Hickory Campus

Discover everything our historic and dynamic campus has to offer.

Between its quaint small town feeling and being a commutable drive from major cities, Hickory is truly the best of both worlds. You'll have access to everything from internships and community service to a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities in the foothills of Western North Carolina.

Campus Highlights

Check out some of our favorite spots on campus to study, relax or meet up with friends.

The Cromer Center serves as our student union and inside is our campus dining hall, bookstore, mail center, Joe’s Coffee Shop, which serves Starbucks coffee, our on-campus Chick-fil-A and our student life offices.

Moretz Stadium is home to our football and men’s and women’s lacrosse programs. It's a special place at Lenoir-Rhyne where students from all areas of life come together to cheer on our fellow Bears!

The Carl A. Rudisill Library houses many academic resources, including electronic resources available 24/7, more than 50 computers, group study rooms and the Lohr Learning Commons.

The modern gothic style Grace Chapel hosts our optional chapel service every Wednesday morning, as well as musical performances throughout the year.

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I would define the Lenoir-Rhyne community as a family. The amount of support across campus is incredible.

Olivia Thorn '21, Biology

Lenoir-Rhyne announces new residence hall, Eastside Commons

Construction will begin in September 2026 on the new living-learning community for first-year students.

Pastor Vern, framed by congregation, reads during chapel service

Five questions with Pastor Vern

Interim university pastor Vern Kinard, M.Div. ’18, talks about finding his way back to Lenoir-Rhyne, creating a place of belonging, and the connections between music, faith and community.

September 18 All Day / Lenoir-Rhyne University - Hickory

Family Weekend - Sept. 18-20

September 19 All Day / Lenoir-Rhyne University - Hickory

Family Weekend - Sept. 18-20