University Calendar
The University calendar is posted online at www.liberty.edu/registrar.
First Semester
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 7, Monday | Faculty return |
| August 9-15, Wednesday – Tuesday | Faculty Orientation |
| August 16-17, Wednesday – Thursday | Residence Halls open for new students |
| Dining Hall opens at 12 PM Wednesday for new students | |
| August 18, Friday | Residence Halls open for returning students |
| Dining Hall opens at 12 PM for returning students | |
| August 21, Monday | Classes begin |
| August 21-25, Monday – Friday | Add/Drop Week |
| August 25, Friday | Last day to add or drop a class until 4 PM |
| October 12-13, Thursday – Friday | Fall Break |
| November 17, Friday | Thanksgiving Break begins after last class |
| Dining Hall closes after dinner | |
| November 20-24, Monday – Friday | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 5, Tuesday | Last day of classes |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a "W" | |
| December 6, Wednesday | Reading Day |
| December 7-12, Thursday – Tuesday | Final Exams |
| December 13, Wednesday | Residence Halls close at 12 PM |
| Dining Hall closes after lunch | |
| December 15, Friday | Fall semester ends |
| December 22, Friday | Final grades due |
Winter Break
December 16 – January 7
Second Semester
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 8, Monday | Intensives begin |
| Faculty return | |
| January 11, Thursday | Residence Halls open for new students |
| Dining Hall opens at 12 PM for new students | |
| January 12, Friday | Residence Halls open for returning students |
| Dining Hall opens at 12 PM for returning students | |
| January 15, Monday | Classes begin |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Day of Service | |
| January 15-19, Monday – Friday | Add/Drop Week |
| January 19, 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 – Friday | Spring Break |
| March 27, Wednesday | Annual Assessment Day |
| April 1, Monday | Easter Holiday – No classes |
| April 15-18, Monday – Thursday | Research Week |
| April 30, Tuesday | Last day of classes |
| Last day to withdraw from a class with a “W” | |
| May 1, Wednesday | Reading Day |
| May 2-7, Thursday – Tuesday | Final Exams |
| May 8, Wednesday | Residence Halls close at 12 PM |
| May 9-11, Thursday – Saturday | Commencement Weekend |
| Commencement Degree Presentation Ceremonies | |
| May 10, Friday | Spring semester ends |
| Dining Hall closes after dinner | |
| May 13-17, Monday – Friday | Faculty workdays |
| May 17, Friday | Final grades due |
Summer Term
May 13–August 16