Student Conferences: Virginia
The cost for the program is the same for each location: $795.00. This includes a non-refundable $75.00 deposit, tuition, housing, meals, speaker fees,
insurance, most outings, class picture, and a notebook containing lecture notes as well as related articles. Please complete the
Student Conference Application form to
begin the application process. After your application has been approved, you will receive an acceptance letter in the mail.
Student Conferences: Virginia
Summit Virginia is located on the Liberty University campus in Lynchburg, Virginia. The following is a list of directions from various key locations.
Regarding proper arrival times, please make reservations to arrive on the first Sunday of your session, between 8am and 6pm (check-in
hours), if possible. Shuttle service is $30. Regarding departures, please make arrangements to leave in the afternoon/evening (after 1pm) on the second Friday of the session.
There are a variety of hotels available for parents if you are staying overnight.
Want to Carpool?
If you would like to carpool, then please post a message on our carpool message board. Don't forget to include your state,
conference location, session, and email address:
By Plane
Note: those arriving in Denver will need to find their own transportation:
Denver Shuttle Services
By Bus
By Car
From Washington, DC
- Take I-66 west to Virginia
- Merge onto US-29 South/US-460 towards Danville/Lynchburg
- Once in Lynchburg, follow signs to Liberty University
- (Approx. travel time is 3 hours and 20 minutes)
From Pittsburgh, PA
- Take I-79 South towards Morgantown, West Virginia
- Turn onto US-19 South towards Summerville/Beckley
- Turn onto I-64/77
- Merge onto US-11 south towards Buena Vista
- Turn onto US-501 South/Lynchburgh Expy
- Follow the signs to Liberty University
- (Approx. travel time is 6 hours and 30 minutes)
From Lexington, KY
- Take I-64 E towards Winchester/Ashland
- Continue on I-64 into Charlston, WV
- Merge onto I-64 East/I-77 South past Beckly, WV
- Merge onto I-64 East and continue towards Lexington, VA
- Turn onto I-81 South
- Turn onto US-11 south towards Buena Vista
- Turn onto US-501 south/Lynchburg Expy
- Follow signs to Liberty University
- (Approx. travel time is 7 hours and 30 minutes)
From Charlotte, NC
- Take I-85 north towards Greensboro
- Merge onto US-29 north towards Reidsville/Lynchburg
- Once in Lynchburg, follow signs to Liberty University
- (Approx. travel time is 3 hours and 25 minutes)
From Knoxville, TN
- Take I-40 East towards Ashville
- Merge onto I-81 east towards Bristol
- Merge onto US-220 towards Cloverdale
- Turn onto US221 north/ US 460 E
- Merge onto US 460 east towards Lynchburg
- Once in Lynchburg, follow the signs to Liberty University
- (Approx. travel time is 5 hours)
From Richmond, VA
- Take US Hwy 360
- Merge onto US 460 West towards Lynchburg
- Once in Lynchburg, follow signs to Liberty University
- (Approx. travel time is 2 hours and 15 minutes)
Lodging Information for Parents
Wingate Inn by Wyndham
The Wingate Inn is Lynchburg's Premier Hotel and is within walking distance to Liberty University. The hotel features a 40-item hot breakfast buffet, heated indoor pool and a 15 person Jacuzzi, on-site Nautilus Fitness Center, and free high-speed internet access. All rooms include microwaves and refrigerators. Complimentary Airport Transportation is available. Reservations can be made by calling 434-845-1700 or 888-494-6428 or through:
www.wingateinns.com.
Extended Stay America
The Extended Stay America Lynchburg is the newest hotel in Lynchburg and is within walking distance to Liberty University. Each of our rooms feature a fully-equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, microwave oven, two burner stovetop, coffee maker, toaster, cookware and utensils. We also offer free local calls, free voicemail, and wireless high-speed Internet. Coin operated laundry facilities and vending machines are located on the fist floor for out guests. Reservations can be made by calling 434-239-8863 or through:
www.extendedstayamerica.com.
Student Conferences: Virginia
The Student Conferences are not all work; so bring your softball glove, tennis racket, and frisbees!
Enjoy recreation time in the lovely foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the historic region of the James River.
Conference participants will have the opportunity to play paintball in the woodlands of Lynchburg ($30.00 extra), ice skate in a rink located on Liberty campus ($8.00 extra) or tube down the historic James River ($25.00 extra).
We also play baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, swimming and track/field.