Lees-McRae College, Family Association

For New Students

What should I know about the course selection process for my first-year student?

New students will participate in Summer Orientation the summer before moving onto campus in August. On this day, students will meet with their advisor, participate in entrance exams, and register for classes.

The College Catalog is online and will provide some basic information regarding core curriculum requirements and requirements for each individual major.

When is new student orientation?

mark your calendars for move-in on August 17 and Fall Orientation on August 17-20!
Classes begin on Wednesday, August 21.

For more information on orientation click here.

Academics

What are the requirements to be on the Dean’s List?

The Dean’s List is issued after the end of the fall and spring semesters. It includes all full-time, degree-seeking students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or better for a full-time course load in the semester and who have earned no grade below C during the semester.

Are tutoring services available?

The Burton Center houses our peer tutoring services. Tutoring is available in nearly every discipline (per your request) six days a week. Our hours are from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Sunday. Tutoring is offered on a first come-first served basis and is delivered by highly trained peer tutors who complete a 3-hour credit course, Peer Tutor Seminar, prior to their employment in the Burton Center. The Burton Center offers mid-term and final exam review sessions, writing workshops, academic coaching, learning style assessment, group study sessions, and development of academic action plans all to help you to enhance your academic achievement.

When are semester breaks and holidays?

The academic calendar provides information on breaks and recesses. Before students or parents purchase tickets for plane travel around the holidays, students should consult their professors about their course schedule and exam times. How can I know when to purchase my student’s airplane tickets to come home for breaks?

Before you make any plane reservations for your student, your student must consult the syllabus for each of his/her classes and discuss the class/exam schedule with the professor. While families can use the academic calendar as a general guideline of when school is out of session, some professors will schedule exams or assignments on the last day of class before break, and some professors have attendance requirements that only allow a certain number of missed classes, and your student is responsible for knowing the specific requirements for his/her classes. Also, your student must be sure of his/her final exam schedule.

What is FERPA and how does it affect parent access to grades?

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) as amended is a federal law which is designed to protect the privacy of and limit access to the educational records of students. This means that institutions generally must withhold such information from parents and others who believe their relationship with the student entitles them to have the information. Lees-McRae College is able to release information if we have on file a signed FERPA release form. If the student has not signed a FERPA release form, the College generally cannot release the information unless it has proof of the student’s status as a dependent under the Internal Revenue Code for the period covered. FERPA forms must be turned in to the Registrar’s Office.

If my student has signed the FERPA form, how am I notified of grades?

If the student signs FERPA, both mid-term and final grades are mailed via US mail either home or to the address the student provided on their form.

Career Services

How do students learn about career opportunities?

Lees-McRae College is committed to mentoring students as they seek to find their own path to success after college. We encourage students in this path by helping them find the answers to these three key questions:

Learning goes beyond the classroom and to help students think about who they are and identify their unique skills the career resources centers provides testing that helps a student determine what his or her interests truly are, what their skills are and how those two can come together as a path to the future.

How can students explore possible majors and career paths?

To help the student on their chosen path we offer career counseling, career seminars, résumé preparation assistance, interview preparation assistance, and maintain a listing of internships and job postings in many different areas. Our goal is to help Lees-McRae students successfully enter the competitive global market of the 21st Century.

Learn more about the Career Services »

Computing

Who do I contact for computer questions?

The goal of the Department of Information Technology is to support the mission of Lees-McRae College by providing technical support and technological guidance to all members of the Lees-McRae College community.

Additionally, the Department of Information Technology is dedicated to providing leadership in the area of technology and infrastructure improvements. Please contact Michael Hughett at hughettm@lmc.edu
or (828)898-8830.

Learn more about IT

Dining Services

What do I need to know about dining plans?

The Dining Hall features a variety of menu options, including home style entrees and fresh vegetables, an extensive salad bar, the grill with sandwiches and sides, a self-service deli, homemade pizza - hot from the oven, hot and hearty soups, delicious desserts, assorted beverages and more! Our menus also feature a variety of vegetarian items. We will work individually with students to assist with other special dietary needs.

Please contact Millie Heidenreich, Food Service Director
heidenreicha@lmc.edu

Meal Plan Options

19 meals per week + $87.50 declining balance
15 meals per week + $137.50 declining balance
12 meals per week + $187.50 declining balance
100 meals per semester + $287.50 declining balance

Your student I.D. card gives you access to your meal plan. The meals per week can be used in MacDonald Dining Hall. Meals reset each week. The Declining Balance (DB) dollars can be used for purchases in Wily’s. Declining Balance works like a debit card – purchases are deducted from the balance in your account. When you run out of DB you can reload at the Dining Service Office. Any unused DB carries over from fall to spring, but expire at the end of spring semester.

All plans priced the same, so choose the plan that best fits your lifestyle and schedule.

MacDonald Dining Hall Hours:

Monday – Thursday
Breakfast 7:00 am – 9:30 pm
Continental Breakfast 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Lunch 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday Breakfast 7:00 am – 9:30 pm
Continental Breakfast 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Lunch 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday
Continental Breakfast 9:30 am – 11:00 pm
Brunch 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Doors remain open from opening to closing Monday – Friday

Wily's

Located in the Cannon Student Center, Wily’s is a game room and snack bar offering made to order grilled sandwiches, chicken tenders and sides. Wily’s is famous for its delicious homemade milkshakes.

Open 11am - 3pm Monday - Friday,
6:00 pm – Midnight Daily.

Events

Where can I find out what dates and times for events?

Lees-McRae College is a vibrant, active campus! Students, alumni, friends, family and the surrounding community enjoy a myriad of cultural, academic, athletic, and social opportunities. It makes a difference to see you there!

Keep up to date with the Campus Calendar

Check out our What's Happening page

Athletics

www.lmcbobcats.com the official site of LMC Athletics

Student Financial Services

Do you charge for out-of-state students?

At Lees-McRae we do not charge any additional fees to out-of-state students and many of our currently enrolled students will tell you that it is just as affordable to attend Lees-McRae College as to attend a public university.

What is the Lees-McRae College Code for the FAFSA?

Over 95% of Lees-McRae College students receive financial assistance. Only one form is needed to start the process after you have been admitted to Lees-McRae - the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and include the Lees-McRae College school code of 002939.

What are tuition due dates?

2013-2014 Tuition Due Dates:
Fall 2013 August 2, 2013
Spring 2014 December 18, 2013

How do I make a payment?

The college requests that all payments be made via our electronic system. Through this system, you can pay by e-check, MasterCard, VISA, Discover and American Express.
(There are no service charges or fees associated with this system.)

Affording Lees-McRae College

Campus Life

How many students can be housed on campus?

Our campus houses 700 students in 11 residence halls including cottages, suites, apartments, houses, and halls, each with its own style and charm. Students living on campus enjoy benefits like wireless internet, cable television, student lounges, and ample green space to play, study, and enjoy the mountain air.

How many groups and/or clubs are there on campus?

Lees-McRae students make connections and become actively engaged in their own education through more than 25 student groups and clubs. Organizations like the Student Government Association give students a voice on campus while others like our service-based sororities and fraternities develop friendships through the common interest of helping others. Whether your passion involves hiking and rock climbing, performing arts, saving the environment, or riding horses, chances are you’ll find a club at Lees-McRae that suits your interests.

Learn more about student life

Pet Friendly Campus

How do I apply if I want to bring my pet from home?

If you can’t imagine leaving your beloved family pet at home, Bentley Residence Hall now houses students and more than 15 pets. One of a handful of pet-friendly campuses in the nation, Lees-McRae allows second year students to apply for a pet-friendly room.

What should your student bring to college?

List of items to bring to college

Common Policies and Regulations

Alcohol is not allowed in any residence hall room unless the room has been registered as a “registered state law room” and individuals are of the legal drinking age of 21

Students are responsible for the community areas in their residence halls. If there are damages or items stolen in community areas and the individual(s) responsible are not identified, the damages/loss will be divided among residents of the room, floor or building.

If a student quits attending classes, the housing contract will be null and void and he/she must move out of campus housing immediately.

Room Keys: If a room key is lost, the lock will be changed at the replacement cost of $35.00. The student is responsible for this fee. If a student fails to return his/her room key upon leaving the college will be charged a fee of $35.00.

Lees McRae Keys are not to be duplicated by anyone other than the Lees McRae locksmith

All residence hall rooms are provided with telephone service. Students must supply their own touch-tone telephone. Local telephone service, as well as voice mail service, is provided to the resident student. Long distance access is the student’s responsibility.

If a student needs to make a maintenance request, they may report the problem to the Residence Life Staff. The RLS will then pass the information on to the Facility Services.

Quiet Hours: 8:00pm-8:00am (Monday – Friday) and from 1:00am- 1:00pm (Saturday and Sunday) in all residence halls. Quiet hours will be in effect 24 hours a day during final exams.

Parking information

What are the Lees-McRae Parking Rules?

Students should park in their designated parking lots.
Students should never park in the President’s Reserved Spaces
Students should never park in faculty / Staff parking areas from 1 am Monday morning to 6 pm Friday during regular school days.
Students may park in any parking lot on weekends: Friday from 6 pm until Sunday midnight.
Students that have a Church / Commuter parking pass, should not park in the Church parking lot on any weekend. Churches use their parking areas for church services.
Never Park in a Fire Zone. Vehicle will be towed.
Never park in a Handicap space unless you are authorized to do so.
Library parking is limited to one hour and is for the use of the library services only.
Bookstore parking is limited to 30 minutes and is for customers of the College Bookstore only.
Parking below Faculty apartments may be used by students during open hours of Student Recreational Center (SRC).
Parking violations will result in parking tickets payable to the college and added to your student account, if you do not obey the parking rules or having a “Boot placed on your vehicle or vehicle towed at owner’s expense.

After the sixth (6) Parking Ticket, your vehicle will be TOWED / impounded at your expense.

Additional parking rules and regulations are outlined in the annual student handbook.

How much is a parking permit?

The parking permit fee for residential students is set at a flat rate of $125 per year. Premium lots have an additional fee of $25.00 ($150.00 total). The parking permit fee for commuters is $75.00 per year.

Do I need to register my vehicle?

All students who park on campus must obtain a parking permit.

Lot assignments are issued on a first come, first served basis.

Following is the procedure for obtaining a parking permit:

You must first come to the Student Financial Services Office to pay the parking permit fee.
You will be given a parking permit receipt.
Your parking permit receipt must be taken to the Campus Security Office where you will register your vehicle , obtain your lot assignment and receive your parking permit.
Display your parking permit as directed by Campus Security.

Additional parking information »

Mail Services and Deliveries

How do I mail a letter to my student?

Letters and magazines should be addressed as:

Student Name
PO Box 128
CPO# XXXX (where XXXX = your student’s Campus Box #)
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC 28604

How do I mail a UPS or FedEx package to my student?

Address UPS or FedEx packages as follows:

Student Name
Campus Box XXXX (where XXXX = your student’s Campus Box #)
191 Main Street
Banner Elk, NC 28604

How can my student get his/her mail forwarded during the summer of 2012?

Mail Services put a flyer in each student’s post office box during the week of finals with instructions on how to have the mail forwarded for the summer. If your student did not see the flyer in his or her post office box, ask the student to see the Director of the Post Office, Sandy Ramsey for assistance.

How can I send flowers to my student’s residence hall?

All student floral deliveries must go through the Lees-McRae Post Office on campus (because residence halls are locked to non-students). When a delivery is made to the Post Office, the Post Office will email the student alerting him/her to the fact that they have a floral arrangement to pick up. When parents order from a florist, they must provide the following address: