Placement Criteria
English
All students will be placed into English 101.
Exceptions:
• Students have at least 680 Verbal SAT or at least 30 ACT English. These students may take the validation essay to attempt to earn credit for ENGL 101 and placement into ENGL 102.
• Transfer students who have credit for ENGL 101 will be placed into the next required English course. Students must seek advice from their advisor.
Please note that students with less than 400 Verbal SAT or less than 15 ACT English should consider enrolling in a developmental English course at a local community or technical college prior to enrolling at Lander.
Foreign Language Placement Policy
Students interested in taking a foreign language may register for SPAN 101 or FREN 101 without taking the Foreign Language Assessment. If students with previous experience in a foreign language are interested in taking an upper-level foreign language course, the online assessment recommends the level of course that will match the student’s proficiency. https://www.lander.edu/academics/academic-success/student-success-center/testing.html
For more information, please see the link, or contact the Office of English and Foreign Languages.
Advanced Standing
Through the following advanced standing mechanisms, baccalaureate degree students may earn Lander University credit at a level appropriate to their experience. Students may not earn Lander credit for a similar course in which they are enrolled, or have audited, failed, or passed nor for sequential courses or two semester courses if they have already taken one of the courses. International students may not earn foreign language credit in their native tongue. Students who do not pass a particular test are not permitted to repeat that test.
When credit is awarded, the student’s record will reflect a grade of “P”.
No student will be permitted to acquire more than 30 credit hours through advanced standing mechanisms except as stipulated under “Transfer Credit for Registered Nurses.”
1. Advanced Placement
Applicants who have taken college-level courses in secondary schools and have scored three or better on Advanced Placement examinations may be granted advanced standing and college credit. Lander credits that may be earned are shown on this chart. Students must request that their official examination results be sent by the College Board to the Office of Admissions. If you have further questions, please contact Admissions at 888-4LANDER, or locally at 388-8307.
2. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Students earning passing scores may receive credit for certain courses upon the submission of an official score report to the Registrar’s Office. Lander students should consult with their academic advisor and submit a Coursework Approval Form prior to taking the examination. Lander credits that may be earned are shown on this chart.
3. International Baccalaureate Programme
Lander University recognizes the competitive nature of the International Baccalaureate Programme. Lander credits that may be earned are shown on this chart.
To receive credit, request IBO North America to send official examination results to the Office of Admissions, Lander University, 320 Stanley Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29649-2099. If you have further questions, please contact Admissions at 888-4LANDER, or locally at 388-8307.
4. Cambridge International
Applicants who have taken Cambridge International AS & A level courses and have scored E or higher may be granted college credits. Lander credits that may be earned are shown on this chart.
5. Transfer Credit for Registered Nurses
Upon the successful completion (with a grade of B or above) of the bridging course, NURS 307: (Professional Transition for Registered Nurses), RN students may earn advanced standing credit that will satisfy up to 39 credit hours of nursing courses that are included in the Basic Nursing Core. (Refer to BSN requirements).
For questions and/or advising, see the director of the RN-BSN on-line option or the chair of the William Preston Turner School of Nursing.
6. Disney College Program
Lander University may recognize students participating in internships and other professional development in the Disney College Program with appropriate academic credit that depends on the student’s major and the specific work placement at Disney. Interested students should discuss Disney internship plans with their academic advisor and the Director of the EYE Program to determine the amount and type of academic credit available.
7. South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy
The Seal of Biliteracy is a certificate awarded to high school graduates who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in a second language on a standardized exam. Students must demonstrate skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Those who earn a rating of bronze, silver, or gold will receive academic course credit.
Please refer to the chart below for a detailed description of the credit awarded for each rating.
| Bronze |
3 credit hours - able to satisfy World Cultures requirement |
| Silver |
6 credit hours - able to satisfy World Cultures requirement |
| Gold |
9 credit hours - able to satisfy World Cultures requirement |
8. Other Advanced Standing Mechanisms
a) Through proficiency examinations administered by Lander University. The examinations are prepared and criteria for exemption established by the department or discipline concerned. In order to receive credit for the course a student wishes to exempt, the student must complete a Coursework Approval form prior to taking the proficiency examination. Should the score be sufficient, the student then enrolls in the course above the one exempted and must earn a grade of “B” or above. When credit is given, the student’s record will reflect a grade of “P.” If the student does not earn a grade of “A” or “B,” no credit shall be given for the exempted course. Instead, the student will be required to take another course in the same discipline.
b) Advanced placement in composition courses is determined based on a department administered and appraised writing sample which students produce during orientation.
Qualified students (see Placements Tests, English) may write this essay to validate exemption of ENGL 101. If they do so, they will receive three hours of credit with a grade of “P.”
c) Through a variety of standardized testing (including ACT, CLEP, SAT, GRE, PRAXIS, etc.). Students wanting to take such tests can obtain brochures, applications, practice tests, and coaching in test taking skills by contacting Student Success Center, Genesis Hall.