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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 orientation@lander.eduFollow us on Instagram: @landerstudents

 

 

First-Year Freshmen

First Year Freshmen are new and incoming students that have not attended College after High School graduation. All new students are required to attend and complete the first year, freshman orientation program. 

 

Transfer

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. All new students are required to attend and complete the orientation program. 

 

Graduate & Online Students

Online Undergraduate Students and Graduate Students are required to complete the Blackboard Orientation Course.

 

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment Students are high school juniors and seniors who are earning high school and college credit at the same time.

 

Special Cohorts: Dual Enrollment, UCG Student, Senior Citizens

Special groups such as International Students, Second Degree Students, Transient Students, Non-Degree Students, Senior Citizens and those attending the University Center of Greenville have their own unique orientation experiences.

 

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.

 

Contact Us

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