Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

Volume 134, No. 1

Accreditation Statement 2025-2026

Lenoir-Rhyne University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees. Lenoir-Rhyne University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Lenoir-Rhyne University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404.679.4500 or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Initial Accreditation: 1928
Last Accreditation Review: 2018
Next Accreditation Review: 2028

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an institutional accreditor. Historically serving as the regional accrediting agency for 11 Southern states, including North Carolina, SACSCOC continues to oversee accreditation for degree-granting institutions in that region. All member institutions are required to undergo a full reaffirmation of accreditation every 10 years and must submit a Fifth-Year Interim Report midway between decennial reviews.

Purpose of Accreditation Status Publication

Lenoir-Rhyne University publishes its accreditation status with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to:

1. Provide the public with accurate information regarding the university’s accreditation;
2. Enable third parties to submit comments during the university’s decennial review process; and
3. Offer a formal channel through which individuals may file complaints alleging the university’s non-compliance with SACSCOC standards or requirements. It is important to note that routine inquiries-such as those related to admission requirements, financial aid, or academic programs-should be directed to the university itself and not to the Commission’s office.

For more information on additional accreditation, please visit the Lenoir-Rhyne Accreditation webpage at: https://www.lr.edu/about/accreditation,.

Disclaimer Notification

Lenoir-Rhyne University intends to adhere to the policies and regulations, course offerings and financial charges as announced in this bulletin and other publications. The university, nevertheless, reserves the right to withdraw any course, to change its policies affecting the admission and retention of students or the granting of credit degrees or to alter its fees and other charges, whenever such changes are desirable or necessary. Attendance at Lenoir-Rhyne University is a privilege, which may be forfeited by anyone whose conduct is inconsistent with the traditions, policies or regulations of the university.

While all efforts are made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of this catalog, the regulations and policies of the university are not changed by typographical or other errors. Additionally, while a student’s academic advisor is responsible for giving academic advice, each student is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all commencement requirements for the student’s particular program are fulfilled. Finally, enrollment in the institution or completion of any program does not guarantee employment.