Not at the moment. This topic is currently being discussed.
Lander University has developed bridge programs with Piedmont Technical College to improve students’ transition from a technical college to Lander University.
Not at the moment. This topic is currently being discussed.
Yes. Lander welcomes all students to attend sporting events – and tickets are free with your Lander University Bridge Program ID card.
Bridge students are not eligible to live on Lander’s campus until they have been officially accepted into the university.
Yes. Bridge students who are attending a local technical college can purchase commuter meal plans through Lander University’s Dining Services.
Bridge students are not eligible to pledge fraternities or sororities.
Not at the moment. This topic is currently being discussed.
Only placement tests taken at Lander will be considered.
Yes, if you (in your freshman year at the technical college) successfully complete 30 semester hours of credit and earn a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA at that college prior to transferring to Lander.
Yes. Students must obtain a student identification card through LUPD. This card will allow students to use on-campus facilities. Please contact the Office of Admissions before obtaining a student identification card.
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.
Not in most cases. The need for placement testing depends on whether you are transferring to Lander with freshman English, a mathematics course and a foreign language course.
Bridge students must successfully complete the requirements set by the technical college they choose to attend prior to enrolling at Lander. Upon successful completion of those requirements, Bridge students are granted full acceptance into Lander University.
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).
Yes.
No; however, if the minimum scores are met, students may receive additional college credit.
Bridge students are not eligible to enroll in Lander courses until they have successfully completed the minimum academic requirements for admission to the university.