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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.