A session. Join us for one of our workshops this semester and get the most out of your Liberty University experience. Register today!
• Do You Get Anxious When You Have To Speak To a Crowd? with Dr. Gary Eaton
Aug. 28, 6-7 p.m. EST
• The New Liberty Way – Dr. Mark Hyde
Sept. 25, 6-7 p.m. EST
• Engagement Opportunities for Online Students with Robin Harper
Oct. 30, 6-7 p.m. EST
• LUO Advising – Scott Wiebe
Nov. 20, 6-7 p.m. EST
Events
Breakfast for Champions – Saturday, September 21, 9-11 a.m., LU SGA Office (Montview Student Union) – Enjoy a delicious breakfast while connecting with other online students on the beautiful Liberty University campus. This event is your chance to step out from behind the screen and immerse yourself in the vibrant university life. Bring your family along for a morning of food and friendship as we transform virtual connections into real-world relationships! There are many events happening this weekend at Liberty University, so you will have plenty to explore and experience while here.
Book Studies
Looking for a book study group to help you grow alongside your online community? Join one of our book studies, where you can read at your own pace.
You will have the opportunity to participate in online discussions and share your thoughts during weekly virtual meetings. Check out our book studies page for registration info.
The On Life Podcast
Join us in your car, at the gym, at work, or wherever you are for On Life, an exclusive podcast for online students. Here we’ll talk about the struggles, challenges, and joys you may face as an online student, including mental health, faith, and academic success. Through the On Life Podcast, we hope to encourage and equip you in Living Life in Abundance Wherever God Puts You.
Each season will feature highly qualified speakers from around Liberty’s campus in Lynchburg, Va., covering topics specifically developed for you as an online student. These helpful conversations are designed to equip you to live the abundant life available to you through Jesus.
Alumna brings Bible-based teaching strategies to schools across Africa
LU alumna Katherine Haschig (’21) connects teachers and support staff with educational opportunities around the globe through her role as an associate coordinator of TeachBeyond’s Sparrow Project in South Africa.
Her efforts have spanned throughout West and South Africa, where she provides Gospel-centered teaching strategies to schools.
Haschig has seen God at work in various ways during her career abroad, allowing her to create a Gospel impact throughout Africa.
Read the full article and listen to the full podcast by TeachBeyond to hear more about Haschig’s inspiring work across Africa. TeachBeyond will participate in Liberty’s Global Focus Week in September.
“We have no idea the ways God is going to lead us and guide us and direct us,” she said. “God, here I am. I’m here to serve You in whatever capacity that looks like.”
Career Service Highlight
Career Services provides career development opportunities to Liberty University students and alumni through various employer connection events, career coaching services, and resources. Learn more about them here.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Fall D term Registration Deadline
- Friday, Oct. 11 – Fall B term End Date
- Monday, Oct. 14 – Fall D term Financial Check-In Deadline
- Monday, Oct. 21 – Fall D term Start Date
- Friday, Nov. 8 – Fall C term End Date
- Closed, Nov. 28-Dec.1 – Thanksgiving
- Friday, Dec. 13 – Fall ABJ End Date
- Closed, Dec. 23-Dec. 26 – Christmas
- Closed, Jan. 1 – New Year’s
- Friday, Jan. 3 – Spring ABJ Registration Deadline
- Monday, Jan. 13 – Spring AB term Start Date
- Wednesday, Jan. 29 – Spring C term Registration Deadline
Stay Connected with the myLU App
We’ve made it more convenient for you to stay up-to-date with various activities and events here at Liberty University. Take advantage of a seamless myLU experience across desktop and mobile from your phone or tablet. Whether you are an online or on-campus student, a Liberty parent, a Flames fan, or someone who likes to keep up with what’s happening at the university, myLU keeps you connected.
Learn more about the myLU app
LUOA Parent Discount
Did you know that LU has an online K-12 academy that offers the same great experience and quality that you’re used to with online courses? We are now offering a discount on LUOA tuition when the student’s parents are currently enrolled in online courses with Liberty. For more details or to request more information, visit this webpage.
Residential Parent’s Online Discount!
Bundle education costs, Cheer on the Flames, and Celebrate Milestones together! When your son or daughter enrolls as a residential student at Liberty University, you can save 15% on any of Liberty’s 600+ online degree programs! Share the experience and save!
Military Child Discount
We recognize the sacrifice military members and their families make. As a thank-you, we now offer a 15% discount off our regular full-or part-time tuition rates for new online students, regardless of age, whose parent(s) served honorably in the military.* Please contact us at (800) 424-9595 for more information.
*Some exclusions apply. This cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers.
Online Student Life
Join a community of online students and feel more connected to your campus. Communities include:
- Online Student Life
- Discover Your Campus
- Study Tips
- State and academic program groups
- Prayer Requests
- and a lot more
Contact us at: OnlineStudentLife@Liberty.edu for more information.
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