• University Operations Update

    Return to Normal Operations - Tuesday, Feb. 3

    Lenoir-Rhyne will return to normal, in-person operations beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3, at all campus locations — Hickory, Asheville and Columbia.

    • Road conditions: We recognize that road conditions may remain hazardous in some areas and that travel may still be challenging.
    • Students: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their instructors to discuss absences.
    • Faculty and staff: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their supervisor to discuss appropriate arrangements.
    • Your safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your continued communication and flexibility as we transition back to normal operations.
    • The university community is also invited to join President McGee for a Welcome Back Warm-Up on Tuesday from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the Cromer Center on the Hickory campus. Stop by to enjoy donuts, coffee and hot chocolate as we reconnect and welcome one another back to campus.

    Operation Updates

LR Partners in Higher Education

Lenoir-Rhyne is excited to partner with other colleges and universities to provide graduate education at a discounted rate to graduates of partner institutions. Through the partnership program, alumni from the partner institutions will receive the following incentives for enrolling in participating graduate programs at Lenoir-Rhyne:

  • 10 percent tuition discount throughout the student’s entire program of study.
  • Waived application fees.
  • Waived standardized testing requirements unless required by state licensing agencies.

Partner Institution Agreement

The purpose of the partnership is to create a reciprocal agreement for cooperation to further the missions of both institutions by establishing a strategic relationship of mutual benefit. The agreement encourages partner institutions to build undergraduate to graduate pathways for their students while simultaneously encouraging highly prepared undergraduate students from these institutions to enroll in graduate programs at Lenoir-Rhyne.

Lenoir-Rhyne will partner in branding, marketing and recruiting efforts when it serves to the advantage of both institutions. Contracts are reviewed on an annual basis and will be continued unless otherwise terminated by notification. Either institution may terminate the contract at the end of any semester; however, any student currently enrolled and receiving the discount will continue to do so throughout their tenure as a Lenoir-Rhyne student.

These discounts may not be combined with any other Lenoir-Rhyne discount program. If other discounts exist, the student may select the one that provides the greatest discount. Lenoir-Rhyne reserves the right not to offer discounted credits in certain programs.

Participating Partners

  • Allen University
  • Columbia College
  • Elizabeth City State University
  • Johnson C. Smith University
  • Limestone University
  • Mars Hill University
  • Newberry College
  • St. Andrews University
  • Saint Augustine’s University