• 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.

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Biology Minor

Nearly everything interacts with biology in some way, and that makes a minor in this area one of the most useful.

You will find that a minor in biology complements majors in chemistry, nursing, environmental science, physics and more. It is a great area of study for those with an affinity for research, health sciences and natural sciences, because it deepens your understanding of those fields.

Regardless of your major, a minor in biology from LR will help you understand the world around you and prepare you for graduate school or a career in diverse areas.

A minor in Biology requires 21 hours consisting of the following: