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LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY is celebrating

40 years of Training Champions for Christ

and ambassadors for Jesus Christ in their everyday lives. Our students challenge their intellectual

limits, actively seek out God’s wisdom and establish friendships that will last far beyond college.

Over 12,500 resident students from 50 states and more than 80 countries attend our campus in

Lynchburg, Virginia. This viewbook will give you a sampling of what it is like to be part of our

vibrant and encouraging student body. I hope you are inspired by all Liberty has to offer, and that

you will someday call Liberty University home.

Jerry Falwell, Jr.Chancellor and President of Liberty University

WELCOME TO A NEW ERA IN YOUR LIFE.

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123 residential undergraduate, 48 graduate and one post masters programs of study, plus a Juris Doctorate 38 undergraduate, 57 graduate, three post masters and

six doctorate online programs of study 220 programs of study residentially and online.

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admissions@liberty.edu

SPARKYLiberty’s mascot:

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CANADAChina KENYA

KOREA Top countries where international students at Liberty come from

hours resident program students volunteer each year in the community and on campus

ALL 50 STATES, Washington, D.C.,

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MAJORS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.)

Accounting **Aeronautics **

Commercial/Corporate **Military MissionsUnmanned Aerial Systems

Athletic TrainingBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyBiology

Environmental Science *General Biology *Molecular BiologyPre-Med

Business Administration * **Communications **Economics **Finance **Human Resource ManagementInternational Business **Marketing **Project Management **

Business Management Information Systems **Accounting Information Systems **Application Development **Data Networking **Database **Gaming Technologies **Global Studies **Information Assurance **Intelligence **Web Development **

Cinematic ArtsCommunication Studies

Advertising/Public RelationsDigital MediaJournalismSpeech Communication

Computer EngineeringComputer Science *

IntelligenceCriminal Justice **Electrical Engineering

IntelligenceElementary Education Integrated Studies

English Math ScienceSocial ScienceSpanish

Exercise ScienceFitness SpecialistPre-Professional

Family and Child DevelopmentFamily and Consumer Sciences *Fashion Merchandising and InteriorsGovernment

Politics and PolicyWestern Legal Traditions

Health Promotion

Clinical HistoryIndividualized StudiesIndustrial and Systems EngineeringIntercultural StudiesKinesiology

Health and Physical Education *Health and Physical Education, Non-Licensure

Mathematics *Psychology **

Counseling, Clinical or ResearchCounseling and Human DevelopmentHuman Services

Religion **Adventure Leadership and Outdoor MinistryFamily Ministries

Intercultural StudiesPastoral LeadershipWomen’s MinistriesYouth Ministries

Social Sciences *Special Education Integrated StudiesSport ManagementStudio and Digital Arts *

Graphic DesignStudio Art *

Web Technology and DesignWorship and Music Studies

Christian Music Artist and SongwriterPastoral LeadershipWorship LeadershipWorship TechnologyYouth MinistryBiblical StudiesBusiness StudiesIntercultural StudiesTheatre MinistriesWomen’s Ministries

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.)

English *Government

International RelationsPolitics and PolicyWestern Legal Traditions

HistoryIndividualized StudiesInternational Relations

International Politics and PolicyStrategic Intelligence Studies

Pastoral Leadership and Biblical ExpositionPhilosophy and Religion

Biblical StudiesPhilosophy

Spanish *Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language *!eatre Arts *

PerformanceProduction

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.)

Music *Choral *

Instrumental *

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (B.S.N.)

Nursing

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (A.A.)

Accounting **Aeronautics: Airline Flight AttendantAviation Maintenance TechnicianBusiness **Criminal Justice **GovernmentReligion **

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.)

Technical StudiesCarpentryElectrical

MasonryPlumbingWelding

Degree concentrations and cognates are noted by indentation

*Teacher Licensure Endoresment available ** Available through LIberty University Online

Please visit www.liberty.edu/academics for Liberty’s most current list of programs.

FUTUREPAVE YOUR

Accounting **Advertising/Public RelationsAeronauticsAeronautics: Airline Flight AttendantBiblical GreekBiblical Studies **BiologyBusiness **Business Management Information Systems **Chemistry *Cinematic ArtsCoachingComputer Science *Creation StudiesCriminal Justice **Crisis CommunicationEnglishFamily and Consumer Sciences – Clothing and TextilesFamily and Consumer Sciences – Family and Child Development

Family and Consumer Sciences – Foods and NutritionFamily and Consumer Sciences – General FrenchGovernmentGraphic DesignHealth PromotionHistoryIntercultural Studies **International RelationsJournalism *KinesiologyLinguisticsMathematicsMusic – Brass, Woodwind, or PercussionMusic – Liberal ArtsMusic – Performance: Voice, Keyboard, Guitar or StringsPhilosophyPhotographyPolitics and Policy

MINORS

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY OFFERS MORE THAN 123 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Liberty offers UNIQUE degrees in areas that are needed by hiring employers. All degree programs feature a combination of IN-DEPTH classroom teaching and HANDS-ON learning.

Liberty University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees.

Psychology **SociologySpanishSpecial Education **Speech *Sport ManagementStrategic and Intelligence Studies Studio Art *Theatre Arts *TheologyWestern Legal TraditionsWomen’s MinistriesWritingYouth Ministries

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DREAMSPOSSIBLEMAKE YOUR

TRANSFER UPLiberty has a Guaranteed Admission Agreement with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), which means that all VCCS students who meet certain requirements will be accepted into our university. Hundreds of students from across the country transfer to Liberty each semester, and we are committed to making this process as simple as possible. www.liberty.edu/transfer

HONORS PROGRAMYes, Liberty does accept AP and CLEP tests!

There are four simple steps to complete enrollment at Liberty.

1) APPLY: Submit your application via www.libertyu.com, or by mailing the paper application enclosed in this viewbook.

2) ACCEPT: Submit your $250

3) ASIST: Complete Financial Check-In through your ASIST account.

4) ATTEND: Register for classes and start packing your bags for Liberty!

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Students who are interested in challenging themselves, and enjoy seminar-style classes can apply to the Honors Program. Additional scholarships are available to those selected to be in this program. www.liberty.edu/honors

To ask one of our friendly Admission Counselors about any of these steps call (800) 543-5317

or email admissions@liberty.edu.

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DREAMSPOSSIBLE

ENROLLMENT

One of the most important aspects of college-shopping is the cost comparison of tuition, room and board and fees. Liberty offers an affordable education in a thriving, authentic Christian community. This means that almost all our students are awarded scholarships, grants and loans and may also be eligible for the Federal work-study program. Liberty offers payment plans, so our tuition costs are more manageable than

your average institution. There are nine payment plan options available to you. The earlier you complete the Financial Check - In process, the more payment plan options you will have access to. Check out the net

your family and go to for a detailed description of payment plan options.

FINANCIAL AID

Liberty has more than 700 students enrolled who were home-schooled during high www.liberty.edu/homeschool.

* College Board 2010 Compilation

HOME SCHOOL

LIBERTY COSTS 51% LESS THAN THE AVERAGE PRIVATE COLLEGE.*

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Douglas Gresham, a producer of

and stepson of C.S. Lewis signs autographs for students.

Thomas Road Baptist Church (adjacent to campus) provides contemporary worship services for young adults in the Lynchburg community.

WORSHIP

North America’s largest weekly gathering of Christian young people. Nationally recognized leaders from the areas of ministry, business, arts, history and government speak on professional excellence and Christian commitment.

CONVOCATION

Long and short-term mission trip opportunities are available, as well as study abroad trips.

MISSIONS WORK

DAVID PLATT: Pastor and author of “Radical.”

HORST SCHULZE : Chairman and CEO of West Paces Hotel Group and the former president and COO of the Ritz-Carlton Group.

GARY CHAPMAN: Author of “The Five Love Languages” series.

PRISCILLA SHIRER: Author and speaker for Going Beyond Ministries.

MILES MCPHERSON:Pastor, author and former defensive back with the San Diego Chargers.

RANDALL WALLACE:

known for his work on the movies “Braveheart,” “Pearl Harbor,” “Secretariat,” “We Were Soldiers” and “The Man in the Iron Mask.”

GARY SMALLEY: Author and co-author of more than 50 books, and a speaker on family relationships.

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NOURISH YOUR SOUL WITH LIBERTY’S EXCITING SPIRITUAL LIFE SCENE.

Evangelist Clayton King speaks every Wednesday night to our students at Liberty’s contemporary worship service.

STUDENT LEADERSHIPExpect change at Liberty — not just in your academic life, but also in your spiritual life. Liberty’s unique student leadership program ensures that spiritual encouragement is a part of your daily life.

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MMINISTER. MENTOR. MOBILIZE.Student leaders minister, mentor and mobilize students.

Every student has access to

residence hall.

Student-led prayer groups meet weekly in residence halls.

Every student is prayed for by name daily and prayed with weekly.

Student leaders also host group activities for residents to promote a holistic college experience.

FAITHNOURISH YOUR SOUL WITH LIBERTY’S EXCITING SPIRITUAL LIFE SCENE.

Resident Directors (RD), Resident Assistants (RA), and Spiritual Life Directors (SLD) pray over campus at the beginning of the new schoolyear.

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CAMPUSSTEP INTO

FACILITIESThere are hundreds of interesting spots to explore on Liberty’s campus, many of which are brand new or unique. If you are in an adventurous mood you can venture out on the Liberty Mountain Trail System or check out the new Liberty Mountain Skate Park. If you want a more laid-back day, round up a group of friends for a video game tournament or movie night in the Tilley Student Center.

ARTHUR L. WILLIAMS FOOTBALL STADIUM

Expanded in 2010, Williams Stadium now

football tower with 18 luxury suites and a large media center. Students can attend all regular

season NCAA athletic events for free.

LAHAYE STUDENT UNION

The student union houses a variety of

basketball courts, a swimming pool, weight rooms, cardio rooms, a rock climbing wall,

aerobics rooms, a coffee shop and lounge area. Access to this facility is free to students.

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORE

This two-story bookstore features textbooks, Liberty apparel, leisure reading materials

and a Starbucks café.OTHER CAMPUS FACILITIES

Thomas Indoor Soccer CenterTower TheaterIvy Lake Recreational FacilityCampus NorthTolsma Indoor Track

Al Worthington Stadium

3D Archery RangePaintball Fields

CAMPUSACADEMIC REAL ESTATE

Liberty maintains more than 500,000 square feet of academic space. This space includes

classrooms, computer labs, study lounges, two libraries, a School of Law, and the Liberty

Baptist Theological Seminary.

LAHAYE ICE CENTER

The ice center is home to three men’s and two women’s hockey teams, as well as synchronized and

ice for free during open-skate sessions.

VINES CENTER

The Vines Center is home to the men’s and women’s basketball teams, women’s volleyball team and men’s wrestling team. It seats up to 10,000 fans, and is used

for Convocation, concerts and special events.

HANCOCK WELCOME CENTERConstruction will be completed in Spring 2012 on the new Hancock Welcome Center at the entrance to Liberty’s Main Campus. The Jeffersonian structure will provide a comfortable place for families to meet with representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts,

THE NEW JERRY FALWELL LIBRARYConstruction will begin in 2012 on a new freestanding library, which will be located behind DeMoss Hall. The library will be 170,000 square-feet and stand four stories high. It will feature learning common areas, indoor and outdoor study terraces, an open two-story traditional reading room and more! Additionally, a new electronic robotic storage and retrieval system will be installed, allowing Liberty’s collection of electronic and traditional print resources to grow to nearly a half-million items.

A rendering of the Hancock Welcome Center across from the Liberty University Barnes & Noble Bookstore

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SETTLE INLIVE YOUR LIFEMore than 56 percent of resident students live on campus.

BRING YOUR WHEELSLiberty is one of the few universities that allow freshmen to have a car on campus.

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Digitally view all campus residence halls at www.liberty.edu/housing.

Liberty’s student campus is 100% wireless!

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CAMPUS SAFETY

“The Liberty University Police Department cares for and about the Liberty student body. We patrol all university properties 24/7 and offer rides to students who park far from their residence halls at night.” -Colonel Richard Hinkley, LUPD

SETTLE INPremier apartment-style housing. Unit

amenities include air conditioning, a kitchen

with dishwasher, laundry room and living

room. A clubhouse with an outdoor pool, convenience store and

movie room are nearby.

CAMPUS EAST

Apartment-style, air-conditioned

residence halls with a kitchen and living room in each unit.

QUADS

Traditional-style, air-conditioned residence halls

centrally located next to DeMoss

Hall and the Reber-Thomas

Dining Hall.

THE HILL

Traditional-style, air-conditioned residence halls

located near the Vines Center

and the Keyhole Convenience store.

THE CIRCLE

Traditional-style, air-conditioned

residence hall with plenty of parking.

SOUTH TOWER

Hotel-style residence hall,

located a mile away from campus. Offers

an outdoor pool, air conditioning,

dining facility and individual

bathrooms with each room.

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TAKE YOUR PICKSix housing options available:

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LIBERTYTHE

90.9 The Light (radio station)Jazz BandThe Lamp (Literary magazine)Selah (yearbook)Spirit BandMarching BandTheatre

The Champion (Student newspaper)Ministry TeamsUniversity OrchestraThe Liberty Channel (TV station)Visual Communication Arts (VCAR)

Art Gallery

Liberty recently hosted concerts by The Fray, TobyMac, Switchfoot, Newsboys and Skillet.

FINE ARTS

The Liberty family is an authentic Christian community where students and professors hold each other to high standards and genuinely care about the well-being of each other. This environment lends itself to one of the friendliest university campuses in the United States.

WAYTOWER THEATER

HOMECOMING

BLOCK PARTY

OF LIVING LIFE ON CAMPUS

Students and alumni bond through campus traditions THAT DATE AS FAR BACK AS 1971 –LIBERTY’S FOUNDING YEAR.

will feature current students, alumni and guests artists.

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WANT TO GET COMPETITIVE ON CAMPUS? Join one of Liberty’s 20 intramural sports teams, including

NATURECOMPETITIVE

CAMPUS RECREATIONCurious about Liberty’s campus nightlife? When you’re not studying for class, there are plenty of recreation options from which to choose. Free movie nights, scavenger hunts, ice skating, open mic nights, intramural sports teams, waterskiing trips and trail races are just a few student activities available. www.liberty.edu/campusrec

LIBERTY MOUNTAIN SNOWFLEX CENTREWWW.LIBERTY.EDU/SNOWFLEX

Your Flames Pass (Liberty student ID) gives you free access to tubing, snowboarding and skiing at

Clockwise from top left: A student plays disc

Liberty crew team competes in a regatta on Ivy Lake against the College of William

Students compete in an intramural

Station Skate Park provides a place for boarders and BMXers to practice tricks.

Students compete in

club sports and recreational activities on

campus.

NATUREMEN

ArcheryCrew

Disc GolfFigure Skating

GymnasticsHockey (DI, DII, DIII)

LacrossePaintball

RacquetballSki and Snowboarding

Tae Kwon DoTriathlon

Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball Wrestling

WOMENArchery

CrewDisc Golf

Figure skatingGymnastics

Hockey (DI, DII)Ski and SnowboardingSynchronized Skating

Tae Kwon DoTriathlon

Ultimate Frisbee

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The Liberty Mountain Trail System encompasses more than 60 miles of hiking, biking, and running trails.

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FLAMESLiberty Runner Sam Chelanga won the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships 2009 – 2010. He currently hold the all-time NCAA 10 K record

recently awarded the 2011 NCAA 5,000 meter crown.

SAM CHELANGA

RASHAD JENNINGS

Liberty won the Big South Conference’s Sasser Cup in ’08, ’09, ’10 and ’11. The Sasser Cup is awarded to the most successful athletics program in the Big South every year.

Liberty Flames alum Rashad Jennings (’09) is currently a running back for the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars.

FLAMESLIBERTY HAS 20 NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAMS

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BasketballCross Country

FootballGolf

SoccerTennis

Track and Field

WOMEN’S TEAMSBasketball

Cross CountryField Hockey

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballCHAMPIONSA winning season starts before the Flames ever hit

athletic teams participate in team devotionals and Bible studies. Last year Liberty athletes completed 9,720 community service hours in the local community.

The women’s basketball team has won bids into

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CENTRAL VIRGINIAAttending school in the heart of this historic state certainly has its perks! Liberty students can explore downtown Lynchburg, hike the Blue Ridge Parkway, tube down the James River or visit the Washington, D.C., and Virginia Beach metro areas.

1 hour East of Roanoke, Virginia2 hours West of Richmond, Virginia2 hours North of Greensboro, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina3 hours Southwest of Washington, D.C.3½ hours to Virginia Beach, Virginia

LYNCHBURG IS

METRO AREA POPULATION:

HISTORY: In 1786, ferryman John Lynch founded the City of Lynchburg on the banks of the James River.

TRIVIA: Thomas Jefferson’s retreat home, Poplar Forest, lies just minutes from the Liberty campus. He once said “Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to be useful to the town of Lynchburg. I consider it as the most interesting spot in the state.”

79° F: September average daytime temperature

57° F: March average daytime temperature

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Lynchburg was ranked the No. 7 safest, mid-sized city in the U.S., and Liberty is in the newest section of the city.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTUREhas named Lynchburg one of The 100 Best Adventure Towns in the U.S.

OUTSIDEYOUR DOOR

APPOMATTOX Civil War surrender grounds

BLACKWATER CREEK TRAILSHiking and biking area

CRABTREE FALLS

IVY LAKE

JAMES RIVER

APPALACHIAN TRAIL

PANTHER FALLS

NATIONAL D-DAY MEMORIAL

PEAKS OF OTTER

REGAL CINEMAS

RIVER RIDGE MALL

ROTARY CENTENNIAL Riverfront Skate Park

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Jacksonville Jaguars

NFLWNBASan Antonio Silver Stars

MISSIONNorth American

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C O M C A S TSPORTSNET

CONGRESS

Liberty students and alumni have worked for the following organizations and more... }{

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56of Liberty students have completed an internship by graduation.

OPPORTUNITYAs a student, you will have access to the LU Network through which you can connect to thousands of Liberty alumni around the world. This program is an excellent resource for individuals seeking internships, summer jobs, networking and post-collegiate employment.

GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK

A WORLD OF

National Archives and records administrationFinancial

SMITHSONIANNATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY

LIBERTY IS AMERICA’S LARGEST PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT UNIVERSITY.

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ONLINE ACADEMY Liberty University Online Academy offers students grades 3-12 an accredited,

tailored to the individual learning needs of each student. www.libertyonlineacademy.com

LIBERTY ONLINE UNIVERSITY EN ESPAÑOL

Bíblicos, Asociado de Artes en Religión, Maestría en Liderazgo Cristiano and Maestría en Consejería Pastoral. Liberty University en Español is a proud educational partner with the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. www.luonline.com/estudia

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAWThe Liberty University School of Law is committed to academic and professional excellence in the context of the Christian intellectual tradition. Everything taught in law courses comports with history, objective reality, morality and common sense. Liberty’s bar passage rate has consistently been over 81 percent since the creation of the school. www.law.liberty.edu

LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYThe seminary trains leaders — not just full-time ministers — but men and women who love God and feel called to serve Him in everyday life. A total of 10 master’s and three doctoral degree programs are offered online and residentially through the seminary. www.liberty.edu/lbts

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ONLINEKnown for its affordability and exceptional student support, Liberty University Online is consistently ranked among the top 10 online universities by the Online Education

education, nursing, Christian ministry and more. www.luonline.com

With 40 years of experience in higher education, Liberty is serious about offering its students the BEST educational opportunities possible.

Liberty’s Career Center provides resources and services to develop students professionally.

SERVICES INCLUDE: Resumé and portfolio workshops Personality and career assessment tools On-campus job fairsInternship and experiential education Graduate school preparation

CAREER READY

The Career Center assists students with internship and job placement. WWW.LIBERTY.EDU/CAREERCENTER

Have computer questions? Contact the IT Help Desk www.liberty.edu/helpdesk.

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“The thing I liked about Liberty was its expansive nature. The school’s goal on paper is to be the best and train the best, and

I could actually feel and see that vision coming true in the environment of the school.”

PATRICK WALKER2009 Liberty Graduate

Army veteranLiberty Baptist Theological Seminary student

“From sports to academics and everything in between Liberty University has taken care in

not only developing me as an athlete, but also for my future career as well. Now I know that when I graduate and I

get a full time job, I will try to glorify God in everything.”

ARIANA ESPINOZASophomore

Kinesiolog y major/Psychology minorLiberty Flames Women’s Soccer

“Liberty ended up being the perfect university for me. I

am the Student Government

president. Everything I’ve done here has been unexpected.”

BETHANY DAVISJunior

SGA PresidentSpanish major

“We’re in one of those rare moments in history where we actually have the resources to build and create whatever we can DREAM AND ACHIEVE. No other university has ever become A WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITY while staying true to their Christian mission.” CHANCELLOR JERRY FALWELL, JR.

PROFILES

“We’ve had FACS interns do everything from work at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., to one young woman

who interned with J. Crew in Lynchburg and now works at

their headquarters in New York.”

MARY SIMPSON1986 Liberty Graduate

Department of Family and Consumer

“My favorite aspect of being an athlete is that a lot of students look up to us, and it’s great to

be a role model for people at the university. Being able to compete

for a university that is for Him feels awesome.”

CLARENCE POWELLSenior

Graphic Design major

“My favorite thing about teaching at Liberty is the

students. Expect something unique here. We are not like

every other place.”

MATTHEW TOWLES, PhD1996 Liberty Graduate

Assistant Professor of EnglishDepartment of English & Modern Languages

“Liberty has a wonderful marketing program, with professors who really care

about their students. The entire business program at Liberty prepares us for the business

world spiritually, ethically and intellectually.”

AMY WOODSenior

Business major with specialization in marketing

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LIBERTY’S CAMPUS TODAY

Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr. revealed a master plan in 2011 that involves new academic buildings, including a freestanding library, renovations to Arthur S. DeMoss Learning Center, more open space on main campus, including a lake behind the Vines Center, and a new residential quad to replace Liberty’s oldest residence halls.

“We don’t know exactly how long it will take us to get there, but, within two to three years, the end result will be a lot more academic space and green space,” Falwell said.

Represented is a map displaying Liberty’s campus as it currently is today along

On the following page is the master plan, including descriptions of the new facilities.

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IN THE FUTURE

Center, Liberty’s main academic building, are now being completed. This space has never before been used and

space that can be occupied in the Fall of 2011. The single story academic buildings located behind DeMoss will be demolished, with the academic departments relocating

rooftop patio will be added to DeMoss, giving students an outdoor study area with an unobstructed view of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west.

Two new, separate academic buildings will be built just behind DeMoss. These three-story structures will be attached by a covered walkway that will create a stage for outdoor events on the adjacent academic lawn. These buildings will likely house the School of Education and School of Business.

This new academic structure near the existing Reber-Thomas Dining Hall will likely house the university’s new School of Health Sciences.

This proposed academic structure near the existing Reber-Thomas Dining Hall will house one of the university’s freestanding schools in the future.

The Jerry Falwell Library will be the academic hub of Liberty’s campus. It will overlook a new lake behind the

This facility will house two to three practice basketball courts for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. It will feature a rooftop lawn that will allow students to walk from the DeMoss area to the new residential lawn.

This group of academic buildings will likely house the new School of Communication and/or another school, yet to be determined.

The reconstructed residence hall circle will feature four-story or taller residence halls built around a residential lawn

These lawns running perpendicular to each other behind will provide plenty of open space for recreation, outdoor study and events. Each lawn will be equal in size to the lawn behind the Rotunda at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

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Ring in the New Year with one of the coolest festivals around. Winterfest offers top artists, dynamic speakers, ice skating, snow boarding, teaching sessions, basketball, swimming and more — don’t miss out on this sizzling, best-value ticket of the season. www.libertywinterfest.com

WINTERFEST

Friendly Fridays are an opportunity to visit the beautiful campus of Liberty University, tour academic buildings, residence halls, athletic areas and student recreational facilities. You will also hear from several of our faculty members at a complimentary luncheon. The day ends with one-on-one sessions with admissions counselors, meetings with professors (upon request) and an opportunity to participate in weekend activities.

FRIENDLY FRIDAYS

Students pose with Sparky in front of DeMoss Hall at College For A Weekend.

SPEND A WEEKEND IN THE SHOES OF A LIBERTY STUDENTCollege For A Weekend (CFAW) is an incredible, high-energy weekend that allows prospective students to experience life at Liberty four times throughout the year. You can attend classes on Friday and meet professors and current students. Throughout the weekend you’ll get to stay in the residence halls, tour the campus and enjoy many other exciting activities we have planned!

TYPICAL CFAW ACTIVITIES

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GET A TASTE OF LIFE AT LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

WWW.LIBERTY.EDU/CFAW

In addition to attending special events, you are invited to visit Liberty any time. Call or email

the Welcome Center to schedule a tour, or to arrange transportation for prospective students from the Lynchburg airport, train or bus station.

THE WELCOME CENTER IS PLANNING TO OPEN IN SPRING 2012

HOURS OF OPERATION:8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. - Fri.

8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat.1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sun.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: visitorscenter@liberty.edu

YOUR DIGITAL LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ATLASWant to apply, get more info, visit Liberty,

meet current students or explore the campus? Head to www.LIBERTYU.com

WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LIBERTYUNIVERSITY

WWW.TWITTER.COM/LIBERTYU

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