#LRbound Students

The Charge: New Student Orientation

We are excited that you are joining the Bear family. In addition to your virtual orientation, all students are required to attend LR’s virtual Bear Day. Bear Day will provide an opportunity for students to meet with a faculty member to register for first semester coursework and have any final questions by a member of our enrollment team. Bear Day will be on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

First-Year Students

Spring 2021 Registration

Transfer Students

Spring 2021 Registration

The Charge: New Student Orientation will be in a virtual format. Your virtual New Student Orientation will become available following your Bear Day attendance.

During our virtual program, students will have the opportunity to:

Learn what it means to be a member of the LR Bear family
Connect with campus resources
Engage and build relationships with other incoming students

Watch your LR email for more information relating to The Charge and on-campus housing. Opportunities will still be provided for family members and guests. Information regarding move-in and other details surrounding on-campus housing will be forthcoming.

For more details relating to your event registration, including any document submissions, contact the Office of Admission at admission@lr.edu. For information relating to The Charge: New Student Orientation, including Bear Day, contact orientation@lr.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of The Charge: New Student Orientation?
To ensure success as an incoming Lenoir-Rhyne student, the purpose of The Charge is promote a smooth transition both academically and socially. Additionally, the goal is to equip both the student and family members with the tools needed to navigate LR in the first year.
Is The Charge required?
Yes! We require all incoming first-year and transfer students to complete The Charge virtually by Thursday, January 14.
Is registration required for The Charge?
Yes, registration is required for Bear Day. Students registered for Bear Day are registered for The Charge. Please register for the appropriate event, dependent on your enter term and type. Students must submit their enrollment deposit before registering for Bear Day.
What if I need to make a change to my registration?
For any changes to your event registration, including any document submissions, contact the Office of Admission at admission@lr.edu.
What is the format for The Charge?
The Charge will be added to Canvas, LR's learning management system. An email with detailed instructions will be sent to your LR email address prior to the start date. It can be accessed beginning January 1.
What if I have a question relating to The Charge event?
For information relating to The Charge: New Student Orientation activities and events, contact the Office of Student Life at orientation@lr.edu.
Should a family member or guest complete The Charge?
Family members and guests will have their own informational videos. While this is not required, it is a great opportunity to learn what your student can expect from the LR college experience, as well as provide a time to get all of your questions answered. Additional information will be communicated prior to January 1.

Contact

Jillian Guinn

Director of Student Orientation and Fraternity & Sorority Life

Hickory Campus

School: 828.328.7802

First-Year Advising

Watch the video on accessing myLR and viewing your class schedule. If you have not yet verified your student account, watch the verifying your student account video as well.

Verifying Your Student Account

Viewing Your Schedule

Contact

Visit the Office of Student Success to learn more about academic advising, academic coaching, and probation and academic recovery.

Dr. Teresa Swan Tuite

Director of Student Success & Retention, Assistant Professor, Religious Studies

School: 828.328.7402

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Teena Brooks

First-Year Advisor

School: 828.328.7097

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AJ Qureshi

First-Year Advisor

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Transfer & Adult Learner Advising

Watch the video on accessing myLR and viewing your class schedule. If you have not yet verified your student account, watch the verifying your student account video as well.

Verifying Your Student Account

Viewing Your Schedule

Contact

Visit the Office of Student Success to learn more about academic advising, academic coaching, and probation and academic recovery.

Dr. Teresa Swan Tuite

Director of Student Success & Retention, Assistant Professor, Religious Studies

School: 828.328.7402

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Teena Brooks

First-Year Advisor

School: 828.328.7097

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AJ Qureshi

First-Year Advisor

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First-Year Experience (FYE)

FYE 191-192: First-Year Experience

The purposes of FYE are to help students make the transition from high school to college, to prepare them to be successful in their college careers and beyond. In more concrete terms, this includes fostering the academic skills and professional behavior required in college and introducing students to the rigors of college in general and to the unique educational culture of Lenoir-Rhyne in particular. Each section of FYE has a specific content area, so students should select courses based on their interest in the subject matter; in all sections, however, students should expect to be challenged by the reading, writing, researching, thinking, and discussing involved. This is a two-semester course, with three credit hours in the fall and three in the spring.