• Winter Weather Updates

    We are monitoring a winter weather system that will impact university operations this weekend and into early next week. 

    • STATUS: All three campuses will close on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. due to forecasted snow, ice and sleet. Campuses will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 26, with remote work and remote instruction on Monday. Essential operations will continue during the closure. NOTE: LR will operate under normal university operations on Friday, Jan. 23.
    • FACILITIES (Hickory): The library and fitness center will be closed Saturday through Monday. The Cromer Center dining hall is expected to operate on a normal schedule unless otherwise communicated.
    • RECEIVE UPDATES: Check LR email and the LR website for official university updates.
    • STAY CONNECTED: If you haven't already, download and enable notifications for the SafeZone app for timely safety alerts and campus information.

    We appreciate your flexibility and patience as we continue to monitor the situation and prioritize the safety and well-being of our campus community.

    Storm Updates

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Exchange Students


Studying in the U.S. will provide you with invaluable academic and personal growth and open up career opportunities after graduation.

As an exchange student, the William and Robert Shuford Center for International Education is here to assist you and we are passionate about helping you feel at home at Lenoir-Rhyne. We have compiled helpful information to help you before you arrive on campus and support you during your time at the university.

J Visa Holder Information


  • Immigration Requirements - Learn what forms you need for your visa, what to expect from the U.S. embassy or consulate and more.
  • Preparing for Your Move to LR - Be sure you have completed the proper forms and immunizations before you leave your home country.
  • Life at LR - Learn what to expect once you arrive at the university campus.
  • Maintaining Status - Understand what requirements you must meet to maintain your immigration status.
  • Filing Taxes - Find helpful information on filing your U.S. taxes.
  • Travel - Interested in traveling the U.S. and other countries while studying at LR? Find out which forms are required prior to your departure.
Santiago Ambroggio

LR provides incredible opportunities and support to international students. It may be a small school in size, but it has remarkable academic and non-academic opportunities for you.

Santiago Ambroggio '19, MBA '21
International students enjoying a cookout and movie under the stars.

Some international students weren't able to go home when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and some found it safer to remain at LR. They made a community and family in the midst of the pandemic having meals together, going on excursions and more.

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Percival Everett at the podium in PE Monroe Auditorium

Award-winning author Percival Everett drew a near-capacity crowd to Lenoir-Rhyne University as he reflected on writing, reading, race and the power of fiction to shape how we move through the world.

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