Important Dates and Deadlines
Liberty University Residential Calendar
Liberty University has many important dates that occur each semester. To help you stay on top of your busy schedule we have provided an easy-to-follow list. Whether you are in a Spring or Fall session, you can find your “can’t miss” dates and deadlines here.
- For quick access to dates and deadlines, check out the current and next semester dates and deadlines below.
- You can also view the full Liberty University Academic Calendar from the Registrar’s Office for specific Liberty dates and deadlines.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Summer 2025
- February 5 – Registration and Financial Check In (FCI) opens
- April 3 – Book Vouchers available at Barnes & Noble
- May 5 – FCI Deadline for ABJ terms for summer
- May 11 – Summer housing begins
- May 12 – Summer semester begins
- July 4 – Book Vouchers/Book Dollars Expire
- August 15 – All summer classes end
Fall 2025
- January 2 – Financial Check-In (FCI) Opens for new students
- April 9 – Registration opens for select New Students (must submit the Enrollment Deposit by Feb. 28 at 11:59:59 p.m. EST and have completed FCI and assessments on or before April 1 at 11:59:59 p.m. EST)
- April 16 – Registration opens for all other New Students and all New Graduate Students
- July 13 – Book Vouchers and Flames Cash available at LU Bookstore
- July 30 – New Student Book Dollars available at LU Bookstore
- August 8 – FCI deadline for new students ($150 late fee applied on Aug. 9)
- August 13 – Dorms and Dining open
- August 18 – Classes begin
Spring 2026
- September 10 – Spring 2026 students, once accepted, can access their math and English assessments in Canvas
- October 1 – Financial Check In (FCI) opens for all new students
- November 5 – Registration opens for new undergraduate students (must have paid Enrollment Deposit before Oct. 1 and have completed FCI and assessments prior to Oct. 31)
- November 12 – Registration opens for all other new undergraduate students and all new graduate students
- November 30 – Book Vouchers available at Barnes & Noble
- December 17 – New student Book Dollars available at Barnes & Noble
- January 9 – FCI Deadline for new students at 11:59 PM ($150 late fee applied on Jan. 10)
- January 15 – Residence halls open – new students (8:00 AM)
- January 19 – Spring semester begins
- January 19-23 – Add/Drop week
- February 27 – Book Vouchers/Book Dollars Expire
have questions?
Contact Admissions
Call
Undergraduate: (800) 543-5317
Graduate: (877) 298-9617
Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. 10 AM-8 PM EST
Wed. 9 AM-6 PM EST
Sat. 10 AM-6 PM EST
Undergraduate: admissions@liberty.edu
Graduate: residentgraduate@liberty.edu
International: international@liberty.edu
Other
Text (Undergraduate): 49596
Text (Graduate): 839-858 (TEXTLU)
Message and data rates may apply. For additional information, text HELP to 49596. You may opt-out at any time by sending STOP to 49596. Visit for Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Fax: (800) 542-2311