First Year Freshman are new and incoming students that have not attended College after High School graduation.
Preview your next steps to Bearcat Country
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New students beginning in Fall 2024 are required to attend and complete the first year, freshman orientation program. Our program consists of two components:
- Lander University Orientation course (Opens May 2024): 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 2024*
- First-Year Orientation session: All students are required to attend the in-person, two-day orientation program. You must register for a session and students are to 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 meet with your Student Success Advisor and connect with your classmates.
- Register for Orientation - Registration opens FEBRUARY 1, 2024. For questions, please contact us via email at orientation@lander.edu.
- Choose from the following dates for first-year orientation on the registration form:
- June 24-25
- June 26-27
- July 10-11
- July 17-18
- July 23-24
- Choose from the following dates for first-year orientation on the registration form:
- 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 February 2024).
- Complete your immunization form before your registered Orientation session.
- Complete the Lander University Orientation course. The course will open May 2024. Additional information will be sent out. This course MUST be completed before attending Orientation.
- 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 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 contact Director Samelia Abney at sabney@lander.edu.
- Are you a math or pre-engineering major?
- Review the Mathematics Skill Requirements
- Click here for Placement Test Instructions
- Are you interested in advancing within a foreign language?
- Review the FL Placement Assessment Information
- Click here for Placement Test Instructions
- Do you have specific accommodations that Lander should be aware of?
- Prepare for Orientation:
- Review the schedule. (Schedule will be avaliable February 2024)
- View our campus map.
- Review what to bring. (What to bring will be available February 2024).
- Launch into Lander (Welcome Week) 2024: We are pumped to welcome you on campus for Welcome Week beginning August 14-24. Save the dates; more information to come during Orientation!
- Are you a family member? Interested in joining us for Family Orientation? Check out our page for more information.