International Student Orientation

Wednesday, January 8

Wells Fargo, BB&T, and Bank of America will be available on campus to assist you with setting up a bank account.

International Student Arrivals

Plan to arrive by Wednesday, January 8, between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the International Student Center (DeMoss Hall, Room 2232) to receive your welcome information and orientation schedule. Additionally, student ambassadors will assist you as you move into your on-campus housing.

• Breakfast will be served at the International Student Center, 8-10 a.m.
• Lunch will be served at the International Student Center, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Trip to Walmart: Meet at the International Student Center, 1-4 p.m.
• Welcome Dinner: Montview Alumni Ballroom, Grand Lobby, 5:30 p.m.

Please make reservations via international@liberty.edu.

Thursday, January 9

All new and transfer Orientation (Mandatory)

• DeMoss Hall, Grand Lobby, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Light breakfast and lunch will be provided
• Campus tours, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
• Bring all travel documents, including:
  • Passport
  • I-20
  • I-94 received at port of entry
• International Parents Session, 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. DeMoss Hall, Room 1332. RSVP by email to international@liberty.edu

Students should plan to arrive on campus as close to Wednesday, January 8, 2020, as possible.

Students who arrive between Monday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 7 may stay in on-campus housing at a cost of $15/day.

If you would like to move into your residence hall prior to your scheduled move-in date, you must submit an Early Arrival Request. To request to arrive early, please email us at residencelife@liberty.edu. Requests can be made for housing accommodations beginning as early as Jan. 5, 2020.

Students who arrive prior to Monday, January 6 will need to stay in a local hotel at their own expense. Transit Services will provide transportation to Kirkley Hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites, and La Quinta, which are all located on or adjacent to Liberty’s campus.

All students must report to the International Student Center (DeMoss Hall, Room 2232) upon arrival, which is open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Starting Friday, January 3, please call (434) 592-6486 if you arrive on a weekend or after 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Travel Documents

• Passport
• I-20
• I-94 (for non-Canadians), and you will receive an I-94 stamp in your passport at port of entry
• Contact phone numbers for your Admissions Counselor and Pick-up Coordinator
  • Call (434) 592-6486 if you do not have the contact numbers

Medical Records

All immunizations and tests indicated on the Student Health Form in ASIST must be completed prior to arrival on campus. Students without an approved health form and the required immunizations and tests may be charged a $50 late fee.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Health Records. Complete the online health form before you travel and bring your medical records with you. These records must be translated into English.

Spending Money

Use Traveler’s Checks or U.S. cash for food, bedding, and other necessities immediately after arriving.

On Wednesday, January 8, representatives from local banks will be on campus to help students open a bank account. A U.S. bank account (or major credit card) is required to complete Financial Check-In unless you are paying in full and have your check made out to Liberty University.

Do not travel with large amounts of cash! Bring your Cashier’s Check or Bank Draft made out to yourself or Traveler’s Checks to International Orientation if you plan to open a bank account on Wednesday. The following banks will be available on campus: Wells Fargo, BB&T, and Bank of America. Transportation to any other bank will not be provided.

Check Deposits made to your new bank account may not be available for 2-7 business days.

Liberty University is pleased to pick up first-time students from the following locations:

• Lynchburg Regional Airport
• Lynchburg Bus Station
• Lynchburg Train Station
• Roanoke Regional Airport

To Request a Pick Up:

Students needing transportation to campus from the locations listed above must complete the online registration form at liberty.edu/transportation. If your travel plans change, please call the Transportation office at (434) 592-3640 to arrange for your new pick-up time within 24 hours.

Reservations must be made 72 hours prior to the date of travel.