• University Storm Recovery Updates

    UPDATE: Friday, Oct. 4, 5:30 p.m.
    We hope this update finds you safe and well as we continue to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. We understand that the aftermath of this storm is challenging, and we want to express our sincere care and concern for those who are still experiencing hardships. As we move forward, we are committed to prioritizing the well-being of our students, faculty and staff during this process.

    Visit our university storm recovery updates page for the latest update.

    University Storm Recovery Updates

Experiences that Last a Lifetime

Student Life


At Lenoir-Rhyne, learning goes beyond what’s taught in the classroom so that you can build the skills, lifelong friendships and resilience to overcome life’s challenges with confidence.

LR is committed to providing an inclusive, safe, healthy and supportive campus environment where you can live, learn, work and thrive.

A Great Place to Live, Learn & Grow


Lenoir-Rhyne University isn't just a great place to learn.

It's a place where you will make lifelong friendships, pursue interests and have experiences that will shape you into a person who is strong, kind and can take on the world with confidence.

Residential Life & Housing


 
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LR offers a variety of residential housing options for first-year and upperclassmen housing ranging from apartment-style single rooms and suites for upperclassman to double-occupancy rooms for first-year students.

You can also choose from specialized housing options, including residential learning communities — our Global Village, honors housing and first-generation housing. Greek housing is available for students to strengthen and grow their fraternity and sorority organizations on campus. 

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Berina Coffey

Lenoir-Rhyne has prepared me for a job in nursing through a strong health science foundation and diverse clinical experiences throughout my time in the nursing program.

Berina Coffey '18, Nursing

Health & Wellness


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College is a time for change, exploration and growth. Our health and wellness programs are here to enhance the wellbeing of students by empowering you to make informed, healthy lifestyle choices, become more resilient and help you reach your full potential as a successful member of the campus community.

We follow a wellness-based model and provide services to support the bodies, minds and emotional well-being of students. As a student, you are eligible to use health, counseling and disability services at no additional cost.

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Diversity & Inclusion


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As a growing university, we encourage members from all backgrounds, who bring with them a desire for excellence, integrity, care and curiosity, to join our campus family.

We encourage students, faculty, staff to reach beyond what has always been comfortable and stretch to learn about the many cultures and people that surround them.

We strive for a campus climate in which all members are able to freely express their culture and ethnicity.

It is through meaningful interactions with those who do not look like us nor share similar backgrounds, where we as a community are better equipped to understand who we are and ultimately who we can become. By valuing these differences and all that we share, you learn how to interact effectively with a wide variety of people, which builds community and prepares you for the working world.

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Leadership & Service


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You can enrich your college experience and grow as a leader by getting involved on campus and working to make the university a more engaged, inclusive and equitable community.

Along the way, you can develop valuable leadership skills and experience that you can list on your résumé. With more than 60 student organizations, community service opportunities, research, academic honor societies and more, there is no limit to all that is available to you to apply what you learn in the classroom to the real world.

 

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Religious & Spiritual Life


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Our long history with the Lutheran faith resonates in everything we do at Lenoir-Rhyne.

While rooted in the faith of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, we welcome students from all backgrounds and beliefs. Our campus community is religiously diverse, bringing traditions and ideals from around the world. Here you will be welcomed and find a home away from home.

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Campus Safety


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Lenoir-Rhyne is committed to providing a safe campus environment for all members of the university.

Learn more about campus safety at LR, view our security and fire safety report and find resources to help keep you safe on- and off-campus.

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Student Resources


We are a close-knit campus community ready to help you navigate campus life. Whether you’re seeking essential information in the student handbook, planning your schedule with the academic calendar, staying updated on the latest campus news and events or exploring a myriad of university resources.

At LR, we are here to enhance your student experience, support your academic pursuits and keep you connected with the vibrant pulse of our campus community. 

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News & Events

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Thank you for your patience as we navigate the effects of Hurricane Helene on the Hickory, Columbia and Asheville campuses and the surrounding areas. Check the Lenoir-Rhyne website regularly for the latest updates.

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Two softball players laugh on the field with Coach Shena Hollar

Members of some of LR's most successful athletic teams honored National Coaches Day by talking about what makes their coaches special.

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