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Bridge Programs

A clear path to Lander

Lander University has developed bridge programs with Piedmont Technical College to improve students’ transition from a technical college to Lander University.

 

How to apply as a Bridge Program Student

  • Complete a Lander University application for admission to Piedmont Tech, choosing AA or AS degree program
  • With the assistance of the PTC staff, complete the Bearcat Bound Enrollment Form
  • Submit official high school transcript
  • Complete a Bridge Program Enrollment Form
  • Consider this list of suggested academic courses

Benefits to Participating in the Lander Bridge Program

  • Receive advising support and resource information from Lander while a student at a technical college
  • Bridge students receive a Lander University Bridge student ID card, which gives students access to:
    • Lander athletic events
    • Lander’s Jackson Library
    • Lander’s Student Success Center
    • Lander’s PRAXIS Lab (for Education majors)
    • Lander’s Office of Career Services
    • Lander’s Fitness Center, pool, and other on-campus amenities

Contact Us

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Todd Gambill
Vice President for Enrollment & Access Management
864-388-8182  |  tgambill@lander.edu  |  Jackson Library, JL300C

Yes. Bridge students who are attending a local technical college can purchase commuter meal plans through Lander University’s Dining Services.

Send your financial aid information to the technical college you plan to attend during your freshman year. After your transition to Lander, you will need to submit the FAFSA information to Lander’s Office of Financial Aid.

Yes, in most cases. Lander will provide advisement to guarantee that the courses will transfer to the university and, more importantly, apply directly toward Lander’s degree program requirements. (Developmental courses and courses with grades below a ‘C’ do not transfer).

Technical college advisers and Bridge students have access to the Bridge Advising Guide (PDF).

Bridge students are not eligible to enroll in Lander courses until they have successfully completed the minimum academic requirements for admission to the university.