Contact Us
The admission process shouldn't be stressful. We're just an email or call away to get the information you need.
If you know your admission counselor, find their direct contact information below. If you're unsure who to contact, reach out to our office at the phone number or email below, and we'll point you in the right direction.
828.898.5241
Main Campus: admissions@lmc.edu
Online/Distance: onlineadmissions@lmc.edu
Office of Admission
Lees-McRae College
PO Box 128
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Libby Gragg
Associate Director of Online and Transfer Admission
gragge@lmc.edu
828.898.8701
Transfer or online student? I can help you with transfer evaluations and the admission process.
Amanda Merritt
Assistant Director of Admission
merritta@lmc.edu
828.898.8772
I can help you with campus visits and the athletic admission process.
Kelly Shirah
Remote Recruiter
shirahk@lmc.edu
828.898.2519
I can help with international student admissions and the wildlife science summer program.
Lisa Hall
Regional Recruiter
halll@lmc.edu
828.448.6197
I can help you learn about our online programs and transferring to Lees-McRae.
Mark Stanley
Regional Recruiter
stanleym@lmc.edu
828.260.3076
I can help you learn more about the opportunities available at Lees-McRae.
Cathy Shell
Director of Financial Aid
shell@lmc.edu
828.898.8740
I can help with all financial aid programs and loan processes.
Karen King
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
kingk@lmc.edu
828.898.3446
I can help with financial aid and loan processes and answer questions about the work-study program.
Kimberly Paniagua
Admissions Assistant
Financial Aid Counselor
paniaguak@lmc.edu
828.898.8793
I can help you with the transfer and online programs application, as well as financial aid processes.
Donna Ballard
Database Manager
dballard@lmc.edu
828.898.8831
I can help you with the application process and submitting supplemental items.
