Lenoir-Rhyne University

Lenoir Rhyne University is on a 100-acre campus in the small town setting of Hickory, North Carolina, not far from Charlotte.

Lenoir Rhyne University Student Activities

Lenoir Rhyne University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life?

Lenoir Rhyne University has the InterVarsity. In fact, more students participate in the InterVarsity than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Lenoir Rhyne University include CAB, Black Student Alliance, Greek Organizations and SEEDS of LRU.

Lenoir Rhyne University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, The Red Carpet Event and The Final Flip (exam pancake breakfasts).

Lenoir Rhyne University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Lenoir Rhyne University.

Lenoir Rhyne University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through junior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Lenoir Rhyne University students live on campus. In 2022, 51% of undergrads at Lenoir Rhyne University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 49% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Lenoir Rhyne University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Lenoir Rhyne University offers coed housing.

Lenoir Rhyne University Athletics

At Lenoir Rhyne University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Lenoir Rhyne University:

Safety at Lenoir Rhyne University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Lenoir-Rhyne University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Lenoir Rhyne University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Lenoir Rhyne University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Lenoir Rhyne University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Lenoir Rhyne University, take Interstate 40 to Hickory, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Charlotte Douglas International airport.

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