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Orientation Programs

Lander's Orientation program for new students is specifically designed to ease your transition into college life.

By participating in Orientation, you'll be introduced to the abundant academic, intellectual, cultural, leadership and social experiences offered at Lander.

The Office of Orientation Programs offers separate sessions for incoming students. Each session has its own schedule and includes information about the various resources available to each Lander student.

All incoming students are required to attend Orientation.

**For questions, please contact us via email at campusengagement@lander.edu. Follow us on Instagram: @landerstudents

 

Let’s begin! First, when are you expected to begin your classes here at Lander?

 

Fall

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


Preview your next steps to Bearcat Country

  1. New students beginning in Fall 2025 are required to attend and complete the first year, freshman orientation program. Our program consists of two components:

    1. Lander University Orientation course (Opens May 2025): The course will give you nuggets of information that will assist you prior to Orientation. This session can be found on Blackboard. You will need to use your Lander credentials to enter the platform to complete your information. The course will last no more than 90 minutes. *Detailed instructions coming May 2025*
    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.
  2. Register for Orientation - Registration is NOW open. Please note that students can choose between an overnight session or a one-day session. 
  3. Complete your immunization form before your registered Orientation session.
  4. Complete the Lander University Orientation course. The course will open May 2025. Additional information will be sent out. This course MUST be completed before attending Orientation.
  5. 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? Questions: Please contact the Office of English & Foreign Languages by calling 864-388-8265 or visiting LC 322.

Transfer Students are new and incoming students with more than 12 credit hours and have attended a college or undergraduate institution for an academic semester or more.

International Students are required to attend our Fall orientation session in August. International students will work with the Office of International Programs to register and complete Orientation.

Non-Traditional Students are new and incoming students who are age 21 or older and enrolled in an academic program.

 

New students beginning in Fall 2025 are required to attend and complete the one-day orientation program. This program is NOT for first-year, first-time Freshmen. Our program consists of two components:

  1. Lander University Orientation course (Opens May 2025): The pre-orientation course will give you nuggets of information that will assist you prior to Orientation. This session can be found on Blackboard. You will need to use your Lander credentials to enter the platform to complete your information. The course will last no more than 90 minutes.
  2. Orientation session: All students are required to attend the in-person, one-day orientation program. You must register for a session and stay through its entirety. 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 connect with your classmates.

Preview your next steps to Bearcat Country

  1. Register now for Orientation 
    1. August 18
  2. Review the what to expect document regarding Orientation. This will give you information about what to bring, and information regarding those who are traveling. (What to bring will be available May 2025).
  3. Complete your immunization form before your registered Orientation session.
  4. Complete the Lander University Orientation course. The course will open May 2025. Additional information will be sent out prior to this date. This course MUST be completed before attending Orientation.
  5. Review the Accepted Student Checklist and begin completing needed items. Additional items to consider are:
    1. Do you have specific accommodations that Lander should be aware of?
      1. The Office of Disability Services is here to assist with all of 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.
    2. Are you a math or pre-engineering major?
      1. Review the Mathematics Skill Requirements
      2. Click here for Placement Test Instructions
      Questions: Please contact the Student Success Center (ssc@lander.edu).
    3. Are you interested in advancing within a foreign language?
      1. Review the FL Placement Assessment Information
      2. Click here for Placement Test Instructions
      Questions: Please contact the Office of English & Foreign Languages by calling 864-388-8265 or visiting LC 322.
  • Prepare for Orientation:
    • View our campus map.
    • Launch into Lander (Welcome Week) 2025: We are pumped to welcome you on campus for Welcome Week beginning August 13-23. Save the dates; more information to come during Orientation!

 

Spring

First-Year Freshman are new and incoming students that have less than 24 credit hours

Transfer Students are new and incoming students with more than 24 credit hours and have attended a college or undergraduate institution for an academic semester or more.

International Students are required to attend our Fall orientation session in August. International students will work with the Office of International Programs to register and complete Orientation.

Non-Traditional Freshman are new and incoming students who are the age 21 or older and enrolled into an academic program.

Returning Students are students who are readmitted to the University and has been in College previously for more than one academic semester.

 

New students beginning in Spring 2025 are required to attend the one-day orientation program. Orientation begins at 9:30 am. 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 connect with your classmates.

 

What do I do next?

  1. Join the VIrtual Orientation Session 
    Join the Virtual Orientation Session on Friday, January 10 at 9:30 am.
  2. Complete your immunization form before your registered Orientation session.
  3. Review the Accepted Student Checklist and begin completing needed items.
    • Additional items to consider are:
      1. Do you have specific accommodations that Lander should be aware of?
        1. The Office of Student Accessibility & Testing Services is here to assist with all of 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 contact Anissa Lawrence at alawrence@lander.edu.
      2. Are you a math or pre-engineering major?
        1. Review the Mathematics Skill Requirements
        2. Click here for Placement Test Instructions
        Questions: Please contact the Student Success Center (ssc@lander.edu).
      3. Are you interested in advancing within a foreign language?
        1. Review the FL Placement Assessment Information
        2. Click here for Placement Test Instructions
        Questions: Please contact the Office of English & Foreign Languages by calling 864-388-8265 or visiting LC 322.

Graduate & Online Students

Online Undergraduate Students and Graduate Students are required to complete the Blackboard Orientation Course. If you are a graduate student in a school district-sponsored program within the College of Education, you will receive an email from the department regarding your Orientation session.

 

What do I do next?

  1. Complete the Lander University Orientation course. The course is open for Fall 2024 students and information has been sent via email. This course must be completed before the semester begins.  If you have not received the email, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@lander.edu.
  2. Complete your immunization form ONLY if you are enrolling in classes in-person on the Lander or University Center of Greenville campus.  If not, the immunization form is not required.
  3. Review the Accepted Student Checklist and begin completing needed items. Additional items to consider are:
    1. Have you reached out to an Advisor regarding your courses?
    2. Do you have specific accommodations that Lander should be aware of?
      1. The Office of Student Accessibility & Testing Services is here to assist with all of 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.

Special Cohorts: Dual Enrollment, UCG Student, Senior Citizens

Dual Enrollment Orientation Dates for Fall 2025:

  • Session 1: July 15
  • Session 2: July 16
The Office of Dual Enrollment will reach out you regarding your Orientation session. For any questions, please contact Brittany Brissey at bbrissey@lander.edu or the Office of Admissions at admissions@lander.edu.

Students who identify as Senior Citizens must attend an Orientation session that is schedule for the first day of the Fall and Spring term of classes. The Office of the Registrar will reach out to you regarding more information. For questions, please contact registrar@lander.edu.

Second Degree, Transient, Non-Degree Students

Second Degree students are required to complete the online orientation program if they have been out of college for more than 4 years.

Transient Students are students from another institution who are taking a course at Lander. Transient students’ online orientation is optional; but the information is helpful for your courses.

Non-Degree Students are students who are taking a course(s) here at Lander without receiving a degree. Non-degree students’ online orientation is optional; but the information is helpful for your courses.

New students starting in within Fall II or Spring II will need to complete the online orientation program. Our program consists the following component:

  1. STND course: The orientation course will give you nuggets of information that will assist you prior to Orientation. This session can be found on Blackboard. You will need to use your Lander credentials to enter the platform to complete your information. The course will last no more than 90 minutes. You may begin the course as soon as you are able, and the course will close within five days following the first day of classes for the term.

What do I do next?

  1. Complete your immunization form before your registered Orientation session.
  2. Complete the orientation course. This will open in May.
  3. Review and begin completing needed items.
    • Have you submitted your transcripts to the Office of Admissions?
    • Have you reviewed your awarded Financial Aid?
    • Have you reached out to the Academic Advisor or the Registrar’s Office regarding your classes?

Orientation Leaders

Orientation Leaders play an integral role in helping first-year students enjoy a smooth transition to the Lander University community. Those selected to serve as Orientation Leaders share a host of positive traits, including strong academic skills, robust interpersonal and communication abilities, an aptitude for being a role model for incoming students, and an ability to help new students during their first year of college life by maintaining an open line of communication.

 

Orientation Leaders

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact the following folks. You can also reach out to orientation@lander.edu for assistance.