Lenoir-Rhyne University

Lenoir-Rhyne University Student Activities

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.

The Lenoir-Rhyne University community comes together each year for Homecoming, The Red Carpet Event and The Final Flip (exam pancake breakfasts).

Does Lenoir-Rhyne University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Lenoir-Rhyne University.

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

The majority of Lenoir-Rhyne University students live on campus. In 2023, 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:

Is Lenoir-Rhyne University Safe?

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

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