Senior Bears
Senior Bears connects community members to the academic and cultural opportunities at Lenoir-Rhyne.
It’s open to all adults 55 and older and is a great way to take advantage of the many exciting opportunities at LR. Annual membership costs $100. Purchase your membership today to start taking advantage of this program. Retired LR or LTSS faculty and staff may qualify for a free membership.
Membership Benefits
- Memberships are offered on a running 12-month schedule from date of purchase
- Senior Bears ID Card
- LR parking sticker
- Access to and check-out privileges at the Rudisill Library
- Use of LR pool during open swim hours (a $200 value). Starting Tuesday, September 2, 2025
- Monday, Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Friday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Complimentary copies of Profile magazine and other mailings
- Option to audit one undergraduate course per academic year (a $690 value)*
- Class audit subject to open seats and professor approval
- Must have approval from the Office of Admission before attending any class
- Four meals per year in the dining hall (a $40 value)
*Excludes applied music courses and specialized lab courses.