Consumer Information
The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), requires colleges and universities to provide information to enrolled and prospective students to assist them in making informed decisions about higher education. In accordance with the HEOA, Lenoir-Rhyne University provides the information below to assist enrolled and prospective students, their families, faculty, staff, visitors, and the public in accessing information about higher education, and in making informed consumer choices.
The information below applies to all three Lenoir-Rhyne University campuses located in Hickory and Asheville, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina.
Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional Information:
If you have questions about the information below, would like other information about LRU, or would like a paper copy of the information below, please email Director of Undergraduate Admission Kelli Barnette or call her at 828.328.7392.
The information contained in this Consumer Information page is reviewed annually and updated. Last review and update: June 2019.
- General Institutional Information
- Financial Aid
- Student Right-to-Know Act
- Student Outcomes
- Health & Safety
- Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation & Financial Support Data
- Voter Registration
General Institutional Information
Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
Privacy of Student Records - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
Costs of Attendance
Net Price Calculator
Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
Academic Programs
Faculty (2018-2019 Academic Year)
Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
Career and Job Placement Services
Instructional Facilities
Transfer Credit Policies & Sanctions - Undergraduate Students
Transfer Credit Policies & Sanctions - Graduate Students
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
Student Diversity
College Navigator
College Scorecard
Computer Use and File Sharing
Copyright Infringement - Policies and Sanctions
Account Policy
Computer and Network User Policy
Data Handling and Storage Policy
Password Policy
Privacy Policy
Virtual Private Network Policy
Harassment and Discrimination
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Equal Employment
Sex/Gender-Based Discrimination & Misconduct Policy
Freedom From Harassment Policy
Student Clubs & Organizations
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Fitness & Intramural Programs
Constitution Day Events
Financial Aid
Student Financial Assistance and Loan Information
Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs
Federal Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers
Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers
Institutional Code of Conduct for Educational Loans
Notice of Availability of Institutional & Financial Aid Info
Misrepresentation/Fraud
Professional Judgement/Dependency Override
Rights & Responsibilities of Students on Financial Aid
Verification
Availability of Employees for Information Dissemination Purposes
Contacts for Financial Assistance and Institutional Issues
Federal Loan Disclosure Information
Student Right-to-Know Act
Student Outcomes
Health & Safety
Alcohol and Controlled Substances Policy - Students
Alcohol and Controlled Substances Policy - Faculty & Staff
Vaccination Policies
Missing Persons Notification and Procedures Policy
Campus Security and Fire Policies/Crime and Fire Statistics
Information for Crime Victims
Timely Warnings
Biennial Review of Alcohol and Drug Programs and Policies
Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation & Financial Support Data
Voter Registration
The Higher Education Act Reauthorization of 1998 requires colleges and universities to provide voter registration information to students enrolled in a degree or certificate program and physically in attendance at the school. Voter registration information can be found at the following websites:
North Carolina State Board of Elections
Catawba County Board of Elections