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May 18-19, 2018 GRADUATE: From the start of your journey with Liberty University, you have been preparing for this day This is a day of both celebration and reflection, a manifestation of years of your dedication and hard work Congratulations, graduate We are celebrating with you today C o m m e n c e m e n t m a rk s b o t h the end of one of the most important chapters of your life and the start of something much greater You are heading into a world that desperately needs men and women who are resolved to make a difference The hurting, the hopeless, the uninspired, the voiceless, and the oppressed — it is their cause you have been called to champion The Godgiven gifts, drive, and talent that you possess will be spoiled if you spend them on yourself Follow God’s call, wherever it may lead That could be a hospital, t h e c o c k p i t o f a n a i rc r a f t , a b o a rd ro o m , o r a d e ve l o p i n g country Go and show the world what it means to be a Champion for Christ CONTENTS 12 G E T I NV OLV ED E V ENT M AP S Child Care | Transportation and Parking | Commencement Seating | Clear Bag Policy | Friday Schedule | Saturday Schedule | Degree Presentations | Merchandise for Sale | 12 Green Cord | 14 Yearbook | 15 Friday Map | 16 Saturday Map | 18 STAY INFORMED S CH ED ULE S 16 PHOTO TAKEN AT COMMENCEMENT 2017 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY MILITARY SERVICE IN AFFIRM OF ORDER O U R A PA SSION CHALLENGE INSPIRE AN D TR ADITION UNWAVERING IGNITE DO TO FAITH, FO R WISDOM, BE T H E BR I N G KNOWLEDGE, FOR HE ALING F OR DEF Y AND THE TO TH E DEFEND C RE AT I V I T Y, PUR SUE VOICE FIGHT PER SPECTIVES, R E SOLVE TO VOICELESS, T HE HURTING, OPPRESSED, FREEDOM, STEREOT YPES, FOLLOW WHERE VER G O D’ S IT MAY C ALLING LE AD MAP ICO N CHILD C ARE Free child care will be provided during the Baccalaureate Service on Friday, Commencement Exercises on Saturday, and through the completion of the Degree Presentation Ceremonies Children must be years old or younger Meals will not be provided Parents must provide caregivers with a contact number by which they can be reached during Commencement Weekend I N F O R M AT I O N GENER AL Thomas Road Baptist Church, Early Learning Center Friday, 5-8:45 p.m | Saturday, a.m MAP ICO N S AT U R D AY D I N I N G Several options for quick-service or seated dining will be available for breakfast and lunch on Liberty’s campus throughout the weekend Vendors include: A.M.2 P.M Liberty University Bookstore Food trucks located outside of Liberty University Bookstore A.M.5:30 P.M Williams Stadium Concessions A.M.5:30 P.M Lion & Lamb Café at TRBC Montview Student Union 11 A.M.3 P.M Starbucks in Jerry Falwell Library, Tinney Café Tilley Café in Green Hall 11 A.M.4:30 P.M LaHaye Ice Center Concessions Anticipate heavy traffic on Saturday morning (especially from 7:30-8:30 a.m.) and between Degree Presentation Ceremonies in the afternoon You will receive additional parking information at Commencement Check-In In the meantime, please visit Liberty.edu/Commencement for updates  | HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY Accessible parking for guests with disabilities is available in the Speakman Lot behind the Liberty University Barnes & Noble Bookstore This lot is only accessible via the Wards Road tunnel Please alert a traffic officer if you need to use this lot Valid handicapped parking credentials are required See map for locations and directions C O M M E N C E M E N T S E AT I N G The gates of Williams Stadium will open at 6:30 a.m It is recommended that guests be seated before the student processional begins at 8:20 a.m Seating for the deaf and hard of hearing will be located to the left of the stage in the bottom rows of stands Accessible seating for guests with disabilities will be located on the Williams Stadium Tower Concourse CLE AR BAG POLIC Y In an effort to enhance safety and expedite entrance to Williams Stadium and the Vines Center, Liberty University adheres to a clear bag policy Only clear tote bags that not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” and one-gallon plastic freezer bags will be allowed in Williams Stadium and the Vines Center In addition, small handheld clutch purses no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” will be permitted Visit Liberty.edu/Commencement for a list of approved and prohibited items for Commencement 2018 S TAY C O N N E C T E D and U P D A T E D Please reference the Commencement website for important information and regular updates Liberty Indoor Track & Field Complex  Liberty.edu/Commencement | envelope Commencement@liberty.edu 11 A.M.5 P.M Liberty Baseball Stadium  Liberty.edu/GradMap 11 A.M5:30 P.M Vines Center Concessions Please see Page 18 for food service locations T R A N S P O R T A T I O N and P A R K I N G Interactive Mobile Commencement Map Share your Commencement experience: facebook-f/LibertyUniversityCommencement Have a question about Commencement? Text Grad BOT at 909-DIPLOMA MAP ICON M AY | S C H E D U LE FRIDAY 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M CO MME N CE ME N T CH E CK-I N LAHAYE RECREATION AND FITNESS CENTER Graduates must stop by Commencement CheckIn to receive important graduation information and pick up their name cards for their Degree Presentation Ceremony University honor cords will also be distributed to eligible students  | HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY Accessible parking for guests with disabilities is available in the LaHaye Parking Lot Valid handicapped parking credentials are required  | REGALIA PORTRAITS A professional photographer will be available to take formal portraits of you in your regalia on Friday at Commencement Check-In Graduates can preregister for regalia portraits online at GradImages.com or by calling (800) 261-3576 MAP ICON 10 A.M M ILITA RY SP O USE G R A D UATE R E C O G N IT ION CERE MON Y CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE WORSHIP ARTS, CONCERT HALL All graduating military spouses are invited to attend this special ceremony held in their honor Military spouses provide tremendous support to our service members and are an integral part of military families MAP ICON 2-4 P.M G R AD U ATE R E CEP TION LAHAYE MULTIPURPOSE CENTER Celebrate with fellow graduates and your professors at the Graduate Reception Graduates may bring family members and other guests MAP ICON P.M BAC C AL AU R E ATE SERV ICE VINES CENTER There will not be a graduate processional, but students are instead encouraged to arrive early and sit with their families There is no assigned seating A sign language interpreter will be available for those sitting in section 116 Wheelchair-accessible seating is at the top of the seating area Graduates are welcome to wear their regalia to the Baccalaureate Service, but they are not required to so Reference the Clear Bag Policy on Page for which bags are allowed in Vines Center MAP ICON 7:30 P.M M I LI TARY G R AD U ATE R E C O G NI TION CER E M ON Y VINES CENTER All graduating Liberty service members, veterans, and their families, as well as military faculty and staff members, are invited to the Military Graduate Recognition Ceremony The keynote address will be delivered by the director of the Center for Chaplaincy, retired U.S Air Force Chaplain, Col Steven E Keith, D.Min Additionally, all graduating service members and veterans will be presented with a commemorative coin, a cherished military tradition Attire is military dress uniform or Commencement regalia PLAN YOUR DAY Friday’s map is located on Page 16 MAP ICON 23 8:20 A.M GR A D U AT E PR O CE SSION A L WILLIAMS STADIUM 6:30 a.m | Williams Stadium gates open M AY 19 | S C H E D U LE S AT URDAY 7:30 a.m | Graduates should arrive at Osborne Stadium The processional will be led by Liberty University staff into Williams Stadium It will not be organized alphabetically It is recommended that you wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes Military dress uniforms are acceptable as an alternative to Commencement regalia MAP ICON 23 C O N GR AT U L AT I C L A S S of O N S, 2018! 10 A.M CO MME N CE ME N T CERE MON Y WILLIAMS STADIUM 12:30, 1, 3:30, AND P.M DE GREE PRE SE N TAT ION CERE MONI E S VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SEE PAGES 8-11 FOR DETAILS Each Degree Presentation Ceremony is hosted by the individual school/college or department awarding the degree and will vary slightly in format Graduates will receive more specific instructions upon arrival There will be a professional photographer at each Degree Presentation Ceremony taking pictures of graduates as they walk across the stage Visit the Commencement website to register with GradImages for graduation photos Guests may take photographs from their seats but are asked not to impede the walking graduates PLAN YOUR DAY Saturday’s map is located on Page 19 THE BEST IS YET TO COME Swing by the alumni table at Check-In and get to know your alumni family!  Liberty.edu/Alumni | facebook-square /LibertyUniversityAlumni | instagram LibertyAlumni P R E S E N TAT I O N C E R E M O N I E S DEGREE DEGREE PRESENTATION CEREMONY TIME LOCATION Aeronautics 3:30 P.M LCA Gymnasium 11 Biology & Chemistry 12:30 P.M Montview Student Union, Alumni Ballroom 19   Business — Graduate 3:30 P.M Vines Center 22   Business — Undergraduate 12:30 P.M Vines Center 22   Certificate Programs Liberty Home Bible Institute and Willmington School of the Bible 3:30 P.M TRBC*, Pate Chapel 21 College of Applied Studies & Academic Success — Undergraduate General Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies, and Technical Studies P.M Liberty Indoor Track & Field Complex 14 Communication & Digital Content 3:30 P.M LaHaye Multipurpose Center Community Care & Counseling Human Services, Pastoral Counseling, and Doctor of Education 12:30 P.M Liberty Indoor Practice Facility 13   Counselor Education & Family Studies 3:30 P.M Liberty Indoor Practice Facility 13   Divinity — Graduate P.M 701 Thomas Road ‡  Divinity — Undergraduate P.M 701 Thomas Road ‡  Education — Graduate 12:30 P.M LaHaye Ice Center   Education — Undergraduate 3:30 P.M LaHaye Ice Center   Engineering 12:30 P.M LaHaye Event Space   English 3:30 P.M TRBC*, Bruner Hall 21   Family & Consumer Sciences 3:30 P.M Montview Student Union, Alumni Ballroom 19 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE NOTE: If two or more family members are graduating this year from different schools/colleges or departments, family members may walk together in the procession, sit together, and attend the same Degree Presentation Ceremony MAP ICON SHUTTLE PARKING ZONE PARKING ZONE PARKING ZONE          * Thomas Road Baptist Church ‡ 701 Thomas Road, Lynchburg, Va., is not located on the provided map but may be seen on the mobile app or at Liberty.edu/GradMap 701 Thomas Road is a 15-minute drive from the Liberty University campus P R E S E N TAT I O N S DEGREE DEGREE PRESENTATION CEREMONY TIME LOCATION MAP ICON Government 12:30 P.M TRBC*, Main Sanctuary 21 Health Professions 3:30 P.M Liberty Baseball Stadium 12 History 3:30 P.M LaHaye Event Space   Interdisciplinary Studies — Graduate 12:30 P.M TRBC*, Pate Chapel 21   Law Juris Doctor, Juris Master, Master of Laws, and Paralegal 12:30 P.M Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall Liberty University Online Academy High School Graduates 12:30 P.M LCA Gymnasium 11 Mathematics & Philosophy 12:30 P.M DeMoss Hall, Room 4412 Modern Languages 12:30 P.M TRBC*, Bruner Hall 21 Music 3:30 P.M Center for Music and the Worship Arts, Concert Hall Nursing P.M Liberty Indoor Track & Field Complex 14 Osteopathic Medicine 3:30 P.M TRBC*, Main Sanctuary 21 Psychology and Social Work P.M Williams Stadium 23 Public & Community Health 12:30 P.M LaHaye Multipurpose Center Visual & Performing Arts 12:30 P.M Liberty Baseball Stadium 12 SHUTTLE PARKING ZONE PARKING ZONE PARKING ZONE     11                     * Thomas Road Baptist Church PLAN YOUR DAY 10 Saturday’s map is located on Page 18 NOTE: If two or more family members are graduating this year from different schools/colleges or departments, family members may walk together in the procession, sit together, and attend the same Degree Presentation Ceremony SHARE YOUR COMMENCEMENT 2018 O N S A L E AT C O M M E N C E M E N T MERCHANDISE experience with us on Facebook and Instagram by using 12 13 REGALIA You are encouraged to purchase your regalia well in advance of Commencement, but the Liberty University Barnes & Noble Bookstore will be open at 7:30 a.m on Friday, May 18, and will open at a.m on Saturday, May 19, for any last-minute regalia needs FOLLO W COMMENCEMENT DVD Order your Commencement DVD at Check-In on Friday or at the Liberty University Bookstore throughout the weekend DVDs are $15.98 FLOWER S Fresh flowers will be sold at the entrances of Williams Stadium on Saturday SEL AH YEARBOOK The 2018 SELAH Yearbook offers you both print and online options Be sure to visit Liberty.edu/Yearbook for more information about each option, pricing details, and instructions on how to order your yearbook T-SHIRTS Class of 2018 T-shirts will be sold for $20 at Commencement Check-In on Friday and at the entrances of Williams Stadium on Saturday FOLLOW US: facebook-square/LibertyUniversityCommencement INVEST I N H ER ISH E D e v i GToday 15 C 14 FRIENDSHIPS INVALUABLE LESSONS, AND DEFINING MOMENTS These are days worth remembering T O M O R R O W Just as the color green represents new life, the Green Cord Campaign offers you a way to invest in the lives of future Champions for Christ and help them experience the same growth you did at Liberty When you give $20 to the campaign, you will receive a green cord to wear with your Commencement regalia, and for $40, you will receive a Sparky throw blanket, too In turn, your money will fund scholarships for future students Order a Selah Yearbook today for $35 COVER M A K E YO U R D O N AT I O N Liberty.edu/GreenCord  Liberty.edu/Yearbook TR AIN TO A IRP TR OR AC T& KS CUNDY GWIN STEVENS INGRAM WA RD SR D / 29 BU SIN ESS EAST CAMPUS SATELLITE 460 W DR WA RD SR D / REBER-THOMAS PARKING GARAGE FURNACE MARTIN DEMOSS 460 W UN IV ER SI TY SPEAKMAN 460 E R YD SIT ER NIV U TY ER LIB BL VD RE GE NT SP KW Y BAILEY TRA IN T RA CK S IN TA UN O M M A RIE Y RT BE LI DR DR N EE GR DOC’S EVANS GREEN HALL Y TRANSFER PKW CENTER TS EN REG LAHAYE 460 W 460 E DR IN TA UN MO SI TY BL VD RE G E SP NT WA RDS RD HE RS HE YES BE NS HA LOWER DE GREEN HALL GREEN HALL MAIN ENTRANCE DR FINCHER PAVILION D N R S MT CANDLER MO UN TA CAND LERS MTN RD IN TA X UN PLE M MO TY AL CO ER LIB MUR RA INT Have a question about Commencement? ER IV TY ER IB CAND LERS MTN RD Text Grad BOT at 909-DIPLOMA MAP KEY UN L ASKEW CT 16 29 BU SIN ES S Y LIB ER TY MO UN TA IN 17 TR AIN TR RE AC GE KS NT SP KW Y KW M AY | M A P FRIDAY 460 E Center for Music and the Worship Arts Montview Student Union, Alumni Ballroom Route Green Hall to Vines Center LaHaye Recreation and Fitness Center Vines Center Route Green Hall to East Campus LaHaye Multipurpose Center Williams Stadium Handicapped Parking UP TR AIN TR AC KS MAP LEGEND The ramp to Candlers Mountain Road across from Thomas Road Baptist Church will be closed Please take 460 E via East Campus and exit at 501 N/ Candlers Mountain Road on your left CUNDY GWIN STEVENS Center for Music and the Worship Arts Football Operations Center Hancock Welcome Center Jerry Falwell Library  FURNACE MARTIN Osborne Stadium 21 Thomas Road Baptist Church (TRBC)  22 Vines Center  23 Williams Stadium  Handicapped Parking Designated Walking Path DOC’S 17 23 13 Information Y PKW TS EN REG 460 W 460 E PA R K I N G Z O N E S ASKEW CT Entrance Zone CAND LERS MTN RD Entrance Zone 2, Closed Roads SHUTTLES Shuttle 16 PK W Y TRA IN T RA CK S 12 L 18 10 ER SI TY BL VD RE G E R EVANS SFE N TRA LL HA TER EEN CEN GR LAHAYE RD MTN SP NT WA RDS RD / 29 BUS INE SS HE RS HE YES BE NS HA LOWER DE GREEN HALL GREEN HALL MAIN ENTRANCE DR FINCHER 11 PAVILION S CANDLER Parking Zone Parking Zone GE NT S BAILEY 20 Graduate Drop-Off Parking Zone E R R E DR 20 SPEAKMAN MAP KEY LIB YD SIT ER NIV YU RT N EE GR Montview Student Union  460 E IV 19 460 W 21 MO UN TA I CAND LERS MTN RD N VI EW RD 15 IN TA X UN PLE M MO TY AL CO ER LIB MUR RA INT Liberty University Barnes & Noble Bookstore  Marie F Green Hall 29 BU SIN ES S DEMOSS UN Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre PARKING GARAGE DR IN TA UN MO 18 Liberty Indoor Track & Field Complex  Liberty Mountain Conference Center REBER-THOMAS TY ER IB 17 Liberty Baseball Stadium  Liberty Indoor Practice Facility 19 M A RIE LaHaye Recreation and Fitness Center  Liberty Christian Academy (LCA) Gymnasium 16 WA RD SR D / Please note that 701 Thomas Road, Lynchburg, Va., is not located on the provided map but may be seen on the mobile app or at Liberty.edu/GradMap 701 Thomas Road is a 15-minute drive from the Liberty University campus VD BL 10 15 DR TY SI ER IV UN LaHaye Multipurpose Center 14 LIB ER TY MO UN TA IN TR AIN TR RE AC GE KS NT SP KW Y DR 13 22 IN TA UN O M LaHaye Event Space 12 460 W 460 E LaHaye Ice Center  11 EAST CAMPUS SATELLITE Child Care at Thomas Road Baptist Church (TRBC) DeMoss Hall TO AIR PO RT & Y Center for Medical and Health Sciences KW Y RT BE LI S AT URDAY M AY 19 | M A P INGRAM Have a question about Commencement? 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