Liberty University

Students

Students who reside in Liberty University’s on-campus residence halls must be present at convocation 3 times per week. The convocations are put together by the school administrators so that students can have the opportunity to listen to recognized speakers from all walks of life and be entertained by musicians and performers and also take part in praise & worship. President Ronald Reagan, Presidential aspirant John McCain, Reverend Billy Graham, and President George H.W. Bush are just a few of Liberty University’s past convocation speakers.

The institution’s east housing complex has thirty multi-story apartment style dorms – in 2007,the last of the 6 buildings was completed. The students who live in these dorms have the chance to cook their own meals (this is great for people who have special needs when it concerns food). The students can also enjoy private baths and living room space. There is also a clubhouse that features a computer lab, swimming pool, convenience store, billiards room and private theater. In 2004, a tunnel which connects the campus’ east and west end was completed.

The university plans to build another tunnel to offer safe pedestrian passage beneath the Southern and Norfolk Railroad and access close by shopping opportunities at the Wards Crossing and the Wal-Mart stores. In addition to this, the institution added a campus shuttle system in 2006; this provides students with easy transportation to and from campus.

Liberty University’s facilities include the LaHaye Student Center which is 90,000-square-foot, the centers features a lounge, café, basketball courts, aerobic rooms, cardio & weight rooms, multi-purpose rooms and other great amenities. The nearby Tilley Center boasts of Television lounges, pool room, game tables and social areas and a stage for regular student performances, small concerts and bands. The institution’s other projects include a 3D archery range, sixty mile mountain bike trail system, paint fields, a motorcross facility, intramural sports program and numerous club sports such as Liberty University ice hockey, lacrosse and a recent indoor soccer facility – the ice hockey team play on the ice rink which was generously donated by Tim LaHaye and his wife Beverly.

Williams Stadium, the home of Liberty University’s football team – the Liberty Flames – in 2010 received major improvement which is the first phase of the institution’s construction project. The seating capacity was increased to 19,200 from 12,000. The improvements to the institution’s stadium include a new media area, luxury suites and a club level. By 2015, the stadium seating capacity will be increased to 30,000.

August, 2009 saw the construction of the institution’s Liberty Snowflex Centre, an artificial ski slope that boasts of Snowflex designed by Briton Engineering in England. Liberty University’s Snowflex Center has three slopes categories which are beginner, intermediate and advanced – this center is the very first of its kind in the U.S.

Liberty University opened its new Tower Theater in 2010. This theater is world class and can conveniently seat up to 640 individuals. Liberty’s Campus Recreation offers students the opportunity to have loads of fun and enjoying their campus experience. Students can join one of the 100 registered clubs and organizations at Liberty University.