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Asheville, NC Graduate Center |
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Hickory, NC 28603 |
Asheville, NC 28801 |
Columbia, SC 29203 |
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Volume 133, No. 1
Accreditation Statement 2024-2025
Lenoir-Rhyne University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees. 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 the regional accrediting agency for 11 states including North Carolina and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All SACSCOC member institutions are required to undergo a full accreditation review every 10 years and submit a Fifth-Year Interim Report between decennial reviews.
Purpose of Accreditation Status Publication
The purpose of publishing Lenoir-Rhyne University’s accreditation status with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is to:
- Learn about the accreditation status of the institution,
- File a third-party comment at the time of the university’s decennial review, or
- File a complaint against the university for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. It indicates that normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to the institution 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.
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