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Fall 2025 Sub-Term D (Online) runs Oct 20, 2025 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- Liberty University Online Summer 2026 Sub-term DOnline Summer Semester 2026 - Sub-term DSummer Semester 2026 Sub-term D (Online)
- Liberty University Online Fall 2026 Sub-term BOnline Fall Semester 2026 - Sub-term B
- Liberty University Online Fall 2026 Sub-term ALiberty University Online Fall 2026 Sub-term JOnline Fall Semester 2026 - Sub-term AOnline Fall Semester 2026 - Sub-term JResidential Fall Semester 2026
- Liberty University Online Fall 2026 Sub-term COnline Fall Semester 2026 - Sub-term C
- Liberty University Online Fall 2026 Sub-term DOnline Fall Semester 2026 - Sub-term D
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- Liberty University Online Spring 2027 Sub-term AOnline Spring Semester 2027 - Sub-term A
- Liberty University Online Spring 2027 Sub-term COnline Spring Semester 2027 - Sub-term C
- Liberty University Online Spring 2027 Sub-term DOnline Spring Semester 2027 - Sub-term DSpring Semester 2027 Sub-term D (Online)
- Liberty University Online Summer 2027 Sub-term BOnline Summer Semester 2027 - Sub-term B
- Liberty University Online Summer 2027 Sub-term ALiberty University Online Summer 2027 Sub-term JOnline Summer Semester 2027 - Sub-term AOnline Summer Semester 2027 - Sub-term JResidential Summer Term 2027
- Liberty University Online Summer 2027 Sub-term DOnline Summer Semester 2027 - Sub-term DSummer Semester 2027 Sub-term D (Online)
Campus language
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A
- Argo
- The Argo Tea location situated inside the Jerry Falwell Library.
- Argos
- Argos Dining, a food court style location featuring multiple specialized food stations.
B
- Bro/Sis halls
- Brother/Sister halls, the pairing of a male and female residence hall for social events and community building.
- Brother-Sister Dorms
- The traditional pairing of a male and female residence hall for joint social activities.
C
- C-Group
- Community Group, the mandatory small-group meetings held in dorms on Wednesday nights following Campus Community.
- C-SER
- Christian Service; the 20 hours of community service students must complete each semester to graduate.
- C-SERVE
- The Christian Service requirement where students must complete 20 hours of community service per semester.
- Campus Community
- The voluntary corporate worship service held for students on Wednesday nights.
- CASAS
- Center for Academic Support and Advising Services; the office for academic advising and tutoring.
- CC
- Campus Community, the primary mid-week corporate worship service held on Wednesday nights.
- CFA
- The campus Chick-fil-A, a central social and dining landmark.
- CFA
- The on-campus Chick-fil-A, a high-traffic dining location.
- CFA Line
- The notoriously long queue for the on-campus Chick-fil-A.
- CFAW
- A term used as a noun to refer to the visiting high school students themselves during recruitment weekends.
- CFAW
- College For A Weekend, a massive recruitment event where high schoolers visit and stay in the dorms.
- CFAW-er
- A prospective student visiting campus during the College For A Weekend event.
- CFAW-ers
- Prospective students visiting campus during the College For A Weekend event.
- CFAWs
- A term used to refer to the high school students visiting campus during College For A Weekend.
- CGL
- Community Group Leader, a student leader who facilitates weekly small-group Bible studies in the dorms.
- Commons
- The high-rise Residential Commons buildings (I, II, and III) offering hotel-style living.
- Community
- Short for Community Groups, the mandatory small-group Bible studies held in dorms.
- Community Group
- Mandatory small-group spiritual meetings held within the residence halls.
- Convo
- Convocation; the mandatory large-scale gathering of students for worship and guest speakers.
- CSER
- Christian Service, the 20 hours of mandatory community service required each semester.
- CSER
- Christian Service; the mandatory 20 hours of community service students must complete each semester.
D
- Dining Dollars
- A form of campus currency included in meal plans specifically for on-campus food purchases.
- Dining Plus
- A specific credit balance included in meal plans for use at retail dining locations on campus.
- Doc's
- Doc's Diner, a 1950s-style diner located on North Campus.
- Dunkin
- The Dunkin' Donuts location situated in the Montview Student Union.
E
- East
- The apartment-style residence halls located on the eastern side of campus across the highway.
- East Campus
- The apartment-style housing located across the highway from the main academic campus, often called 'The Quads'.
F
- Flame
- The school mascot and a general term for school spirit.
- Flames
- The official mascot and nickname for Liberty University students and athletic teams.
- Flames Cash
- Currency loaded onto a student ID card that can be used at both on-campus and participating off-campus vendors.
- Flames Cash
- Funds loaded onto a student ID used for laundry, vending machines, and participating off-campus restaurants.
- Flames Pass
- The physical or digital student ID card used for building access, meals, and identification.
- Freedom Dining
- The standard residential meal plan providing unlimited access to the Reber-Thomas Dining Center.
- Front Row
- A term for students who arrive early to sit at the very front of Convocation.
G
- Garb
- Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, a dining option located in the Montview Student Union.
- Garbanzo
- The Mediterranean dining option located in the campus food court.
L
- LAC
- Liberty Athletics Center, the primary facility for student-athlete support and training.
- Late Night
- Refers to the late-night dining hours or specific social events held after hours.
- Late Night
- The specific dining period at the Rot or Tilley that offers food after standard dinner hours.
- LU
- The standard shorthand for Liberty University.
- LU Mom
- A term of endearment for female staff or resident shepherds who provide support to students.
- LU Moms
- A community of supportive mothers of students who often provide advice and care packages via social media groups.
- LU Online
- Often referred to as 'LUO,' referring to the university's massive online student population.
- LU Send
- The department responsible for organizing student travel, study abroad, and mission trips.
- LU Send
- The department responsible for student travel, including study abroad and mission trips.
- LU Serve
- The office that manages student community service requirements and volunteer opportunities.
- LU Serve
- The office that coordinates local and global service opportunities and CSER requirements.
- LU Shepherd
- Staff members and student leaders who provide spiritual mentorship within the residence halls.
- LU Shepherd
- The office responsible for spiritual care, peer mentorship, and student leadership development.
- LUCOM
- Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- LUPD
- Liberty University Police Department; the campus law enforcement agency.
M
- Meal Equiv
- Meal Equivalency; using a standard meal swipe at retail dining locations instead of the dining hall.
- Meal Out
- The practice of using a meal swipe at a retail dining location instead of the main dining hall.
- Meal Sweeps
- The weekly expiration and reset of meal swipes, occurring every Sunday/Monday at midnight.
- Meal Swipes
- The primary currency of the meal plan used for entry into the dining hall or specific 'Meal Plus' combos.
- Montview
- The Montview Student Union, which houses several dining locations including Garbanzo and Star Ginger.
O
- ODAS
- Office of Disability Academic Support; provides accommodations and support for students with disabilities.
- Open Dorms
- Specific hours during the week when students are permitted to visit dorms of the opposite gender.
- OSD
- Office of Security and Public Safety; often used interchangeably with campus safety services.
P
- Plus Swipes
- Meal plan credits that can be used to purchase full meals at retail dining locations instead of the dining hall.
R
- RA
- Resident Assistant, a student leader responsible for hall management, safety, and enforcing campus policies.
- RD
- Resident Director, a full-time staff member who oversees the RAs and student life within a specific residence hall area.
- Ring by Spring
- The cultural phenomenon or pressure to be engaged to be married by the spring semester of senior year.
- RS
- Resident Shepherd, a student leader focused on providing spiritual mentorship and pastoral care to residents.
S
- SA
- Student Activities, the organization responsible for planning campus concerts, movies, and seasonal events.
- SAB
- Student Activities Board, the organization that plans concerts, movie nights, and campus events.
- SADA
- Student Activities and Department of Athletics, often used when referring to campus events.
- SAPA
- Student Advocate Association, students who assist peers with the university's conduct process.
- SFA
- Student Financial Aid office.
- SFS
- Student Financial Services, the office handling tuition, billing, and financial aid.
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the representative body for the student population.
- SGB
- Student Grievance Board, the body that handles student appeals regarding the Liberty Way.
- Shoe!
- A chant and hand symbol used by residents of Commons 3 to show hall pride during campus events.
- Slim's
- The Slim Chickens location within the Reber-Thomas Dining Center or the Tilley Student Center.
- Slims
- The Slim Chickens location within the Tilley Student Center.
- Snowflex
- The Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre, an artificial ski slope located on the mountain.
- SOTM
- Spirit of the Mountain, the official name of the Liberty University Marching Band.
- South
- South Campus residential area, which typically requires using the campus bus system to reach the main academic buildings.
- South Campus
- The dorm complex (140-146) located further away from the main academic buildings, often requiring a bus ride.
- South Tower
- The high-rise female-only residence hall known for its distinct circular shape.
- Sparky
- The name of the university's eagle mascot.
- Starbs
- The campus Starbucks locations, primarily the one in the Jerry Falwell Library.
- Starbucks
- Usually refers to the main campus location inside the Jerry Falwell Library (JFL).
- Sub Co
- Sub Connection, a popular sandwich and sub shop located in the Tilley Student Center.
- Sub Con
- Sub Connection, a popular sandwich shop located in the Tilley Student Center.
- Sub Connection
- The deli-style sandwich shop located in the Tilley Student Center.
- SubCo
- Sub Connection, a popular sandwich shop located in the Doc's Diner area and other campus spots.
- Swipes
- Meal plan credits used to enter the main dining hall or purchase specific meal deals.
T
- The Annex
- The Residential Annex, an off-campus housing facility formerly used as a hotel.
- The Annex
- The dining area located at the Green Hall/North Campus area.
- The Bubble
- A term used to describe the perceived isolation or sheltered nature of the Liberty University environment.
- The Circle
- A cluster of older residence halls (Halls 17, 18, and 19) located near the Vines Center.
- The Commons
- The high-rise residence halls (Commons I, II, and III) offering hotel-style living with internal hallways.
- The Flame
- The school mascot and a general term for school spirit.
- The Flames
- The official mascot and nickname for all Liberty University athletic teams.
- The Food Court
- Usually refers to the retail dining options located within the Montview Student Union.
- The Furnace
- A nickname for the Vines Center, specifically referring to the intense atmosphere during home basketball games.
- The Great Hall
- The main, high-ceilinged dining space within the Reber-Thomas Dining Center.
- The Grid
- A convenience-store style market on campus for snacks and quick meals.
- The Hill
- The older, traditional-style residence halls located on the hill near the Vines Center.
- The Liberty Way
- The official student honor code and handbook outlining university rules and expectations.
- The LU
- The large monogram 'LU' situated on the side of Liberty Mountain.
- The Monogram
- The large 'LU' logo situated on the side of Liberty Mountain overlooking the campus.
- The Monolith
- A student nickname for the tall, dark glass Freedom Tower that houses the School of Divinity.
- The Monorail
- A long-standing student joke/myth about a campus monorail system that does not actually exist.
- The Montview
- Dining locations within the Montview Student Union, such as Garbanzo or Star Ginger.
- The Mountain
- Refers to the Liberty Mountain trail system and outdoor recreation area.
- The Quads
- The Residential Commons buildings (I, II, and III), which are high-rise dorms with suite-style rooms.
- The Rot
- The Reber-Thomas Dining Center, the primary buffet-style dining hall on campus.
- The Shoe
- Residential Commons 3, nicknamed for its horseshoe shape and known for its distinct 'Shoe' hand symbol and culture.
- The Slim
- The Slim Chickens franchise location within the campus dining facilities.
- The Slims
- The Slim Chickens restaurant located in the Annex area, popular for late-night meals.
- The Tea
- Common shorthand for the Auntie Anne's/Jamba Juice or similar beverage spots in Montview.
- The Tea Co
- The Argo Tea location situated inside the Jerry Falwell Library.
- The Tea Room
- The Argo Tea location situated within the Jerry Falwell Library.
- The Tilley
- The Tilley Student Center, which houses various retail dining options like Chick-fil-A and Slim Chickens.
- The Union
- The Montview Student Union, which houses multiple retail dining options like Chick-fil-A and Star Ginger.
- The Way
- Short for 'The Liberty Way,' the university's official student code of conduct and honor code.
- Tilley
- The Tilley Student Center, a food court area featuring various retail dining options.
W
- Windowsilling
- A niche campus term referring to a specific style of dating or social interaction intended to follow campus rules.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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- The central mail and package processing center located at Residential Commons III.
- ASIST
- The Automated Student Information Services Tool used for registration and financial aid.
- C-Lot
- The large commuter parking lot located near the entrance of the campus.
- C-SER
- Christian Service; the requirement for students to complete 20 hours of community service per semester.
- C-SERVE
- Christian Service, the mandatory community service hours required for all students to graduate.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system used by professors to post assignments, grades, and course materials.
- CFAW
- College For A Weekend, a recurring event where high school students visit campus and stay in dorms with current students.
- CSER
- Christian Service, the 20 hours of mandatory community service required of students every semester.
- CSER Dashboard
- The online portal where students log and track their mandatory service hours for graduation.
- CSERVE
- The mandatory 20 hours of Christian service/community service required of students each semester.
- CSO
- Community Service Outreach, the required 20 hours of service students must complete each semester.
- Curfew
- The mandatory time (typically 12:00 AM or 12:30 AM) by which residential students must be in their dorms.
- DeMoss
- DeMoss Hall, the primary academic building and central hub of campus.
- Dining Dollars
- Funds specifically for purchasing food at on-campus retail dining locations, included as part of most meal plans.
- Dining Plus
- Funds included with certain meal plans specifically for use at on-campus retail dining locations.
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- Doc's Diner
- FCI
- Financial Check-In, the mandatory administrative process students must complete to secure classes and housing.
- Financial Check-In
- The mandatory online process to secure classes and housing each semester.
- Flames Box
- The unique mailbox number assigned to residential students for receiving mail and packages.
- Flames Bus
- The campus transit system that provides shuttle service between different housing areas and academic buildings.
- Flames Cash
- A declining balance account on the Flames Pass used for laundry and off-campus partner merchants.
- Flames Pass
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Freedom
- The Freedom Tower, which houses the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
- Freedom Dining
- The standard unlimited meal plan providing access to the main dining hall.
- Freedom Tower
- The 275-foot tall tower housing the School of Divinity and a carillon.
- Green Hall
- Marie F. Green Hall, a massive building on North Campus housing the School of Communication and the arts.
- Hancock
- The Hancock Welcome Center, the starting point for campus tours and admissions.
- JFL
- The Jerry Falwell Library, the main university library.
- LaHaye
- The LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center, the main gym and student workout facility.
- Late Night
- Specific dining hours and menu options available at the Tilley Student Center after standard hours.
- Late Start
- The convention for delayed class schedules during inclement weather, typically starting at 10:00 AM.
- Liberty Today
- The official mobile app used for bus tracking, schedules, and campus news.
- LU Card
- The official student identification card required for building access, meal plans, and campus events.
- LU Check-in
- The mobile application used by students to record attendance at mandatory events like Convocation.
- LU Notify
- The emergency alert system used to communicate campus-wide safety information and weather-related closures.
- LU One
- The centralized portal for student services, including financial aid and course registration.
- LU One Card
- The official student ID card required for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- LU OneCard
- The official student identification card used for building access, meals, and campus services.
- LU Ride
- The university's transit system, including the bus routes that circulate through campus and local annexes.
- LU Send
- The office that coordinates study abroad trips and international mission opportunities.
- LU Serve
- The office that manages and tracks CSER hours and local service opportunities.
- LU Shepherd
- Staff members assigned to specific residence halls to provide spiritual mentorship and pastoral care.
- LU Transit
- The campus bus system that provides transportation between various campus locations and parking lots.
- LUPD
- The Liberty University Police Department, the primary law enforcement agency on campus.
- Meal Hit
- The use of a meal swipe at a retail dining location for a specific combo meal instead of the dining hall.
- Meal Plus
- A dining plan feature that allows students to use a meal swipe for a combo meal at retail locations.
- Meal Sweeps
- The weekly allotment of meal credits provided by a student's dining plan.
- Meal Swipe
- A credit used for entry into the dining hall or for specific 'Meal Plus' combos at retail locations.
- Meal Swipes
- The credits on a student's meal plan used for entry to the Rot or specific 'swipe' deals at retail locations.
- Montview
- The Montview Student Union, which contains dining, bowling, and student lounge spaces.
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- Montview Student Union (Multiple Eateries)
- MyLU
- The central online portal where students access email, grades, and course registration.
- On-Campus
- Refers to students living in university-owned housing, subject to specific residential rules.
- On-Campus Bus
- The transit system (Greater Lynchburg Transit Company/GLTC) that connects main campus, East campus, and the mountain.
- On-Campus Living
- The department managing housing assignments and residential life (often abbreviated as OCL).
- On-Campus Transit
- The university-operated bus system that moves students between East Campus, the Hill, and academic buildings.
- On-Demand
- The university's late-night shuttle service that students can request via a mobile app for safe transit.
- On-Demand Transit
- The app-based shuttle service providing transportation to specific campus locations during late-night hours.
- Open Dorms
- Specific designated hours when students are permitted to visit the residence halls of the opposite gender.
- Plus Dollars
- Dining-specific funds included with meal plans that can be used at on-campus retail food locations.
- Plus Swipes
- Meal plan credits that can be used for full meals at retail dining locations instead of the main dining hall.
- Plus+
- A dining plan feature that allows students to use meal swipes for specific retail food items.
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- Reber-Thomas Dining Center
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- Shake Smart (Tinney)
- Sign-out
- The required digital process for residential students to notify the university when they will be off-campus overnight.
- Snowflex
- The Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre, a year-round synthetic ski slope for skiing and tubing.
- Spark
- The university's internal portal or help desk system for technical support and student records.
- Sparky
- The official mascot of Liberty University, frequently appearing at athletic and campus events.
- Splash
- The university's online portal used for managing student accounts, registration, and financial aid.
- Swipe
- A single meal credit used to enter the Reber-Thomas Dining Center or for meal deals at retail locations.
- The Bridge
- The large pedestrian bridge connecting the main campus to the Hill and East Campus housing.
- The Bus
- The campus transit system (Greater Lynchburg Transit Company) that provides loops around campus and to off-campus housing.
- The Freedom
- The Freedom Tower, home to the School of Divinity and the tallest building in Lynchburg.
- The Freedom Tower
- The tallest building on campus, housing the School of Divinity and an observation deck.
- The Furnace
- A nickname for the Vines Center, used primarily during high-energy basketball games and Convocation.
- The Hancock
- The Hancock Welcome Center, the starting point for campus tours and visitor information.
- The LaHaye
- The LaHaye Recreation and Fitness Center, the main gym and student recreation hub.
- The Lib
- The Jerry Falwell Library, the main campus library and a primary study location.
- The Library
- The Jerry Falwell Library, the main research and study hub on campus.
- The Monogram
- The large 'LU' logo on the side of the mountain; a popular hiking destination for students.
- The Monorail
- A common student nickname for the campus bus system, often used ironically.
- The Montview
- The Montview Student Union, which houses the bowling alley and various student lounges.
- The Muse
- The Center for Music and the Worship Arts, often referred to by students as the music building.
- The Slim
- The Slim (Student Life Management) system, often used to refer to the student portal for housing and check-ins.
- The Snow
- Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre, the year-round synthetic ski slope.
- The Tilley
- The Tilley Student Center, a major dining and social hub near the North Campus dorms.
- The Tower
- Freedom Tower, the tallest building on campus which houses the School of Divinity.
- The Train
- The Norfolk Southern freight train that frequently passes through campus, often causing traffic and pedestrian delays.
- The Transit
- The campus bus system that connects main campus, south campus, and commuter lots.
- The Transit App
- The mobile application used by students to track the real-time location of campus buses.
- The Tunnel
- The pedestrian underpass that connects the residential side of campus to the academic side under the railroad tracks.
- The Vines
- The Vines Center, a multi-purpose arena used for basketball games and Convocation.
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- Tilley Student Center
- Transit
- The campus bus system used to travel between Main Campus, East Campus, and off-campus housing.
- Transit App
- The mobile application used by students to track the real-time location of campus shuttle buses.
- Transit On-Demand
- The university's app-based shuttle service that provides point-to-point transportation across campus during late-night hours.
- Vines
- The Vines Center, a multi-purpose arena used for basketball games and Convocation.
- Vines Center
- The large silver-domed arena used for Convocation and sports.
- Workday
- The administrative software portal used by students to manage employment, payroll, and personal records.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2025 Sub-Term D (Online) runs Oct 20, 2025 – Dec 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 124 approved campus terms and 99 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.