• Return to Normal University Operations on Thursday, Feb. 20

    Lenoir-Rhyne University will return to normal university operations on Thursday, Feb. 20, at our all of our campus locations—Hickory, Columbia and Asheville. Classes will resume as scheduled, and all offices will be open.

    UPDATE: Feb. 20, 9:15 a.m. (from Academic Affairs)
    Due to the recent weather changes in Hickory, you may opt to move your classes to remote delivery today if you have concerns about safely traveling to campus. If you choose to hold classes remotely, please notify your students and your dean as soon as possible.

    For those holding in-person classes, we ask that you exercise flexibility with attendance policies, understanding that some students may face transportation challenges or safety concerns. Students should not feel compelled to risk unsafe travel conditions to attend class.

    Please communicate your teaching plans to your students and your dean.

    Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring everyone's safety while maintaining academic continuity.

Join together in faith

Religious & Spiritual

Religious and spiritual student clubs provide you with an opportunity to grow or explore your faith and spirituality with fellow students. Groups are open to everyone regardless of faith or beliefs.

  • Campus Bible Studies

    Bible Studies led by the University Pastor and community volunteers help participants delve more deeply into scripture and wrestle with questions about application to daily faith and life. For more information, contact Pastor Todd Cutter at todd.cutter@lr.edu. 

  • Lutheran Student Movement

    Although Lutheran is in the name, this group is for all students and meets weekly for service, fellowship and learning opportunities. This group is fully welcoming and affirming of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

  • Nu Generation (Gospel Choir)

    Whether you love to sing, want to connect with others or feel inspired to lift your voice, Nu Generation is a choir community ready to sing and praise.

  • ParaChurch, Evangelical Groups

    These organizations are staffed by employees who are not affiliated with Lenoir-Rhyne, but are invited to be on campus and work with students.

    • Young Life LRU
      Our Christian ministry reaches out through volunteers, staff, club meetings and camps and builds meaningful relationships in a Christ-centered environment.
    • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
      Our goal is to spread the gospel of Christ, while aiding student-athletes, friends and coaches in deepening faith.
    • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
      We minister to students and faculty through small group Bible studies, large gatherings, leadership training, thoughtful discipleship and life-changing conferences and events.