Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions

Welcome to the official Facebook account for the Office of Undergraduate Admission at Lenoir-Rhyne University

Throughout your admission process, we will keep you updated with important deadlines, events and much more!

08/13/2024

Let's build some momentum to this week by starting out with ! Today we want to accelerate into our Engineering Physics Program! 🔭⚛️

With a degree in engineering physics from LR, students can find themselves in career fields such as mechanical engineering, electrical and optical engineering, applied science and technologies, physics and more!

There are two tracks to our engineering physics major:
🧲 traditional track - 36-38 course hours that include courses in analytical physics, classical and quantum mechanics, electricity and magnetism and kinetic energy and thermodynamics
🚀Biophysics track - 69-71 course hours that include courses in physics, biology and chemistry

Set yourself up for success in the engineering physic field today by applying to LR with the link in our bio! More information on this major can be found in our story!

07/30/2024

Exciting times are ahead at LR! 🍁🏈 From the start of the fall semester and thrilling football games to the joy of Homecoming, there’s so much to look forward to.

But the most exciting news for our ?

Our Fall 2025 application opens in just 2 days on August 1! 📅 Discover more info through the link in our bio. 🐻❤️

07/29/2024

Jogging back to you with a ! This week’s major is… Exercise Science🏈🦴!

The exercise science program builds on a basic science foundation to expand your understanding of practical and applied issues related to the human body's response to physical activity. Courses include the study of exercise physiology, biomechanics and kinesiology, sports nutrition, psychology of sport and physical activity and more.

Fun Facts:

⚽The curriculum prepares you for national certification with the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength and Conditioning Association or the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
⚾Students can gain experience through internships at local and regional health and fitness clubs, recreation centers, medical offices, as well as with various athletic organizations and teams – including the LR Bears.
🥍Alumni from our program are currently working for Division I athletic programs, Major League Baseball organizations, health care systems and for the United States military as trainers and educators.

Check out our story to learn more!

07/12/2024

We are getting exciting as The Charge: New Student Orientation #3 approaches! Our incoming students have a great time and create the first of many lasting memories here at LR during orientation. 🐻🎉

Join in the fun today by taking your next steps to attending LR using the link in our bio or visiting our website!

07/08/2024

Happy ! We won't make you read our minds as we introduce our Psychology program!

The psychology major provides preparation for diverse career paths as students complete coursework from broad subdisciplines within psychology. LR students also take a sequence of research methods and statistics courses that enable them to conduct their own original own research studies.

Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as:

🧠Research
💭Mental Health
🔬Social Work
🧠Rehabilitation
💭Human Resources
🔬Ministry
🧠Advocacy
💭Public Health
🔬Occupational/Physical Therapy
🧠Or other degree specializations!

Check out the website here to find more information on our Psychology B.A. : https://www.lr.edu/psychology-ba

07/04/2024

Let us celebrate the blessing of freedom and the privileges that come with it!🎉🎆
Wishing all of our past, current, and future Bears a happy and safe 4th of July! 🦅

07/02/2024

Hey there bears, it’s time for a late night ! This week we’ll type up information on our Computer Science Program.

Courses are a mix of small assignments and larger team projects that focus in areas of computational science, operating systems, programming languages, computer architecture, system analysis and design, network security, data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

According to U.S. News, careers in computer science are among the best in the nation! Students who complete degrees in computer science generally have bright professional futures in a fast-moving field, including the following career opportunities:

💻Software engineering, programming and development
💾Systems and database analysis and administration
⌨️Computer and network engineering
👾Web development and application design
🎮Quality assurance, software testing and cybersecurity

Find out more today using the link in our bio!

06/24/2024

Guess what day it is... it’s ! This week we want to showcase our Sports Management Program.🏈📊🤝

In our sports management program, you will gain skills that are applicable to a wide spectrum of industries and career fields in sports such as:

✅administration
✅management
✅public relations
✅marketing

You will also have the opportunity to study economics of sports, principles in sports management, psychology of sport, sports law and lots more in this program!

Fun Facts:
Our students have interned with a variety of sports organization such as: NCAA Division I athletic programs and conferences, NASCAR teams, Major League Baseball organizations and PGA Champion tour events.

LR students also regularly intern for the Bears’ championship athletic programs, as well as the Hickory Crawdads, a minor league team of the Texas Rangers.

With a bachelor’s degree in sports management from LR, you can find a number of fulfilling careers such as an athletic director, coach, TV anchor, play-by-play announcer, multimedia sports reporter, athletic communications, marketing manager and more.

Apply for our sports management program today using the link in our bio! Use the link in our story to read more on our sports management degree🐻

06/10/2024

Happy ! Today we want to highlight our Pre-medical Science Program🩺🩻⚕️

The program provides you with an understanding of select areas of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, with a focus on preparing students for careers in medical fields such as Medicine (MD) or Osteopathy (DO). It is structured to provide the necessary coursework for admission to medical schools.

Fun Facts:
🎓 The pre-medical science major also meets the undergraduate course requirements of most dental, veterinarian and other health profession schools, including Physician Assistant schools.

🎓 In addition to extensive laboratory experience through all of the biology courses, there are many opportunities for pre-medical science students to learn and develop skills inside and outside of the classroom including research, scholarships, and student organizations.

Additionally, students can use their undergraduate degree in pre-medical science to pursue one of our many graduate programs in the medical field including Physician’s Assistant (PA), Occupational Therapy (OT), Family Nurse Practitioner/Doctor of Nurse Practitioner(FNP/DNP)!
- Don’t forget about our Alumni Advantage https://www.lr.edu/financial-aid-costs/graduate-cost-and-aid/alumni-advantage

06/04/2024

Hey Future Bears! Exciting news! The registration period for the 6/17-6/18 The Charge: New Student Orientation, the first of the summer, has been extended to Friday (6/7)! Deposited students can register today through their application portal.

As a reminder, this event gives incoming students a chance to finalize their course schedules, get to know LR’s campus, and meet fellow Bears. It is a mandatory event for all new students so register for your preferred orientation dates today at https://apply.lr.edu/portal/upcoming-admission-events

06/01/2024

Hey Future Bears!! Course registration for Fall 2024 is now OPEN 🎉🎉

Use https://www.lr.edu/orientation or the link in our story for more instructions on how to register for courses, selecting the appropriate schedule and to find additional resources to help along the way!

If you are having trouble with registering, please do not worry! Our BEAR Central FY advisors and admission team will be back in office on Monday to help.

p.s. You can find BEAR Central academic advising schedules and contact info in the link below too.

05/27/2024

Today, Lenoir-Rhyne Admissions recognizes the brave men and women who have fought and died for our country. We celebrate, honor and remember 🇺🇸🎖️ Happy Memorial Day

05/20/2024

With The Charge: New Student Orientations coming soon and a class of now high school seniors beginning their college searches, we wanted to bring back to showcase all of our wonderful majors! This week’s major is... Nursing! Being a nurse is one of the most impactful careers you can choose. You can go anywhere in the world and change lives, but it all starts at our renowned nursing program at LR.

Nursing students have the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree through a couple of pathways. The Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing are just some of the options.

Nursing program graduates are prepared to pursue graduate study in nursing and to continue education in emerging nursing fields. By graduating with your Bachelor of Science in Nursing from LR, you will be eligible for alumni tuition discounts for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.

Click the link in our story to read more about the program and let us know what major you would like to see next Monday! 🐻

Photos from Lenoir-Rhyne University's post 05/06/2024

The countdown until graduation has begun! 🎉🎓
Future Bears, as you graduate high school, tag us in your graduation photos and use the so that we can help to celebrate you and all that you have already accomplished!

Photos from Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions's post 03/25/2024

Happy Monday Bears! 🐻

My name is Liz Kessler, and I am a senior Biology major with a minor in Chemistry and Physiology. My hometown is Syracuse, NY, and I am a student athlete on the women’s cross country and track team here at LR! Additionally, I am one of your Bears of Distinction here, and I am a current SAAC member.

I’m super excited to show you all what my life is like here at LR. Remember that our application is open, and we are accepting enrollment deposits! Go Bears!!!! 🐻❤️

Photos from Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions's post 03/11/2024

What’s up Bears! It’s Bethany here and I thought it would be cool to tell you guys a little bit about myself!

I am a Senior Biology major with a Chemistry minor. My hometown is Lexington, NC (home of BBQ 😉). I am one of your Bear of Distinctions at LR, as well as Senior Class President in SGA. I’m finishing up my research project working with plant circadian rhythms and stomata and am set to present at the North Carolina Academy of Science, NCAS, in April.

I’m super excited to chat with you guys and remember our application is open and we are accepting enrollment deposits! GO BEARS!!🐻

03/01/2024

Celebrate! It's the start of spring break!🌷🌼🌹

We want to know what our Future Bears are doing for spring break! Are you heading off on an exciting adventure or looking forward to some much-needed relaxation? 😎 Let us know in the comments below and let's share some amazing spring break stories! 🌞

p.s. these cherry blossom trees are about to bloom! Schedule your visit using the link in our bio to take a stroll down cherry blossom lane and see the beauty on campus for yourself!

02/18/2024
02/12/2024

ZeeMee Game Nights are back and better than ever!

Thursday evening (2/15) our current students will host a
valentine-themed Scavenger Hunt!💕❤️ who complete every "hunt" will be entered into a raffle to win some awesome LR swag!

JOIN US ON ZEEMEE!
➡ Where: LR Live chat on ZeeMee
➡ Time: 7:00 PM

Need to download ZeeMee? Use the 🔗 in our bio and
look under EVENTS. See you there!

02/05/2024

The only way we want to start our week is with ! This week we will showcase our Psychology major 🧠📚

There are extraordinary opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom for LR psychology students including: the ability to pick and choose which core major classes best fit your interests (on top of choosing your elective courses), the ability to participate in independent and collaborative research opportunities, internship availability with area agencies and organizations that will provide you with experience in the workplace with respected professionals and more!

If you have an interest in pursuing a graduate degree once you complete (or are currently in) your psychology degree, look no further!

LR has many great graduate programs such as:
🎊Clinical Mental Health Counseling
🎊School Counseling
🎊Human Services
🎊Public Health
🎊Occupational Therapy
🎊and more!

You can pursue each of these with your versatile psychology degree. With our accelerated master’s program, you can even begin taking graduate level courses while you complete your undergraduate degree, giving you a head start into your future!

Check out the links in our bio to learn more about our B.A. in Psychology and our master’s programs that are waiting for you! 🐻🐻

02/02/2024

Whether students prefer to be in the stands or on the field, there is a spot waiting for them with their fellow Bears! 🐻🐻
Students can apply using the link in our bio and begin your journey today!

Speaking of football... check out our story for some exciting news about Lenoir Rhyne University’s new head football coach🏈

01/29/2024

We are back with another ! This week’s major is... Economics! This program's courses provide students with a basic understanding of economic structures and processes with a variety of areas to study.

With two options for this major, students can choose to study traditional economics or international which is a 51-hour interdisciplinary program that combines economics, finance and international politics with a strong background in a chosen foreign language program.

And here is the best part! Qualified economics students interested in continuing their education through graduate study can easily enter several of Lenoir-Rhyne’s graduate programs, such as the Master of Business Administration or the Master of Public Health programs.

Through LR’s innovative Accelerated Master’s and Alumni Advantage programs, students who complete their undergraduate degree at Lenoir-Rhyne can complete their graduate degree in a shorter time and at much less expense!

Click the link in our story to read more about the program and let us know what major you would like to see next Monday! 🐻

01/22/2024

Happy ! Today we will dive into our Biology major! 🧬🔬🧫 This program arms students with a rich background in the liberal arts and basic sciences, personal research experience and many hours spent in the laboratory and field, giving them an edge when it comes to post-graduate education and employment.

What can students do with a biology degree? Let us tell you!
With a degree in biology from LR, students can work in:
🎉the sciences
🎉health care
🎉education
🎉government
🎉non-profit
🎉research
🎉communications
🎉attend graduate school
🎉and much more!

Click the link in our story to read more about the program, and comment what major you would like to see next Monday! 🐻

Photos from Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions's post 01/19/2024

A new semester, a fresh start!🎉 Here's to a successful first week of classes and having our Bears back on campus. Come get a glimpse of yourself at LR by scheduling a campus visit soon! 🐻

To schedule your visit, use the link in our bio.

01/17/2024

Calling all future Bears! 🐻 Are you still searching for the perfect university to begin your college education? Look no further, we have you covered! Student's can join our proud Bear community by applying today. Our application is free and takes a few minutes to fill out. Don't miss out on the opportunity to call yourself a Bear!

Apply now using the link in our bio!

01/15/2024

Today, we honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a true visionary and advocate for equality. As a university community, let's take this opportunity to reflect on his powerful messages and continue the fight for justice and unity. Let's make today more than just a day off, but a day of action and inspiration.

01/12/2024

Welcome back students, we've missed you! It's been too quiet on our campus over winter break, but the wait is finally over.
🌸🌷🌼 Spring classes are starting next week and we cannot wait to see our campus filled with student life once again. Let's make this semester one for the books!

01/08/2024

We are thrilled to announce the return of Major Monday and introduce our newest major being offered at LR, Digital Marketing! 📱💻Our new major explores the world of social media, analytics, and all things digital to help prepare students for jobs in the evolving world of social media.

Program topics will include:
🎉Social Media Marketing
🎉Email Marketing
🎉Search Engine Optimization
🎉Search Engine Marketing
🎉Marketing Analytics
🎉Viral and organic growth

To create this program, we consulted with Fortune 500 companies and successful startups to find out what skills are the most vital to students once they graduate and entry the job market!

01/06/2024

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Welcome to the official Facebook account for the Office of Undergraduate Admission at Lenoir-Rhyne University!

Throughout your admission process, we will keep you updated with important deadlines, events and much more!

Important dates for class of 2025:


  • August 1 - Application opens (www.lr.edu/apply)

  • October 1 - FAFSA application opens (www.fafsa.gov)
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