Lander University is situated on a wooded site of approximately 128 acres in Greenwood, S.C. When the college entered the state system in 1973, the Board of Trustees placed high priority on creating a master plan for future campus development. Recent campus improvements include extensive renovations to a number of academic and administrative facilities, and construction of new housing complexes, athletic fields and parking areas.
Use the interactive Google Map below to find directions from your location to the Lander University campus in Greenwood, S.C.
We welcome you to the Lander University campus and hope that you enjoy your visit to Bearcat Country! Permits are required for parking on campus during daytime hours; however, the university has several specially designated visitor parking areas, and visitors may also obtain a free, temporary parking pass from the Lander University Police Department, if needed.
Download an illustrated campus map with building names and designated parking areas.
All-gender/family restrooms can be found in multiple buildings across the Lander University campus. These single-stall, accessible restrooms are open to any campus community member or visitor, regardless of gender identity or expression. They are intended to provide a comfortable, private restroom option for all individuals, including those who identify as transgender or non-binary; parents who may need to accompany children of a different gender; and people with disabilities who may require assistance from an attendant of a different gender.
All-Gender/Family Restroom Locations
| Building | Location/Area |
|---|---|
| Carnell Learning Center | LC 121M (First Floor) |
| Barratt Hall | BH 105 |
| Laura Lander Hall | LL M2328W (Third Floor) |
| Grier Student Center | GC S237 (Ground Level) |
| Finis Horne Arena | Lower Level (Two Available) |
Click here to view a map showing these restroom locations on campus.
Lander University is located in Greenwood, one of the largest cities in South Carolina's Upstate region. It has a population of 23,000 and a county population exceeding 65,000. Greenwood is located about three to four hours northwest of the beautiful South Carolina beaches and two to four hours southeast of the popular Blue Ridge Mountains.
What activities are available?
Greenwood is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts! You can spend a sunny afternoon at West Cambridge Park or drive a few miles to Lake Greenwood, home of Greenwood State Park, where you'll find public boat landings, quiet fishing piers and swimming facilities. Nearby are areas for weekend camping trips and picnics with friends, and Greenwood has a number of beautifully manicured greens for golfers. Indoors, our students have the opportunity to stay fit and have fun in Lander's Joe Chandler Physical Education and Exercise Studies Center, as well as at the YMCA and Wellness Works.
Are there arts and cultural attractions?
Greenwood is home to a number of regional festivals, including the nationally acclaimed South Carolina Festival of Flowers. The Uptown Greenwood area, only blocks from Lander's campus, boasts numerous specialty shops and restaurants, and is host to musicians, artists and chefs from across the region at events including Live After Five and the Festival of Discovery, recently featured on the Food Network.
Gallery attracts more than 500 visitors monthly to view exhibits showcasing the work of Southeastern artists, and Greenwood-Lander Performing Arts sponsors an annual series of concerts and events that bring international music, dance and theatre to Lander's Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center stage.
Local news highlights Greenwood
For more information about Greenwood and current local events visit the Greenwood, SC Regional Tourism & Visitor Bureau website.