• Commencement Information

    Happy graduation week! If you still need your rain tickets or honor cords, they will be available for you at check-in on Friday (Hickory campus).

    Student check-in is Friday at 4:30 p.m. in Shuford Arena. Guests are asked to be in their seats by 5:30 p.m.

    Any changes to the commencement schedule will be posted here. 

    Commencement Information

Discover Your Future

Visit or Connect With Us


Start your journey toward getting your graduate degree with a campus visit, attending an information session or live support appointment.

A graduate degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University gives you an edge in a competitive marketplace. We can show you how to make a graduate degree a reality through both virtual or on-campus visit options.

Virtual Information Sessions


Information sessions allow you to:

  • Engage with graduate faculty to learn about your program of interest.
  • Learn about the costs of a degree and explore options for financial assistance options available for you.
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On-Campus Graduate Student Visits


We are excited to host you on campus for an in-person visit. During your visit you will have the opportunity to meet with an admission counselor, a program faculty member and sit in on a class. Contact an admission counselor or email us admission@lr.edu or to schedule a campus visit.

Connect with Your Admission Counselor


Your admission counselor will assist you throughout the admission process and serve as your liaison to LR until enrollment. 

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