You've envisioned it before. Your future. It's big, and it's bold. Because that's what your potential demands. Now, it's time to make it happen at a university where learning, energy and creativity flourish. It's time to make the move to Lander University.
At Lander, an applicant is considered a transfer student if he or she has attended another post-secondary institution in any capacity after completion of high school, regardless of whether or not the student earned credit at that institution.
Students who have earned 12 semester hours or more of college-level work (post high school graduation):
Students who have earned fewer than 12 semester hours of college-level work (post high school graduation) and are under 21 years of age must also meet freshman admissions requirements.
The Commission on Higher Education and colleges across South Carolina are working together to improve the transfer experience so that students can avoid the time and expense of unnecessary coursework and graduate on time. This guide is designed to help potential transfer students understand the transfer process and avoid common pitfalls along the way.
Lander University has developed articulation agreements with the South Carolina State Technical College system to improve students’ transition from a technical college to Lander University.
To view a current listing of two-year and four-year college transfer equivalencies by institutions, visit the South Carolina Transfer and Articulation Center.
Lander University has developed articulation agreements with the South Carolina State Technical College system to improve students’ transition from a technical college to Lander University.
Below is the Suggested Course Sequence to help students progress smoothly through the technical college of their choice and Lander University to earn both an Associate Degree and a Bachelor's Degree. All courses listed are required for the degrees, except those where a range of courses is available to choose from, or where courses are listed as electives. The course sequence shown is an example and may be modified in some cases. Students should work closely with their advisor to ensure the chosen courses keep them on track for a timely graduation.
In order to complete your application file, follow these simple steps.
Application Deadlines
Domestic Students:
When will I receive a decision?
Applications are reviewed and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Students typically receive information about their admission status approximately two to three weeks after all materials are received in the Office of Admissions.
How do I reserve my space at Lander?
Lander will email an online commit form to students after they have been accepted. Students must complete the form or email admissions@lander.edu by May 1. All accepted students who are confirmed and registered for housing by May 1 are guaranteed housing.
How do I appeal my admissions decision?
All new students can appeal their admissions decisions to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, Dr. Todd Gambill. Students can contact him at tgambill@lander.edu or (864) 388-8183.
Whom should I contact if I have a question?
Contact Taylor Haigler, admissions counselor, with questions related to applying and enrolling at 1-888-4LANDER or e-mail thaigler@lander.edu.
Take the next step and tour our beautiful campus. Lander offers several events during the year specifically for Transfer students.
Transfer Tuesdays are for prospective students to discover Lander and its many opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from admissions, financial aid, and academic advisement. The day will also include a tour of Lander's beautiful campus and academic areas. Representatives will be available to answer questions, check the status of applications, and advise students on their class schedules.
Transfer Friday offers the same experience as a Transfer Tuesday event, but is offered at the end of the week for your convenience.
Transfer Week provides a longer, more in-depth look at Lander. Students can register for classes (admitted students only); take a tour of campus; and meet with Financial Aid.
Can't come during a Transfer Visit event? No problem. Schedule a visit any time that works with your schedule.
To view a current listing of two-year and four-year college transfer equivalencies by institutions, visit the South Carolina Transfer and Articulation Center.
The list of transfer credits is part of a database containing the Lander University course equivalencies for a number of accredited institutions nationwide.
Please review the transfer credit guidelines below:
For students transferring credits from a quarter system, each quarter credit is equal to 2/3 of a semester credit. Lander University will multiply your quarter credits by 0.667 to obtain the semester credit. For example, if you took a 4 quarter-credit course, it would be equated to 2.67 semester credits at Lander. A 3 quarter-credit course would be equated to 2 semester credits.
Upon acceptance to Lander University, each college transcript will be evaluated. Once completed, the student will receive an email stating that their transfer credits are posted to their Bearcat Web account for online viewing.
Please be advised the list of transfer credits is only a history of how courses have transferred to Lander, and does not represent a comprehensive list of transferable coursework for any school.
Transfer academic scholarships are available and awarded based on college GPA with at least 12 college credit hours earned
More information can be found here.
