CITI PROGRAM LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS

Please make the appropriate selection, based on your research or academic interests. Clicking a link below should direct you to the appropriate instructions within this document:

CITI INSTRUCTIONS FOR IRB STUDIES

CITI INSTRUCTIONS FOR IACUC STUDIES

CITI INSTRUCTIONS FOR LUCOM/IBC STUDIES

If you have any questions throughout the registration process, please contact us at:

IRB: 434-592-5530 -

IACUC: 434-582-2827 -

IBC: 434-582-2827 -

CITI INSTRUCTIONS FOR IRB STUDIES
  1. Go to
  2. If you have not previously created an account, select Register. This will take you to the registration page.
  3. Do not select Log in; this option is for individuals who already have a CITI account.
  4. If you have previously created an account, even if it was while you were associated with another institution, use your existing username and password.
  5. Affiliate with “Liberty University.”Note: Do not enter “Liberty IRB.”Check the box to agree to Terms of Service, and then check the box to affirm you are an affiliate of Liberty University.
  6. Enter your name and email address.
  7. Create a username, password, and establish a security question.
  8. Select your country of residence.
  9. Select whether or not you would like to receive continuing education credits. Note: There is a cost associated with this, and it is available for physicians, psychologists, and nurses.
  10. Select whether or not CITI may contact you later regarding research surveys and/or marketing information.
  11. Respond to the University-specific information as required (LU Email Address, Highest Degree, Department, and Role in Research).
  12. Select the appropriate course(s) under QUESTION 1:
  13. QUESTION 1: HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH (HSR)
  14. Biomedical & Health Science Researchers
  15. Select if: Health Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, etc.
  16. Social & Behavioral Researchers
  17. Select if: Education, Music, Counseling, Psych, Coms,Divinity, etc.
  18. Institutional Official—(IRB members/staff ONLY)
  19. IRB Chair—(IRB members/staff ONLY)
  20. QUESTION 2: ANIMAL CARE AND USE (ACU)
  21. Skip this question!
  22. QUESTION 3: BIOSAFETY/BIOSECURITY
  23. Select “Not at this time”!
  24. QUESTION 4: EXPORT COMPLIANCE
  25. Select “Not at this time”!
  26. QUESTION 5: RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH
  27. Select “Not at this time.” Unless otherwise instructed.
  28. QUESTION 6: CONFLICT OF INTEREST
  29. Select “No” unless otherwise instructed.
  30. Click “Complete Registration”.
  31. Check your email, and click the confirmation link to verify your CITI registration.
  32. Return to the login page and enter your username and password.
  33. Begin your coursework.
  34. Once you complete the necessary coursework, the IRB will automatically be notified.

CITI INSTRUCTIONS FOR IACUC STUDIES
  1. Go to
  2. If you have not previously created an account, select Register. This will take you to the registration page.

If you have previously created an account, use your existing username and password.

  1. Affiliate with “Liberty University”. Note: Do not enter “Liberty IRB”. Check the box to agree to Terms of Service, and then check the box to affirm you are an affiliate of Liberty University.
  2. Enter your name and email address.
  3. Create a username, password, and establish a security question.
  4. Select your country of residence.
  5. Select whether or not you would like to receive continuing education credits. Note: There is a cost associated with this, and it is available for physicians, psychologists, and nurses.
  6. Select whether or not CITI may contact you later regarding research surveys and/or marketing information.
  7. Respond to the University-specific information as required (LU Email Address, Highest Degree, Department, and Role in Research).
  8. Select the appropriate course(s) under QUESTION 2:
  9. QUESTION 1: HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH (HSR)
  10. Skip this question!
  11. QUESTION 2: ANIMAL CARE AND USE (ACU)
  12. IACUC Basics for Researchers
  13. Select if: You are the PI or Non-Student Personnel
  14. IACUC Members & IACUC Staff—(IACUC members/staff ONLY)
  15. IACUC Community Member—(IACUC members/staff ONLY)
  16. IACUC Chair—(IACUC members/staff ONLY)
  17. Institutional Official—(IACUC members/staff ONLY)
  18. IACUC Basics for Students
  19. Select if: You are a student researcher
  20. Species-Specific Courses
  21. Select as applicable
  22. QUESTION 3: BIOSAFETY/BIOSECURITY
  23. Select “Not at this time”!
  24. QUESTION 4: EXPORT COMPLIANCE
  25. Select “Not at this time”!
  26. QUESTION 5: RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH
  27. Select “Not at this time.” Unless otherwise instructed.
  28. QUESTION 6: CONFLICT OF INTEREST
  29. Select “No” unless otherwise instructed.
  30. Click “Complete Registration”.
  31. Check your email, and click the confirmation link to verify your CITI registration.
  32. Return to the login page and enter your username and password.
  33. Begin your coursework.
  34. Once you complete the necessary coursework, the IACUC will automatically be notified.

CITI INSTRUCTIONS FOR LUCOM/IBC STUDIES
  1. Go to
  2. If you have not previously created an account, select Register. This will take you to the registration page.

If you have previously created an account, use your existing username and password.

  1. Affiliate with “Liberty University”. Note: Do not enter “Liberty IRB”. Check the box to agree to Terms of Service, and then check the box to affirm you are an affiliate of Liberty University.
  2. Enter your name and email address.
  3. Create a username, password, and establish a security question.
  4. Select your country of residence.
  5. Select whether or not you would like to receive continuing education credits. Note: There is a cost associated with this, and it is available for physicians, psychologists, and nurses.
  6. Select whether or not CITI may contact you later regarding research surveys and/or marketing information.
  7. Respond to the University-specific information as required (LU Email Address, Highest Degree, Department, and Role in Research).
  8. Select the appropriate course(s) under QUESTION 3:
  9. QUESTION 1: HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH (HSR)
  10. Skip this question!
  11. QUESTION 2: ANIMAL CARE AND USE (ACU)
  12. Skip this question!
  13. QUESTION 3: BIOSAFETY/BIOSECURITY
  14. Biosafety Officer Training – Basic/Initial—(IBC members/staff ONLY)
  15. Initial Biosafety Training
  16. Select if:You are a LUCOM student
  17. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
  18. Select if: You need to fulfill training for the OSHA BBP standard
  19. Institutional Biosafety Committee Member Training—(IBC members/staff ONLY)
  20. QUESTION 4: EXPORT COMPLIANCE
  21. Select “Not at this time”!
  22. QUESTION 5: RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH
  23. Select “Not at this time.” Unless otherwise instructed.
  24. QUESTION 6: CONFLICT OF INTEREST
  25. Select “No” unless otherwise instructed.
  26. Click “Complete Registration”.
  27. Check your email, and click the confirmation link to verify your CITI registration.
  28. Return to the login page and enter your username and password.
  29. Begin your coursework.
  30. Once you complete the necessary coursework, the IBC will automatically be notified.