University Calendar
The University calendar is posted online at www.liberty.edu/registrar.
First Semester
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 5, Monday | Faculty return |
| August 6-9, Tuesday – Friday | Faculty Orientation |
| August 14-15, Wednesday – 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 15-16, Thursday – Friday | Enrollment Assistance for new, transfer, and former undergraduate students |
| August 16, Friday | New Student Seminar – 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 19, Monday | Classes begin |
| August 19-23, Monday – Friday | Add/Drop Week |
| August 23, Friday | Last day to add or drop a class until 4 PM |
| October 3-4, Thursday – Friday | Fall Break |
| November 22, Friday | Thanksgiving Break begins after last class |
| Dining Hall closes after dinner | |
| November 25-29, Monday – Friday | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 2, Monday | Reading Day |
| December 3, Tuesday | Classes resume |
| December 4, Wednesday | Last day of classes |
| Last day to withdraw from a GR class with a “W” | |
| December 5-10, Thursday – Tuesday | Final Exams |
| December 11, Wednesday | Residence Halls close at 12 PM |
| Dining Hall closes after lunch | |
| December 13, Friday | Fall semester ends |
| December 20, Friday | Final grades due |
Winter Break
December 14–January 12
Second Semester
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 6, Monday | Intensives begin |
| Faculty return | |
| January 9, Thursday | Residence Halls open for new students |
| Dining Hall opens at 12 PM for new students | |
| January 9-10, Thursday – Friday | Enrollment Assistance for new, transfer, and former undergraduate students |
| January 10, Friday | Residence Halls open for returning students at 1 PM |
| Dining Hall opens at 12 PM for returning students | |
| January 13, Monday | Classes begin |
| January 13-17, Monday – Friday | Add/Drop Week |
| January 17, Friday | Last day to add or drop a class until 4 PM |
| March 13, Friday | Spring Break begins after last class |
| Dining Hall closes after dinner | |
| March 16-20, Monday – Friday | Spring Break |
| March 31, Tuesday | Annual Assessment Day |
| April 13, Monday | Easter Holiday – No classes |
| April 28, Tuesday | Last day of classes |
| Last day to withdraw from a GR class with a “W” | |
| April 29, Wednesday | Reading Day |
| April 30 - May 5, Thursday – Tuesday | Final Exams |
| May 6, Wednesday | Residence Halls close at 12 PM |
| May 8, Friday | Spring semester ends |
| Baccalaureate Service | |
| May 9, Saturday | Dining Hall closes after breakfast |
| Commencement | |
| May 13-15, Wednesday – Friday | Faculty workdays |
| May 15, Friday | Final grades due |
Summer Term
May 11–August 21