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.

Spring 2024

September 13 – Spring 2024 students, once accepted, can access their math and English assessments in Canvas
October 2 – Financial Check In (FCI) opens for all new students
November 1 – Registration opens for new undergraduate students (must have paid Enrollment Deposit before Oct. 1 and have completed FCI and assessments prior to Oct. 28)
November 8 – Registration opens for all other new undergraduate students and all new graduate students
December 3 – Book Vouchers available at Barnes & Noble
December 20 – New student Book Dollars available at Barnes & Noble
January 5 – FCI Deadline for new students at 11:59 PM ($150 late fee applied on Jan. 6)
January 11 – Residence halls open – new students (8:00 AM)
January 15 – Spring semester begins
January 19 – Last day to add or drop a class until 4:00 PM
March 1 – Book Vouchers/Book Dollars Expire

Fall 2024

January 2 – Financial Check In (FCI) Opens for new students
April 10 – Registration opens for select New Students (must have paid the Enrollment Deposit before March 1 and have completed FCI and assessments before April 2)
April 17 – Registration opens for all other New Students and all New Graduate Students
July 14 – Book Vouchers and Flames Cash available at LU Bookstore
July 31 – New Student Book Dollars available at LU Bookstore
August 9 – FCI deadline for new students ($150 late fee applied on Aug. 10)
August 14 – Dorms and Dining open
August 19 – Classes begin