Academic transcripts of coursework successfully completed at an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency will be considered for Lander University credit. Coursework completed at institutions accredited by other agencies recognized by the US Department of Education may also be considered.
Courses may be transferable, provided the student earned a grade of "C" or better in each course. Credits transferred to Lander are not used in computing the student's Lander grade point average.
Lander University reserves the right to determine whether any particular course meets the requirements and standards of the University for transfer. Although a course may be transferable, it may not necessarily apply to a particular major, program, or degree.
Generally, credits earned in courses that fall into one or more of the following categories are not transferable to Lander:
Transfer applicants having completed all admission procedures and requirements at least 30 days prior to registration may view an evaluation of credits accepted by transfer to the University online at MyLander. Applicability of those credits toward a degree program is determined by the major department or college in which the student is enrolled. The number of credits acceptable to the University and the number creditable toward a particular major degree or program may differ.
The American Council on Education (ACE) Transfer Guide is used to evaluate special courses, seminars, etc. The ACE Military Guide is used to evaluate military experience and training for college credit. Please contact the Registrar's Office for specific information.
International students wishing to transfer college-level credit must have a "course by course" evaluation completed by a Credential Evaluation Service certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Contact the Office of International Programs for a listing of potential translation services. Descriptions for each course should be provided by the students. Costs associated for these services are the student's responsibility.
NOTE: Students who withhold any part of their record at another institution may be permanently dismissed without credit for work completed at Lander University.
See the Academic Catalog for information relating to credit by examination which allows students to begin academic study at a level appropriate to their experience and enables adults to obtain credit for learning accomplished outside the classroom.
The Transfer Explorer is the primary tool for students seeking to understand how their courses will transfer to Lander, while also serving as a key resource for institutions. It provides software tools that make it easy to update and maintain course articulation and transfer information. In addition to showing how credits will transfer, the system includes a degree audit for every active program in Lander’s catalog, offering a comprehensive view of which degree requirements those credits will fulfill.
Each institution’s student information system interfaces with the Transfer Explorer, helping both students and institutions save time and effort while ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of transfer information.
The state transfer policy is found in its entirety on the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education's web site at http://www.che.sc.gov
In order to comply with state guidelines, the following information is noted relative to Lander University:
Transfer Officer
Office of Registrar
Lander University
Greenwood, SC 29649-2099 24
Phone: 1-864-388-8503 (direct)
1-888-4LANDER (toll free)
Fax: 1-864-388-8028
Email: registrar@lander.edu
Prospective transfer students are also encouraged to refer to the University's homepage or the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education's website.
All of the above policies governing the granting of academic credit can be found in the Lander University Catalog under the following headings: