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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 each July for prospective students. If you are interested in visiting campus, 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.
Game Day: Talk, Tour, & Tailgate
Experience the excitement of LR football as our team takes on Newberry 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 each September depending on the LR Football schedule for prospective students. If you are interested in visiting campus, 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.
#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 each October depending on the LR Football schedule for prospective students. If you are interested in visiting campus, 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.
A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas
Friday, December 6, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Check-In & Reception begin at 5:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas is an annual tradition on campus. This program features the A Cappella Choir, College Singers, Handbell Choir, and Brass Ensemble. Join us for a reception and Friday’s performance. Students and two guests receive tickets for the 7:30 pm concert.
If you are unable to attend on December 6, 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.
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.
Decision Days
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
Decision Days are held during the months of March and April.
The Charge: New Student Orientation
The Charge: New Student Orientation
Thursday, January 9, 2020
1 pm - 5 pm
*Optional Campus Tours available at 1:30 pm.
Register
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 for the spring 2020 semester to attend New Student Orientation.
At New Student Orientation, students will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about LR’s curriculum
- Meet with a faculty member to review your first semester schedule
- Learn how to get connected to our campus community
Additional sessions are scheduled for parents and guests to provide valuable information about assisting your student during the transition to LR, including financial aid, campus security, and more.
Students must submit their enrollment deposit before registering for New Student Orientation.
Events Exclusive for Transfer Students
The Charge: New Student Orientation
Thursday, January 9, 2020
1 pm - 5 pm
*Optional Campus Tours available at 1:30 pm.
Register
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 for the spring 2020 semester to attend New Student Orientation.
At New Student Orientation, students will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about LR’s curriculum
- Meet with a faculty member to review your first semester schedule
- Learn how to get connected to our campus community
Additional sessions are scheduled for parents and guests to provide valuable information about assisting your student during the transition to LR, including financial aid, campus security, and more.
Students must submit their enrollment deposit before registering for New Student Orientation.
Transfer Open House
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Thursday, April 2, 2020
During our open house event, you can learn more about our:
- Admission, financial aid, and enrollment process
- Academic areas of study in more than 50 undergraduate programs
- Scholarships, study abroad opportunities, and career services
- Student life options including intramural sports, cultural arts, and community service
Plus, you can meet your transfer counselor to begin the transcript evaluation process, meet one-on-one to speak with faculty, and tour campus. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the LR Bear family.
For more information, contact Jessie Haynes, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission, at jessie.haynes@lr.edu or 828.328.7365.
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.
Upcoming Events
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).