Graduate Students
We are excited to have you as part The Graduate School at Lenoir-Rhyne University. This page serves as a hub for all the tools and resources you need since you are #LRbound.
Graduate Student Orientation
Information
Congratulations on your acceptance to The Graduate School of Lenoir-Rhyne University. In order to help you make a smooth transition into graduate school, we recommend that you attend a Graduate Student Orientation. Some programs such as Dietetic Internship, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Doctor of Nursing Practice hold their own orientation. However, if you have been accepted into one of our other programs, we recommend that you attend a general Graduate Student Orientation held prior to the beginning of each semester. For more information, contact your enrollment counselor or visit the Grad Visit page.
Orientation Documents
Student Disclosure Form (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law which helps protect the privacy of student education records. The act provides eligible students the right to inspect and review their education records. An “eligible student” under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of age or older or one who attends a postsecondary institution. The intent of the legislation is to protect the rights of students and to ensure the privacy and accuracy of education records.
All LR students must have a student disclosure (FERPA) on file. You may complete a new FERPA at any point in time. Please print the FERPA, complete, and bring the disclosure to orientation.
Residence Life
Graduate housing is available on the Hickory (limited housing) and Columbia campuses.
Hickory Contact

Jonathan Rink
Columbia Contact
Kellie Medley
Student Support Services
Student Accounts
Lohr Learning Commons
Campus Security
Office of International Education
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Cornerstone Student Support & Wellness Center
Student Clubs & Organizations
Campus Ministry
Alex Lee Career & Professional Development Center
Fitness Center/Intramural Programs
Dining & Food Service
Bookstore
Information Technology