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Treasure Island

In the spring of 1963, Jerry Falwell learned that the YMCA island in the James River in downtown Lynchburg was for sale. The ministry purchased the island and renamed it Treasure Island Youth Camp. And that summer, Treasure Island began welcoming children from all over Central Virginia to the Christ-centered camp. In 1972 year-round dormitories were constructed to house students coming to the newly founded Lynchburg Baptist College. Liberty's football team used the area for practice and storage. In 1985 the great James River flood completely destroyed the island and washed out the bridge.

Houses on Thomas Road

Liberty Baptist College had no dormitories for students when it was first founded. Rev. Jerry Falwell Sr. asked his congregation to graciously open their homes to students. During the first years, the small houses all down along Thomas Road housed students. This was a convenient location because all classes were held in TRBC.

Hotel Housing

Because housing was limited, Falwell and other leaders turned to abandonned hotels. The Stewart Arms Hotel, also known as the Virginian, was rented out and used for housing. Hill City Inn on Main Street and a hotel that became known as The Annex have also been used as housing for students.

On the Mountain

The Circle

The Circle is comprised of mutlitple dormitories that were some of the first built on the mountain built in the mid-1970s. These buildings are centrally located on Main Campus and house three students per room.

The Hill

The Hill is a traditional residential hall with three levels in each building. These dorms are centrally located on campus, and as the name implies, located on a hill. These dorms house three students per room and is located directly nect to DeMoss Hall.

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East Campus

Apartment style dormitories that neighbor the main campus. These buildings are nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and are still within walking distance of the main campus. These dorms can house up to 7 students per apartment. They are each equipped with a full kitchen and laundry area.

The South Tower

South Tower is an all-female traditional styled dorm with six floors. It is located right next to the Quads on South Campus.

The Quads

The quads are made up of four buildings: two for males and two for females. The buildings have three floors and on each floor are four quads: living areas. In each living area is a full kitchen, a sitting room, two bathrooms, and five bedrooms that a maximum of two students can occupy.

The Residential Commons

These two large buildings are the newest additions to the housing options at liberty university. They are situated right next to Vines Center and have replaced the dorms that made up the Circle. Unlike previous dorms, Commons One has a coffeehouse chain attached to it. Both are story hall buildings with respective male and female wings. On each floor, the two wings are joined by a common area. The rooms fit two people at max capacity and each room has its own bathroom.

Follow this link to find out more about the planning and the building of the Commons.