Liberty University Academic Calendar 2025-2026

Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA, and is accredited [all sources]. The university operates on a semester-based academic calendar, comprising Fall, Spring, and Summer terms, with specific schedules for both its online and residential programs.

The academic year includes key dates such as registration deadlines, start and end dates for classes, exam periods, and breaks, tailored to each term and student modality. These calendars provide a structured framework for students and faculty, ensuring clarity on important academic milestones and deadlines throughout the year.   Sources and related content

Summary of Liberty University Academic Calendar 2025-2026

Fall Semester 2025

• Faculty return: August 4, Monday  
• Faculty Orientation: August 5-12, Tuesday – Tuesday  
• Residence Halls open for new students: August 13-14, Wednesday – Thursday  
• Dining Hall opens for new students: August 13, Wednesday, 12 PM  
• Residence Halls open for returning students: August 15, Friday  
• Dining Hall opens for breakfast: August 15, Friday  
• Classes begin: August 18, Monday  
• Add/Drop Week: August 18-22, Monday – Friday  
• Last day to add or drop a class: August 22, Friday, 4 PM  
• Fall Break: October 9-10, Thursday – Friday  
• Thanksgiving Break begins: November 21, Friday, after last class  
• Dining Hall closes for Thanksgiving Break: November 21, Friday, after dinner  
• Thanksgiving Break: November 24-28, Monday – Friday  
• Last day of classes: December 5, Friday  
• Last day to withdraw from a class with a “W”: December 5, Friday  
• Final Exams: December 8-11, Monday – Thursday  
• Residence Halls close: December 12, Friday, 12 PM  
• Dining Hall closes: December 12, Friday, after lunch  
• Fall semester ends: December 12, Friday  
• Final grades due: December 19, Friday  

Winter Break

• December 13 – January 11  

Spring Semester 2026

• Intensives begin: January 12, Monday  
• Faculty return: January 12, Monday  
• Residence Halls open for new students: January 15, Thursday  
• Dining Hall opens for new students: January 15, Thursday, 12 PM  
• Residence Halls open for returning students: January 16, Friday  
• Dining Hall opens for breakfast: January 16, Friday  
• Classes begin: January 19, Monday  
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Day of Service: January 19, Monday  
• Add/Drop Week: January 19-23, Monday – Friday  
• Last day to add or drop a class: January 23, Friday, 4 PM  
• Spring Break begins: March 13, Friday, after last class  
• Dining Hall closes for Spring Break: March 13, Friday, after dinner  
• Spring Break: March 16-20, Monday – Friday  
• Annual Assessment Day: March 25, Wednesday  
• Easter Holiday – No classes: April 6, Monday  
• Last day of classes: May 5, Tuesday  
• Last day to withdraw from a class with a “W”: May 5, Tuesday  
• Reading Day: May 6, Wednesday  
• Final Exams: May 7-12, Thursday – Tuesday  
• Residence Halls close: May 13, Wednesday, 12 PM  
• Commencement Weekend: May 14-16, Thursday – Saturday  
• Spring semester ends: May 15, Friday  
• Faculty workdays: May 18-22, Monday – Friday  
• Final grades due: May 22, Friday  

Summer Term

• May 18 – August 21  

Here are some of the most important dates:

• Fall 2025:
  • Classes Begin: August 18
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 24-28
  • Last Day of Classes: December 5
  • Final Exams: December 8-11
• Spring 2026:
  • Classes Begin: January 19
  • Spring Break: March 16-20
  • Last Day of Classes: May 5
  • Final Exams: May 7-12
  • Commencement Weekend: May 14-16

You can download this summary of the Liberty University Academic Calendar PDF.

Fall Semester 2025 (202540) Registration Opens: May 21, 2025  

Year	Term	Sub-term	Acceptance Deadline	Registration Deadline	Financial Check-In Deadline	Student Access (0 Week)	Start Date	End Date	Grades Due
2025	40	J			Varies		8/18/25	12/12/25	12/19/25
2025	40	A	7/23/2025	8/6/2025	8/11/2025	8/14-17, 2025	8/18/25	12/12/25	12/19/25
2025	40	B	7/23/2025	8/6/2025	8/11/2025	8/14-17, 2025	8/18/25	10/10/25	10/17/25
2025	40	C	8/20/2025	9/3/2025	9/8/2025	9/11-14, 2025	9/15/25	11/7/25	11/14/25
2025	40	D	9/24/2025	10/8/2025	10/13/2025	10/16-19, 2025	10/20/25	12/12/25	12/19/25

Winter Semester 2026 (202610) – Winter Intensives Registration Opens: September 17, 2025  

Year	Term	Sub-term	Acceptance Deadline	Registration Deadline	Financial Check-In Deadline	Student Access (0 Week)	Start Date	End Date	Grades Due
2026	10	J				12/13/25	1/11/26	3/6/26

Spring Semester 2026 (202620) Registration Opens: September 17, 2025  

Year	Term	Sub-term	Acceptance Deadline	Registration Deadline	Financial Check-In Deadline	Student Access (0 Week)	Start Date	End Date	Grades Due
2026	20	J			Varies	1/12/26	5/15/26	5/22/26
2026	20	A	12/24/2025	1/9/26	1/12/2026	1/15-18, 2026	1/19/26	5/15/26	5/22/26
2026	20	B	12/24/2025	1/9/26	1/12/2026	1/15-18/, 2026	1/19/26	3/13/26	3/20/26
2026	20	C	1/21/2026	2/4/26	2/9/2026	2/12-15, 2026	2/16/26	4/10/26	4/17/26
2026	20	D	2/25/2026	3/11/26	3/16/2026	3/19-22/, 2026	3/23/26	5/15/26	5/22/26

Summer Semester 2026 (202630) Registration Opens: February 11, 2026  

Year	Term	Sub-term	Acceptance Deadline	Registration Deadline	Financial Check-In Deadline	Student Access (0 Week)	Start Date	End Date	Grades Due
2026	30	J			Varies		5/18/26	8/21/26	8/28/26
2026	30	A	4/22/26	5/6/26	5/11/26	5/14-17, 2026	5/18/26	8/21/26	8/28/26
2026	30	B	4/22/26	5/6/26	5/11/26	5/14-17, 2026	5/18/26	7/10/26	7/17/26
2026	30	D	6/3/26	6/17/26	6/22/26	6/25-28, 2026	6/29/26	8/21/26	8/28/26

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