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Hickory Campus
Visit
Plan Your Personal Visit
Appointments are available at select times Monday through Friday. You'll have the chance to meet with an enrollment counselor, faculty members, and students during your visit. Once you register, we'll be in touch to confirm the details.
Virtual Tour
Unable to visit campus in person? Explore our interactive campus map from home to see our residence halls, classrooms, student facilities, and more.
Group Visit
Looking for a great educational opportunity for your students, organization, or club? We invite high school aged groups to schedule a visit to Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Additional Visit Opportunities
Open House Events
Discover LR
Lenoir-Rhyne University invites you to discover more about our campus. There is no better way to learn about a university than to come experience it yourself. We recognize your potential and want you to learn more about Lenoir-Rhyne. At Discover LR, students will have the opportunity to:
- Tour the campus and residence halls
- Connect with students and hear about their experiences
- Engage with faculty members
- Enjoy a complimentary lunch for student and two guests
This event is held the third Friday of July each year. If you were unable to attend this year, we invite you to schedule a personal visit. For more information, contact the Office of Admission at admission@lr.edu or 828.328.7382.
Game Day: Talk, Tour, & Tailgate
Experience the excitement of LR football at Moretz Stadium. Learn more about Lenoir-Rhyne, explore our campus, and join the tradition of LR football that unites our community. Students and two guests receive a complimentary dinner and free game admission.
This event is held on a Saturday each September, during a home football game. If you were unable to attend this year, we invite you to schedule a personal visit. For more information, contact the Office of Admission at admission@lr.edu or 828.328.7382.
#ChooseLR
You're invited to explore what makes a Lenoir-Rhyne education unique. Hear from leaders on campus, speak with current students, meet faculty in your prospective area of study, and take a campus tour. There is no better way to learn about our University than to experience it for yourself.
This event is held on a Saturday each October. If you were unable to attend this year, we invite you to schedule a personal visit. For more information, contact the Office of Admission at admission@lr.edu or 828.328.7382.
A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas
A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas is an annual tradition on campus. This program features the A Cappella Choir, College Singers, Handbell Choir, and Brass Ensemble. This events includes concert tickets for the student and two guests tickets, as well as entry to our reception.
This event is held the first Sunday of December each year. If you were unable to attend this year, we invite you to schedule a personal visit. For more information, contact the Office of Admission at admission@lr.edu or 828.328.7382.
Admitted Students Events
Experience LR
This event provides accepted students an opportunity to visit campus and learn more about LR; it is for accepted students only. Experience LR provides a unique opportunity to discover why Lenoir-Rhyne is the right choice for your higher education experience.
This event is held the third Monday of February each year for admitted students. If you are unable to attend this year, we invite you to join us for one of our Decision Days or schedule a personal visit. For more information, contact Jessica Stewart, Assistant Director of Events & Campus Visits, at jessica.stewart@lr.edu or 828.328.7970.
Decision Days
Friday, March 29, 2019
8:30 am - 2 pm
Registration has closed.
If you would like to register, contact the Office of Admission at 828.328.7382.
Saturday, April 6, 2019
8:30 am - 2 pm
Register
Decision Days are designed to provide accepted students and their families a personalized opportunity to discover more about the exceptional experience that LR offers. We recognize your potential and want you to choose Lenoir-Rhyne for your higher education journey. At Decision Days, students will have the opportunity to:
- Tour the campus and residence halls
- Meet individually with our enrollment management team to review their financial aid award
- Hear from current students about their experiences at LR
- Engage with faculty members
- Enjoy a complimentary lunch to connect with other students and staff
If you are unable to attend a Decision Day, we invite you to schedule a personal visit. For more information, contact Jessica Stewart, Assistant Director of Events & Campus Visits, at jessica.stewart@lr.edu or 828.328.7970.
#LRbound Students
Red & Black Day
Saturday, April 27, 2019
8 am - 2:30 pm
*Optional activities extending until 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 2019
8 am - 2:30 pm
*Optional activities extending until 4 p.m.
Saturday, June 1, 2019
8 am - 2:30 pm
*Optional activities extending until 4 pm
We are confident you will excel at LR and benefit from the high-quality academic programs, experiential and service learning opportunities, as well as the numerous student life activities and organizations. To ensure you begin your journey fully prepared, we invite all students that plan on enrolling at Lenoir-Rhyne to attend one of our Red & Black Days.
To learn more about Red & Blacks Days, please go to our Red & Black Days website for specific information first year and transfer students.
Students must submit their enrollment deposit before attending Red & Black Day.
Events Exclusive for Transfer Students
Red & Black Day
Red & Black Day – Transfer Students - Summer Start
Thursday, May 23, 2019
2:30pm – 5 pm
*Optional Campus Tours available at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm
Red & Black Day – Transfer Students
Monday, June 17, 2019
1 pm – 5 pm
*Optional Campus Tours available at 1 pm and 4:30 pm
We are confident you will excel at LR and benefit from the high-quality academic programs, experiential and service learning opportunities, as well as the numerous student life activities and organizations. To ensure you begin your journey fully prepared, we invite all students that plan on enrolling at Lenoir-Rhyne to attend one of our Red & Black Days.
To learn more about Red & Blacks Days, please go to our Red & Black Days website for specific information first year and transfer students.
Students must submit their enrollment deposit before attending Red & Black Day.
Transfer Open House
Thursday, March 7, 2019
3 pm – 5 pm
Register
Thursday, April 11, 2019
3 pm – 5 pm
Register
If you are still deciding on whether Lenoir-Rhyne University is the perfect fit for you, we invite you to visit campus for our Transfer Open House Event. An open house is a valuable experience for you to tour the campus, meet with your transfer counselor, and have the opportunity to talk with a faculty member from your prospective major.
Transfer Tuesday
Second Tuesday of Every Month
1:30 pm - 5 pm
Transfer Tuesdays are designed with the transfer student in mind. The second Tuesday of every month LR will offer transfer students the opportunity to talk with your enrollment counselor and to complete an application on site.
Advanced registration is requested, but not required. Please be sure to bring your college transcripts with you. If you are interested in taking a campus tour, please arrive no later than 2:30 pm.
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Hickory Campus
Plan Your Trip
About Hickory, NC
Hickory, North Carolina is a wonderful place to live, offers the amenities of a large city while basking in small town charm. Hickory is also close to many large cities, including Charlotte and Asheville.
Places To Eat
- The Olde Hickory Tap Room
- Olde Hickory Station
- Backstreets Bar and Grill
- Mellow Mushroom
- Hannah's BBQ, and more
Things To Do
- Attend a Hickory Crawdads Minor League Baseball Game (Texas Rangers Affiliate)
- Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Hickory
- Take a walk in Glenn Hilton Park
- Indulge at the Farmer's Market
- Shop at Valley Hills Mall, Best Buy, Target, Dick's Sporting Goods, Academy Sports and Outdoors, among others
Where to Stay
The following hotels are close to campus and will offer discounts, just ask for the LRU Guest Rate.
- Hilton Garden Inn: 828.327.1000
- Courtyard/Marriott: 828.267.2100
- Crowne Plaza Hickory: 828.323.1000
- Fairfield Inn & Suites: 828.431.3000
- Hampton Inn: 828.624.2000
- Holiday Inn Express: 828.328.2081
- Kozy Kottage Uptown
Getting to LR
For GPS, Please use 625 7th Avenue NE, Hickory, N.C. 28601.
From Interstate 40:
- Take Exit 125 Lenoir-Rhyne University Exit.
- Turn North onto Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd.
- Pass Kickback Jacks and Mellow Mushroom restaurants on the right. Go thru five lights. At the sixth light (7th Avenue, NE) take a left.
- Go straight through the next light. Campus will be on your right. Go to the end of the block and turn right onto Stasavich Place.
- Turn immediately into the parking lot on your right, which has reserved parking spaces for Admission visitors.
- Admission Visitor Parking is directly across the street from the Admission Office (Lohr Hall).
From Charlotte Airport/Gastonia:
- Take Billy Graham Parkway North (left lane) to I-85 South.
- Take I-85 South to Gastonia for about 15 minutes.
- Take US 321 North (Exit 17) and turn left at the light.
- Take US 321 North until the highway intersects I-40 (Exit 43).
- Take I-40 East to Exit 125 -- follow directions for From Interstate 40 above.
From Boone:
- Follow US 321 South.
- Upon entering Hickory, cross Lake Hickory. Turn left at Clement Boulevard NW (between Racetrac Gas and CVS).
- Proceed to the second stoplight at 12th Avenue NW.
- Turn left and follow to the next stoplight (a T-intersection).
- Turn right onto 6th Street NW.
- Take the second left onto 9th Avenue NW, proceed through three stoplights, and turn right on 3rdStreet NE.
- Take an immediate left onto 7th Avenue NE. Proceed up the hill to the stop sign.
- Turn left onto Stasavich Place and immediately turn in to parking lot on your right.
- Admission Visitor Parking is directly across the street from the Admission Office (Lohr Hall).