Admission Process There are a lot of complicated processes in life – the college admission process shouldn’t be one of them.
Overview
Your Path to Becoming a Liberty Student
Submitting an Application
How Do I Get Started?
There are a lot of complicated processes in life – the college admission process shouldn’t be one of them. Neither should the financial aid process.
Great news! Once you apply to Liberty, you’ll receive an individualized Student Checklist that will guide you through admission and walk you through every form, process, and step along the way.
Who can apply to an undergrad (associate or bachelor’s) program?
- High school second-semester sophomores, juniors, and seniors
- Transfer students
Undergrad Admission Requirements
Who can apply to a master’s program?
To apply for most of Liberty University’s master’s programs, you will need to provide your official transcripts showing a nationally or regionally accredited bachelor’s degree or an unofficial transcript showing this information if you then fill out our Transcript Request Form. Depending on the master’s degree, you may need other documents. View the webpage for the specific program you’re interested in or speak with an admissions counselor for more information.
Application Fee ($50)
The $50 application fee is deferred until Financial Check-In, but if you apply while you are on campus during a daily visit, ExperienceLU event, or College For A Weekend (CFAW), your fee will be waived.
Need more details?
If you have any questions or need more information, please send in a request for information, call us at (800) 543-5317, or email admissions@liberty.edu.
Take the first step on your Liberty journey
Getting Accepted
Next Steps to Confirm Your Acceptance
In this section:
Claim Your Liberty Account
This account will be your main form of communication with the university. You’ll receive emails about scholarship opportunities, deadlines, and other important information, so make sure to check your inbox regularly.
Once you claim your account, you will be able to access your Student Checklist, which contains step-by-step instructions for staying on track with the enrollment process.
Claim My Account
Submit Your Personal Essay
One of the most important steps in your admission process to Liberty University is the admission essay. Your university personal essay is a chance to let us know who you are in your own words.
Submitting your college essay is required before you can be admitted to Liberty University, and it’s your opportunity to add your voice to your college application. The Liberty admission essay allows you to share your faith and testimony with us.
Submit Personal Essay
Submit Your Transcripts
To get accepted, please submit the relevant transcripts and scores based on whether you are applying to an undergraduate or graduate program:
High School Students
We can make an admission decision based on your preliminary transcripts (grades 9-11). Request unofficial transcripts from your school and upload them to your Student Checklist or have your high school guidance office email them to AdmissionsDocs@liberty.edu. (Note: Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes. Liberty will need your final official transcripts prior to you attending.)
Transfer Students
We can make an admission decision based on your final high school transcripts. Upload them to your Student Checklist or have your high school guidance office email them to AdmissionsDocs@liberty.edu.
Transcript Request Form
If you submit a Transcript Request Form along with your unofficial transcripts, we’ll be able to expedite your admission decision by requesting the official transcripts on your behalf.
Transcript Request Form
Test Scores
Submit your SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (test results are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid).
- SAT (Liberty Code: 5385)
- ACT (Liberty Code: 4364)
UNDERGRADUATE
High School Students
We can make an admission decision based on your preliminary transcripts (grades 9-11). Request unofficial transcripts from your school and upload them to your Student Checklist or have your high school guidance office email them to AdmissionsDocs@liberty.edu. (Note: Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes. Liberty will need your final official transcripts prior to you attending.)
Transfer Students
We can make an admission decision based on your final high school transcripts. Upload them to your Student Checklist or have your high school guidance office email them to AdmissionsDocs@liberty.edu.
Transcript Request Form
If you submit a Transcript Request Form along with your unofficial transcripts, we’ll be able to expedite your admission decision by requesting the official transcripts on your behalf.
Transcript Request Form
Test Scores
Submit your SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (test results are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid).
- SAT (Liberty Code: 5385)
- ACT (Liberty Code: 4364)
Transcript Request Form
If you submit a Transcript Request Form along with your unofficial transcripts, we’ll be able to expedite your admission decision by requesting the official transcripts on your behalf.
Transcript Request Form
Test Scores: GRE and/or MCAT
Please keep in mind that not all graduate programs will require official test scores, and you should check the requirements for your specific program for more information.
Other Documentation
Depending on your degree program, you may be required to submit additional documentation. Other forms of documentation include recommendations, questionnaires, or writing samples. Please view our Admissions Forms Library as well as the webpage for your program to determine if you need to submit any additional documents.
After reviewing your application, additional information or documents may be requested by the admission committee.
GRADUATE
Transcript Request Form
If you submit a Transcript Request Form along with your unofficial transcripts, we’ll be able to expedite your admission decision by requesting the official transcripts on your behalf.
Transcript Request Form
Test Scores: GRE and/or MCAT
Please keep in mind that not all graduate programs will require official test scores, and you should check the requirements for your specific program for more information.
Other Documentation
Depending on your degree program, you may be required to submit additional documentation. Other forms of documentation include recommendations, questionnaires, or writing samples. Please view our Admissions Forms Library as well as the webpage for your program to determine if you need to submit any additional documents.
After reviewing your application, additional information or documents may be requested by the admission committee.
Submit Your Enrollment Deposit
Your $250 enrollment deposit is fully refundable and acts as a down payment on tuition. Depending on how early you make your deposit, you can secure up to $10,000 in scholarships:
- Early Deposit Award: Up to $2,000 (based on your deposit date and term of entry)
- Liberty Champion Award: Up to $8,000 (need-based requirements apply)
Submit Enrollment Deposit
Have questions about the admission process?
Completing Enrollment
Confirm Enrollment and Get Ready for Your First Semester
In this section:
Once you’ve been accepted, get excited! You’re coming to Liberty! Now there are just a few more things to take care of. We will guide you through these steps in your Student Checklist once you have claimed your account.
My Student Checklist
Apply for Financial Aid
- Submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
(Liberty code: 010392) - Apply for loans and grants
FAFSA Overview (1:37)
Complete Financial Check-In
Financial Check-In (FCI) is the final step in our admission process and is how you:
- Choose a dining plan
- Register your vehicle
- Review and verify your account summary and financial aid
- Secure your housing
- Select a payment plan
Go to Financial Check-In
Please Note:
If you will be a new student in the Fall of 2025, you can complete Financial Check-In after Jan. 2, 2025. The deadline for new Fall 2025 students is Aug. 8, 2025 ($150 late fee applied on Aug. 10).
It takes 3-5 business days for your FAFSA to be processed and on file.
You will have more payment options available to you the earlier you complete Financial Check-In.
Register for Courses
Once you have completed FCI, you can start registering for classes. Register through our Registration Tool or give us a call at (800) 543-5317 to get help with picking your courses.
Make sure to consult your Degree Completion Plan and course guides to identify the best courses with which to start.
Get Ready for Your First Semester
There are a few more things you can do to get ready for your first semester at Liberty:
- Complete your math and English assessments (you need to complete these before you register)
- Buy your textbooks
- Create a FERPA PIN
- Complete your Student Health Form
- Get your Flames Pass (your all-in-one student ID, which will give you access to campus events, dorms, meals, transportation, and more)
Flames Pass (1:48)
