Embrace Your Full Potential

First-Year Advising


At Lenoir-Rhyne University, you can expand your world, make connections – intellectual and personal – and seek answers. We believe in your potential and the promising future you want.

We prepare you for a successful first year at LR through our programs and resources, whether you are a first-year student, transfer student or LR Online student.

Academic advising is a critical component of first-year success for undergraduate students, including first-year, transfer and adult students.

Our faculty and staff are committed to your success at LR. Our goal is to help you create and achieve your educational, career and life goals. Meeting with a first-year advisor is different than that with your high school guidance counselor. We want to learn about your interests to help you explore all options and personalize your academic experience at LR.

Advising & Academic Support Services


Learn more about LR's advising and academic support services, including academic advising, academic coaching and tutoring and disability services.

Register for Classes


Refer to our registering for classes guide, which walks you through to how select your classes.

Matt Cannon

Lenoir-Rhyne is unique because if you take one step out of your comfort zone, you’ll be rewarded with so many opportunities. I’ve done more at LR than I could’ve possibly done at any other place.

Matt Cannon '19, Biology

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LR graduates look forward to a bright future. 98% of the class of 2024 is currently engaged in full-time work or graduate school.

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On the Hickory campus, 505 students received their degrees, along with 50 in Columbia and 72 in Asheville, during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

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