Graduation Requirements

Liberty University Online Academy offers two diplomas - General Education and Advanced Studies.

LUOA’s course of study is designed to prepare students for entrance into most universities and colleges. However, since each college and university has its own entrance requirements, we recommend that you consult the school of your choice to tailor an appropriate preparatory education program.

General Education diploma

Most colleges and universities will accept students with a general course of study diploma. This diploma enables prospective students to attend community college, some vocational or technical schools and most universities.

The following are the recommended courses requirements for the General Education and Advanced Studies diplomas.

* LUOA recommends that students pursuing the Advanced Studies diploma take semester electives in American Literature and British Literature.

Class Standing

For class standing and placement students must meet the following requirements:

Credit earned outside of Liberty University Online Academy

• The course must have prior approval by LUOA.
• The course must be scheduled for a specific time, with 4-5 hours of instruction per week.
• The course must be recognized as required or elective LUOA curriculum with a credit value assigned to it.
• The course must have a qualified instructor.
• A progress report form must be submitted to LUOA in order to monitor progress and assign proper credit.
• Adequate verification must be submitted to LUOA to show that the course has been completed.
• If the course is taken at a school or college, a transcript must accompany the final quarter report.
• Non-standard courses designed by parents, churches or other non-school entities must include a content outline divided into units and identify quizzes, a final test and a list of materials used.
• Requests are generally not approved for classes that meet for actual instruction only once a week. Examples include instrumental/vocal music lessons, hobbies, work experience, sports and fine arts classes.
• Transcripts and grades should be signed by the instructor.

Admission to Colleges and Universities

Students planning to pursue higher education should research the entrance requirements of the particular school they wish to attend. The ACT or SAT examination is required for admission to many colleges and universities. These tests are usually offered during the spring of a student’s junior or senior year.

Upon request, LUOA will send a copy of the student’s academic records to a prospective college or university. To request a transcript, contact Liberty University Online Academy offices. Allow three to four weeks to process requests during summer months.

Achievement Testing

LUOA offers students the nationally recognized Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) test at the beginning of a student’s first year of enrollment and upon completion of each school year. Testing students in language usage, mathematics and reading, the exam is monitored by the parent and requires no proctor or designated testing days. The MAP is an adaptive exam administered online, so testing is faster and more effective than traditional methods. Test results are usually available within one day. Testing is administered by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA).