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JULY 2018

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1971 University Boulevard

Lynchburg, VA 24515

(434) 582-2000

Liberty University is accredited by the

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

to award associate, bachelor, masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097

or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Liberty University.

Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid,

educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.

The University reserves the right to make necessary changes without further notice. The regulations, programs,

courses, personnel, and costs listed herein are subject to change after publication of this bulletin through

established procedures. In such cases, the University will attempt to communicate these changes to all students,

faculty, and staff through written means. It is IMPORTANT that each student familiarize himself with the

regulations set forth in this Catalog and assumes his proper responsibilities concerning them.

UNIVERSITY CALENDAR 2018-2019

University Calendar 2018-2019

The University calendar is posted online at liberty.edu/registrar

FIRST SEMESTER

SECOND SEMESTER

August 13, Monday

Faculty return

August 15-21, Wednesday ¨C Tuesday

Faculty Orientation

August 22-23, Wednesday ¨C Thursday

Residence Halls open for new students

(Staggered arrival; new students will be emailed with

specific time frame that applies)

Dining Hall opens at 12 PM Wednesday for new students

August 23-24, Thursday ¨C Friday

Enrollment Assistance for new, transfer, and former

undergraduate students

August 24, Friday

New Student Seminar ¨C required for all new students

(Transfer and incoming freshmen)

Residence Halls open for returning students at 1 PM

Dining Hall opens at 12 PM for returning students

August 27, Monday

Classes begin

August 27-31, Monday ¨C Friday

Add/Drop Week

August 31, Friday

Last day to add or drop a class until 4 PM

October 4-5, Thursday ¨C Friday

Fall Break

November 16, Friday

Thanksgiving Break begins after last class

Dining Hall closes after dinner

November 19-23, Monday ¨C Friday

Thanksgiving Break

November 30, Friday

Last day to withdraw from an UG class with a ¡°W¡±

December 4, Tuesday

Last day of classes

Last day to withdraw from a GR class with a ¡°W¡±

December 5, Wednesday

Reading Day

December 6-11, Thursday ¨C Tuesday

Final Exams

December 12, Wednesday

Residence Halls close at 12 PM

Dining Hall closes after lunch

December 14, Friday

Fall semester ends

December 21, Friday

Final grades due

January 7, Monday

Intensives begin

Faculty return

January 10, Thursday

Residence Halls open for new students

Dining Hall opens at 12 PM for new students

January 10-11, Thursday ¨C Friday

Enrollment Assistance for new, transfer, and former

undergraduate students

January 11, Friday

New Student Seminar ¨C required for all new students

(Transfer and incoming freshmen)

Residence Halls open for returning students at 1 PM

Dining Hall opens at 12 PM for returning students

January 14, Monday

Classes begin

January 14-18, Monday ¨C Friday

Add/Drop Week

January 18, Friday

Last day to add or drop a class until 4 PM

March 8, Friday

Spring Break begins after last class

Dining Hall closes after dinner

March 11-15, Monday ¨C Friday

Spring Break

April 3, Wednesday

Annual Assessment Day

April 22, Monday

Easter Holiday ¨C No classes

April 26, Friday

Last day to withdraw from an UG class with a ¡°W¡±

April 30, Tuesday

Last day of classes

Last day to withdraw from a GR class with a ¡°W¡±

May 1, Wednesday

Reading Day

May 2-7, Thursday ¨C Tuesday

Final Exams

May 8, Wednesday

Residence Halls close at 12 PM

May 10, Friday

Spring semester ends

Baccalaureate Service

May 11, Saturday

Dining Hall closes after breakfast

Commencement

May 15-17, Wednesday ¨C Friday

Faculty workdays

May 17, Friday

Final grades due

WINTER BREAK

December 15¨CJanuary 13

SUMMER TERM

May 13¨CAugust 16

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

University Calendar

Message from the President and the Provost

General Information

Accreditation and Memberships

Doctrinal Position

Statement of Mission and Purpose

Statement on Worldview

Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities

Introduction to the Campus

Liberty University Online

Liberty University Online Academic Calendar

Admissions ¨C Resident Program

Admissions ¨C Online Program

Admissions ¨C Certificates

Academic Information and Policies ¨C Resident

Academic Information and Policies ¨C Online

Expenses and Financial Policy ¨C Resident

Expenses and Financial Policy ¨C Online

Financial Aid Information and Policies

Offices for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Center for Applied Research and Scholarship

Student Affairs

Office of Spiritual Development

Campus Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics

University Services

University Services - Online Program

Jerry Falwell Library

Programs of Study

Course Numbering and Identification

Center for Academic Support & Advising Services

Technical Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

Air Force ¨C ROTC

Army ¨C ROTC

English

Family and Consumer Sciences

History

Interdisciplinary Studies

Mathematics

Modern Languages

Philosophy

Certificates

College of General Studies

School of Aeronautics

Aeronautics

Aviation

Aviation Administration

Aviation Maintenance

School of Behavioral Sciences

Psychology

Social Work

Certificates

School of Business

Accounting

Business Administration

Computer Science

Computer Science Cybersecurity

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Healthcare Administration

Informatics

Information Systems

Information Technology

Sport, Event, & Tourism Management

Certificates

School of Communication & Digital Content

Digital Media

Journalism

Communication

Strategic Communication

Rawlings School of Divinity

Department of Biblical Studies

Department of Christian Leadership

and Church Ministries

Department of Global Studies

Department of Theological Studies

Certificates

School of Education

Teacher Education

Certificates

School of Engineering

Engineering Programs

Helms School of Government

Criminal Justice

Fire Administration

Government

International Relations

Law and Policy

Political Science

Public Administration

Certificates

School of Health Sciences

Biology and Chemistry

Allied Health Professions

Public and Community Health

School of Law

School of Music

Liberal Arts Degrees in Music

Performance Degrees

Studies in Music Education

Music and Worship Studies

Commercial Music

Multi-Ethnic Music Studies

School of Nursing

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Dual Degree Program

School of Visual & Performing Arts

Cinematic Arts ¨C Zaki Gordon Center

Studio and Digital Arts

Theatre Arts

Willmington School of the Bible ¨C Online Program

Courses of Instruction

Board of Trustees

Administration and Staff

Distinguished Professorships and Emeriti

Financing the University

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Liberty University Undergraduate Catalog ¨C 2018-2019

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Message from the President

Liberty University, founded in 1971 with 154 students,

has grown to become the largest university in Virginia and one

of the largest Christian universities in the world. More than

100,000 students study either residentially at our Lynchburg,

Va., campus or through our online programs.

At Liberty, we recognize that you are more than the career

you pursue. That¡¯s why we will teach you not only how

something is done, but also why it should be done ¡ª and how

you can transform the world by doing it. More than 550 unique

programs of study are available to you, many of which

combine collaboration between disciplines with hands-on

opportunities to simulate the real world environments you will

encounter when you graduate.

Our passion for excellence stems from our deep

commitment to Train Champions for Christ. All of our courses

are taught from a biblical worldview and support our mission

to develop Christ-centered men and women with the values,

knowledge, and skills essential for impacting tomorrow¡¯s

world. Every faculty member is a professing Christian who believes that teaching is a calling, not just a job,

and every student is prepared for a life of meaningful service to God and to others. Social responsibility,

humanitarian aid, and service-learning opportunities are all intentionally integrated into the Liberty

experience.

The same standard for excellence that we invest in our programs, we are also investing in our campus.

Nearly $1 billion has gone into new state-of-the-art academic and athletic facilities over the last decade because

students who learn and compete in cutting-edge environments are primed for success anywhere. While our top

priorities remain academic and spiritual in nature, Liberty also gives students the DI college experience, with

20 NCAA Division I athletic teams, over 40 Club Sports teams, and a wide variety of student activities,

intramural sports, and recreational opportunities that you will not find at other Christian colleges.

I invite you to explore our courses and learn more about how Liberty can help prepare you for the career

you have dreamed of, joining a community of others who share your vision for making the world a better place.

Jerry Falwell

President

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