New Commuter Information
Start Your Commuter Journey
Living as a commuter student is an opportunity for personal growth and development essential to life after college. We are excited to join you in this extraordinary stage of your college journey. We want to get to know you, support you, and make your college experience the best it can be, both on and off campus.
Before the semester gets away from you, be sure to:
- Update your local commuter address on MyLU.
- Meet your Commuter Coordinator
- Follow @lucommuterlife on Instagram
- Check out our Events and Neighborhood Hangouts.
- Learn about Champ, your virtual Commuter Life Assistant
New Commuter Experiences
Our New Commuter Experiences are designed to help you get connected, meet other students, and build a strong foundation for your time at Liberty.
Fall 2026 New Commuter Orientation
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: LaHaye Event Space
Join us for this required event and meet the Commuter Life Team — your guides to off-campus life — learn about commuter events, and meet other commuters just like you!
Orientation Make-up Sessions:
– Monday, August 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m., in JFL 001
– Tuesday, September 1, 9:45-10:45 a.m., in JFL 001
BEGIN your COMMUTER Journey on the First Year Retreat
Join us on Saturday, August 22 for a day in Washington, D.C. with other first-year commuters forging new friendships and making unforgettable memories as we explore the city together.
Registration is free and breakfast and dinner are provided.
First Year Commuter Retreat FAQs
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Resources for Success
Living off campus means learning how to navigate both Liberty and the city around it. From housing and transportation to food and weekly rhythms, the details matter. These resources are here to help you build a sustainable, steady life in Lynchburg as a commuter.
Commuter Resources
Life off campus comes with real logistics—meals, money, storage, and emergencies. The Commuter Resource Center exists so those pressures don’t derail your semester. These resources are designed to keep small problems from becoming big ones.
Living in Lynchburg
Liberty’s Off-Campus Housing site helps you search for apartments, find roommates, and see what’s available around Lynchburg.
The Lynchburg Community page connects you to neighborhoods, local businesses, and places you’ll start to recognize as part of your daily rhythm.
Campus Connections
Build meaningful connections, discover new opportunities, and make the most of your time at Liberty through programs designed for commuter students.
Commuter Development Series
Throughout the year, Commuter Life hosts workshops, events, and experiences designed to help you grow—personally, practically, and professionally. These Development Series are built around the realities of off-campus life, from managing independence to preparing for what comes after graduation. Explore what’s coming up and join us.
Commuter Neighborhood Hangouts
Your Commuter Neighborhood is where community begins. Join your Commuter Coordinator and other students for hangouts designed to help you build friendships, have fun, and feel connected throughout the semester.
Convocation as a Commuter
Convocation is part of Liberty’s weekly rhythm of worship, teaching, and campus life. As a commuter, you are invited—but not required—to attend. Convocation meets in the Vines Center on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Some commuters attend weekly, while others come when they can.