Academic Preview Days

Our programs are distinct—just like you.

Check them out for yourself while meeting with current students, faculty, and alumni. Spend the day exploring our innovative facilities and our hands-on approach to education. Participants will also take part in a campus tour, enjoy lunch in the dining hall, and have the opportunity to meet with admission and financial aid counselors. We think you’ll like what you see, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Discover why our students call this place home. 

Because preview days have a limited capacity and are extremely popular, make sure you are fully committed to attending the event before you register. Each preview day will take place in person on our campus.

Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Biology, and Wildlife Rehabilitation

Extensive damage was done by Hurricane Helene to the access roads leading to our May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Elk Valley Preserve & Field Station. In addition, the town of Banner Elk and the Lees-McRae campus were significantly impacted by the storm. Therefore, we are unable to hold our Wildlife Preview Day on campus at this time. However, we will be offering a virtual version of the event at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 25. Please register below. We will reschedule the on-campus event to a later date in March or April. That date will be announced soon.

Updated schedule coming soon. 

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Preview Day gives you an inside look at our unique approach that uses a social science perspective to study the nature and causes of crime and provides a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. criminal justice system. Our holistic, highly experiential program prepares students for career paths in investigation, law, and public safety.

Event Schedule

• 9 a.m. Check-in, Continental Breakfast, and Student Resource Fair (Cannon Welcome Center)   
  Visit information tables for the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Campus Life, Residence Life, Career and Life Planning, the Burton Center for Student Success, Athletics, and more. 
• 10 a.m. Welcome and Overview (Evans Auditorium)
  Learn more about Lees-McRae from Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management.
• 10:45 a.m. Academic Overview (Evans Auditorium)
  Hear from Criminal Justice faculty.
• 11:30 a.m. Lunch
• 12:15 p.m. Campus Tour
  Explore the academic buildings, residence halls, and other important campus locations.
• 1:30 p.m. Meet with Admissions Counselor
  Ask any questions you may have about being a Lees-McRae student. 
  
  

REGISTER FOR NOV. 1

Outdoor Recreation Management and Wilderness Medicine and Rescue

These two programs help students become experts in helping others enjoy the outdoors safely and sustainably. The Outdoor Recreation Management program focuses on the business of the outdoors and preparing students to enter the outdoor recreation industry. Wilderness Medicine and Rescue integrates technical outdoor recreation skills with medical, emergency management, rescue, and risk management skills in preparation for careers providing emergency medical services in wilderness environments. During this preview day, get to know our excellent faculty, explore our facilities, and learn how we can help you achieve your career goals. 

Event Schedule

• 9 a.m. Check-in, Continental Breakfast, and Student Resource Fair (Cannon Welcome Center)   
  Visit information tables for the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Campus Life, Residence Life, Career and Life Planning, the Burton Center for Student Success, Athletics, and more. 
• 10 a.m. Welcome and Overview (Evans Auditorium)
  Learn more about Lees-McRae from Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management Kevin Phillips.
• 10:45 a.m. Academic Overview (Evans Auditorium)
  Hear from faculty.
• 11:30 a.m. Lunch
• 12:15 p.m. Campus Tour
  Explore the academic buildings, residence halls, and other important campus locations.
• 1:30 p.m. Meet with Admissions Counselor
  Ask any questions you may have about being a Lees-McRae student. 
  
  

REGISTER FOR NOV. 22