Jump to Header Jump to Main Content Jump to Footer COVID-19 Updates Return to home Open Menu Open Search INSPIRING & SUPPORTING STUDENTS Accreditation Lenoir-Rhyne University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. For information on accreditation status, contact: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, GA 30033-4097 Phone: 404.679.4500 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. Program Accreditations Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada Council on Education for Public Health About Fast Facts History & Traditions University Leadership Strategic Plan Accreditation Offices & Services Community Partners GET INFO VISIT APPLY DEPOSIT Return to home Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Instagram 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601 828.328.1741 Directory Tours, Maps & Directions Events Calendar University News Profile Magazine Work at LR Library Bookstore Copyright Accessibility Title IX Safety & Emergency Preparedness Consumer Information Coronavirus © 2021 Lenoir-Rhyne University