• University Storm Recovery Updates

    UPDATE: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m.
    We are pleased to announce that Wi-Fi service has been restored to the Asheville Center. Current students, faculty, and staff may now access the building for study, work or other necessary activities. Please note there may be occasional short outages as our service provider continues the recovery process.

    Drinking water is not available in the building. Some bottled water is available on site, but we encourage anyone using the building to bring their own drinking water if possible. The bathrooms on site now have working toilets.

    We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate the challenges posed by Hurricane Helene. Please stay tuned for further updates.

    University Storm Recovery Updates

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Discover the unique learning opportunities Columbia has to offer.

The Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies in Columbia, South Carolina, offers a master's degree program in Occupational Therapy.

OT programs are service-oriented and consistent with the university’s mission of providing a Christ-centered, caring community. 

In addition to on-campus programs, the university also offers many online and hybrid graduate programs from our campus in Hickory, North Carolina.

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