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    Lenoir-Rhyne University Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Summer McGee as President
    Lenoir-Rhyne University has selected Summer McGee, Ph.D, as the institution’s 13th president. Her appointment was enthusiastically approved by the Lenoir-Rhyne Board of Trustees after a national search.

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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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Sarah Seymour

I chose LR because it had exactly what I needed to achieve my academic goals. As a transfer student, I was able to go through the whole process with more experience, so I appreciate my education more.

Sarah Seymour '20, Music Education

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

News & Events

Four student researchers from LR pose for group photo at NCAS

Lenoir-Rhyne University students showcased their academic excellence and research expertise at the 2025 North Carolina Academy of Science (NCAS) annual meeting in late March.

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Newly appointed LR president Dr. Summer McGee

Lenoir-Rhyne University has selected Summer McGee, Ph.D, as the institution’s 13th president. Her appointment was enthusiastically approved by the Lenoir-Rhyne Board of Trustees after a national search.

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