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First-Year Freshmen Orientation

First-Year Freshmen are new and incoming students that have not attended College after High School graduation.

New students are required to attend and complete the first-year freshman orientation program. Our program consists of two components:

  1. Lander University Orientation course: The course will give you nuggets of information that will assist you prior to Orientation. The course is open and additional information was sent by email to all admitted students. This session can be found on Blackboard. You will need to use your Lander credentials to enter the platform to complete your information. 
  2. First-Year Orientation session: All students are required to attend an orientation program. During orientation, you will meet with specific members of the campus community from various offices and academic departments. You will have an opportunity to review your schedule and meet with your Student Success Advisor and connect with your classmates.
 
Orientation Dates & Registration
  • Spring 2026 Orientation Session - Register NOW
  • Fall 2026 Orientation Session - Registration will open in February
    • June 10–11, 2026
    • June 22–23, 2026
    • June 24–25, 2026
    • July 8–9, 2026
    • July 22–23, 2026
    • August 5–6, 2026

 

NEXT STEPS

  1. Complete your immunization form before your registered Orientation session and submit it to the Wellness Center.
  2. Complete the Lander University Orientation course. The course is and additional information will be sent out. This session can be found on Blackboard. You will need to use your Lander credentials to enter the platform to complete your information.
  3. Review the Accepted Student Checklist and begin completing needed items. Additional items to consider are:
    • Do you have specific accommodations that Lander should be aware of?
      • The Office of Accessibility Services is here to assist with your accommodations. Some include, but not limited to Housing and Academic courses. Complete the intake form to begin the process. If you have any specific questions, please email accessibilityservices@lander.edu.
    • Are you interested in advancing within a foreign language?
  4. Prepare for Orientation:
  5. Launch into Lander (Welcome Week) 2026: We are pumped to welcome you on campus for Welcome Week. More information to come during Orientation!