First Year Freshman are new and incoming students that have not attended College after High School graduation.
Preview your next steps to Bearcat Country
- 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. Orientation begins at 9:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm on day two. 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 first-year academic success advisor and connect with your classmates.
- Register now for Orientation - REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1, 2023
- 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.
- Complete your immunization form before your registered Orientation session.
- Complete the Lander University Orientation course. The course will open May 2023. Additional information will be sent out prior to this date. 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?
- Only incoming Math and Pre-Engineering majors must complete the online calculus assessment. The assessment helps determine if students are ready to begin calculus or would be better suited, to begin with, pre-calculus. This assessment is located in Blackboard, under “Courses." To access the online assessment, log into Blackboard with your temporary Lander student ID (listed on your acceptance letter, with a lowercase “t” in front of the number). Please note: The ID is case-sensitive, and the password is the students' date of birth (MMDDYY).
- Are you interested in advancing within a foreign language?
- The Foreign Language assessment is needed only for students who have a background in a foreign language and want to place in an advanced level. This assessment is located in Blackboard, under “Courses." To access the online assessment, log into Blackboard with your temporary Lander student ID (listed on your acceptance letter, with a lowercase “t” in front of the number). Please note: The ID is case-sensitive, and the password is the students' date of birth (MMDDYY).
- Do you have specific accommodations that Lander should be aware of?
- Prepare for Orientation:
- Review the schedule.
- View our campus map.
- Review what to bring.
- Extended Orientation options:
- Camp 1872: Camp 1872 allows you to stay with us a few additional days! This experience is like no other at Lander! Join us, click here for additional information.
- Launch into Lander (Welcome Week) 2023: We are pumped to welcome you on campus for Welcome Week beginning August 16-25. 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.