Making the College Decision Easier
Are you ready to start your journey to becoming a college student? Have you already begun the college search? Whether you are a senior just starting out in the search process, or finishing your sophomore or junior year, we invite you to DecideLU!
The Basics
WHO? High school sophomores, juniors, seniors, transfer students, and their families
WHAT? A one-day event designed to help you through your journey to become a Liberty University student. There is a one-time non-refundable registration fee of $10.
WHEN? Jun. 5, Jun. 19, Jul. 10, and Jul. 24
WHERE? Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va.
WHY? We recognize that many students may still have some final requirements to complete before starting college. At DecideLU, we are offering the opportunity for you to start or complete the necessary process to enroll as a student. During this event, you will have the option to build your own schedule, with specific sessions for high school sophomores/juniors, as well as a focus on high school seniors looking to enroll in college for the fall.
In addition to group sessions, personal meetings will also be held throughout the event. Take the opportunity to meet with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Accounts, as well as our Transfer Evaluation team. Seniors will also have the ability to meet with an academic advisor to review their program of interest.
Agenda
8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. | Check-In
9 a.m.-9:15 a.m. | Welcome
9:20 a.m.-9:50 a.m. | Funding Your Future
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | One-on-One meetings
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Campus tours focused on one of the following areas:
- Athletics
- Academics
- Dining
- Recreation
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Open Model Dorm Rooms
10:10 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
- Acing the Admission Essay
- Meet Your Entourage: We Are Here for You
10:50 p.m.-11:20 a.m. | Liberty University Police Department: Keeping You Safe
12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lunch at the Food Court at Reiber-Thomas
12:10 p.m.-12:40 p.m.
- Student Panel: What is Liberty REALLY like?
- Honors Q & A
1:50 p.m.-2:20 p.m. | AP, CLEP, & Dual Enrollment: Is it All Really Worth It?
2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. | Dorm Life and How to Avoid the Freshman Fifteen
Important Resources
Sample DecideLU Itinerary for 2019 (2020 itinerary available in the spring)
Dining at DecideLU
Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a light breakfast of donuts and coffee in the morning at the world-class Food Court at the Reber-Thomas Dining Hall. Students who register for DecideLU are also provided a complimentary meal pass for lunch during their visit. Parents and family members are welcome to join their students in the Food Court at Reber-Thomas for lunch when they purchase a meal pass at the door for $10 plus tax per person.
Liberty University is proud to offer several other dining locations, several of which will be open during your DecideLU visit. Student meals cards will not be accepted at these locations but you will be able to purchase meals at these locations if you so choose. Check out a full list of summer dining locations and hours open during the summer when you visit for DecideLU (coming this spring)!
DecideLU Sessions
Junior Sessions
Senior/Transfer Sessions
Collective Sessions
Tours
Questions?
Our Resident Admissions team is here to assist you with any questions you have about your upcoming visit. Let us know how we can help you!
Hours
- Monday-Friday | 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Saturday | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Contact
- Call | (800) 543-5317
- Email | DecideLU@liberty.edu
