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.
Office of Admission
Lees-McRae College
PO Box 128
Banner Elk, NC 28604
One-on-One Virtual Appointments
The Office of Admission is not currently hosting visits to campus, but we'd love to chat with you during a one-on-one appointment! Appointments are offered via phone or video to prospective and accepted students and their families.
Meet the Team
Amanda Merritt
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission, Campus Visitation and Experience
merritta@lmc.edu
828.898.8772
I can help students from the following areas:
NC Counties
Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey
State
Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
Savanna Buff
Admissions Counselor
buffs@lmc.edu
828.898.8840
I can help students from the following areas:
NC Counties
Anson, Bladen, Buncombe, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Columbus, Cumberland, Gaston, Harnett, Haywood, Henderson, Hoke, Lee, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Polk, Richmond, Robeson, Rowan, Rutherford, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Union, Wayne
States
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Molly Holbrook
Admissions Counselor
holbrookm@lmc.edu
828.898.3515
I can help students from the following areas:
NC Counties
Alamance, Alexander, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Halifax, Iredell, Johnston, Nash, Northampton, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wilson, Yadkin
States
Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin
Janae Noah
Admissions Counselor
noahj@lmc.edu
828.898.2519
I can help students from the following areas:
NC Counties
Beaufort, Bertie, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington
States
Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont
Libby Gragg
Director of New Student Engagement
gragge@lmc.edu
828.898.8701
Already committed to Lees-McRae? I can help you with your transition to campus.
Kelly Shirah
Remote Recruiter
shirahk@lmc.edu
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.
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.
Donna Ballard
Database Manager
dballard@lmc.edu
828.898.8831
I can help you with the application process and submitting supplemental items.
