• 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.

    Storm Updates

Discover Your Future

Visit or Connect With Us


Start your journey toward getting your graduate degree with a campus visit, attending an information session or live support appointment.

A graduate degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University gives you an edge in a competitive marketplace. We can show you how to make a graduate degree a reality through both virtual or on-campus visit options.

Virtual Information Sessions


Information sessions allow you to:

  • Engage with graduate faculty to learn about your program of interest.
  • Learn about the costs of a degree and explore options for financial assistance options available for you.
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On-Campus Graduate Student Visits


We are excited to host you on campus for an in-person visit. During your visit you will have the opportunity to meet with an admission counselor, a program faculty member and sit in on a class. Contact an admission counselor or email us admission@lr.edu or to schedule a campus visit.

Connect with Your Admission Counselor


Your admission counselor will assist you throughout the admission process and serve as your liaison to LR until enrollment. 

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When plans shifted during the Walk for Peace, a stop at Lenoir-Rhyne’s Columbia location became a powerful moment of connection, rest and shared spiritual practice.

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