Accepted Student Checklist

Students must set up their Lander email for the first time to change their password and set up the two-factor authentication.

To set up your Lander email for the first time, follow the instructions below or watch the First-Time Sign In Video for more detailed instructions.

1. Visit https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com/.
2. Enter your Lander email address (as seen in Admissions Portal or in Welcome to Lander email) and enter the characters. Click Next.
3. Select I forgot my password. Click Next.
4. Select Email my alternate email. Enter the personal email listed on your application for admission when you were accepted if you have access to that email account (if not, contact the ITS Help Desk for assistance).
5. Check your personal email account for the verification code to enter (if you do not have access to this email account, contact the ITS Help Desk for assistance). Click Next.
6. Enter your new password and re-enter to Confirm new password (password must contain at least 10 characters, one uppercase and one lowercase letter, and one number). Click Finish.
7. Visit portal.lander.edu. Sign in with Lander email address and new password.
8. Next follow the prompts to set up Multi Factor Authentication (MFA). 

Need Assistance? Contact the Lander ITS Help Desk at help@lander.edu or 864-388-8234.

Students should log-in to their Lander Admissions Portal to complete their next steps, stay on top of important deadlines, and submit any missing documents.

Depending on your student type, you may need to submit items such as:

• Final high school transcript
• Final college transcript(s)
• Dual enrollment transcripts
• AP/IB scores
• Other program-specific documentation

Paying for college is an important part of choosing the right university. At Lander, we encourage students to explore all types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, and student employment.

To be considered for the widest range of financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We encourage all students to apply, as some merit-based aid also requires a completed FAFSA.

• Lander FAFSA code: 003435 
• FAFSA opens October 1

After submitting your FAFSA, check MyLander and your Lander email regularly in case additional information is needed to complete your financial aid award.

Have questions? The Office of Financial Aid is here to help you understand your options and determine your eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid. Visit Lander Financial Aid to learn more.

The Lander Foundation offers hundreds of scholarships. Complete one scholarship application to be considered for multiple opportunities.

• Application Opens: October 1
• Priority Deadline: January 31

Before applying, accepted students must set up their Lander email account as seen in the steps above.

The health and wellness of our students is a top priority. Immunizations are required for all on-campus students prior to advisement and registration.

Students must also complete a Consent for Treatment and a Health Services form.  Individual requirements can be found on the Wellness Center Patient Portal.  To access this portal, students must set up their Lander email account, visit MyLander, and choose the Wellness Center Patient Portal. 

Please note that first-time freshman must be committed to access the Wellness Center Portal.

One of the most important steps after admission is connecting with your academic advisor.

Your advising experience may look different depending on your student type:

• First-time freshmen: Advising and course registration are typically completed through the freshman enrollment/orientation process.
• Transfer, Returning, and Second-Degree Students: Your coursework will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office, and the Transfer Advisor will assist you in determining the appropriate courses for your degree program.
• Online students: Your program/academic advisor will help you plan your online coursework.
• Graduate students: Your program/advisor will provide guidance regarding your graduate coursework.

We know you’re excited about making Lander your home for the next four years, and we want you to visit campus between now and then. Come meet our faculty, staff and students, and let us answer any questions you have about your Lander journey. Click here to explore campus visit options.

Your future career starts with a Lander education. Make sure to visit your college’s homepage, where you can meet your dean and your professors, and learn more about your chosen program of study. Feel free to visit some of our other colleges, too. Who knows? You might even consider adding a minor to your degree!

• College of Business & Technology
• College of Education
• College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
• College of Nursing, Human Performance & Health Sciences
• College of Science & Mathematics

Reserve your spot at Lander University by filling out our Commit Form. This lets us know that you plan on attending Lander so that we can get ready for your first semester. You will be able to access the Housing Application 48 hours after you commit.

 

First-time freshmen attending Lander’s main campus are required to live on campus at Lander University.

Explore student housing options online – pictures, videos, and room renderings for each residence hall!

After you commit to Lander, you will receive instructions on how to apply for campus housing and pay your housing application deposit. To start the housing application, please log into MyLander and click the Housing Portal located in Student Highlights card.

Waivers of this requirement are available to students who qualify. Students who meet the requirements of a waiver must complete the Housing Exemption Request form via the Housing Portal. The form is located under “Available Forms”. Please click here for exemption requirements.

Get ready to meet new friends, explore campus, and get the tips you need to start college like a pro. Every first-time freshman planning to enroll is required to attend an orientation session. Schedule a session that works for you!

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION

All freshman students are admitted to Lander contingent upon graduation from high school. In order to fulfill this requirement, a final official high school transcript with the graduation dates and final GPA listed should be submitted. For South Carolina residents, this is also necessary to qualify for the Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, HOPE, and other state scholarships and aid. 

 

Electronic Submission

To be considered official, your transcript must be sent directly to Lander University through an approved electronic transcript delivery service. You may submit your official transcript through services such as Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, NeedMyTranscript, or Scribbles.

When ordering your transcript, search for and select Lander University as the recipient. If an email address is required, please use admissions@lander.edu.

 

Mail Submission

Official transcripts may also be mailed directly to Lander University from the high school. The transcript must remain sealed in the original envelope issued by your high school.

Mail to:
Lander University, Office of Admissions
320 Stanley Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649

Students who have taken Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate examinations or dual enrollment courses may receive college credit with the proper grade or test score. For dual enrollment credit, final official transcripts must be submitted from the university or college where the credit was received. AP and IB official score reports or official transcripts should also be submitted to the Office of Admissions for credit review.

Before course registration, students must submit official transcripts from all previous schools. Electronic delivery is the preferred method for submitting official transcripts to Lander University. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from an approved transcript delivery service.

Official transcripts can be submitted through approved electronic transcript services such as Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse. When ordering your transcript, search for and select Lander University as the recipient. If they ask for the email, please use admissions@lander.edu. 

Please Note: Do not have your transcript sent to your personal email address and then forward it to Lander University. Once an electronic transcript has been forwarded by the student, it is no longer considered official.

Official transcripts may also be mailed to Lander University. The transcript must remain sealed in the original envelope issued by your high school.

Mail to:
Lander University, Office of Admissions
320 Stanley Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649

For academic advisement, complete the Undergraduate Registration Information form. It confirms your plan to attend Lander and allows us to build a class schedule that aligns with your academic and personal preferences. Once you have completed the form, the Academic Transfer Coordinator will register you for the upcoming semester and will email you your schedule along with your major program information.

If you would like to speak with an advisor about your transfer credits before completing the commit form, please schedule an appointment with Katherine Dorn or email her at kdorn@lander.edu.

After you are admitted to Lander, you will receive instructions on how to apply for campus housing and pay your housing application deposit. To start the housing application, please log into MyLander and click the Housing Portal located in Student Highlights card.

Explore student housing options online – pictures, videos, and room renderings for each residence hall!

At Orientation, you will meet members of the campus community from various offices and academic departments. New students are required to attend and complete the one-day orientation program.

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION

Graduate students must submit official transcripts from all previous schools. Electronic delivery is the preferred method for submitting official transcripts to Lander University. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from an approved transcript delivery service.

Official transcripts can be submitted through approved electronic transcript services such as Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse. When ordering your transcript, search for and select Lander University as the recipient. If they ask for the email, please use admissions@lander.edu. 

Please Note: Do not have your transcript sent to your personal email address and then forward it to Lander University. Once an electronic transcript has been forwarded by the student, it is no longer considered official.

Official transcripts may also be mailed to Lander University. The transcript must remain sealed in the original envelope issued by your high school.

Mail to:
Lander University, Office of Admissions
320 Stanley Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649

Your graduate program advisor will provide information about advising, registration, coursework, and other program-specific requirements. Explore your program below.

• Business Graduate Programs
• Education Graduate Programs
• Government, Criminology & Sociology Graduate Programs
• Nursing, Human Performance & Health Sciences Graduate Programs
• Visual Art Graduate Programs

Students must first be admitted in a Lander University graduate program to be eligible to apply.

Graduate students who are awarded a graduate assistantship work approximately 20 hours per week during the school year. In return, GA positions cover half of the regular tuition and required fees (for fall and spring) and provide a stipend of $3,000 per semester.

Descriptions of the graduate assistant positions are available. To apply for these positions, you will need to complete an application through Handshake, once logged in you will search for Lander University - Graduate Programs and you will see all of our GA positions. While most of our graduate programs feature online instruction, all current graduate assistantships require students to be present on campus in Greenwood, SC.

Please Note: All Graduate Assistantship positions start in the Fall term.