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 2023

September 14 – Math and English Assessments become available in Canvas (must be accepted)
October 1 – Financial Check In (FCI) opens for all new students
November 2 – Registration opens for new undergraduate students (must have paid Enrollment Deposit before Oct. 1 and have completed FCI and assessments prior to Nov. 2)
November 9 – Registration opens for all other new undergraduate students and all new graduate students
December 4 – Book Vouchers available at Barnes & Noble
December 20 – New student Book Dollars available at Barnes & Noble
January 6 – FCI Deadline for new students at 11:59 PM ($125 late fee applied on Jan. 7)
January 12 – Residence halls open – new students (8:00 AM)
January 16 – Spring semester begins
January 20 – Last day to add or drop a class until 4:00 PM
March 2 – Book Vouchers/Book Dollars Expire

Fall 2023

January 3 – Financial Check In (FCI) Opens
April 12 – 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 19 – Registration opens for all other New Students and all New Graduate Students
July 17 – Book Vouchers and Flames Cash available at LU Bookstore
August 1 – New Student Book Dollars available at LU Bookstore
August 11 – FCI deadline for new students ($125 late fee applied on Aug. 12)
August 16 – Dorms and Dining open
August 21 – Classes begin