• University Operations Update

    Return to Normal Operations - Tuesday, Feb. 3

    Lenoir-Rhyne will return to normal, in-person operations beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3, at all campus locations — Hickory, Asheville and Columbia.

    • Road conditions: We recognize that road conditions may remain hazardous in some areas and that travel may still be challenging.
    • Students: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their instructors to discuss absences.
    • Faculty and staff: Those unable to travel safely to campus should communicate directly with their supervisor to discuss appropriate arrangements.
    • Your safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your continued communication and flexibility as we transition back to normal operations.
    • The university community is also invited to join President McGee for a Welcome Back Warm-Up on Tuesday from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in the Cromer Center on the Hickory campus. Stop by to enjoy donuts, coffee and hot chocolate as we reconnect and welcome one another back to campus.

    Operation Updates

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Admitted Students

Welcome to Lenoir-Rhyne. Here you will find the next steps you need to complete and other key information for admitted students.

We are excited for you to start your next big adventure with us. Our goal is to provide a smooth transition to college, both academically and socially, and equip you and your family with the tools you'll need to navigate LR in your first year.

All incoming students should plan to attend The Charge: New Student Orientation. The Charge is an excellent opportunity to meet with faculty, get to know the campus, register for classes and ask any outstanding questions. Stay tuned for more details on dates and activities for The Charge via email.

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Ruben Morillas

Lenoir-Rhyne is special because it has a familiar environment that allows students to know each other and faculty and staff. It feels like home.

Ruben Morillas '19, Business Administration

Next Steps for Admitted Students

Enrollment Checklists

Use the admitted student enrollment checklist to complete the required steps before joining us on campus in the fall. If you have any questions, please contact the Admission Office at 828.328.7382 or admission@lr.edu.

First-Year Advising

Academic advising is a critical component of first-year success for undergraduate students, including first-year, transfer and adult students. Our faculty and staff are committed to your success at LR. Our goal is to help you create and achieve your educational, career and life goals and this starts with first-year advising.

Academic & Student Support Services

Lenoir-Rhyne provides you with the academic support and student resources to help you achieve your goals in and outside the classroom. We make it easy for you to focus on the learning experiences by offering a comprehensive range of resources to our undergraduate students, including transfer students and adult learners.

Almost anything you need help with academically there is a resource on campus that can help.

Raiah Robinson, International Business and Spanish Major

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