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
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 select new undergraduate students (must have paid the Enrollment Deposit before Oct. 1 and complete Financial Check-In and assessments before Oct. 31)
- November 12 – Registration opens for all other new undergraduate and 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
Fall 2026
- November 1 – Fall 2026 students, once accepted, can access their math and English assessments in Canvas
- January 2 – Financial Check-In (FCI) Opens for new students
- April 15 – Registration opens for select new undergraduate students (must have paid the Enrollment Deposit before March 1 and have complete Financial Check-In and assessments before April 2)
- April 22 – Registration opens for all other new undergraduate and graduate students
- July 12 – Book Vouchers and Flames Cash available at Barnes & Noble
- July 29 – New Student Book Dollars available at Barnes & Noble
- July 31 – Flames Cash available
- August 14 – FCI deadline for new students
- August 19 – Residence Halls and the Reber-Thomas Dining Center opens for new students
- August 21 – Residence Halls and the Reber-Thomas Dining Center opens for all students
- August 24 – Classes begin
- August 24-28 – Add/Drop week
- October 1 – Book Vouchers/Book Dollars Expire
Summer 2026 (Some dates TBD)
- February – Registration and Financial Check In (FCI) opens
- April – Book Vouchers available at Barnes & Noble
- May – FCI Deadline for ABJ terms for summer
- May – Summer housing begins
- May 18 – Summer semester begins
- July – Book Vouchers/Book Dollars Expire
- August 21 – All summer classes end
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