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A first year student is currently in high school or graduated and has not attempted any college credits after graduating. LR offers two application periods for first year students: Priority Notification and Early Notification. All application periods are non-binding. LR accepts applications on a rolling basis after Early Notification.

Students pursuing the Medical Studies 3+2 Program or RIBN program, please see tabs below for additional information.

The Following Items Must Be Submitted:

1. A completed, accurate application for undergraduate admission and a $35 non-refundable application fee
2. Official proof of high school diploma or equivalent*
3. Official high school transcript*
4. SAT/ACT score report
5. Satisfactory completion of required coursework

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*Prospective students may be admitted based on unofficial transcripts and/or as courses are in progress. However, a final transcript must be received prior to a student enrolling at Lenoir-Rhyne.

A transfer is a student who has obtained a high school diploma (or equivalent) and has been enrolled at any college/university for one or more semesters FOLLOWING high school graduation.

The Following Items Must Be Submitted:

1. A completed, accurate application for undergraduate admission and a $35 non-refundable application fee.
2. Official transcripts from each college or university attended.*
3. Dean's reference form from each college or university attended.**
4. An official high school transcript if less than 30 semester or 45 quarter hours have been attempted. Official SAT or ACT scores may be requested on a case by case basis.

Credit from an accredited junior or community college is limited to a maximum of 64 semester or 96 quarter hours. A maximum of 96 semester hours may be transferred from all institutions.

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Associate Degrees

Students who have earned an Associate of Arts degree from a North Carolina Community College may transfer the AA degree to Lenoir-Rhyne to be used in place of the University's core courses with the exception of:

• The LR Orientation course (LRU 100/101/102)
• REL 100
• COM 111
• Six credits of foreign language, and
• The core's level two courses and capstone experience.

Note that some programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require specific technical requirements. These are evaluated on a course by course basis and are not covered under the articulation agreement with the AA transfer policy.

Students who have earned an Associate of Arts degree outside of North Carolina are not subject to the agreement outlined above. A course by course evaluation will be conducted by the Registrar's Office to determine if the AA degree satisfies the essence of the Lenoir-Rhyne core curriculum.

*Prospective students may be admitted based on unofficial transcripts and/or as courses are in progress. However, a final transcript must be received prior to a student enrolling at Lenoir-Rhyne.

**Prospective students may be admitted without a Dean's Reference Form (unless applying to the Nursing Program). However, a completed Dean's Reference Form from each college attended prior to applying to LR must be received prior to a student enrolling at Lenoir-Rhyne.

The Adult Education program is designed to serve the needs of area adult and/or non-traditional students. These students require evening or more conveniently scheduled courses, although they may select classes at any time during the day.

The Following Items Must Be Submitted:

1. A completed, accurate application for undergraduate admission and a non-refundable $35 application fee.
2. Official transcripts from each college or university attended.
3. An official high school transcript and official SAT or ACT scores if less than 24 semester or 36 quarter hours have been attempted.
4. Proof of eligibility to be considered for the Adult Education program. Candidates must be at least eight years removed from high school graduation (or 26 years of age).

*Note that the admission criteria for students who wish to enroll through the Asheville Center vary slightly. Please consult with the Asheville enrollment counselor for more specific information.

All students admitted to the Gateway Nursing Program (RN to BSN program) will be classified as Adult Education students and must enroll in 12 credit hours (or less) each term.

The mission of Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN) is to improve the health and health outcomes of North Carolinians by enhancing the educational preparation and diversity of the nursing workforce. The program provides a four-year nursing option that concurrently enrolls students in a community college – where students obtain their associate degree in nursing – and later, a university – where they complete their bachelor's degree in nursing. RIBN, which started in 2010, has expanded to include several regional RIBN partnerships across the state.

Students in the RIBN track spend the first part of the program at a community college and take at least one course per semester at Lenoir-Rhyne University, most of which are online. After receiving an associate nursing degree and having passed the state licensure exam, students continue on to the final year of the program and complete one more year of classes online at Lenoir-Rhyne. The BSN RIBN program allows students to receive a valuable baccalaureate degree affordably and provides the option to work as a registered nurse during the final year of studies. Students of the program also receive support from a RIBN student success advocate.

Deadline for current high school students and those with less than 26 college credits is March 1, 2020.
Deadline for transfer students is May 1, 2020.

The RN to BSN Program is an education plan for registered nurses who have an Associate Degree in Nursing. Students that have satisfactorily completed prerequisite general education courses and meet admission requirements are eligible for the program. The program permits these nurses to complete the nursing requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing in three to four semesters depending on transfer credit. A student enrolled in the RN to BSN Program needs a minimum of 128 semester hours to graduate.