3.0 and 30

Are you safe with a 3.0?

A cumulative 3.0 GPA with at least 30 credit hours earned per year is required to renew LIFE Scholarships. If you don't meet this criteria, you are at risk of losing up to $5,000 in state scholarship funds. We provide a variety of services and lots of information to help you keep those funds so you can complete your degree.

Below are links to information that you need to help you maintain satisfactory academic progress such as help calculating you GPA, important dates and resources that are available on campus free of charge.

Scholarship Information

• Lander Financial Aid
• LIFE/Hope Information (PDF)
• Commission on Higher Education Scholarships and Grants for SC Residents

GPA Calculator

• GPA Calculator (XLSX)
• GPA Calculator (Online)

Academic Calendar

• Current Academic Calendar
• Important Academic Deadlines (Spring 2018)
  • Classes Start - January 8
  • Registration and Add/Drop Ends - January 12
  • Individual Course Withdrawal - January 13-March 2
  • Midterms - February 19-23
  • Fall Registration - March 26
  • Classes End - April 27
  • Last Day for Total Withdrawal - April 27
  • Final Exams - April 30-May 4

Academic Resources

• Tutoring
  • Free to all students with no limits. Tutoring is available for most general education courses.
  • Tutoring available Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Schedule Tutoring/Writing Center/Advising
• Study Hall in the Library
  • Offered Monday-Thursday, 8-11 p.m.