Undergraduate Admission

Transfer Admission

2. Transfer Admission
An applicant is considered a transfer student when he/she has attended another postsecondary institution in any capacity after completion of high school regardless of whether or not the student earned credit at that institution. All transfer students are required to submit a final official high school transcript if they are applying for any financial aid.

a) How to Apply as a Transfer student

1. Students who have earned 12 hours of college-level credit:
• Complete the online application;
• Submit final official transcripts from all colleges attended;
• Be academically and otherwise eligible to return to all institutions previously attended; if applicant was suspended from a prior institution, the applicant must take action to restore eligibility to return to that institution; and
• Submit final official high school transcript.

2. Students who have earned fewer than 12 hours of college-level credit:
• Complete the online application;
• Submit final official transcripts from all colleges attended;
• Be academically and otherwise eligible to return to all institutions previously attended; if applicant was suspended from a prior institution, the applicant must take action to restore eligibility to return to that institution;
• Submit final official high school transcript.

b) Transfer Admissions Requirements

1. Students who have earned 12 hours or more of college-level credit:
• 2.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale at the last college attended
• Official college transcripts sent directly from each institution attended
• Eligible to return to all previous institutions

2. Students who have earned fewer than 12 hours of college-level credit and are under 21 years of age:
• 2.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale at the last college attended
• Official college transcripts sent directly from each institution attended
• Eligible to return to all previous institutions
• Must meet freshman admissions requirementsStudents with unsatisfactory academic or conduct records at other colleges or universities are considered only if there are extenuating circumstances or time intervals (such as military or work experience) that would give clear evidence admission should be granted.

Note: Failure to submit prior records may constitute cause for dismissal from Lander University.

Exceptions to admissions requirements will be considered for applicants who can present extenuating circumstances such as special talents or high school profile. Prospective students can appeal their admissions decisions to the Vice President for Enrollment Management.

c) Transfer Credits
Academic transcripts of coursework successfully completed at an institution accredited by one of the seven institutional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education that were formerly known as regional accreditors will be considered for Lander University credit.

Courses may be transferable, provided the student earned a grade of “C” or better in each course. Credits transferred to Lander are not used in computing the student’s Lander grade point average.

Lander University reserves the right to determine whether any particular course meets the requirements and standards of the University for transfer. Although a course may be transferable, it may not necessarily apply to a particular major, program, or degree.

Generally, credits earned in courses that fall into one or more of the following categories are not transferable to Lander:
1. Courses that are not at the collegiate level, such as remedial or developmental courses;
2. Courses that narrowly focus on job training for occupations for which a bachelor's degree is not generally required;
3. Courses from a two-year institution which are considered upper division or upper level at Lander;
4. Courses exempted through any form of testing or assessment at another institution.

d) Evaluation of Transfer Credits
Transfer applicants having completed all admission procedures and requirements at least 30 days prior to registration may view an evaluation of credits accepted by transfer to the University online through MyLander. The applicability of those credits toward a degree program is determined by the major department or college in which the student is enrolled. The number of credits acceptable to the University and the number creditable toward a particular major degree or program may differ.

The American Council on Education (ACE) Transfer Guide is used to evaluate special courses, seminars, etc. The ACE Military Guide is used to evaluate military experience and training for college credit. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for specific information.

International students wishing to transfer college-level credit must have a “course by course” evaluation completed by a Credential Evaluation Service certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Contact the Office of International Programs for a listing of potential translation services. Descriptions for each course should be provided by the students. Costs associated for these services are the student’s responsibility.

NOTE: Students who withhold any part of their record at another institution may be permanently dismissed without credit for work completed at Lander University.

State Transfer Policy for Public Two-Year and Four-Year Institutions in South Carolina
The South Carolina Course Articulation and Transfer System serves as the primary tool and source of information for transfer of academic credit between and among institutions of higher education in the state. The system provides institutions with the software tools needed to update and maintain course articulation and transfer information easily. The student interface of this system is the South Carolina Transfer and Articulation Center (SCTRAC) web portal: www.SCTRAC.org. This web portal is an integrated solution to meet the needs of South Carolina’s public colleges and universities and their students and is designed to help students make better choices and avoid taking courses that will not count toward their degree. Each institution’s student information system interfaces with www.SCTRAC.org to help students and institutions by saving time and effort while ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information.
The state transfer policy is found in its entirety on the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education’s web site at
https://che.sc.gov/sites/che/files/Documents/Institutions%20and%20Educators/Policy%20Program%20Etc/Policies/Revised_Transfer_Policy_FINAL_5_2018.pdf 

In order to comply with state guidelines, the following information is noted relative to Lander University:
Transfer Officer
Office of Registrar
Lander University
Greenwood, SC 29649-2099
Phone: 1-864-388-8503 (direct)
1-888-4LANDER (toll free)
Fax: 1-864-388-8028
Email: registrar@lander.edu

Prospective transfer students are also encouraged to refer to the University’s homepage on the internet at http://www.lander.edu or the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education’s website at http://www.che.sc.gov.

3. Readmission (of former students)
Any former student whose attendance at Lander has been interrupted for any reason for one or more fall and/or spring semesters must submit an updated application for admission. High school transcripts are required for all students if not previously submitted. Readmission to the University and to the program of study in which the student was previously enrolled is not automatic. In order for a former student to be reviewed for readmission, any indebtedness to the University must be settled.

a) How to apply as a returning student:
• Complete an online application;
• Submit final official transcripts from all colleges attended since last enrollment at Lander;
• Submit a final official high school transcript if not previously submitted.

b) Requirements for a student wishing to return after completion of a suspension term:
• Returning After First Suspension: A student wishing to return to the University who left on academic suspension and sat out for one semester should submit the following items:
o Complete an online Application for Admission.
o Submit final official transcripts from all colleges attended since last enrollment at Lander University (if any).
o Submit a final official high school transcript (if not previously submitted).

There is no application fee required for readmission. In order for a former student to be reviewed for readmission, any indebtedness to the University must be settled. Students completing their term of suspension must submit their application for admission prior to the following preferred deadlines:

Fall 2026 semester - August 1, 2026
Spring 2027 semester - December 1, 2026

4. Second Undergraduate Degree Admission
Requirements for a second undergraduate degree include:
• A completed application for admission; and
• An official transcript sent directly from each institution attended.

For degree completion, at least 30 credit hours not counted toward the first degree, including a minimum of 12 credit hours of 300- and 400-level credit in the major, must be earned through instruction by Lander University.

Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution are not required to meet the general education requirements for the second undergraduate degree, except for those courses that are prerequisites to the second-degree program requirements.

Non-Degree Seeking Admission

Applicants who wish to attend Lander for one semester or for some limited time and who do not intend to pursue a degree at Lander may be approved to do so by submitting an Application for Admission. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to identify the proper category of admission and to determine what credentials may be required. Courses completed as a non-degree student carry full Lander University credit; however, none of the hours earned are applicable to a degree until the student applies and qualifies for degree-seeking admission. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible to receive financial aid.

1. Special Students
Special students are undergraduate students who wish to enroll in courses but do not intend to earn a degree at Lander. A maximum of 30 credit hours may be attempted in this category. Special student status is not a “trial admission” status or one for candidates who apply too late to submit credentials for consideration for regular admission. Applicants who have been officially denied admission as degree-seeking students are not eligible to apply as special students. Special students must complete an application for admission and submit proof of high school/college graduation in order to be reviewed for admission.

2. Dual Enrollment/Concurrent Students
High school students may enroll in Lander University courses, subject to the following requirements:
• High school junior or senior status;
• College prep high school curriculum;
• Minimum 3.25 grade point average; and
• High school guidance counselor approval.

High school students who enroll in a course through a cooperative arrangement with a local school district are subject to the following requirements:
• High school junior or senior status;
• College prep high school curriculum;
• Minimum 3.0 grade point average; and
• High school approval.

3. Audit
Auditing a course consists of enrolling in a course for no academic credit. No audited course may be repeated for credit at a later date and students may only audit the same course one time.

Students seeking admission solely for auditing are required to meet normal non-degree seeking admissions criteria.

After the student is admitted, the student must complete the Audit Request Form, and for assistance, they may contact the Office of the Registrar. Upon successful completion of the Audit Request Form, the Office of the Registrar will complete the course registration and notify the student.

A student who has registered for a course on an audit basis and who wishes to change the registration to take the course for credit or a student who has registered for a course on a credit basis and who wishes to change the registration to take the course by audit, may do so by notifying the Office of the Registrar by the last day to add a class or register.

4. Transient
Students who are eligible to return to the last college attended and who have a course of study approved by that institution will be considered for admission in this category. Students should seek written approval from their home institution. Transient students normally attend only for one semester or for a summer session. A coursework approval form/letter is required and permits the student to enroll in only those classes on the form/letter. Transient students are not eligible for financial aid.

5. Recertification (Elementary and Secondary School Teachers)
Students wanting to upgrade their certification may apply as special students (see above). In addition to the Application for Admission, students in this category should submit a copy of their state certification. No other documents or records are required unless the student intends to earn a second undergraduate degree.

Credit earned while attending as a non-degree candidate may be used toward a degree only after the student has applied for and been accepted into a degree program. An applicant denied admission to any degree category is not eligible for admission as a special non-degree student. The period of enrollment in these categories is limited either by time or by number of allowable credits.

6. Senior Citizens
South Carolina residents at least sixty (60) years of age are permitted to attend one (1) class per semester at Lander on a space-available basis without payment of tuition with the proper documentation. These students must be South Carolina residents. Qualified residents are eligible to register on a space available basis on the first day of classes for each semester or summer session.

Admissions Checklist
• Submit an application for admission
• Proof of South Carolina residency
• Senior Citizen Free Tuition Application (PDF)

South Carolina Law: Section 59-111-320 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, authorizes state-supported colleges and universities, and institutions under the jurisdiction of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education to permit legal residents of South Carolina who have attained the age of sixty to attend classes for credit or noncredit purposes on a space available basis without the required payment of tuition, if these persons meet admission and other standards deemed appropriate by the college, university or institution.

Special Notes: Lander University further stipulates that the “no payment of tuition” opportunity may only be applied for the first attempt of a course. An exception will be given if the qualified resident is a degree-seeking student and repetition of a course is necessary for graduation requirements.

International Students

Lander University welcomes the applications of qualified students who are not citizens of the United States. Such students may be admitted to Lander under the following regulations in addition to the general admission requirements that all applicants must fulfill.

1. Degree-Seeking Students (F-1 Student Visas)
a) An application for undergraduate or graduate admission;

b) In order to ensure the authenticity of documents and to provide consistent and fair evaluations, Lander requires all international transcripts and score results to be evaluated and verified by a Credential Evaluation Service certified by the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Education Credentials (NACES), www.naces.org. Students should request a “course by course” evaluation. Students may be asked to provide course descriptions or syllabi to determine how individual courses might transfer to Lander. Costs associated with using these services are the responsibility of the student. Exceptions may be granted for students who transfer to Lander University from an accredited 4-year institution from within the United States or as professional opinion dictates.

c) English proficiency. While degree-seeking international students must be proficient in English before acceptance, this proficiency may be demonstrated in one of the following ways.

1) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score. The minimum score on the TOEFL is 70. TOEFL’s institutional code for Lander is 5363.
2) International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum score is a 6.0 with no subtest scores of less than 5.0.
3) Duolingo minimum score of 105.
4) Pearson Test of English score of at least 53.
5) Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC). The minimum score is 600.
6) English being the official native language. The Office of International Programs maintains a list of countries whereby English is considered to be the native language.
7) Completion of the equivalent of Lander’s ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
8) Appropriate English subscore on SAT/ACT: 450 SAT or 18 ACT verbal.
9) Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university.

d) Entrance Examinations. Lander does not require entrance testing, however, if students wish to be considered for freshman academic scholarships, they are required. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing Program (ACT) scores results should be sent directly from the College Entrance Examination Board (Lander school code 5363) or the American College Testing Program (Lander school code 8360) to the Office of Admissions.

e) Students must submit an affidavit of support indicating the source of funds being made available to the student to cover all educational and living expenses while enrolled at Lander. This affidavit must indicate the amount of money being provided and the length of time the funds will be available. If sponsorship is through an organization or government agency, the Office of International Programs should be notified directly by the sponsor of the terms of scholarship support. In all cases, students will be responsible for paying their fees at the time of registration. The International Fees Sheet will provide information about expenses. Please note that expenses may change without notice.

2. Exchange/Visiting Students (J-1 Student Visas)
a) An application for undergraduate or graduate admission.

b) English proficiency. While exchange international students must be proficient in English before acceptance, this proficiency may be demonstrated in one of the following ways.

1) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score. The minimum score on the TOEFL is 70. TOEFL’s institutional code for Lander is 5363.
2) International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum score is a 6.0 with no subtest scores of less than 5.0.
3) Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC). The minimum score is 600.
4) Duolingo minimum score of 105.
5) Pearson Test of English score of at least 53.
6) English being the official native language.
7) Completion of the equivalent of Lander’s ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
8) Appropriate English subscore on SAT/ACT: 450 SAT or 18 ACT verbal
9) Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university.

c) Students must meet stipulated academic requirements as established through memorandum agreements.

d) Students must submit an affidavit of support indicating the source of funds being made available to the student to cover all educational and living expenses while enrolled at Lander. This affidavit must indicate the amount of money being provided and the length of time the funds will be available. If sponsorship is through an organization or government agency, the Office of International Programs should be notified directly by the sponsor of the terms of scholarship support. In all cases, students will be responsible for paying their fees at the time of registration. The International Fees Sheet will provide information about expenses. Please note that expenses may change without notice.

Lander University reserves the right to request other information that may be necessary to evaluate the application.

All credentials for international students should be submitted several months prior to the expected term of enrollment.

Upon acceptance, a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20/DS2019) is issued. This form will be used to apply for an F-1/J-1 visa. Undergraduate holders of F 1/J-1 visas must enroll as full time students with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours for every semester that they are in the United States. Further information is available from the Office of International Programs.

International students must provide the Immunization Form and Tuberculosis Screening Form completed by a Healthcare Provider.

Health and Accident Insurance: All international students and their dependents residing in the United States must participate in the student insurance program. Information concerning the limits and benefits of this insurance can be obtained from the Office of International Programs.

For questions regarding:
• Campus employment
• Filing of state and federal taxes
• Internships
• I-20 (travel documents)
• Maintaining SEVIS record
• Obtaining a social security card
• Obtaining a S.C. driver’s license
• OPT procedures

Contact: International Officer: Jeff Constant, Primary Designated School Official
Office of International Programs
Student Center Room S366
jconstant@lander.edu

Military Students and Veterans Affairs

Lander University has a Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official (SCO) who is available to assist veteran students and their family members in utilizing their veteran affairs benefits. The SCO provides guidance on matters related to benefit applications, enrollment certification, and the transmission of necessary enrollment information to the appropriate VA regional office. Veterans, service members, and dependents receiving military benefits are given priority registration.

VA Pending Compliance
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 GI Bill ® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not:
• Prevent the student’s enrollment;
• Assess a late fee penalty to;
• Require student secure alternative or additional funding;
• Deny their access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
• Provide Chapter 33 Certificate of Eligibility (or its equivalent) or for Chapter 31, VA VR&E’s contract with the school on VA Form 28-1905 by the first day of class.
Note: Chapter 33 students can register at the VA Regional Office to use E-Benefits to get the equivalent of a Chapter 33 Certificate of Eligibility. Chapter 31 students cannot get a completed VA Form 28-1905 (or any equivalent) before the VA VR&E case-manager issues it to the school.
• Provide written request to be certified.
• Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies.

Additionally, the Office of Enrollment and Access Management hosts a Director of Military and Veterans Services. This individual is responsible for recruiting and retaining military and veteran students. The Veteran Services representative also collaborates with the SCO to address military and veteran earned education benefits. Furthermore, the Director of Military and Veterans Services is available to assist with any military and veteran issues that may arise during a student’s tenure at Lander University. For more information, including details about VA Pending Compliance, please visit Lander University’s Military and Veterans Services page.

Immunization Requirements

Lander University follows the CDC’s and the American College Health Association’s recommendations regarding immunizations for college students. All students, parents, and guardians are encouraged to learn more about serious communicable diseases and to make informed decisions regarding protection.

Immunization requirements must be met and on file at Student Health Services before a student registers for classes. In order to avoid disruption of the registration process, students should have all of their immunization requirements and their health services forms sent to the Wellness Center prior to their orientation date. A copy of the health services form can be downloaded at Lander University's Wellness, Immunization page.

Required Immunizations
• Two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
• Meningococcal ACYW vaccine
• TDAP (administered within the last 10 years)

**INFORMATION REGARDING MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE**
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that college students be educated about the benefits of vaccination against meningitis (a potentially fatal bacterial infection) and Hepatitis B. The recommendation is based on recent studies showing that college students, particularly freshmen in residence halls, have a six-fold increased risk for meningitis and an increased risk of Hepatitis B. In addition, the State of South Carolina requires higher education institutions to inform students and parents about the risk of contracting these diseases and the availability of preventive vaccines. The University now recommends all incoming students aged 24 and under to be immunized against Meningococcal Disease. The vaccination is available at physicians’ offices, local health departments, and pharmacies. Meningococcal Disease is a rare but potentially fatal bacterial infection. Adolescents, as well as young adults, have an increased incidence of Meningococcal Disease, accounting for nearly 30 percent of all U.S. cases. One out of four case among adolescents results in death. The majority of Meningococcal Disease cases among adolescents and young adults are potentially vaccine preventable. Lifestyle factors common among adolescents and young adults seem to be linked to the disease. These include crowded living situations such as residence halls, going to bars, smoking, sharing personal items, and irregular sleep habits. When meningitis strikes, its flu-like symptoms make it difficult to diagnose. Transmission of the disease occurs from person to person through respiratory or oral secretions. Lander University and the American College Health Association highly recommend that students be educated and that they consider being vaccinated against this disease.

Recommended Immunizations
• Gardasil* (for females age 11 to 26 for bivalent and quadrivalent vaccine and males 9 to 26 for quadrivalent vaccine)
• Hepatitis B
• Varicella (chicken pox)
• Meningococcal B vaccine

Immunization Exceptions
Students may be exempt from the above immunizations on grounds of permanent medical contraindication or conflicting religious beliefs, with the submission of completed paperwork from their physician or clergy. The immunization religious and medical exemption forms can be found on the Lander University’s Wellness webpage.

• Religious Exemption Form 
• Medical Exemption Form

Meningococcal Declination
The Meningococcal-ACWY (MCV4) vaccine can be declined by students who are 25 or older. The declination form can be found on the Lander University’s Wellness, Immunization Forms webpage.

Additional Immunization Requirement for International Students
Beginning in Fall 2017, students from a high-risk group* will be required to have their Tuberculosis testing completed in Student Health Services once they are in the United States. This blood test rules out active TB and involves a nominal fee.

*Categories of high-risk students include those students who have arrived within the past 5 years from countries where TB is endemic. It is easier to identify countries of low rather than high TB prevalence. Therefore, students should undergo TB screening if they have arrived from countries EXCEPT those on the following list: Albania, American Samoa, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Hungary, Iceland, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montserrat, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niue, Norway, Oman, Poland, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Saint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, U.S. Virgin Islands, Wallis and Futuna Islands, West Bank and Gaza Strip. (Source: World Health Organization Global Health Observatory, Tuberculosis Incidence 2015) Information on the test can be found here: http://www.quantiferon.com/irm/content/quantiferon-tb-gold1.aspx?RID=300

Students will not be allowed to preregister or register without filing a completed immunization form with the Health Services Office. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to the Health Services Office (864) 388-8885 or fax (864) 388-8456. This link can be used to download the TB screening form, which must be completed by all international students.

Students with Disabilities Policy

Lander University recognizes its responsibility to assist academically qualified students with disabilities to achieve their academic goals. To this end, Lander University has made, and will continue to make, every effort to ensure that its physical facilities are accessible to students with disabilities. Elevators and lift devices, reserved parking spaces, properly equipped restrooms, and ramps are available.

In addition to removing physical barriers, Lander University is committed to ensuring equal access to academic and nonacademic programs. While Lander University will neither lower its academic standards nor alter degree requirements, it will make appropriate academic adjustments and reasonable modifications to policies and practices to allow the full participation of students with disabilities in the same programs and activities available to nondisabled students. The modifications do not give disabled students a competitive edge but rather eliminate competitive disadvantages, as required by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American Disabilities Act of 1990.

Services for Students with Disabilities
Lander University is committed to ensuring that programs and activities are accessible to qualified students with disabilities. The Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services coordinates services, helps students determine reasonable accommodations based on their diagnosed disabilities, and serves as a liaison between students and faculty or administration regarding accommodation concerns. The Office of Student Accessibility and Testing Services, located within the Student Success Center, is also available to meet with prospective students to discuss the services offered at Lander University.

Services Available
Reasonable accommodations are available for physically and learning-disabled students. Documentation of disability is required. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the Office of Student Accessibility and Testing Services of any need for services in adequate time to allow for their arrangement.

Students with Learning Disabilities
The University attempts to make reasonable accommodations for students with learning disabilities to have access to success.

The types of accommodations a student is eligible to receive based on their diagnosis are determined on a case-by-case basis by the student and the Office of Student Accessibility and Testing Services, based on the information contained in appropriate documentation (up-to-date psych/educational evaluation not more than three-years old) which the student is responsible for providing, as well as an interactive interview. “Faculty Contact Accommodation Information” is provided to each professor at the beginning of each semester to inform professors of the accommodation(s) the student may require. It is required that the student discuss with each professor the student’s accommodation requirements at the start of each new semester (The Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services is available to accompany the student in the initial meeting with the professor at the student’s request).

Although the University is committed to providing academic accommodations to students with learning disabilities, there is no specific program for students with learning disabilities at the University. Students with learning disabilities may find, however, that the support services available to the general student population are also useful to them.

Disability Accommodations Committee
When a student with a disability strongly feels that reasonable accommodations have not been made, that student should seek resolution within the administrative channels for the area in which accommodation is in question. The student may arrange an appointment with the Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services to assist in mediation of the situation. If a satisfactory outcome is not attained, the student may request a hearing of the matter by a duly appointed ad hoc committee chaired by the Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services. The committee consists of representatives from each college, as well as pertinent campus offices. The creation of this committee was necessitated by the need to provide fair review of accommodation requests and of different situations that may arise regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to students. The committee is conducted by situational case review without using any names of students and faculty/staff involved. The recommendation of the committee is made available to the student and/or any other person(s) directly involved.

For Further Information
Students needing more information should contact the Office of Student Accessibility and Testing Services at the address below. If there is a need for special assistance, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the Office of Student Accessibility and Testing Services in sufficient time to allow for the arrangement of services. Prospective students should feel free to contact the Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services to discuss services available at the University. Inquiries should be directed to:

Anissa Lawrence,
Office of Accessibility and Testing Services,
Lander University, Greenwood, SC 29649-2099
(864) 388-8915, Email: alawrence@lander.edu

Housing Accommodation Requests by Students with Disability
Housing and Residence Life provides a variety of housing options. The majority of rooms in the residence halls are double occupancy and a few are equipped to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Students requiring single room occupancy may request a private room. Students with disabilities should request housing needs as soon as they are admitted to the university. All documentation is due to the Office of Student Accessibility and Testing Services by March 1st for new students and February 1st for returning students. Documentation submitted later will be considered and Lander University will make a good faith effort to provide reasonable accommodations but may not be able to guarantee that appropriate residential provisions will be completed within that semester.

Students requesting housing accommodations need to meet with the Office of Student Accessibility and Testing Services and submit all necessary documentation as soon as possible be to secure the requested accommodation. Late submissions will receive housing accommodations only if space becomes available.

Important information regarding special accommodation requests:
• The fact of medical diagnosis does not guarantee or automatically qualify the student for a special or priority room assignment.
• Lander University provides many types of housing in multiple residence halls. Statements or recommendations from your physician or treating medical professional should not be interpreted as automatic approval of a specific housing accommodation or room assignment.
• Residential Life is unable to provide special housing accommodations based solely on a diagnosis of ADD, ADHD, or Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
• Disability or specific medical need will take priority over residence hall preference.
• Accommodations are provided to the individual student, if approved, not to her/his group or preferred roommates. The student is required to assess the importance and significance of the accommodation versus preference of roommate(s) or residence hall.
• Single-occupancy rooms are very limited in on-campus housing and may not be recommended except in cases involving clear and substantiated need.
• If a student requires services in housing from a third-party company, the student must notify the Office of Student Accessibility and Testing Services before access will be provided to the third-party company.

These two departments will consult to consider the accommodation requested:

The Department of Housing and Residence Life Lander University CPO Box 6019 320 Stanley Avenue Greenwood, SC 29649-2099 (864) 388-8266

The Office of Student Accessibility and Testing Services Lander University CPO Box 6041 320 Stanley Avenue Greenwood, SC 29649-2099 (864) 388-8915

Academic Renewal

Academic renewal provides an opportunity for former students with poor academic records to resume their studies without the burden of the previous grade point average (GPA). Former students who have not attended Lander for at least three years and who have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) below a 2.0 may wish to consider applying for academic renewal.

Students seeking academic renewal must complete an Application for Admission the semester prior to enrollment, be admitted to the University, enroll, and then complete the Academic Renewal form after the first day of classes and before the last day of classes for the first term of study following the absence. Students approved for academic renewal will be placed on academic probation but have the benefit of resuming their studies at Lander with a GPA of zero. Academic renewal may be granted only once, is irreversible, and disqualifies the student for graduation with honors.

Undergraduate Academic Programs

Lander University confers the degrees of Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Science in Management (MSM), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Design (BDes), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), and Bachelor of Science (BS) on candidates who are recommended by the faculty.

Areas of study at the undergraduate level are provided in the following degrees (for details on graduate programs, please see the Graduate Catalog):

B.A. Degrees

• Communication
• English
• English, Creative Writing
• English, Professional Writing
• English, Secondary Education
• History
• Humanities
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• International Studies
• Spanish
• Visual Art
• Visual Art, K-12 Teacher Certification

B.S. Degrees

• Accounting
• Biology
• Biology, Genetics
• Business Administration, Healthcare Management
• Business Administration, Hospitality Management
• Business Administration, IT Management
• Business Administration, Management/Marketing
• Business Administration, Sports Management
• Chemistry
• Chemistry, Dual Engineering
• Chemistry, Forensic Science
• Chemistry, Health Sciences
• Chemistry, Secondary Education
• Computer Information Systems, Dual Engineering
• Computer Information Systems, Networking
• Computer Information Systems, Software Development
• Criminology
• Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems
• Cybersecurity, Political Science
• Data Science, Business Analytics
• Data Science, Computer Information Systems
• Data Science, Mathematics
• Digital Media Production
• Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Education, Montessori
• Education and Child Development
• Elementary Education
• Entrepreneurship and Small Business
• Exercise Science
• Fitness and Wellness
• History
• History, Public History
• History, Secondary Social Studies Education
• Human Services
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Management, General Management
• Management, Healthcare Management
• Management, Hospitality Management
• Management, IT Management
• Management, Sport Management
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Mathematics, Dual Engineering
• Mathematics, Secondary Education
• Media and Communication
• Medical Biology
• Middle Level Education, English Language Arts
• Middle Level Education, Mathematics
• Middle Level Education, Science
• Middle Level Education, Social Studies
• Music, Instrumental
• Music, Keyboard
• Music, Vocal
• Music, K-12 Certification, Choral
• Music, K-12 Certification, Instrumental
• Music, K-12 Certification, Keyboard
• Nursing, Prelicensure
• Nursing, RN-BSN Completion 
• Paralegal Studies
• Physical Education, K-12 Teacher Certification
• Political Science
• Political Science, Public Administration
• Psychology
• Public Health
• Public Health, Genetic Health Studies
• Sociology
• Special Education

BFA Degrees

• Visual Art, 2D Studio
• Visual Art, 3D Studio

BAS Degree

• Business Administration